Narrows Lock Birding – Part 1

 We needed a change, and to get away from the news. Off we went for a drive to Narrows Locks. It was a sunny day, finally, and it was good to get out. We had our lunch, and took off. Back in the pre-COVID days we'd head out for a trek and have our lunch out. Perhaps, when we can eat outdoors, we'll do that. We still have people in hospital in our health unit with COVID–19.  March doesn't look too good. 

The boats still in their coats. The bay at the Rideau Ferry Marina is still quite frozen. 

You can see things beginning to thaw, especially where people have dock bubblers and where the sun shines facing south.

There is much meltwater, but the grass is a bit green at Lombardy.

Otter Lake is frozen.

Funny story:

I was down at the end of our driveway last week. I was wearing a bright red hoodie. A car honked as they went by. On the back of the car was a large sign reading FREEDOM! I think they thought I was part of that wacko movement of those who protested in Ottawa last month. It was really strange. 

We have our fair share of COVID deniers and protestors. This is an example. I don't think they know that mandates are being lifted. 

On the way, there is winter wheat growing, the tender green shoots were obvious.

Corn is gone. I love the straight lines.

Then, on a creek beside highway #15, there were quite a few geese on the open water. I was hopeful that we'd find geese and swans at Narrows Lock. 

The roads are pretty bad, with potholes here and there. 

I snapped 158 photos on Monday. I shall curate the rest soon, so Joseph Brian can see where we have been! Here is a foreshadowing of what we saw, open water which is a good place to find geese, swans, and mergansers! Here they gather until they fly further north to breed.