Teh Black-bellied Whistling Duck was present on Wednesday afternoon, July 21
about 3:30 p.m.
It was in the long grass in front of the bush on the western end of the pond
closest to the road. It was difficult to located in the grass initially.
Martin and Kathy Parker, Peterborough
Directions as previously posted:
From the west end of Picton at the traffic lights take Lake Street from the
LCBO and follow south (Lake Street becomes County Road 10) about 9 km to
Cherry Valley.
At the stop sign in Cherry Valley, turn left and follow C.R. 10 to Milford.
The ponds are 10 km from the turn in Cherry Valley. Upon reaching Milford,
turn left at the stop sign (a T or 3-way intersection), then right again at
the post office in Milford, and continue on C.R.10 for about 2-3 km.
The ponds are on a farm to your left on the bend of the highway just beyond
and across from the intersection of Royal Road.
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