This e-mail was sent on Sunday but I didn't join ontbirds until today. hpefully the ibis is still there. A glossy ibis was observed out on the marsh at an area we call Richmond Drive bog at 7:15 PM on Sat. July 23. The area is a few kilometers west of Cornwall. The same bird was present in good viewing from the railroad spur which runs through the area most of the day today. Many local birders spent a couple of hours viewing the bird today. It appears to be an immature ibis but clearly shows the facial distinguishing marks. To get to this area from the west, take highway 401 and exit at Power Dam Dr. ( You can't exit Power Dam Dr. coming from the east.) Go south to the old Highway #2 which is now called Vincent Massey Dr. At the stoplight turn right (west) and drive approximately 1 mile to Richmond Dr. Go north on Richmond Dr. and take a sharp left. At the bottom of the hill, is a walking path up to the abandoned spur line. If you cross the railroad you have gone too far. Once you reach the spur line turn left and walk the tracks to the marsh area. Please stay on the tracks for your observations. The ibis has been in various locations on the north side of the tracks. Coming from the east, exit the 401 at Brookdale Ave. Go south over the 401 until you come to the first stoplight. Turn right on Tollgate Rd. Follow Tollgate Rd. until you come to Vincent Massey Dr. Turn right (west) and proceed to Richmond Dr. approximately 2 kilometers. Follow directions above. Local birders use this area as a sanctuary. It is private property. Please respect the area and do not play loud recording devices and above all enjoy the birding. Bob Scranton
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