Ottawa River
Quebec, Canada
Bristol, Quebec. South of Flag Island. Not part of main channel. Usually slower moving water. Rocky shoreline and shallow rocky areas around Flag Island. It is possible to navigate close to and around the two islands with a kayak. (Coordinates - N 45 31 17.25; W 76 28 26.53)
Location created by
Jennifer Haughton
- Group: Ottawa Riverkeeper : Riverwatch
- Lat: 45.5216387
- Lng: -76.473577
- Waterbody Type: River
- Timezone: America/Toronto
Latest photos
Investigators: Peter and Jennifer Haughton
Large flock of geese flying over (300)
no other boating activity
A very rainy week (Had record rainfall on Wednesday and more rain on Thursday. )
Investigators: Peter, Jennifer, Deborah, Virginia.
Some development on nearby shoreline (new lot digging foundation for new house).
Wildlife: spotted sandpiper, blue jay, turkey vultures, 7 Canada Geese.
(Note: Heat warning has been in effect for last few days, with temperatures above 30 degrees C)
Jul 23, 2021
Investigators - Peter and Jennifer
one fishing boat out.
Beautiful. Sunny day. Calm.
Investigators: Peter and Jennifer
Lots of recreational boats out this weekend including some fishermen
Bristol. South of Flag Island.
Investigators: Peter and Jennifer Haughton
Notes: lots of pollen in the water.
Several boats out yesterday.
Wildlife - blue heron, song sparrow, map turtles
Investigators: Peter and Jennifer Haughton
Wildlife - 1 Belted Kingfisher, and small flock of Canada Geese
Very little other activity on the river (boats)
Investigators: Peter and Jennifer Haughton
Some human activity on the water (fishing and recreational).
Cloudy morning. Relatively quiet on the water. 1 map turtle in Haughton's Bay.
Wildlife observed: garpike, 1 map turtle, tiger swallowtail butterfly