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
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
Investigators: Deborah Powell, Peter Haughton
Human Activity: Fishing, Recreational boating
Wildlife: 300 Canada Geese, Turkey Vulture, Map Turtles
Investigators: Peter Haughton, Jennifer Haughton, Deb Powell, Virginia MacLatchy
Wildlife: Belted Kingfisher, 2 map turtles
July 28, 2019. Observers: Virginia, Deborah, Peter, Jennifer. Very windy yesterday, calmer today.
Recorded 3 map turtles, 3 cormorants, and a spotted sandpiper.
One motor boat across the river, cottages on a dock
Barb and a Peter Haughton, Virginia MacLatchy observers
Investigators: Jennifer Haughton, Peter Haughton, Deborah Powell
Weather in past 24 hours: some rain
Weather now: clear, sunny (humid)
2000+ Canada Geese on the river (between Webb's Bay and Pine Lodge). Flocks continue to fly in from the farmers' fields.
With all the geese there are lots of small white feathers on the water and along the shores.