Hello Ontbirds people,
As of at least yesterday (31 July) the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck was
still a fixture at the small ponds east of Milford, ON.
After 1 1/2 hours watching the "pond-life" (several cows, as well as 4
Canada Geese, a single female Mallard, a few Killdeer, Barn Swallows, a
Kingfisher, etc.), the Whistling-Duck suddenly popped up out of the
vegetation at ~11:25, wandered down to the north-most pond and began
actively feeding on vegetation on the bottom & surface of the water. It was
still present and preening on the pond edge when we departed at 12:05.
Shortly after the duck decided to make its presence known, 2 Sandhill Cranes
flew into the field behind the ponds and an adult Pectoral Sandpiper
appreared briefly as well. Good things came to those who waited!
Chris Lewis & Bob Bracken
Ottawa, ON
[email protected]
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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