Happy Spring Migration Ontbirders
Between 8:00 am to 8:30 am there was a single Ross’s Goose in with
about 4000 Canada Geese at Petersen’s Sod Farm, along Snake Island Road
and Manotick Station Road (northeast of this corner). It was still
there when I left.
The bird easily disappears as it walks through the dips of the rolling
sod field.
Patience may be required. It may also help to view from different
vantage points.
The location is South of Ottawa, along Hwy 6 (Snake Island Road),
between the Rideau River (River Road/Hwy 19) and Bank Street (Hwy 31)
It is immediately west of Prescott Road (Hwy 25)
If you travel south on Bank Street, turn west (right) on Hwy 6 until
you see the large sod field right after Prescott Road (Hwy 25).
If you travel south on River Road (Hwy 19) turn east on Hwy 6 (two left
turns).
In other news this morning, there is a Ringed Turtle Dove in the
village of Russel. It is smaller than a Eurasian Collared Dove and has
very little contrast in its plumage. It has many characters suggesting
domestic origin. Please contact me if you’d like directions.
Cheerio
Tony Beck
158-B Woodridge Cr.,
Ottawa, Ont.
K2B 7S9
(613)-828-5936
website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/beck.tony/
