Hi Ontbirders
There is an immature female Anna’s Hummingbird visiting a feeder in Carleton Place which is located west of Ottawa. This is the first accessible Anna’s Hummingbird for southern Ontario and one of the few for Ontario. This bird will generate lots of interest. The hummer was first observed on November 3 and I was asked to view it on November 10. On this date I determined it to be an Anna’s Hummingbird. A few small groups were able to view it on November 11 and 13 but due to the sensitivity of the situation, it wasn’t until November 16 that an agreement was arranged for a general alert. This could change at any time resulting in the homeowners removing the feeder from their premise. The homeowners do not want anyone on their property, but it’s possible to view the feeder from Mackenzie St, between Dufferin and Thomas. Look southeast opposite #61 Mackenzie over two backyards. The third yard has a wooden fence with a standard hummingbird feeder on it. The hummingbird shows up early, usually shortly after 7:30 and feeds a few times every 10-20 minutes depending on the temperature. A scope is necessary to identify the bird. Please park on Dufferin or another nearby street but not Mackenzie. You can view from the edge of the road, at 60 Mackenzie. Please do not go onto the lawn. Neighbours have been very pleasant to birders who have seen it and we would like to keep this as a positive experience for them! Good luck, Bruce Di Labio Carp, Ontario 613-715-2571 Directions: From southern Ontario you can take Hwy 401 to exit #544 and go north to Hwy 7 via Tweed. Turn right and drive east towards Ottawa. As you near Carleton Place turn left on Townline Road and continue to Dufferin St. Turn left and follow to Mackenzie. Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
