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Well gang, I've finally come to a conclusion as to what species of Duck I spotted. They are indeed Wood Ducks, but even at that, they are not common in this region, more in the east and southern regions of Ontario. They are still fairly rare in Ottawa...ora t least, so I've been by my buddies over a...

Naw....this was definately a Harlequin Drake. I've been all over the web this morning looking for pics to verify my sightings....I'm not sure how to post a picture on here, but I do have one of an exact twin of the ducks I saw last night.

For really impressive bird watching...ducks, hawks, you name it (not to mention awesome Pike fishing) check out Calabogie's Eagle Rock or Point...can't remember which of the two it's called. Either way, last summer, around July, I was hiking up the hills and came across, well under, a huge nest, mus...

Te beautifull thing is, I have a great view for bird watching as my balcony faces Riverside Dr. and the Rideau, as well as the parks that run alonside the Rideau. I get awesome views as far as wildlife goes. One thing's for sure though, those Harlequins are not very people friendly, at the mere sigh...

Actually, my fiancee and I were noticing that there is quite a bit of wildlife in our area (Riverside, Alta Vista to Bank St.). Last night alone we saw the Harlequins, 2 beavers, a Blue Heron, Canada Geese (that ate out of my hand)Racoons and believe it or not, I saw a couple Hawks the other evening...

Actually, by the looks of them and the research I've done at work (yeah, it's real busy at the Auto Trader today)it seems they are Harlequin Drakes. I'm heading back tonight after work to see if I can spot them again. Try and coax them closer. They are however, absolutely beautifull Ducks.

I noticed a group of 4 Harlequin Ducks on the Rideau by the RA center last night. A buddy of mine said he spotted 6 out by Petrie Island. Harlequin Ducks are native to Northern Quebec and Eastern Seaboard(not sure if I spelled that right). They are not supposed to be here...not that they're bad or a...

Night fishing for sure. One night last summer I caught a couple nice 'eyes along side the Ottawa near the Rockcliffe lookout point (that stupid gazebo thing along sussex).....almost literraly behind Martin's house, I was there from about 6 pm to say 9pm...then I moved west along the rocks. Found a s...