Observations
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2 November 2017
Mattawa by Graham Simmons
Something has killed and eaten two ring billed gulls. Minimal remains. A barge has been launched and work is underway on the closest pier to Mattawa of the train bridge that crosses the Ottawa River. The piers are concrete and sit in the river. This bridge has a train crossing approximately twice a day, going to and from the Tembec mill in Temiscaming.
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29 October 2017
Near Luskville by Wendy Ryan
rainy day - a few Canada geese feathers on the water - not much else going on
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28 October 2017
Upstream of Norway Bay by Riverwatcher Ottawa
Clear weather, maple leaves in the water, no changes to shoreline other than all but one dock brought onto shore. Flight of migrating geese. Checked rocks near the shore and saw not sign of zebra mussels.
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27 October 2017
Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton
October 27, 2017 (1:00 pm) Investigators: Peter Haughton, Jennifer Haughton Coordinates: 45.52128, -76.47298 Weather in past 24hrs: clear/partly cloudy Current weather: clear/partly cloudy (calm, wind approx. 5km/hr) Wildlife: Approx. 500 Canada Geese, 1 blue jay
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9 October 2017
Baie Haughton by Jennifer Haughton
Found two baby snapping turtles at the shoreline. (Note: photo is from October 4th, when I found 1 baby snapping turtle).
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6 October 2017
Near Baie à Wickens in channel downstream from Ile Boom. by Joan McComas
My thermometer was not functioning so inaccurate reading for water temperature. Did not record here for that reason.
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25 September 2017
Downstream of Laurin Island by Louis Lafontaine
Clear sky. Few fish jumping. Five geese flying over head
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25 September 2017
Hawkesbury Mid-Channel by Louis Lafontaine
On arrival at the dock there were at lease 50 ducks about 100 feet from shore. Very little activity on the river, calm water.
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25 September 2017
MKC/Whitewater Ontario put-in at the Lornes. Near Whitewater Brewery on Fletcher Rd. by Cale Jackson
Very hot and humid. Lots of migratory waterfowl observed; including Sandhill cranes. Water level is dropping slowly.
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25 September 2017
South of Bon Pasteur Bridge by Louis Lafontaine
Water to shallow to do Secchi depth. Cristal clear water good flow, nice shaded area..
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25 September 2017
Near Luskville by Wendy Ryan
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24 September 2017
Near mouth by Pat Tait
People onshore enjoying the warm fall day. Boaters in area. Deadheads visible. No wind, no clouds, very still and hot.
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24 September 2017
Madawaska at Ottawa rivers by Pat Tait
Boaters, swimmers, walkers. A family fishing from a pedalboat. No breeze, no clouds, very hot. Dogs.
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23 September 2017
Bellows Bay - Westmeath Provincial Park by John and Evie
Clear for past couple days. 1 boater on the lake. Blue Heron sighting.
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23 September 2017
Upstream of Norway Bay by Riverwatcher Ottawa
Mostly clear weather. Very hot for this time of year with little wind. Earlier in the week observed hundreds of "water bugs" in one area. No signs of pollution just some recreational boating on the river. Fewer docks than normal on the shoreline (seasonal). Lots of birds. Ornamental Lily pad-like invasive water plant-gradually spreading from central focus to east to west.
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23 September 2017
Bristol - South of Flag Island by Jennifer Haughton
Investigators: Jennifer Haughton, Peter Haughton, Deborah Powell Latitude: 45.52154; Longitude: -76.47308 Weather in past 24 hours: clear/partly cloudy Current Weather: clear/partly cloudy (weather has been unseasonably hot recently - this weekend the temperature is expected to break records possibly reaching 30'C) Human Activity: boating, fishing and swimming Wildlife: Appears to be the start of major Canada Geese migration (counted 500+ Canada Geese flying overhead and landing in the Ottawa River), 2 ducks (possibly mallards), Belted Kingfisher, Spotted Sandpiper, Osprey, 2 map turtles (in Haughton's Bay).
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23 September 2017
Westmeath Mid-Channel by John and Evie
Has been clear for the past couple days. Sighting of a float plane on the river.
