Mississippi River

There is a lot more Purple Loosestrife this year in comparison to the past 2 years although blooms are just about finished.
Osprey stand visible - no Osprey in sight.
Two boats with fishermen. Children playing at shoreline.

No wildlife to see which is odd at this time of year. Very few gulls.

Water was very high. A lot of logs and debris onshore. High water line very evident on bushline along shore. (See pic) osprey flying overhead.

2 other boaters
Water quite wavy
Stiff breeze
Blue skies
Very quiet - no birds or animals seen

No boaters
Could see Osprey
People working on their own beaches
Partly sunny skies
River full of weeds and fairly calm

Quiet. Not a lot of boat traffic. One kayaker and some music. Very calm, partly cloudy.

Two microplastics samples

Delta like area of Mississippi River at Ottawa with new Osprey Stand in centre back of picture

The Osprey nest stand has fallen down and a new one has been built south and west of the old site. There is no sign that the Ospreys have built on that stand yet. No Ospreys visible in the area. 2 loons visible in area.
The water is calm, weedy and greenish/black.

water calm; Very weedy; delta-like