July 2, 2011
1:00 p.m.
The OFNC has received a formal report from Mark Patry, with good
quality photographs, of an Eared Grebe at the Embrun Sewage Lagoons.
Observed yesterday July 1 late afternoon.
Instructions compliments of Neily World:
Warning: Sewage lagoons generally do not welcome
visitors. Liability insurance is behind much of their reluctance. In
the past, they have often made an exception for birders. For some
lagoons, the OFNC and/or independent birdwatchers have arranged
special access with the operators or wardens. Contact the OFNC to
find the current arrangements, if any. Some lagoons are partly
visible without crossing the fences, though because of the brem
construction, many are not visible from the road. Lagoons are
generally not heavily patrolled or impassibly fenced, and when
trespassers are unwelcome they are usually just asked to leave; so
many birders assume the "No Tresspassing" signs are for someone else
(especially given past tolerance). Once in a while, especially in
hunting season, hunters make the same assumption. They are less
welcome than birders though and are often reported by the locals.
After one of these incidents, patrols may be more frequent. The rules
seem to change as often as the folks assigned to enforce them; some
are more tolerant than others (some are downright helpful). Use
courtesy and common sense. And when you park near a sewage lagoon,
please don't block the access roads. Even without crossing the
fences, a patient and competent birder can see many species as they
fly into and out of the lagoons.
Independent Directions to this Site: From Highway 417
(The Queensway), 39 km east of Ottawa, take exit 79 (Regional 5),
labelled Limoges / Embrun. Proceed 2.5 km SSE on Regional 5 to
Regional 3 or Notre Dame Street. Turn right or WSW onto it and drive
2.8 km to St.-Joseph Road on the east edge of the town of Embrun.
Turn left or SSE on it and go 1.5 km to Route 400. Turn left or
northeast onto Route 400 and after about a kilometre the Embrun
Sewage Lagoons will be on your left.
Gordon Pringle
1236 Henry Farm Dr.
Ottawa ON
K2C 2E2
613-224-0543
[email protected]
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