Sorry this report is late, I was not able to get to a computer until this
morning. Yesterday evening (Oct. 8) at Andrew Haydon Park, I found a flock of
4 AMERICAN PIPITS on the rocky shore of the river, more to the eastern side of
the park. On a tip from W. Hum, I managed to locate a single SEMIPALMATED
PLOVER, a species that has been all but absent in Ottawa. Also present was a
very accommodating LESSER YELLOWLEGS and an equally accommodating PECTORAL
SANDPIPER.
Two NORTHERN PINTAILS were feeding close to shore in the small outlet, along
with the usual BLUE-WINGED TEAL and MALLARDS. Of course, the BRANT is still
present, mingling with the abundant CANADA GEESE.
Good birding!
Pat
DIRECTIONS: Andrew Haydon Park is located off of Carling Avenue; parking is
available at the intersection of Carling and Holly Acres.
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