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Appleton and Mississippi River

Mallard Duck (Male)
Watch for open field birds and killdeer along golf course, River Road and Appleton Side Road. Keep your eyes peeled for migrating ducks, loons, grebe, herons and kingfisher along water. The occasional bald eagle can be seen over the river in bay. Warbling vireo nests in willows at bay. Martin house to east of bay. Swallows and shorebirds.
How to Get There:
From Carleton Place, go north on County Rd. 29 towards Almonte. At Wilson Street turn towards the village of Appleton, meander through the village and over the bridge, then left on River Road to bay and boat launch.
Observation Points:
River viewing all along Wilson St.. Viewing at bay. Reverse and follow River Rd. to County Rd.17 (Appleton Sideroad). Turn right to look along Mississippi River.
Seasonal Information:
Good all seasons. Some open water in winter.
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