Hello Everyone
Today, October 17, 2007, birded along the Ottawa River from Britannia to
Constance Bay. At Andrew Haydon Park there was 1 Cackling Goose along with
100's of Canada Geese swimming along the shoreline. At Shirley's Bay, 2
Red-necked Grebes were observed off the end of the dyke. In the Dunrobin
area 18 Eastern Bluebirds, 20+ American Tree Sparrows, 2 Northern Shrike and
a flock of 3 Evening Grosbeaks and 2 small groups of Pine Siskin were noted.
Most of the birds were along Thomas Dolan Parkway and Greenland Roads. At
Constance Bay an immature Bald Eagle was observed feeding along the
shoreline. If you requiem additional information, please email me privately.
good birding, Bruce
Directions: Andrew Haydon Park: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west, turn
north on Bayshore Drive, continue to Carling Ave. Turn left (west) on
Carling Ave. Proceed along Carling Ave. and after passing Andrew
Haydon Park Water playground entrance continue west to Holly Acres Road and
turn right into Andrew Haydon Park.
Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the
Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to
Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road.
Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch).
Walk back to the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of
National Defence property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked
with vehicle "No Entry" signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually
to the dyke.
**** PLEASE NOTE**** YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL
OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE DYKE AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request
permission to visit the dyke area for birding.
Bruce Di Labio
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp,Ontario,K0A 1L0
(613)839-4395 Home (613)715-2571 Cell
Di Labio Birding Website
Courses and Field Trips
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/
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