[Ontbirds] Birding Renfrew County
Hello Ontbirders Yesterday afternoon Ben and I spent a few hours birding in Renfrew County. Our first stop was Muskrat Lake at Cobden and we observed 3 Bonaparte's Gull, 1 American Coot, 4 Green-winged Teal and 4 Common Loon. Our next stop was Lake Dore and with excellent viewing conditions, calm water, we observed 76 Horned Grebe, 7 Red-necked Grebe, 32 Common Loon, 3 Long-tailed Duck, 5 White-winged Scoter and 22 Bonaparte's Gull. A few Evening Grosbeak were heard calling as they flew overhead and a Northern Shrike was observed along Point Church Drive. Later at the Pembroke Marina there was a flock of 150+ Snow Bunting. Good birding, Bruce and Ben Directions: Lake Dore is located off Hwy 41 near Eganville/Golden Lake. Muskrat Lake is located at Cobden off Hwy 17. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Barrow's Goldeneyes
Hello Ontbirders At around 9:00a.m. this morning there were 2 adult male Barrow's Goldeneye feeding in a mix flock of diving ducks off Andrew Haydon Park . The flock of 100+ ducks included Common Goldeneye, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, White-winged Scoter and Surf Scoter. Good birding, Bruce Directions: AHP: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Greenbank Road exit. Turn north and follow to Carling Ave. Turn left and follow to Andrew Haydon Park (Holly Acres Road) and turn right. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Golden Eagles , Brant and migrants
Hello Ontbirders There was a good movement of birds along the Ottawa River this morning as earlier mentioned by Jeff Skevington. We birded from Shirley's Bay to Britannia. Off Andrew Haydon Park we observed 9 Cackling Geese, 56 Brant and 75+ (mainly males) Long-tailed Duck. All 3 scoters were noted along with Red-necked and Horned Grebe. We had a small movement of raptors including 2 Golden Eagle (1ad. and 1 immature), 14 Red-tailed Hawk, 1 imm. Northern Goshawk, 1 Cooper's Hawk and an immature Peregrine Falcon at the Moodie Drive Ponds. Later in the afternoon I observed 200+ Brant flying south over Britannia. Good birding, Bruce Directions: AHP/DBP: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Greenbank Road exit. Turn north and follow to Carling Ave. Turn left and follow past Andrew Haydon Park (Holly Acres Road) and watch for Dick Bell Park on your right. Directions: Moodie Drive pons: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road.The landfill site is located on Trail Road. There is no access but the gulls can be viewed from Trail Road just south of the main entrance. 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Barrow's Goldeneye
Hello Ontbirders Spent the morning birding the Ottawa River from Shirley's Bay to Remic Rapids. As reported earlier by Mark Gawn there were 200+ male Black Scoter off Andrew Haydon Park along with a few small flocks of White-winged and Surf Scoter. At Remic Rapids I observed a male Barrow's Goldeneye in the rapids, likely one of our regular wintering birds for the past 5 years. Also noted this morning was a 2nd winter Glaucous Gull and both Horned and Red-necked Grebe off AHP. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Barrow's Goldeneye: Remic Rapids can be reached by taking Parkdale Ave. north from Hwy. 417 in Ottawa to the Western Parkway. Follow parkway west to Remic Rapids lookout and park. The Barrow's can be viewed from the cement lookout. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Iceland, Glaucous and Lesser Black-backed Gulls
Hello Ontbirders Northern gulls are on the move south. Today at the Moodie Drive pond and Trail Road Landfill Site I observed 1 Iceland and 1 Glaucous both 1st winter plumage. There were a good number of Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the area, 16 in total. Most were adults but there were a few 3rd year birds. Also noted a general increase in Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. At Andrew Haydon Park the 3 Brant were still present on the west pond and a flock of 25+ flew over heading south. Also observed a Northern Shrike near the corner of Barnsdale and Cedarview Road. Diving ducks numbers are also up with 400+ Ring-necked Duck, 150 Hooded Merganser, 100+ Common Goldeneye, all 3 scoter and a few Long-tailed duck along the Ottawa River between Champlain Bridge and Shirley's Bay. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road.The landfill site is located on Trail Road. There is no access but the gulls can be viewed from Trail Road just south of the main entrance. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Ross's Goose and Sandhill Cranes
Hello Ontbirders There was still one adult Ross's Goose present late this morning along Milton Road just north of Perrault Road. It was feeding on the west side of the road in a open field with Canada Geese. A few small flocks of Sandhill Cranes were observed flying east and were later observed feeding along Trim Road north of McFadden Road. A total of 50 individuals were counted. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Ross's Goose: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 east to exit 96 . Go north for 2 km on Boundary Road to Russell Road (Regional 26). Turn right onto Russell and drive 3.5 km to Milton Road (Regional 31). Turn left on Milton Road and go about 2 km to the bridge and start looking on the west side as you head north passed Perrault Road. For the Sandhill Cranes turn right on Perrault Rd. than left on Trim Rd. and watch on the west side. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Eurasian Wigeon
Hello Ontbirders Today at 11:30 a.m. there was a male Eurasian Wigeon at Constance Creek. The bird was in a flock of 14 American Wigeon but flew off south along the creek. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin Road and turn right continuing northwest to Dunrobin. At the traffic lights turn right on Thomas Dolan Parkway and drive east to bridge over Constance Creek. The bird was on the south side. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Ross's Goose , Gr.W.F. Goose, Cackling Goose
Hello Ontbirders Goose watching continues to be productive in the Ottawa Area with a total of 6 species today. At 1:15 p.m. there were 2 adult Ross's Geese feeding on the west side of Milton Road just north of Perrault Road in a flock of Canada Geese. Near St. Albert 5 Snow Geese and 2 Cackling Geese were feeding in a field near the corner of CR 27 and CR 6.Late this afternoon there was a Greater White-fronted Goose at Andrew Haydon Park and 2 flocks of Brant totaling 200+ birds. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 east to exit 96 . Go north for 2 km on Boundary Road to Russell Road (Regional 26). Turn right onto Russell and drive 3.5 km to Milton Road (Regional 31). Turn left on Milton Road and go about 2 km to the bridge and start looking as you head north! Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Brant and other migrants
Hi Ontbirders There was lots of activity along the Ottawa River both with water and land birds. Between 8:30a.m. and 10:00 a.m. there was a small flight of Brant, a total of 8 flocks were observed, 8-150+, totaling 600+ birds. Also, 3 flocks of male White-winged Scoter, 44, 28 and 8. There were a few other species migrating including Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Northern Pintail, Black Scoter,Common Loon and 100's of gulls mainly Ring-billed Gull. At Britannia Conservation Area/Mud Lake there was a good movement of land birds with lots of Golden and Ruby-crowned Kinglet, White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Yellow-rumped Warbler, 20+ Winter Wren, 9 Blue-headed Vireo, 1 Red-eyed Vireo and smaller numbers of Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush, Dark-eyed Junco and Purple Finch. In the Shirley's Bay area over 500+ American Robins were noted plus a roosting Northern Saw-whet Owl. Good birding, Bruce 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Directions: The Britannia Woods/Mud Lake area is located in Ottawa off Richmond Road and Carling Ave. Take Britannia Road north to Cassels and turn right and go east a few 100 metres and park near entrance to woods. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Marbled Godwit, Ruddy Ducks, Gray Partridge and Lapland longspur
Hello Ontbirders Spent part of yesterday birding various sewage lagoons in Eastern Ontario. Overall, very quiet, all high water level but Alfred Sewage Lagoon had a good variety of water birds including 100+ Ruddy Duck, 7 Redhead, 22 Northern Shoveler, 38 American Coot, 11 Common Moorhen and 2 American Bittern. Along Peat Moss Road a single Gray Partridge was observed running across the road. At St. Isidore Sewage Lagoon, 3 Lapland Longspur flew over calling. At Shirley's Bay the Marbled Godwit and 2 Long-billed Dowitcher were still present feeding at the base of the dyke. Water levels are on the rise and there was very little mud. good birding, Bruce 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Directions: Alfred Sewage Lagoon:: From the town of Alfred go east on Highway 17, then turn south on Peat Moss Road and drive for 2 km. The lagoons are on your left (east side of road). The birds are best observed from the viewing tower. Access to the viewing tower is free and no permit is needed. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Marbled Godwit and other migrants
Hello Ontbirders, The Marbled Godwit was still present this morning at Shirley's Bay. Not much change in the shorebirds, 4 Long-billed Dowitcher, 1 Stilt Sandpiper, 24 Pectoral Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, and 1 Black-bellied Plover along with the regular species. The Moodie Drive pond was busy yesterday and today with 42 Snow Geese (38 ad. and 4 juv.), 135+ Ring-necked Duck, 18 Pied-billed Grebe, 17 Ruddy Duck, and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull. The land bird migration was low but steady with 100+ Yellow-rumped Warblers along the dyke, 30+ American Pipit, smaller numbers of Golden-crowned Kinglet, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Winter Wren, White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow and Dark-eyed Junco. Good birding, Bruce 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road.The landfill site is located on Trail Road. There is no access but the gulls can be viewed from Trail Road just south of the main entrance. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Clay-coloured Sparrow, Orange-crowned Warbler and migrants
Hello Ontbirders Lots of land bird activity this morning at Britannia Conservation Area/Mud Lake. Along the "Ridge" there was a good concentration of warblers, mainly Yellow-rumped and Palm but a few Black-throated Green, Northern Parula, Nashville, Blackpoll and 1 Orange-crowned Warbler just east of the ridge. The highlight was a Clay-coloured Sparrow along the ridge along with both White-crowned and White-throated Sparrow. Other migrants included a number of Blue-headed Vireo, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Dark-eyed Junco and Purple Finch. A brief stop at Andrew Haydon Park produced an immature Peregrine falcon missing a number of flight feathers. Also had a Gray-cheeked Thrush in my backyard this morning. Good birding, Bruce Directions: The Britannia Woods/Mud Lake area is located in Ottawa off Richmond Road and Carling Ave. Take Britannia Road north to Cassels and turn right and go east a few 100 metres and park near entrance to woods. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Lesser Black-backed Gulls
Hello Ontbirders Yesterday evening Ben and I birded along the Ottawa River and observed 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls mainly at Deschenes Rapids, 5 ad., 2 3rd.year and 1 first winter. There were also 250+ Great Black-backed Gulls, mainly adults. At Shirley's Bay 1 Marbled Godwit, 4 Long-billed Dowitcher, 2 Am. Golden Plover, 1 Dunlin and both Virginia and Sora rail were observed. Good birding, Bruce and Ben 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Marbled Godwit and L.B. Dowitchers
Hello Ontbirds Still lots of activity at Shirley's Bay. This morning we observed 12 species of shorebirds including the Marbled Godwit, 4 Long-billed Dowitcher, and 1 Stilt Sandpiper. No luck with the Nelson's Sparrow. The water level has dropped again resulting in a large mudflat at the base of the dyke. Numerous Green and Blue-winged Teal were feeding and further down the dyke we observed 2 Great Egret, 7 Gadwall, 20+ American Wigeon, 3 Northern Pintail and a flock of 15+ Lesser Scaup and 1 Greater Scaup. Good birding, Bruce 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Amherst Island: Nelson's Sparrow & Long-billed Dowitchers
Hello Ontbirders Spent the morning birding various sites on Amherst Island. The most productive area was the east end (KFN property). While walking along the edge of the first pond I observed a Nelson's Sparrow hoping around on the ground with a group of Swamp, Song and Savannah Sparrows. There were 17 species of shorebirds including 5 Long-billed Dowitcher, 3 White-rumped Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 1 Baird's Sandpiper, 6 Am. Golden Plover and 11 Black-bellied Plover. Other species of note included 3 American Bittern, a late Bobolink, and 3 Caspian Tern. A quick check in the Owl Woods produced 1 Eastern Towhee, 1 Ring-necked Pheasant, 6 Palm Warbler, both Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets. Good birding Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Marbled Godwit
Hello Ontbirders The Marbled Godwit found this at Shirley's Bay by B. Cermak, C. Lewis and B. Bracken was still present at 12 noon. The godwit was activity feeding on the far side of the mudflats opposite the base of the dyke. Good birding, Bruce 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Long-billed Dowitcher, Baird's Sandpiper and Great Egret
Hello Ontbirders Today, September 7, 2009 spent a few hours birding various sites west of Ottawa. The water level continues to drop along the Ottawa River and at Shirley's Bay there were 3 Great Egret and 1 Baird's Sandpiper at the base of the dyke. This afternoon I checked a flooded field near a construction site just north-east of Terry Fox Road and Fernbank Road (south Kanata) and had 10 species of shorebirds including a juvenile Long-billed Dowitcher. Good birding, Bruce 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Eagleson Road exit. Turn south and follow Eagleson Road to Fernbank Rd. and turn right and go to Terry Fox Road. Turn right and watch for flooded field on east side of road. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Great Egret, Yellow-throated vireo and migrants
Hello Ontbirders Spent a few hours yesterday birding along the Ottawa River from Andrew Haydon Park to Constance Bay. There was lots of activity with 15 species of warblers including numerous Wilson's, Canada, Blackburnian, Black-throated Blue and Magnolia Warblers. At Shirley's Bay along the road 5 species of vireo's were observed including 1 Yellow-throated, 2 Philadelphia and 3 Blue-headed. With the recent sunny weather and no rain, the water levels along the Ottawa River are finally dropping. There is a little mudflat/sandbar at Andrew Haydon Park, and Shirley's Bay has a bit at the mouth of Watts Creek. A Great Egret was resting in a tree off the dyke. Lots of other land birds including Golden-crowned Kinglet, Swainson's Thrush, Baltimore Oriole, Scarlet Tanager, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Further up river at Constance Bay there was some mudflats with a few shorebirds, Greater Yellowlegs and Semipalmated Sandpiper. The breeding Red-headed Woodpeckers were successful again and 2 juvenile birds were observed at the "Old Burn Site" This is the 8th consecutive year the woodpeckers have bred. The woodpeckers were fly catching and easy to see. If you require additional information, please email me privately. good birding, Bruce 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 Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa Area: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Yellow-bellied and Olive-sided Flycatcher & Yellow-throated Vireo
Hello Ontbirders, The Britannia Conservation Area/ Mud Lake has been increasingly active the last few days. Today, Ben and I found a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on the trail along the east side of Mud Lake. This is the same area that on Thursday, there was a Yellow-throated Vireo and a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. Also along the ridge on Thursday, there was an Olive-sided Flycatcher. Since Thursday, a total of 20 species of warblers have been observed in B.C.A./ Mud Lake including numerous Canada, Tennessee, Cape May, Mourning, Bay-breasted and Blackburnian Warblers. Yesterday evening, we observed 56 Common Nighthawks fly catching over our house in Carp. Good Birding, Bruce and Ben Directions: The Britannia Woods/Mud Lake area is located in Ottawa off Richmond Road and Carling Ave. Take Britannia Road north to Cassels and turn right and go east a few 100 metres and park near entrance to woods. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Amherst Island: Brant and Clay-coloured Sparrow
Hello Ontbirders Yesterday, June 30th, spent part of the day birding Amherst Island. There was lots of bird activity on the island including 1 Brant, likely summering, on the KFN property along with 1 Wilson's Phalarope, 2 American Bittern and 1 recently dead male White-winged Scoter. There were 500+ Tree Swallows along the fence lines and 8 Northern Harrier along various roads. We had a small colony of 8 Clay-coloured Sparrows south of the "Owl Woods" and numerous Willow Flycatcher, Brown Thrasher, Eastern Towhee and Field Sparrow. There were south-bound shorebirds but so far I've had 1 Lesser Yellowlegs (June 27) Ottawa and 1 Solitary Sandpiper (June 28) St.Albert. Good birding & Happy Canada Day Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Arctic Tern & Brant
Hello Ontbirds Spent the morning (7:30-11:30am) birding various sites along the Ottawa River between Shirley's Bay and Remic Rapids. The highlight was 4 Arctic Terns off Britannia Point along with 7 Common Tern, 4 Black Tern and 23 Bonaparte's Gull. A flock of 140+ Brant fly over the river heading north and we had an impressive concentration of 400+ Chimney Swifts feeding over the Britannia area and another 150+ over Remic Rapids. At Shirley's Bay 2 female Surf Scoter were observed from the parking lot. Good birding, Bruce Directions: (from downtown Ottawa): Courtesy of Christina Lewis "Britannia Point" - Take Hwy 417 west to exit #129 (Pinecrest / Greenbank Rds.) then go north on Pinecrest to Richmond Rd. Right (east) on Richmond to Carling Ave. Right on Carling and take the 1st left onto Poulin Ave. Follow Poulin to Britannia Rd.. Right (north) on Britannia to where it ends at Cassels St. Go right (east) on Cassels and take this road right to the very end; park at the gravel area near the public boat launch beside the filtration plant fence. Directions: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 Defense 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. If you require additional information, please email me privately. 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. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Amherst Island: Lark Bunting & Marbled Godwit
Hi Everyone Late this morning between the showers (11:15a.m.) I observed a male Lark Bunting just inside the property entrance to the east point KFN property. The bird flushed and flew around then headed over the field north, near the purple martin house. I searched for a while but couldn't relocate the bird. While searching a Marbled Godwit flew in and landed in the field. A the ponds there were a small number of shorebirds including 1 Short-billed Dowitcher, 2 White-rumped Sandpiper, and 17 Wilson's Phalarope. good birding, Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile P.P.: Purple Sandpiper
Hi Everyone The shorebird watching was excellent this morning along Beach 1-3 and Owen Point. The highlight was a breeding plumaged Purple Sandpiper at Owen Point first spotted by Bill Gilmour. It was on the gravel point with Dunlin between 9:15 a.m to 9:50 a.m. Other species noted included 8000+ Dunlin, 60+ Whimbrel, 6 Red Knot, 30+ Black-bellied Plover, 14 Short-billed Dowitcher, 1 White-rumped Sandpiper and small numbers of Semipalmated Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Sanderling and Semipalmated Plover. Most birds were on the move north but some large flocks were resting on the gravel bar, Gull Island and along the beach. Good birding, Bruce Directions:To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is restricted at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds there. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chaffeys Lock Birding
Hi Everyone Lots of activity along Chaffeys Lock/Opinicon Road this morning. The number of singing male Cerulean's in now up to 16 individuals along Opinicon and we also had 3 Golden-winged Warbler and one hybrid Brewster's near Skycroft Campground. There were numerous Wood Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Indigo Bunting singing along the road. Overall recorded 17 species of warblers and 4 species of vireo's with 7 Yellow-throated and 12 Red-eyed. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Chaffeys Lock/Opinicon Road: Opinicon Road is north of Kingston. From Hwy. 401 take county road 10 (exit 617) north towards Westport for about 20 kilometres. Roughly 1 or 2 kms. past Perth Road Village on the right is Opinicon Road. Turn right and drive towards Chaffeys Lock making regular stops along the way to listen. Anywhere along Opinicon Road is can be good. The old railway line or the Rideau Trail system opposite Skycroft Campgrounds are great for birding. From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Hwy.7 to Carleton Place. Turn left onto Hwy.15 and follow past Smiths Falls and continue towards Kingston. After passing Crosby start watching for Chaffeys Lock Road on your right. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa Area: Red-headed Woodpecker
Hi everyone Birded a number of locations in west of Ottawa today. The Red-headed Woodpeckers are back at Constance Bay "Old Burn Site" for the 8th consecutive year. This is the earliest arrival date by 2 weeks. Overall the migration has slowed down with the cooler temperature but there was still a small number of warblers including Yellow-rumped, Pine, Palm, Nashville and Yellow. There was an increase in the numbers of Field Sparrow, Brown Thrasher and Virginia Rails. Also had 2 Red Crossbills along Carling Ave. near Grandview Road. Pine Siskins are still around in good number, had 100+ at my feeder today. Saw 3 Chimney Swifts yesterday in Carp. Good birding, Bruce Please review OFO's Ethical Birding Principles Directions: Constance Bay: RHWP: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left on Allbirch Road and drive 1.3 km to the " T " intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St. Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is opposite the gate. Parking is limited. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chaffeys Lock area: Yellow-throated Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Hi Everyone Today, April 29th, spent the morning birding the Chaffeys Lock/Opinicon Lake Road area. Overall is was somewhat quiet likely due to the cooler temperatures and few birds were singing at first but the activty level did pick up and we had a good morning. Highlights included 7 Yellow-throated Vireo, 3 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 4 Great Crested Flycatcher, 1 Least Flycatcher, 3 Ovenbird and 4 Red-shouldered Hawk. Overall 8 species of warblers with Pine being the commonest, 12 individuals. good birding, Bruce Directions: Chaffeys Lock/Opinicon Road: Opinicon Road is north of Kingston. From Hwy. 401 take county road 10 (exit 617) north towards Westport for about 20 kilometres. Roughly 1 or 2 kms. past Perth Road Village on the right is Opinicon Road. Turn right and drive towards Chaffeys Lock making regular stops along the way to listen. Anywhere along Opinicon Road is can be good. The old railway line or the Rideau Trail system opposite Skycroft Campgrounds are great for birding. From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Hwy.7 to Carleton Place. Turn left onto Hwy.15 and follow past Smiths Falls and continue towards Kingston. After passing Crosby start watching for Chaffeys Lock Road on your right. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Warblers and migrants
Hi Everyone Today, April 28th, despite the cooler wet weather there was lots of activity at Britannia Woods/Mud Lake in Ottawa. A total of 10 species of warblers were observed between 7:30-11:30a.m. 1 Northern Parula, 1 Ovenbird, 4 Northern Waterthrush, 4 Nashville, 1 Black-throated Green,8 Palm, 4 Pine, 15+Yellow, 1 Black and White and 200+ Yellow-rumped Warbler. Other migrants included 1 Great Crested Flycatcher, 1 Least Flycatcher, 2 Warbling Vireo, 5 Blue-headed, and 1 male Baltimore Oriole (early) Good birding, Bruce Directions: The Britannia Woods/Mud Lake area is located in Ottawa off Richmond Road and Carling Ave. Take Britannia Road north to Cassels and turn right and go east a few 100 metres and park near entrance to woods. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park: Sandhill Crane
Hi Ontbirds Today, April 26th, spent the day birding various sites along Hwy. 60 in Algonquin Park. The weather conditions changed considerably from yesterday with a cool low of 2c and occasional rain today. We managed to locate a male Spruce Grouse along Spruce Bog, 1 Boreal Chickadee at Tea Lake Dam and 1 Black-backed Woodpecker near Km 8. The highlight was a Sandhill Crane flying over Hwy.60 calling and then landed in a marshy along the highway between Km.23 and Km.24. Other birds of note included 1 Savannah Sparrow at the Old Airfield and 1 Blue-headed Vireo at Tea Lake Dam. good birding, Bruce Directions: Courtesy of Ron Tozer Algonquin Park is three hours north of Toronto, via Highways 400, 11 and 60. Follow the signs, which start in Toronto on Highway 400. From Ottawa, take Highway 17 to Renfrew, then follow Highway 60 to the park. Kilometre markers along Highway 60 in the Park go from the West Gate (km 0) to the East Gate (km 56). Get your park permit and the park tabloid (with a map of birding locations mentioned here) at the gates. The Visitor Centre at km 43 has recent bird sightings and information. The centre is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. starting this weekend. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Cackling Goose and Swamp Sparrows
Hi Everyone Today, April 2nd there were 2 Swamp Sparrows out and about in the creek area behind my house. Amongst the 1000s of Canada Geese on the Carp River, a Cackling Goose was right out in the open. I got great looks at this bird and could easily determine the size was much different. Other birds of interest were a Great Blue Heron and a few Turkey Vultures. good birding, Ben Di Labio 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa Area: Turkey Vulture and Eastern Bluebirds
Hello OntBirders, Today, March 28th, I observed a Turkey Vulture gliding arond on March Road at Murphy's Cresent. Also, they're were 4 Eastern Bluebirds along March Road near Second Line. Good birding, Ben Di Labio 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Iceland & Glaucous Gull, Northern Shrike, Bohemain Waxwing, Hoary Redpoll and early migrants
Hi Everyone Lots of activity in the area, both winter birds and a few spring migrants. Today birded various areas around Ottawa and noted a few Red-winged Blackbirds back on territory at Britannia along with a few Common Grackle and American Robin in the area. Near the corner of Barnsdale Road and Moodie Drive we observed a large flock of gulls resting in a cornfield, 300+ Herring, 150+ Great Black-backed, 11 Glaucous and 4 Iceland Gulls. The birds flushed and were later observed at the Moodie Drive ponds and the landfill site. A few Canada Geese were also noted. A flock of 100+ Bohemian Waxwings were observed along Grandview Road while 150+ were seen on Thomas Dolan Parkway. The Hilda Road feeders were active with 100+ Common redpoll, including 2 Greater Common Redpoll "rostrata subspecies", and 2 Hoary Redpoll. Snowy Owls appear to be on the move north, I observed 5 individuals in the Ottawa area. Also, 2 Northern Shrike were present along Carp Road near Carp. Yesterday there was a Merlin in our backyard chasing siskins. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road. The landfill site is located on Trail Road. There is no access but the gulls can be viewed from Trail Road just south of the main entrance. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Amherst Island Birding
Hi Everyone Spent another morning birding Amherst Island. The "Owl Woods" was active with 4 Northern Saw-whet Owls, 2 Long-eared Owls, 1 Short-eared Owl and 1 Barred Owl. No luck with the Boreal Owl which was seen yesterday afternoon. Did a quick check along the South Shore road and observed 3 Snowy owl and there was along the channel seen from the ferry. Also a noticeable increase in gulls, 60+ mainly Herring but 2 first winter Iceland Gulls were also noted. Please review OFO's Ethical Birding Principles Good birding, Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa Area: Great Gray Owls
Hi Everyone Late yesterday and this afternoon I had a total of 6 Great Gray Owls east of Dunrobin. There was a concentration of 3 owls along Greenland Road NW of Thomas Dolan Parkway, 2 along Vances Side road and one along March Valley Road. On a sad note, this afternoon I discovered the Boreal Owl dead along March Valley Road. It was laying on the ground in the general area it was observed earlier during the week. The owl was emaciated. There were a number of flocks of Bohemian Waxwings in the area and still lots of White-winged Crossbills, Pine Siskin's and Common Redpoll. Good birding, Bruce Directions: GGOwls: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to March Road exit. Follow March Road to Dunrobin Road and turn right. Follow Dunrobin Road to Dunrobin and turn right on Thomas Dolan Parkway. Follow to Greenland Road area. If you require additional information, please me privately. Please review OFO's Ethical Birding Principles Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Red-shouldered Hawk
Hi Everyone The wintering Red-shouldered Hawk was still present along Old Carp Road and Gourlay Lane early this afternoon. Also observed a large flock of Bohemian Waxwings (250+) off Grandview road and Carling Ave. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to March Road exit. Turn right and follow March Road past Dunrobin Road and watch for Old Carp Road. Turn left and follow to Huntmar Road or Gourlay Road. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Boreal, Great Gray and Northern Hawk-Owl.
Hi Everyone Lots of owl activity this morning west of Ottawa. There was a Great Gray Owl near the corner of Vance's Side Road and 6th Line Road. The owl was sitting in a tree beside a house. The Northern Hawk-Owl was still present off Grandview Road at 11:45am, feeding on a kill. The Boreal Owl was also still present along March Valley Road at 12:15pm. It still had a small rodent in its talons that it had caught earlier. There was a small flock of Bohemian Waxwings feeding along Hilda Road and lots of Pine Siskin, a few Common Redpoll and a flock of White-winged Crossbills were also present. Please review OFO's Ethical Birding Principles Good birding, Bruce Directions: Boreal Owl: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to March Road exit. Follow March Road past Carling Ave. and continue to Klondike Road and turn right. Follow to March Valley Road and turn left. Drive down to area where there is a guard rail and watch for the owl roosting on the right in the open. Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Ottawa): From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Great Gray Owls, Snowy Owls, Bohemian Waxwing, Pine Grosbeak
Hi Everyone Great Gray Owls are still being found at various locations in eastern Ontario. Unfortunately none have been staying around for too long. Yesterday, 2 were observed, one along Hwy. 60 between Madawaska and Barry's Bay at 5:15pm, sitting on a hydro wire, while another was observed along a ski trail east of Ottawa. Today there was one present along Thomas Dolan Parkway east of Dunrobin. There were 3 Snowy Owls in the Kinburn area, one along Kinburn Side Road and two along Galetta Side road near Hwy.417. Yesterday, my wife observed one, in south Kanata, along Fernbank Rd, between Eagleson and Terry Fox Drive, one was sighted along Rideau Road near Ramsayville Road, and another behind the Ottawa Airport. The finch numbers continue to increase, today I observed 200+ Pine Grosbeaks in the Kinburn-Carp-Dunrobin area, and over 400+ Pine Siskin. Also there was a flock of 40+ Bohemian Waxwing along Rifle Road off Carling Ave. Good birding, Bruce Directions: If you require additional information, please email me privately Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Northern Hawk-Owl
Hi Everyone Late this afternoon the Northern Hawk-Owl was still present hunting along Grandview Road off Carling Ave. There were also a number of small flocks of Pine Siskin and a few Common Redpoll. In the village of Carp there was a flock of 12 Pine Grosbeak and 40+ Bohemian Waxwing near 400 Donald B.Munro Drive. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Ottawa): From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Gray Partridge, Bohemian Waxwings and White-winged Crossbills
Hi Everyone Spent a few hours birding around Kanata/Carp area today. There were 4 Gray Partridge along Maple Grove Road near the Sensplex Centre. Check around the bottom any of the pine or spruce trees along Maple Grove Road starting at Terry Fox Drive. There was a flock of 75+ Bohemian Waxwing near the corner of Old Carp Road and Huntmar Drive. Small flocks of White-winged Crossbill continue to feed in the village of Carp along with Pine Siskin, Common Redpoll and Pine Grosbeak. Drive around the area east of Carp Road. It appears that Great Gray Owls are still moving through the region. There has been at least 3 sightings of the Great Gray Owl during the past week, west of March Road/Dunrobin Road but none relocated. One was found along Torbolton Ridge Road, one on Old Carp Road near Huntmar Drive and another off March Road near Peter Robinson Road. All were during the late afternoon. At dusk today I observed 50+ Wild Turkeys roosting in a few deciduous trees along Huntmar Drive near Bradleyside Road. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Good birding, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Amherst Island birding
Hi Everyone, Spent the past two days birding Amherst Island. Weather conditions were highly variable including snow, wind and extremely cold tempuratures. Despite all of that, the birding was excellent. Yesterday, January 13th we observed 6 Northern Saw-whets, 3 Boreals, 9 Long-eared and 4 Short-eared Owls. Open field birding was difficult due to the blowing snow but 5 Snowy Owls were observed late afternoon after conditions had changed. Today, January 14th, it was a clear, cold morning, -25C, but a great morning in the "Owl Woods". A total of 5 Northern Saw-whets, 1 Boreal, 19 Long-eared and 8 Short-eared Owls were observed. Other species included, a few small flocks of White-winged Crossbills, 1 Northern Shrike, 1 Hermit Thrush and 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker. A quick check of the island roads produced 14 Snowy Owl, 27 Rough-legged and 21 Red-tailed Hawk, 3 Northern Harrier, 3 American Kestrel, 1 Northern Shrike and 70 Snow Bunting. Access to the "Owl Woods" by car, was only from the South Shore Rd. Good birding, Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Female Barrow's Goldeneye
Hi Everyone Today, January 12th, birded a few areas around Ottawa. The female Barrow's Goldeneye was still present on the Rideau River near the Rideau Tennis Club. There's only a small amount of open water and the female Barrow's was in a flock of Common Goldeneye. You could get great views and comparisons of both female goldeneyes. A great opportunity to study the differences. There was an adult Bald Eagle at the same location and numerous small flocks of Pine Siskin, White-winged Crossbill and a few Common Redpoll. If you're interested in looking at photos of this female Barrow's Golden-eye, please visit my website. Photos will be on later tonight. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take 417 east to the Vanier Parkway and exit north. Follow parkway to Donald Street and turn left (west) and continue to River Road. Turn left on River Rd. and then right on Olga St. which is a dead end. Park and walk over to the open area of water along the Rideau River. There are a small number of Common Goldeneye's and lots of Mallards. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Amherst Island Birding
Hi Everyone Birded Amherst Island Saturday, January 10th and today, Sunday January 11th. Conditions were excellent and we were still able to drive to the Owl Woods from the South Shore Road. Both days were very successful in the woods with 3 Boreal Owls Saturday, 2 today, 4 Northern Saw-whet Owls Saturday, 5 today, 9 Long-eared Owls Saturday, 14 today, and 2 Short-eared Owls Saturday, 8 today. We also had 9 Snowy Owls scattered around the island. Hawk numbers were good with 34 rough-legged and 28 Red-tailed Hawk, 6 Northern Harrier and 2 Bald Eagles. Other interesting observations included 100+ White-winged Crossbills, 1 Hermit Thrush, and a Northern Flicker. Water bird numbers were limited due to ice conditions around the island. We made a brief stop at the warm water lagoon at the Dupont Plant/Elevator Bay and observed 22 American Coot, 42 Gadwall, 2 American Wigeon, 4 Ring-necked Duck, 1 Lesser Scaup and 7 Hooded merganser along with 100's of Mallards and American Black Ducks. Good birding, Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 office (613) 839-4395 mobile (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: N.Hawk-Owl, Iceland & Glaucous Gulls
Hi Everyone The Northern Hawk-Owl continues to hunt along Grandview Road off Carling Ave. There were a few small flocks of both Pine Siskin and White-winged Crossbills feeding in the spruce and cedar trees along Grandview. At the corner of Rifle Road and Carling Ave a Northern Shrike was observed along with 1 dark morph Rough-legged Hawk and 200+ Snow Bunting. In the Woodroffe Ave/Iris St. area 150+ White-winged Crossbills were observed feeding in the neighborhood spruce trees. Along Moodie Drive near Carling Ave., there was a flock of 150+ Bohemian Waxwing. A stop at the Trail Road Landfill Site off Moodie Drive near Cambrian Road produced 16 Glaucous and 7 Iceland Gulls along with 150+ Great Black-Backed and 70 Herring Gull. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Ottawa): From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Dunrobin-Breckenridge CBC January 3, 2009
Hi Everyone The 28th Annual Dunrobin,On.-Breckenridge, P.Q. Christmas Bird Count took place today, January 3rd, 2009. A total of 45 species were recorded (average 50) by 47 field observers. Overnight weather conditions were clear and cold, -14c and sunny with increasing winds during the day. The following highlights were recorded. New Species: No new species Record Highs: Previous highs are shown in parentheses followed by year. Bohemian Waxwing 1315 (1165, 1988) Pine Grosbeak 277 (1165,1988) Tied Record Highs: Red-shouldered Hawk 1 (98,07) Other species of interest: Great Gray Owl: 2 Hoary Redpoll:1 Winter Finches: Pine Grosbeak (277) Purple Finch (2) White-winged Crossbill (230) Common Redpoll (282) Pine Siskin (469) American Goldfinch (477) Evening Grosbeak (1) I would like to thank the field observers for there great effort and my wife Laurie for preparing the wonderful post-count supper. good birding, Bruce Bruce Di Labio Dunrobin CBC Compiler Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa Area: Red-shouldered Hawk, Bohemian Waxwing, White-winged Crossbill
Hi Everyone Today, January 2nd, I observed a Red-shouldered Hawk near the corner of Huntmar and Old Carp Road. It was sitting in a tree watching over an active feeder. This is the same location a Red-shouldered Hawk over wintered last year. There were a few flocks of Bohemian Waxwings, 40+ at Huntmar & Old Carp road and 150+ near Carling and Hertzberg Road. White-winged Crossbills are moving around in good numbers, there were 200+ in the Antrim/Kinburn area, small flocks in Carp area plus 400+ in the Calabogie area. Good birding, Bruce If you require additional information please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Amherst Island : Boreal Owl
Hi Everyone Spent the morning birding the "Owl Woods" on Amherst Island starting at 8:00am. Our first run through yielded only 1 Northern Saw-whet Owl, 7 Long-eared Owls and 3 Short-eared owls hunting over the open fields. On the second run we found an additional 3 Northern Saw-whet Owls and few more Long-eared Owls. As we were leaving I decided to check one more tree, a spruce which I had observed Boreal in previous years and to my surprise there it was sitting quietly. It was a "lifer" for a number of the birders who were still searching the woods. At the east end of the island we observed 1 Snowy Owl on the KFN property. The "Owl Woods" also had a number of finches including 16 White-winged Crossbill, 3 Pine Siskin and 20+ Common Redpoll. There was 1 Northern Shrike at the north side entrance road to the woods. We did have a Great Horned Owl along CR4 near Taylor Kidd Road driving down and on our return we observed 3 Eastern Bluebirds along CR 4 at Millhaven Road. We ended the day in Ottawa with our 7th species of owl, Northern Hawk-Owl on Grandview Road. Good birding, Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Ottawa): From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Gyrfalcon
Hi Everyone Today at 3:30pm, my son Ben and I observed a pale Gyrfalcon flew over Hwy. 417 at Woodroffe Ave. heading north. There was an earlier observation on December 24th of a white morph Gyrfalcon near the corner of Old Carp Road and March Road. Along Hertzberg Road we had a flock of 100+ Bohemian Waxwing and 25+ White-winged Crossbill. Good birding, Bruce & Ben Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: N.Hawk-Owls, Varied Thrush, and Bohemian Waxwings
Hi Everyone My son Ben and I spent the day birding various areas in eastern Ontario. We started the morning on the Pakenham-Arnprior till noon, lots of finches around including 150+ White-winged Crossbills in the town of Arnprior. Along the Madawaska River we observed a very late Pied-billed Grebe near the boat launch area. Also had 150+ Bohemian Waxwings, small flocks at various locations. During the afternoon we observed a Snowy Owl along Munro Drive near Kinburn, Northern Hawk-Owl was still just west of Perth along Cameron Side Road, the Varied Thrush still coming to the feeder near Watsons Corners and the Grandview Road N.Hawk-Owl was still present. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Good birding Bruce & Ben Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Ottawa): From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Perth area): From Ottawa take Hwy 7 west through Perth to Cameron Side Road approximately 12 kms west. Watch for it in the general area. Directions: Varied Thrush: To get to Dalhousie Conc. 6 from Ottawa, take Hwy 417 west to exit 155 and take County Road 49 to Almonte. Drive through Almonte and follow Wolf Grove Road (County Rd. 16) to the village of Hopetown. Turn south on County Rd 511 towards Lanark for about five km. and then go west on County Rd 8, through the hamlet of Watson's Corners, and another four km to Dalhousie Conc. 6. Turn south to #800. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Northern Hawk-Owl
Hi Everyone While finishing up my Christmas shopping this afternoon made a brief stop at the Northern Hawk-Owl off Grandview Road and it was still present sitting up in a tree at the end of Grandview Road along Hasting Str. On Huntmar Road near Old Carp Road observed a flock of 40+ White-winged Crossbill and 22 Pine Siskin. On the Old Carp Road there was a flock of 26 Wild turkeys feeding near the corner of Second line Rd. Merry Christmas, Bruce Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Ottawa): From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Bohemain Waxwings
Hi Everyone Had another 2 flocks of Bohemian Waxwings (40),(60) this afternoon along March Valley Road near Kanata. Appears they are on the move east. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Klondike Road and turn right. Go to March Valley Road and turn right. The waxwings were feeding in the berry trees along the road. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Bohemian Waxwing numbers.
Hi Everyone My son Ben just ask me where I saw 925 Bohemian Waxwings! Sorry about the entry,should have read "a second flock of (25+) near Antrim". Good birding Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Bohemian Waxwings & Snowy Owls
Hi Everyone Late this afternoon while driving back home from the Pembroke CBC we did a little bit of "drive by birding" along Hwy 17/ 417 to Kanata. It was a great drive with 3 Snowy Owls, 2 near the intersection of Hwy. 417 and Kinburn Side road and 1 at Hwy.417 and Galetta Side Road. Two flocks of Bohemian Waxwings were observed, 1 just east of Renfrew (40+) and a second flock 925+) near Antrim. We searched many of the back roads for Great Gray Owls with no luck but did manage to find 3 Great Horned Owls sitting up and in the open at dusk. Unfortunately, we did not see any of these species on the Pembroke CBC ! Good birding, Bruce If you require additional information , please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: N.Hawk-Owls, Boreal Owl and others
Hi Everyone Yesterday afternoon and this morning I birded Amherst Island. Yesterday, late afternoon, I observed 12 Short-eared Owls along the road into the Owl Woods on the north side. They were sitting in the trees as I drove to the parking area. In the Owl Woods I observed 1 Boreal Owl, 1 Northern Saw-whet Owl and numerous Long-eared Owls. At dusk I squeaked in a Great Horned Owl. There was 1 Snowy Owl at the east end of the island, KFN property. This morning, I arrived at the Owl Woods at dawn and there was lots of activity including a few flocks of Common Redpoll, 2 Pine Siskin, 3 White-winged Crossbill and 1 Red Crossbill. All these birds were flying over the Owl Woods calling. I spent a few hours covering most of the woods and observed 3 Northern Saw-whet Owls, 20+ Long-eared Owls, with a number very tame, 2 Short-eared Owl flying over the woods and 1 Northern Shrike along the road south of the woods. There were 4 Snowy Owls, 24 Rough-legged Hawk, 7 Red-tailed Hawk and 6 Northern Harrier scattered around the island. On my return home I observed a Northern Hawk-Owl along Hwy. 7 and Cameron Side Road, about 12 kms west of Perth. This individual, first observed by Steve Mercer, and has been present in the area since December 16th. Also along Hwy. 7 I saw 1 Great Horned Owl sitting in the open and a Northern Shrike, all between Cameron Side Road and Perth. The Northern Hawk-Owl in Ottawa, along Grandview Road was sitting out this afternoon around 2:30pm. Good Birding, Bruce Directions:Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Ottawa): From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl(Perth area): From Ottawa take Hwy 7 west through Perth to Cameron Side Road approximately 12 kms west. Watch for it in the general area. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Gyrfalcon, Northern Hawk-Owl and Carolina Wren
Hi Everyone Today, December 14th at 8:15am I observed a gray/brown Gyrfalcon along the Ottawa River at Britannia, Deschenes Rapids. The bird was observed in flight below the rapids and disappeared to the west. Later we observed the Northern Hawk-Owl that has been present along Grandview Road for the past few weeks. It is easily viewed from the end of Hasting Street. There was a Carolina Wren at Hampton Park this morning along the edge of the woods and Island Park Estates/ Buell Str. Good birding Bruce Directions: Northern Hawk-Owl: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Moodie Drive exit #134. Go north to Carling Ave. and turn left. Watch for Grandview Road on your right. Follow to the end and turn left on Hastings Str. and park. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Casselman-Ste. Rose area: Snowy Owl, Gray Partridge & Lapland Longspur
Hi Ontbirders The birding around Ste.Rose and the Casselman area was great this morning. Highlights included 4 Snowy Owl along Con. 20, Con.19 and Ste. Rose Road. There was also 8 Rough-legged Hawk scattered around and a flock of Snow Buntings with a couple of Lapland Longspur and Horned Lark. Two small coveys of Gray Partridge were noted along Con. 20. good birding, Bruce Directions: Take Hwy 417 east of Casselman and exit at #58 and go north. Take the first right turn which is Con. 20 and follow to Ste. Rose Road and turn left. Please remember all the land is private property. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Barrow's Goldeneye, N. Mockingbird and Yellow-rumped Warbler
Hi Ontbirders Today, December 10th, despite the wintery conditions I spent a couple of hours birding around the Ottawa area. There was a female Barrow's Goldeneye present on the Rideau River near the Rideau Tennis Club. It was in a mixed flock of male and female Common Goldeneye. Watch for the distinctive head shape and "pumpkin" orange bill. There was also two female Common Goldeneyes with yellow-orange bills. Great for comparison. The Northern Mockingbird was still present on Grandview Road sitting in a tree near house # 236, this individual has been there since at least December 4th. The Yellow-rumped "Myrtle" Warbler which has been in the ravine behind my home in Carp since November 26th is now coming regularly to my suet feeder. It was present this morning at 11:30am. Yesterday, December 9th there was a Northern Flicker hanging around the Ottawa Duck Club feeders near the corner of March Valley Road and Riddell Road. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take 417 east to the Vanier Parkway and exit north. Follow parkway to Donald Street and turn left (west) and continue to River Road. Turn left on River Rd. and then right on Olga St. which is a dead end. Park and walk over to the open area of water along the Rideau River. There are a small number of Common Goldeneye's and lots of Mallards. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Amherst Island: Boreal Owls
Hi Ontbirder's A quick update on the Boreal Owls on Amherst Island. We ended the morning with 3 Boreal Owls, plus 5 Northern Saw-whet and 20+ Long-eared Owls, all in the "Owl Woods" both Jack Pine Plantation and Red/White Cedars. Lots of Meadow Vole sign and numerous Red-tailed & Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Harrier and 1 American Kestrel. Along the south shore Road there was 1 Snowy Owl. The male Eurasian Wigeon was still present at the DuPont Plant/Elevator Bay at 3:30pm. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Boreal Owls on Amherst
Hello Ont Birds, Today, Dec. 7th, 9:30 a.m., 2 Boreal Owls were spotted in the Owl Woods on Amherst Island. Good Birding Laurie Di Labio (for Bruce) Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Niagara Area Birding
Hi Everyone Spent the past 3 days birding the Niagara River between N.O.T.L and Chippawa. Overall the gull watching was good and we saw most of the birds reported by the OFO group. We did have 2 Little Gulls, one at the flyby on Nov. 29th at NOTL along with 5197 Bonaparte's Gull. There was also 3 Red-throated Loons. The biggest surprise was a very late Blue-headed Vireo on Nov.30th in Chippawa near the corner of Thomas Str. and Chippawa Parkway. We observed the vireo in a mixed flock of Dark-eyed Junco, Black-capped Chickadee, Golden-crowned and 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet. There were a few Tufted Titmice and Red-bellied Woodpeckers in the area. Also 1 Eastern Bluebird and 2 White-winged Crossbill. Yesterday, December 1st checked Sir Adam Beck and had 3 Iceland, 1 adult Thayer's and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Enroute home made a brief stop at Stoney Creek and saw 2 female King Eiders off Millen Ave along with 1000's of Long-tailed duck and all 3 scoters. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Good birding, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa area: Glaucous and Iceland Gulls
Yesterday, November 24th, spent a few hours in the afternoon birding the ponds on Moodie Drive and along Trail Road. The "white-winged" gull numbers are on the increase, had 22 Glaucous and 16 Iceland Gull. Most were first winter birds but did see a few adults of both species. Also, 2 adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. There was an immature Peregrine hunting ducks without any success along Barnsdale Road. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road. The landfill site is located on Trail Road. There is no access but the gulls can be viewed from Trail Road just south of the main entrance. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Cackling Goose, Lesser Black-backed, Thayer's, Iceland and Glaucous Gull
Hi Everyone Spent a few hours this afternoon birding the Moodie Drive ponds and surrounding area. The gull activity was excellent with 7 species. Highlights included 5 Lesser Black-backed, 9 Glaucous, 7 Iceland, and one 1st winter Thayer's Gull. I was surprised at the low number of Great Black-backed Gulls, only 330+. For the past 10 years numbers now would be over 1000. The cornfields in the area had 1000's of Canada Geese plus 6 Cackling and 14 Snow Geese. Along Barnsdale Road there was a flock of 300+ Snow Bunting. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road. The landfill site is located on Trail Road. There is no access but the gulls can be viewed from Trail Road just south of the main entrance. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Presqu'ile P.P.: Purple Sandpiper & Snowy Owl
Hi Everyone Yesterday, November 16th, birded Presqu'ile P.P. for the day. Overall, cold and windy but we did managed to see 1 Purple Sandpiper in a flock of 18 Dunlin and 7 Sanderling on Gull Island. The bird was very tame. There was a juvenile Snowy Owl present on Sebastopol Island. Late lingerers included 21 American Pipit on Gull Island and 6 Eastern Bluebirds on Huff Road near the railway tracks. Good birding, Bruce Directions: (courtesy Fred Helleiner) To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Visitors to Gull Island should be prepared to wade through shin-deep water in which there is often a swift current and a substrate that is somewhat uneven. It should also be noted that, because duck hunting is given priority on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Gull Island, High Bluff Island, Owen Point, and part of the calf pasture are not available for bird-watching on those days. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Snowy Owls
Hi Ontbirds Snowy owls are in the south in small numbers. Yesterday, Nov. 14th at least 3 juvenile individuals were observed in the Ottawa area. All birds appeared in good health, flying and perching. One was in the Fallowfield/Greenbank Road area, one in the Shirley's Bay area, and another in the Greenbank/Baseline area. Since this south bound movement began in the latter part of October, a number of Snowy Owls have been brought into the Wildlife Care/Rehabilitation Centers in weakened condition. It appears they are arriving from the north in bad shape due to lack of food, maybe lemmings. If you do observe a Snowy Owl, please take into consideration that the individual may not be in the best shape. If you approach it for better viewing or photographing, you may be contributing to its demise. Snowy Owls have been observed in Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, the "Great Lake States" and some north eastern states. Good birding, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Eastern Ontario: Johnstown: Cave Swallows
Hi Everyone Just a quick update on the Cave Swallows that were at Johnstown near Prescott. Yesterday, November 13th I observed 3 CAVE SWALLOWS flying around the large grain elevators just west of the international bridge. The swallows spent most of the time fly-catching and occasionally would disappear into the building. I watched them until 1:05 pm and they were still flying around despite the rain. No reports from yesterday, Nov.14th. These birds are part of a major north-east North American fallout. Birds have been recorded around the Great Lakes, most of the New England States, the Canadian Maritime provinces, including Newfoundland. The weather conditions still look good for a few more days but the cold weather will be moving into our area early next week. If you have an opportunity to look for Cave Swallows in eastern Ontario, I would recommend spending a few hours along the St.Lawrence River between Ivy Lea and the Moses-Saunders Power Dam at Cornwall. Also I would like to thank Gerard Phillips for posting his observation of Cave/Cliff Swallows on November 12th. I'd been looking for a week from Cornwall to Prince Edward Point. My first for Canada. good birding & good luck, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Amherst Island Birding
Hi Everyone Birded Amherst Island yesterday morning Nov. 6th, overall there are still lots of raptors on the island. In the "Owl Woods" and at the Jack Pine Plantation we found 6 Long-eared and 1 Barred Owl. Didn't locate any Northern Saw-whet Owls. There was still lots of finch activity including 50+ White-winged Crossbill, 30+ Pine Siskin, 8 Common Redpoll, and 1 Pine Grosbeak. At the east end of the KFN property 1 Short-eared Owl was observed hunting. At the gravel point 4 Black-bellied Plover, 1 Greater Yellowlegs and 4 Dunlin were present. The male Eurasian Wigeon was still present at Elevator Bay/ DuPont Plant. On Nov.5th, while driving down along Hwy. 401 between Morrisburg and Kingston we observed plenty of road kill- 6 Northern Saw-whet Owls and 2 Eastern Screech- Owls, 1 grey and 1 red morph. I'm not sure if this is just a coincidence or if the time change (darker earlier) along with a higher volume of traffic is responsible for this increase in mortality. To top it off, while driving home to Carp on Nov. 6th, we picked up a gray morph Eastern Screech Owl, sitting on the shoulder of County Road 32 just north of Gananoque. It survived the night and is on its way to the Wild Bird Care Center. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Amherst Island Birding
Hi Everyone Spent the day birding Amherst Island. It was a beautiful day weather wise and the birding was good too. The "Owl Woods" produced 1 Long-eared Owl, 1 Barred Owl but we couldn't find any of the Northern Saw-whets. There was a small flock of White-winged Crossbills feeding and flying around the area, along with a small number of Pine Siskin's. A couple of Eastern Bluebirds were noted in the open area between the cedar woods and the Jack Pine Plantation. The Snowy Owl was present on the KFN property at the east end along with a number of Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk and Northern Harrier. Viewing conditions over Lake Ontario were good and the highlight was an adult Little Gull in winter plumage spotted in a small flock of Bonaparte's Gull. We made a quick stop at the DuPont Plant/Elevator Bay and the male Eurasian Wigeon was still present. 1 Hudsonian Godwit was feeding in Little Cataraqui Marsh north of King Street. good birding, Bruce Directions: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Amherst Island birding & Eurasian Wigeon
Hi Everyone Spent another interesting day birding Amherst Island. The "Owl Woods" again hosted 2 Northern Saw-whet Owl, 1 Barred Owl and 1 Long-eared Owl. There were still a number of White-winged Crossbill, Pine Siskin and Purple Finch in the woods. A late lingering "Western" Palm Warbler and Common Yellowthroat were observed in the open area between the "Owl Woods" and Jack Pine Plantation. There was lots of raptor activity at the east end KFN property including 1 Snowy Owl. On our return through Kingston we may a brief stop at the DuPont Plant/Elevator Bay and observed the male Eurasian Wigeon. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Amherst Island birding
Hi everyone Spent most of the day birding Amherst Island. It was a nice day with lots of activity. Highlights included 3 Northern Saw-whet Owl and 1 Barred Owl in the "Owl Woods" . A walk out to the KFN property at the east end produced 10+ Northern Harrier, 6 Rough-legged Hawk, 5 Tundra swan, 5 Black-bellied Plover, and 1 adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. At dusk we were entertained by a group of 26 Short-eared Owl feeding over a field just south of Stella. Also, there was a good number of finches present on the island including 40+ White-winged Crossbill, 6 Common Redpoll, 30+ Pine Siskin and numerous Purple Finch. One Pine Grosbeak was heard calling as it flew overhead. Overall hawk numbers good with 3 American kestrel, 16 Red-tailed Hawk , 15 Rough-legged Hawk and 25+ Northern Harrier. Directions: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Good birding, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Barrow's Goldeneye & Red-throated Loons
Hi Everyone Birded along the Ottawa River from Dick Bell Park to Remic Rapids Lookout this morning. Visibility was excellent and I observed 2 Red-throated Loons, 1 off Dick Bell Park and the other off Deschenes Lookout. At Remic Rapids I observed a male Barrow's Goldeneye feeding in the rapids. This is likely one of the regular overwintering birds that returns each fall. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Dick Bell Park is located along Carling Ave. just west of Andrew Haydon Park. Remic Rapids is located along the Ottawa River Parkway just west of the north end of Parkdale Ave. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Female Goldeneye Identification
Hi Ontbiders With the influx of Goldeneyes during the past week along the Ottawa River I've been closely looking through the flocks for both male and female Barrow's Goldeneyes. Today, October 30th, I observed an orange-yellow billed female Common Goldeneye at Shirley's Bay. This is the 3rd individual that I have observed during the past week and I've had a few local birders report possible female Barrow's that have turned out to be Common Goldeneyes. The bill colour of female Barrow's is only an aid to the identification and it is not diagnostic. Most important is to look at the head shape. The head of the female Barrow's Goldeneye has an oval shape created by a steep forehead, flat crown and elongated hind neck feathers like a mane. The latter gives the appearance of a swept back crest, similar to the male Barrow's and female Hooded Merganser. The head shape of the Common Goldeneye lacks the " puffiness" of the female Barrow's. It has a rounded rather than flat crown and a sloping forehead. For more information see identification article below. Recognizable Forms: Bill Colour and Identification of Female Barrow's Goldeneye By Bruce Di Labio, Ron Pittaway and Peter Burke Ontario Birds, Vol. 15, No. 2, Pages 81-85, 1997. Good birding, Bruce Di Labio and Ron Pittaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] & [EMAIL PROTECTED] Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Brant, Glaucous and Iceland Gulls and migrants
Hi Ontbirds Spent a few hours this morning birding along the Ottawa River between Britannia Pier and Shirley's Bay. Overall still lots of water birds moving through the region. At Shirley's Bay there was a good concentration of waterfowl including 1 Tundra Swan, 750+ Ring-necked Duck, 350+ Hooded Merganser and 250+ Common Goldeneye. Still small numbers of Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon and Green-winged Teal. A immature Bald Eagle was also observed. On my walk along the road to the dyke 100+ American Robin, 2 Hermit thrush and 2 Fox sparrows were seen feeding on the Buckthorn berry crop. A few small flocks of Pine Siskin and a couple of Purple Finch were observed flying over head. At Dick Bell Park 4 flocks of Long-tailed Ducks totaling 50+, 14 Brant, 27 female plumaged Black Scoter, 1 Glaucous and 2 Iceland Gulls were observed flying by. good birding, Bruce Directions: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 Defense 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. If you require additional information, please email me privately. 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. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle, Peregrine, migrants
Hi Everyone Yesterday's early winter storm, produced some great birding along the Ottawa River from Britannia to Constance Bay. With strong NW winds many species were passing through the area quickly! There was a small raptor flight including 1 adult Bald Eagle, 1 immature Golden Eagle, both off the Shirley's Bay parking lot, 1 immature Peregrine off Britannia Pier, and 7 Rough-legged and 5 Red-tailed Hawks at various points over the river. Surprisingly, no flight of scoters or loons but 22 Brant and 16 Long-tailed Duck off Dick Bell Park. With the snow cover there were good concentrations of Snow Bunting, 200+, American Pipit, 20+ and a few Lapland Longspur along open patches of grass and beach areas along the river at Constance Bay. A few late lingerers were noted including 1 Savannah Sparrow, 1 Eastern Meadowlark, both at Dick Bell Park, and 1 Sanderling and 3 Dunlin at Andrew Haydon Park. good birding, Bruce Directions: Britannia Pier, Andrew Haydon Park, Dick Bell Park and Shirley's Bay are all accessible off Carling Ave. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Purple Sandpiper
Hi Everyone Today, October 29th there was a Purple Sandpiper at the end of Dick Bell Park near the lighthouse. It was present from 9:00 am to around 9: 45am. It flew a few times but returned to the same general area. good birding, Bruce Directions:From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Greenbank Road exit. Turn north and follow to Carling Ave. Turn left and follow past Andrew Haydon Park (Holly Acres Road) and watch for Dick Bell Park on your right. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]email address request
Hi Ontbirders After returning from Moosonee a few weeks ago my hard drive died and took my email address book. I am requesting that anyone I correspond with please email me so I will have your email address again. Thanking you in advance. Please email me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks and good birding, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Algonquin Park Birding
Hi everyone Spent yesterday, October 6th birding various trails in Algonquin Park. Overall the birding was good with lots of activity along Arrowhon Road and the Wolf Howl Pond area. Highlights included 2 pairs of Black-backed Woodpecker, 1 Spruce Grouse, 3 Boreal Chickadee and 4 Gray Jay, all along the old railway bed. At Spruce Bog Trail 3 Spruce Grouse were observed including a displaying male. At the old Airfield a flock of 25+ Horned Lark and a few American Pipit were noted. In the finch category only 2 White-winged Crossbill and a few Purple Finch, American Goldfinch were observed. good birding, Bruce Directions: Algonquin Park is three hours north of Toronto, via Highways 400, 11 and 60. Follow the signs, which start in Toronto on Highway 400. From Ottawa, take Highway 17 to Renfrew, then follow Highway 60 to the park. Kilometre markers along Highway 60 in the Park go from the West Gate (km 0) to the East Gate (km 56). Permits and information are available daily at both gates. The Visitor Centre (km 43) is open. Recent bird sightings and information can be found there. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa area: Long-billed Dowitcher
Hi Everyone Today at around 9:30 am there was a juv. plumaged Long-billed Dowitcher present near the corner of Eagleson Road and Fernbank Road. It was feeding in the shallow water with a Greater Yellowlegs. good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Eagleson Road exit. Turn south and follow Eagleson Road to Fernbank Rd. and turn right. The shallow ponds are on your left. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/ Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A1L0 Home (613) 839-4395 Cell (613) 715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa area: Red-headed Woodpeckers
Hi Everyone There were 6 Red-headed Woodpeckers present at the "old burn site" at Constance Bay at 10:00am this morning. They were very active both calling and flying around catching insects. Also observed both Hairy & Downy Wdpk., N.Flicker and Y.b.Sapsucker. good birding, Bruce Directions: Constance Bay: RHWP: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left on Allbirch Road and drive 1.3 km to the " T " intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St. Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is opposite the gate. Parking is limited. The old burn area is on your left. There is an abundance of Poison Ivy in the burn area. It is recommended to stay on the trails. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Am. White Pelican & Stilt Sandpiper
Hello Ontbirders The Am. White Pelican was still present this afternoon at 4:25pm. at the pond off Moodie Drive. There were also 3 Black Tern, 3 Common Tern and 7 Ruddy Duck. Near the corner of Ferndale and Eagleson Road there was a juv. Stilt Sandpiper feeding in the storm sewer area with 1 Greater and 1 Lesser Yellowlegs. good birding, Bruce Directions courtesy Neily World: http://ca.geocities.com/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]/stony8.htm From Highway 416 take exit 66 (Fallowfield Road). If southbound, a 0.4 km offramp dumps onto Fallowfield, where you will turn right or west. If northbound, the 0.4 km offramp brings you to Fallowfield, where you will turn left or west onto it and in 0.5 km join the southbound offramp traffic. Both groups will now follow Fallowfield Road west for an additional 0.4 km to reach Moodie Drive. Turn left or southeast onto Moodie Drive and go 5.3 km, passing Cambrian Road to reach the quarries (second gate on the left). PLEASE NOTE - this is an active and & gravel quarry on private property. PLEASE VIEW THE POND FROM THE ROAD, AND DO NOT CROSS THE GATE. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Eastern Ontario Mute Swan & Red-necked Phalarope
Hi everyone, Yesterday, August 17th, we birded a number of the sewage lagoons, east of Ottawa. All lagoons had high water levels and Alfred Sewage Lagoon, was by far, the most interesting. Highlights at Alfred included, 3 juv. Red-necked Phalaropes seen from the observation tower, 1 Mute Swan (summering), 80+ Ruddy Ducks, including a few recently hatched families, 5 Redhead and 1 female with 3 young, 60+ American Coots, 6 Common Moorhen families (various sizes) and 3 Virginia Rails calling. Other sightings were numerous migrating Bobolinks flying overhead and hundreds of Tree and Barn Swallows along the telephone wires at various locations between Alfred and Casselman. Good birding, Bruce DIRECTIONS: From the town of Alfred go east on Highway 17, then turn south on Peat Moss Road and drive for 2 km. The lagoons are on your left (east side of road). The birds are best observed from the viewing tower. Access to the viewing tower is free and no permit is needed. Entrance to the lagoons is prohibited unless in the possession of a valid ANNUAL PERMIT. The permit can be purchased on week days from the Alfred town office just beside the fire station. Arrangements can also be made to receive the permit by fax by contacting Richard Villeneuve at (613) 679-2292. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Am. White Pelican Still present
Hello Ontbirders, As of 6:18p.m. the Am. White Pelican was sleeping in the reeds on the island on the right hand side of the pond. Fortunetly, the Pelican swam out of the reeds into view. Good birding, Bruce, back from Iqaluit 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Am. White Pelican and Black-legged Kittiwake
Hello Ontbirders As of 5:45 p.m. the Am. White Pelican and the Black-legged Kittiwake were still present. Good birding, Ben Directions to the Moodie Dr. pond, courtesy of Neily World Birding Ottawa: Independent Directions to this Site: From Highway 416 take exit 66 (Fallowfield Road). If southbound, a 0.4 km off ramp dumps onto Fallowfield, where you will turn right or west. If northbound, the 0.4 km off ramp brings you to Fallowfield, where you will turn left or west onto it and in 0.5 km join the southbound off ramp traffic. Both groups will now follow Fallowfield Road west for an additional 0.4 km to reach Moodie Drive. Turn left or southeast onto Moodie Drive and go 5.3 km, passing Cambrian Road to reach the quarries (second gate on the left). Park along the side of the road without blocking the access. Please do not enter the property! 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Black-legged Kittiwake still present
Hello Ontbirders, Today, Monday, August 11, 2008, the Black-legged Kittiwake was present at the Moodie Drive Ponds at 11:30 a.m. It was in the far right corner of the pond. There were also a fairly large group of Common Terns. Good birding, Ben Directions to the Moodie Dr. pond, courtesy of Neily World Birding Ottawa: Independent Directions to this Site: From Highway 416 take exit 66 (Fallowfield Road). If southbound, a 0.4 km off ramp dumps onto Fallowfield, where you will turn right or west. If northbound, the 0.4 km off ramp brings you to Fallowfield, where you will turn left or west onto it and in 0.5 km join the southbound off ramp traffic. Both groups will now follow Fallowfield Road west for an additional 0.4 km to reach Moodie Drive. Turn left or southeast onto Moodie Drive and go 5.3 km, passing Cambrian Road to reach the quarries (second gate on the left). Park along the side of the road without blocking the access. Please do not enter the property! 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa Area: White-winged Crossbills
Hi Everyone Today in Carp, my son Ben and I observed a flock of 20+ White-winged Crossbills feeding on spruce cones. They were present between 4:30/5:30pm in our front yard. good birding, Bruce & Ben 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Amherst Island: Brant
Hi Everyone Yesterday, July 3rd I spent a few hours birding Amherst Island. The waterlevels on Lake Ontario are very high and there was little exposed suitable habitat for shorebirds. Even the gravel bar on the KFN property was greatly reduced. Highlights included 1 Brant, 1 White-winged Scoter, 3 Greater Scaup, 2 Least Sandpiper and 1 Lesser Yellowlegs. There were a few hundred Tree Swallows lined up along the fence lines and 2 Upland Sandpiper were noted flying over. Earlier in the morning Doug McRae and I did a quick check at Presqu'ile Provincial Park from Beach #1 to Owen Point and had 1 Lesser Yellowlegs flyover. good birding, Bruce Directions: Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end. Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is now $8.00 round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." Directions: Presqu'ile P.P.: To reach Presqu'ile P. Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is restricted at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds there. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Least Bitterns & Red-headed Woodpeckers
Hi Ontbirders Today, July 1st, my son Ben and I birded a number of wetlands in the Carp, Kanata and Dunrobin area. We had a great morning/early afternoon and recorded 43 Virginia Rail, 12 Sora, 4 American Bittern, 5 Least Bittern, 6 Green Heron ,1 Sedge Wren and 16 Marsh Wren. The biggest surprise was the number of Least Bitterns. We saw 2, near the bridge at the Mississippi River and old Hwy. 17 plus 3, near Kilmaurs. Other birds of note included 2 Red-headed Woodpecker at Constance Bay, a regular site since 2002 and a pair near Pakenham. We also heard a Yellow-throated Vireo near Galetta and observed 3 Red-shouldered Hawks near Woodlawn. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Good birding & Happy Canada Day Bruce and Ben Directions: Constance Bay: RHWP: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left on Allbirch Road and drive 1.3 km to the " T " intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St. Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is opposite the gate. Parking is limited. The old burn area is on your left. There is an abundance of Poison Ivy in the burn area. It is recommended to stay on the trails. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Eurasian Wigeon, Lesser Black-backed Gull
Hello Ontbirders Yesterday, June 26th at 1:00pm I observed the male Eurasian Wigeon at the pond on Moodie Drive. It was with a flock of 5 American Wigeon. At the Trail Road Landfill Site I saw a first summer Lesser Black-backed Gull feeding and an immature Bald Eagle flew over a few times and flushed the gulls. Saw my first juvenile Ring-billed Gulls of the season at the landfill too. good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road. The landfill site is located on Trail Road. There is no access but the gulls can be viewed from Trail Road just south of the main entrance. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Eastern Ontario: Ruddy Duck, Redhead & Horned Grebe
Hello Ontbirders Spent yesterday morning birding a number of the sewage lagoons east of Ottawa. The Alfred Sewage Lagoon continues to have the most variety and numbers of waterbirds. Highlights included 60+ Ruddy Ducks, 38 Redhead, 1 Mute Swan, 1 American Bittern and both Virginia Rail and Sora. No migrant shorebirds were noted but southbound ones should start passing through our region soon! At Embrun Sewage Lagoon the late lingering breeding plumage Horned Grebe was still present in the north central cell along with 5 Ruddy Ducks. Also in the Alfred area, 1 Lincolns and 1 Clay-coloured sparrow were observed at the Alfred Bog Boardwalk. While 2 Gray Partridge were seen along Giroux Rd. & Conc. 10 and 3 Upland Sandpipers were near the corner of Hwy. 17 and Lafaivre Rd. good birding, Bruce DIRECTIONS: From the town of Alfred go east on Highway 17, then turn south on Peat Moss Road and drive for 2 km. The lagoons are on your left (east side of road). The birds are best observed from the viewing tower. Access to the viewing tower is free and no permit is needed. Entrance to the lagoons is prohibited unless in the possession of a valid ANNUAL PERMIT. The permit can be purchased on week days from the Alfred town office just beside the fire station. Arrangements can also be made to receive the permit by fax by contacting Richard Villeneuve at (613) 679-2292. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Kingston Area: Brant Flight
Hello Ontbirders Today while birding Amherst Island we had a impressive flight of Brant totalling 3300+. We arrived on the island at around 1:00pm and headed to the east end . The first flock of Brant passed by the east end of the island and proceeded north. For the next 3 hrs 18 flocks passed by ranging in flock size from 50+ to 600+ and all heading north after passing the east end of the island from the west. While birding the Chaffeys Locks area in the morning we talked to Paul Martin who had observed 2000+ Brant in a number of flocks heading north earlier in the morning. On the KFN property, east end, there were 103 Short-billed Dowitcher, 16 Wilson's Phalarope, 40+ Dunlin, 50+ Least Sandpiper, and 1 Black-billed Plover. good birding, Bruce Directions: Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is now $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa Area: Red-headed Woodpecker
Hello Ontbirders The Red-headed Woodpeckers have returned to the Old Burn Site at Constance Bay, 7th consecutive year! Two adults were present today and were also observed on Saturday. good birding, Bruce Directions: Constance Bay: RHWP: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left on Allbirch Road and drive 1.3 km to the " T " intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St. Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is opposite the gate. Parking is limited. The old burn area is on your left. There is an abundance of Poison Ivy in the burn area. It is recommended to stay on the trails. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Presqu'ile Birding: Snowy Egret & Lousiana Waterthrush
Hello Ontbirders, Spent the long weekend birding the Presqu'ile Provincial Park area. The warbler watching was great with 22 species on May 18 including Canada, Mourning, Wilson's, Bay-breasted and a Louisiana Waterthrush today, May 19 along Jobes' Woods Trail. The highlight of the trip was a Snowy Egret on May 18 spotted by my son Ben at Salt Point. It was enjoyed by many of the birders in the park. Other species of note included 9 Red-throated Loon ( 8 in breeding plumage) on May 18 off Beach #1, 2 Great Egret both May 18, 19., and 1 Whimbrel May 18, Owen Point. good birding, Bruce Directions: To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, take exit #509 off Hwy.401 and go south to Brighton and follow the signs to the park. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is normally available at the Park gate. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Chaffeys Lock: Golden-winged Warbler
Hi Ontbirders, Spent the morning birding the Chaffeys Lock Road/Opinicon Road areas. Overall bird activity was slow due to the cool temperatures. A total of seven species of warblers were observed including Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Black & White, Black-thr. Green, Northern Waterthrush, Pine Warbler and the highlight a male Golden-winged Warbler. We observed it singing and sometimes feeding low to the ground along the Pangman Reserve Trail. It was colour banded, likely from the area. Other "new" arrivals included Least Flycatcher, Great Crested Flycatcher and Warbling Vireo. good birding, Bruce Directions: Chaffeys Lock/Opinicon Road: Opinicon Road is north of Kingston. From Hwy. 401 take county road 10 (exit 617) north towards Westport for about 20 kilometres. Roughly 1 or 2 kms. past Perth Road Village on the right is Opinicon Road. Turn right and drive towards Chaffeys Lock making regular stops along the way to listen. Anywhere along Opinicon Road is can be good. The old railway line or the Rideau Trail system opposite Skycroft Campgrounds are great for birding. From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to Hwy.7 to Carleton Place. Turn left onto Hwy.15 and follow past Smiths Falls and continue towards Kingston. After passing Crosby start watching for Chaffeys Lock Road on your right. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Red-throated Loon & L.B.B. Gull
Hi Ontbirders Yesterday afternoon, April 29th there was a winter plumaged Red-throated Loon present at the ponds on Moodie Drive just south of Trail Road. At the landfill site 2 adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls were observed feeding with the 100's of Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. Also on the ponds were 6 Ruddy Ducks. good birding, Bruce Directions: (from Ottawa): Take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416. South on the 416 to exit 66 (Fallowfield Rd.) Right (west) on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr. Left (south) on Moodie, go past Trail Rd. on your left and Cambrian Rd. on your right until you come to a very large sand & gravel operation on the left (east) side of the road. ***PLEASE NOTE*** - do NOT cross the gate to the sand & gravel operation. This is private property, and most of the birds can be well-viewed from the road. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Fox Sparrow
Hello Ontbirders, For the past few days there has been a Fox Sparrow at my feeder in Carp. good birding, Ben 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
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Hello Ontbirders, Today, Saturday, April 5th, 2008, birded around Carp area. There were 2 Red-shouldered Hawks at the corner of March & Huntmar. Along the Carp River there were 2 Hooded Mergansers, 10+ Mallards, 1 Am. Black Duck, 3 Killdeer, 12 Song Sparrows, 3 Herring Gulls, 50+ Ring-billed Gulls and 300+ Canada Geese. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Presqu'ile P.P.: Red-throated Loons,waterfowl & migrants
Hello Ont. Birders Spent the weekend March 29 and 30 birding Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Still felt and looked like winter. Visibility over the water was excellent. There was a nice variety of waterfowl - 550 Canvasbacks, 1250 Redheads, and increasing numbers of Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Ducks, and Hooded Mergansers. Highlights Saturday included a Northern Shrike at the Calf Pasture; 2 Merlins at Lighthouse Lane and Paxton Road; 2 Ruddy Ducks off Salt Point; a very vocal Carolina Wren along Bayshore Drive; 1 very unhappy Tree Swallow at the Calf Pasture; and a Hoary Redpoll at #186 Bayshore Drive. The bay froze overnight so on Sunday morning the ducks were pushed close to the shore allowing for excellent views. On Popham Bay we found 3 Red-throated Loons and 3 Double-crested Cormorants. Land bird migration was limited to small flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles and American Robins. We heard an Eastern Meadowlark off Huff Road. Good Birding, Bruce To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is restricted at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds there. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Amherst Island: Barred & L.E. Owls, waterfowl
Hi Ontbirders Spent the morning birding Amherst Island with my son Ben. There was lots of activity along the south shore with impressive numbers of waterfowl including 4500+ Greater Scaup, 2600 Common Goldeneye and 1400 Long-tailed Ducks. We also observed small numbers of Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Redhead, Red-breasted Merganser, and Lesser Scaup. In the "Owls Woods" we located 2 Barred and 1 Long-eared Owl. The big surprise was an Amercian Woodcock in a small patch of open grass which Ben almost stepped on! It flew a few feet and landed on another small patch of grass under a spruce tree. Hawk sightings included, 12 Rough-legged and 3 Red-tailed Hawk, with most either at the east end (KFN property) or just south of Stella. On our drive down yesterday, we had a Northern Saw-whet Owl road kill, along Hwy. 401 near exit 672 and on Tuesday (return from Presqu'ile) I had 2 Barred Owl road kills, 1 near exit 579 and another near exit 593. The road into the Owl Woods is still covered with snow and we walked in from the south shore road. If we have any mild weather I'd recommend water proof foot wear for walking around the woods. good birding, Bruce & Ben Directions: Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy.401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is now $8.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. Please read below. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ ." 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Bohemian Waxwings, Gray Partridge
Hello Ontbirders Spent the morning birding along the Ottawa River from Shirley's Bay to Remic Rapids. The highlight of the morning was 2000+ Bohemian Waxwings in flocks of 100-300 at various locations including Britannia Conservation Area, Bate Island, along the Ottawa River Parkway, Shirley's Bay and in the Arboretum area. Also, noted 150+ Cedar Waxwings mixed in the flocks. There were 100's of Ring-billed Gulls at Deschenes Rapids along with 6 Glaucous and 1 Iceland Gull. Observed 2 adult Bald Eagle between Deschenes and Remic Rapids. I made a quick stop along Maple Grove Road off Terry Fox Drive in Kanata south and had 8 Gray Partridge at 1655 Maple Grove Road, they were walking around the base of some of the spruce trees just west of the buildings. Best to check the area from the Sensplex parking lot to 1655 Maple Grove Road. If you require additional information, please email me privately. good birding, Bruce Directions: Gray Partridge: Take Hwy. 417 west from Ottawa to Terry Fox Drive exit #140. Turn left(south) and follow to Maple Grove Road. Turn right and watch for Bell Sensplex on your right at the corner of Silver Seven Road. The Maple Grove Depot is at 1655 Maple Grove Road. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Gray Partridge, L.B.B.Gull, Harlequin Duck, Golden Eagle
Hello Ontbirders Yesterday afternoon I observed a covey of 12 Gray Partridge along Maple Grove road near the Bell Sensplex. They were feeding under on the open grass of a few spruce trees both at the Bell Sensplex and at the Ottawa Hydro Building parking lot. Early in the afternoon observed 1 adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and 6 adult Ring-billed Gulls off Remic Rapids. The female Harlequin Duck was still present Bate Island/Champlain Bridge. A mid morning visit to the Eardley-Masham Road off Hwy. 148 near Luskville produced 1 adult Golden Eagle and 6 adult Bald Eagle. good birding, Bruce Directions: Take Hwy. 417 west from Ottawa to Terry Fox Drive exit #140. Turn left(south) and follow to Maple Grove Road. Turn right and watch for Bell Sensplex on your right at the corner of Silver Seven Road. Directions: Harlequin Duck & Barrow's Goldeneye: Champlain Bridge is the north "extension" of Island Park Drive, which can be accessed from the 417 coming from the east (downtown); from the west, exit at Carling, then turn north (left) on Merivale and north again (left) on Island Park. At the north (Quebec) end of the Champlain Bridge, turn right on Lucerne and park. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa area: Gray Partridge
Hello ontbirders The Gray Partridge were present again today along Maple Grove Road off Terry Fox Drive. they were in the parking lot of the Bell Sensplex. At dusk, my son Ben and I observed a Barred Owl near the corner of March Valley Drive and Riddell Road. good birding, Bruce Directions: Take Hwy. 417 west from Ottawa to Terry Fox Drive exit #140. Turn left(south) and follow to Maple Grove Road. Turn right and watch for Bell Sensplex on your right at the corner of Silver Seven Road. If you require additional information please email me privately. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa area: Gray Partridge
Hello Ontbirders This afternoon there was a small covey of 6 Gray Partridge along Maple Grove Road off Terry Fox Drive in Kanata. They were at the Bell Sensplex parking lot. On my return home along Huntmar Road I observed a Fisher crossing the road just past Bradley Side Road. good birding, Bruce Directions: Take Hwy. 417 west from Ottawa to Terry Fox Drive exit #140. Turn left(south) and follow to Maple Grove Road. Turn right and watch for Bell Sensplex on your right at the corner of Silver Seven Road. If you require additional information please email me privately. 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Algonquin Park Birding
Hi Ontbirders Birded Algonquin Park late afternoon Saturday February 16th. Most activity was centered around the feeders at the West Gate and the Visitor Center and included Hairy Woodpeckers, Pine Grosbeaks and Red-breasted Nuthatches. A walk along the Spruce Bog Trail produced one Boreal Chickadee. It called only once and was observed feeding in the Spruce trees. A Northern Shrike was seen outside Huntsville. Visited the park again today, February 17th. Birded Highway 60 from the West Gate to the Visitor Center. Made a number of stops along the highway with very few birds except for Common Ravens and Black-capped Chickadees. Again, most of the activity centered around the feeders at the West Gate and Visitor Center. Birds were also drawn into areas such as the Spruce Bog parking lot and the gate at Opeongo Lake Road where people had scattered bird seed. We walked about 2 kilometers from the gate down Opeongo Lake Road and were fortunate to find a very tame male Black-backed Woodpecker working the trunk of a spruce tree. Other interesting finds were a Pine Marten off the Spruce Bog boardwalk and 4 Gray Jays on Opeongo Lake Road. During the rainy afternoon, we walked the Spruce Bog trail and relocated the Boreal Chickadee. good birding, Bruce The Algonquin Visitor Centre will be open on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this weekend, from 10 to 5. Birders should check the feeders there, and at the West Gate. Directions: Courtesy Ron Tozer Algonquin Park is three hours north of Toronto, via Highways 400, 11 and 60. Follow the signs, which start in Toronto on Highway 400. From Ottawa, take Highway 17 to Renfrew, then follow Highway 60 to the park. Kilometre markers along Highway 60 in the Park go from the West Gate (km 0) to the East Gate (km 56). Permits and information are available daily at both gates throughout the winter, including the Algonquin Information Guide showing locations discussed here. The Visitor Centre (km 43) is open on weekends (now 10 to 5 through February). Recent bird sightings and information, plus feeders, can be found there. Birders visiting during the week are welcome to contact staff for birding information via the service entrance (right end of the building as you face it from the parking lot). 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/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
