Jan Slumkoski and I were out birding this morning (Sunday, Dec 28, 2003). After seeing the Red-throated Loon on the Ottawa River off Britannia Point, we headed up towards Almonte to see the previously reported Hawk Owl and Black-headed Grosbeak. The Hawk Owl was found at about 10:30 am at the top of a tree near the barn at #283 Old Union Hall Road. While viewing the owl through the scope, a flock of White-winged Crossbills landed in the same tree. From there, we proceeded to #339 Bellamy Road and had a good view of the Black-headed Grossbeak perched in the tree behind the feeder. All in all, a very productive morning.
Directions: Red-throated Loon: see "Britannia Conservation Area" and "Britannia Point" at the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club web page http://home.achilles.net/~ofnc/britanniabirding.html#bca Hawk Owl and White-winged Crossbills: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west of Kanata towards Arnprior and exit at March Road.(#155) Turn left and follow March Rd. to Almonte. Drive through the town to County Road 29 and continue west on Wolf Grove Road. Turn right on Ramsay Con.8. Follow to Camelon Road and turn left. Follow Camelon to Ramsay Con.7 and then north on Con. 7 to Old Union Hall Road. #283 is on your left. Black-headed Grossbeak: Back at Almonte, go north on County Road 29 towards Pakenham and then turn left on Cedar Hill Side Road. At the " T" intersection, turn right and follow 6th Con. Pakenham which turns into Bellamy Road. #339 will be on your left. Cheers, Remy Poulin Orleans, Ontario =?iso-8859-1?Q?R=E9my_Poulin?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
