Dataset

2020 OTF Test Strip Reading Study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

This dataset is inactive (last observation on 7 November 2024).

Observations

  • 29 July 2020

    Lincoln by Reuben Willard

    Still no water due to drought.

  • 28 July 2020

    Hogs Back by Michelle Fraser

    Can hear f I crickets, small yellow birds, seagulls, light breeze, current not as loud here.

  • 28 July 2020

    Ottawa, Rockcliffe by Drew Charkavi

    Saw a fish jump it was pretty exciting

  • 28 July 2020

    Lake Ontario at Massassauga Point Conservation Area in PEC by Stacey Kerr

    A strong breeze off the lake when we arrived at the site today, and seasonal temperatures compared to 24 hours ago before the heat warning broke in the early morning hours this morning. The lake was very choppy, with consistent small waves breaking on the shore. Not much wildlife activity as a result, but we saw some dragonflies of a species we hadn't seen at the site in large numbers during previous visits with stripey wings flying low closer to the vegetation, and some damselflies (including a breeding pair). Definite increase in the tent caterpillar / gypsy moth presence, in the same trees as last week and additional trees too. Saw a small flock of about 5 cormorants fly by, and a couple gulls. Saw an osprey across the bay, and then a different pair of osprey near the survey site as we were leaving. Found a fish skeleton on the shore, which may have washed up in the waves or is left over from people or bird fishers. Some smashed zebra mussel shells on the rocks. Found a single bumblebee on some viper's bugloss.

  • 28 July 2020

    Parrot Riverfront Trail Above Moira Dam in Belleville by Stacey Kerr

    The survey today at this site was the least amount of sun experienced, with about 75% cloud cover over the area with quite a bit of a breeze. We had yet another heatwave which cleared early this morning, so temperatures were seasonal again and humidity was much reduced compared to 24 hours ago. There was some rainfall yesterday briefly in the afternoon. There was insect activity, but fewer dragonflies than previous visits. Saw a few different species, as well as some wasps including a couple different mud dauber species, and one bumblebee, likely an eastern common. Saw a single monarch butterfly, but unfortunately no eggs or larvae on the patches of milkweed at the site. The most active taxon group were the birds, with the usual flocks of Canada geese split between land and water grazing today, and ringbilled gulls near the dam. A flock of about 12-15 chimney swifts were foraging above us, and the osprey parents were both visible with one flying out and being mobbed by a few chimney swifts and a very adamant eastern kingbird. Heard some goldfinches, saw redwing blackbirds in the rushes, and just before we left we saw a great blue heron fly by in its stately low flight over the dam. Saw the same dog strangling vine and noticed a bit more in the other shrubs along the shore. The water lilies were not blooming at the time.

  • 28 July 2020

    Miller’s Creek on Carwin Crescent by Rachel Brabant

  • 28 July 2020

    Mimico Waterfront by Amanda Hickey

    A lot if ducks in the water

  • 27 July 2020

    Pier 4 - Leander Boat Club by Blaise Ross

    The water level was considerably lower than the previous test periods. High human traffic during this time.

  • 27 July 2020

    Bateau Channel at the Howe Island Ferry dock, North shore, east end by Marilyn Garrett

  • 27 July 2020

    North end of River St., at boat launch by Marilyn Garrett

    The water was very murky and stirred up again. This week i noticed a large storm sewer about 50m upriver from my testing location. This was a week of 32's......32 Canadian Geese drifted by as i measured the water temperature, the air temp was 32, as was the water temp!!

  • 27 July 2020

    Trent Lakes Ontario by Sarah Hurley

    Shallow water Water striders in the area

  • 27 July 2020

    Near Long Sault by Nicholas Crawford

    Rained in last 24hrs

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Intended use
Education and engagement of local communities