[Ontbirds] OFO Ottawa April 22 field trip

a fly around. Although nesting birds were our priority, we also noted about 30 other species, including a couple Ruddy Ducks during a mid-day stop at a Moodie Dr pond. Thanks to Dan, Peter, Barbara, Bill, Kim and Jim for an enjoyable excursion, and to the OFO for the opportunity. Langis Sirois

Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Great Cormorant

that one had been seen earlier during the day, I put that thought aside. We later saw a Double-crested Cormoran, but it might have been a different bird... Langis Sirois, Ottawa -- Message d origine --De : Bruce Di Labio <bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca>Daté : 3 décembre 2016 à 1

[Ontbirds] Smew not found to-day

luck to anyone looking for that bird. Langis Sirois, Ottawa ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

Re: [Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario Rarities update - Smew

morrow >morning. I have the feeling many people would like to know if it is found >again tomorrow morning, or searched for and not found. Good luck to anyone trying tomorrow. Langis Sirois, Ottawa > From: bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:

Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Western Kingbird

, catching insects in flight from the top of bare deciduous trees. Good luck to anyone trying for this bird. Langis Sirois, Ottawa > From: bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca > Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:08:29 -0400 > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Western Kingbird >

[Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger - north of Winchester‏, Sept 21, No

yesterday morning could not be found either. Very few birds in that field compared to Saturday. Good birding. Langis Sirois, Ottawa ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Long-tailed Jaeger

100), circling over the field for a minute or 2; they disappeared behind the trees West of Highway 31; the light was not good, but in the flock of presumed mostly Tree Swallows there appeared to be some Purple Martins and Bank swallows. Good luck to anyone trying for the Jaeger tomorrow. Langis

[Ontbirds] Ross' Gull still present at Chambly, Québec

=com_oiseauxraresItemid=133lang=fr Good luck if you try for this great bird. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions: from Ontario, either from the 401 or the 417, take the new highway 30 and exit at highway 10 that is Autoroute des Cantons de l'Est. Go in the East direction on highway 10 and exit at Boul Fréchette

Re: [Ontbirds] Ross' Gull - Chambly, Québec

Hi all. Just had a call from Paul Lagasi who is on his way back from Chambly after having observed the Ross' Gull between 7:15 to 8:15 this morning, with Rick Poulin, at the same location as described below. Have a good day. Langis Sirois, Ottawa From: l...@sympatico.ca To: birdalert

Re: [Ontbirds] Ross' Gull - Chambly, Québec

days. Langis Sirois, Ottawa From: l...@sympatico.ca To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2013 19:19:12 -0500 Subject: [Ontbirds] Ross' Gull - Chambly, Québec Hi Ontario birders. An adult Ross' Gull was found to-day at the base of the rapids, seen from the marina in Chambly, Québec

[Ontbirds] Ross' Gull - Chambly, Québec

have been returning to the same area every day in recent days. So they think the Ross' Gull might return to the same area tomorrow. Langis Sirois, Ottawa PS Directions: no specific directions were given on the Quebec forum, but the marina mentioned appears to be on avenue Bourgogne at the south

[Ontbirds] Sharp-tailed Sandpiper - Baie-du-Febvre, Québec‏

Link to the map of Baie-du-Febvre as per my previous posting: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/viewer?mid=zbbggCG7dz_M.kY1ir8ihOaeo Link for photos of the bird: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fgrenon/9946069533/in/set-72157635904724716/lightbox/ Langis Sirois

[Ontbirds] Eurasian widgeon - Bourget

-backed Gull and an immature Thayer's where foraging with Ring-billed Gulls. In the background thousands of Snow Gueese and Canada Gueese and 2 Tundra Swans. Good luck if you try. Langis Sirois PS Johnson Rd was closed yesterday

[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope and Hudsonian Godwit - Shirley's Bay, Ottawa

Hi all. I am emailing for Bob Cermak who is presently at Shirley's Bay where he is observing one Red-Phalarope and 2 Hudsonian Godwits. The Marbled Godwit, observed by Brian earlier this morning, has not been seen again. Good luck to anyone trying for these rare birds. Langis Sirois, Ottawa

Re: [Ontbirds] Red Phalarope and Hudsonian Godwit - Shirley's Bay, Ottawa

Hi all. I am emailing for Bob Cermak who is presently at Shirley's Bay where he is observing one Red Phalarope and 2 Hudsonian Godwits. The Marbled Godwit, observed by Brian earlier this morning, has not been seen again. Good luck to anyone trying for these rare birds. Langis Sirois

Re: [Ontbirds] Eared Grebe - Casselman Lagoons - Eastern Ontario

The Eared Grebe was still on the same Casselman lagoon in late afternoon yesterday July 5, associating closely with a pair of Ruddy Ducks. Thanks Nina for posting. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:51:08 -0700 From: festbl...@ymail.com To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject

[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Gr.White-fronted Gee se‏ seen again at 4:30PM

of Canada's as darkness was quickly invading the area. Congratulations and thanks to you, Martha. Good luck to anyone looking for them tomorrow. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 to Carp Road exit. Keep right and follow towards Carp, cross March Road and watch

[Ontbirds] Planned Cleanup of Alfred Sewage Lagoons, 2011

if you have expertise on the problems the Council is facing. Mayors email address: jean-yves.lalo...@sympatico.ca Mayor Jean-Yves Lalonde Alfred-Plantagenet Municipal Council Sincerely, Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions to the Council meeting: From Highway 417, Take Exit 51, St-Isidore, Maxville

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit still present off Smith Rd, East of Ottawa

metres from the road, about 50 metres East of the rows of corn. We think it is a juvenile. The bird does not seem to have problems finding food, so it might stick around. Good luk if you try for it. Do not go into the field, it is private property; there is cattle in the field. Langis Sirois

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit - Smith Rd, Ottawa

to Milton Road (Regional 31). Turn left or NNW on Milton and drive about 5 km to Smith Rd. Turn left on Smith Rd and check the grassy field at the SW corner of Milton and Smith. Langis Sirois, Ottawa ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron - Cornwall

(it was almost dark). There were about 25 Great Egrets at the roost at that point. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions from Ottawa: 417 East to exit 58 138 South to St. Andrews West on CR 18 which becomes 36 to Richmond Drive South on Richmond and just past the RR tracks to the very small parking

[Ontbirds] Ross' Geese, Great White-fronted Goose - Milton Rd, Ottawa

spotted a juvenile Ross' Goose and a Greater White-fronted Goose at the same place. We also saw three Cacklings Geese, 11 Sandhill Cranes and numerous Water Pipits from the same spot. Good luck to anyone trying for these birds. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions courtesy of Neily World

[Ontbirds] Ottawa - Nelson's Sparrow, Marbled Godwit, Cackling Goose, White-fronted Goose

not enter. Good birding to all. Langis Sirois, Ottawa ___ 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] Marbed Godwit - Ottawa

. Good luck. Langis Sirois, Ottawa ___ 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] Long-billed Dowitcher at Embrun Sewage Lagoons

there but no Dowitcher. Lots of swallows. Good birding to all. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions from Ottawa: take the 417 in the East direction, take the Limoges exit (79) and go South on County Road 5; after about 3.5 kms, turn right on route 400; the logoons are at about 2 kms from road 5

RE: [Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitcher east of Ottawa (St. Albert lagoons)

, in the North-East cell. It associates with Yellowlegs. Langis Sirois, Ottawa DIRECTIONS (from Ottawa): ST. ALBERT: Take Hwy 417 east to exit #79 (Crysler / Limoges) and follow County Rd. #5 south to #7 (also called Rte 900), then follow #7 east towards the village of St. Albert

[Ontbirds] Trumpeter Swan - Embrun

tried after 10:00 AM or in the afternoon did not see it; the bird has been seen leaving between 9:30 and 10:00, presumbly to go feeding in adjacent fields. To-day we had no choice of time; we were lucky to find it waiting for us. Good luck if you try. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions

RE: [Ontbirds]Eastern Ontario: Johnstown: Cave Swallows

to all. Langis Sirois, Ottawa __ From: Bruce Di Labio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ontbirds ontbirds@hwcn.org Subject: [Ontbirds]Eastern Ontario: Johnstown: Cave Swallows Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:31:10 -0500 Hi

[Ontbirds]Embrun sewage lagoons, Eastern Ontario

the Casselman Lagoons which had 8 or 9 Lesser Yellowlegs, 3 Least Sandpipers, about 20 Green-winged Teals and not much else. Good birding to all. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions to the Embrun sewage lagoons, from Neily World Birding Ottawa : From Highway 417 (The Queensway), 39

[Ontbirds]Eurasian Widgeon, Carolina Wren - Ottawa

on Neighbourhoood Way (just passed Alta Vista Dr, left again on Coronation (0.2 km), and right on Weyburn (0.8 km). Good night and good birding. Langis Sirois, Ottawa ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] No Ruff at Marais des Laîches, Gatineau QC on May12

side parking space. I also checked the Marais aux Grenouillettes, which is a little further East on highway 148, but no Ruff there either. Directions courtesy of Neily World: [1]http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/oreq7.htm Langis Sirois, Ottawa References 1. http

[Ontbirds] No Ruff at Marais des Laîches, Gatineau QC on May12

side parking space. I also checked the Marais aux Grenouillettes, which is a little further East on highway 148, but no Ruff there either. Directions courtesy of Neily World: [1]http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/oreq7.htm Langis Sirois, Ottawa References 1. http

[Ontbirds]Ruff at Marais des Laiches, Gatineau QC

of Neily World: [2]http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/oreq7.htm Good luck. Langis Sirois, Ottawa References 1. http://www.quebecoiseaux.org/index.php?option=com_oiseauxraresItemid=200 2. http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/oreq7.htm

[Ontbirds] Not a Fulvous Whistling-Duck but what? St-Albert sewage lagoons, East of Ottawa

might have travelled long distance to try to see it. Good birding to all. Langis Sirois, Ottawa For directions, please refer to Larry Neily's excellent website: [1]http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sewage6.htm References 1. http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sewage6.htm

[Ontbirds] Fulvous Whistling-Duck? - St-Albert sewage lagoons, East of Ottawa

with the identification. Good luck to anyone looking for this bird. Langis Sirois, Ottawa For directions and warning about access to the lagoon, please refer to Larry Neily website NeilyWorld [1]http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sewage6.htm References 1. http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL

[Ontbirds] Fulvous Whistling-Duck? - St-Albert sewage lagoons, East of Ottawa 2nd message

not to have better details, but the alternative would have been not to report the sighting... Good luck to anybody who will try for it. Langis Sirois, Ottawa For directions again: Larry Neily's excellent website, page [1]http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sewage6.htm

[Ontbirds] Redhead, Pied-billed Grebe, Lesser Black-backed Gull- Ottawa

birding. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions to Centennial: from the 417 going East, exit at Lees Ave, turn right on Lees, then left on Main and left again on Centennial; climb on the snow bank (on foot!) and scan the river. Directions to Moodie Dr pond and Trail Rd landfill, from the 417 going

[Ontbirds]Brown-headed Cowbirds - Carlsbad Springs, East of Ottawa

A group of 10 or more Brown-headed Cowbirds were present yesterday February 23 on Russell Rd., a few houses East of Boundary Rd., at Carlsbad Springs, East of Ottawa. They were flying around and visiting two places with feeders on the North side of Russell (one

[Ontbirds]Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Ottawa

about 7-8 meters from the ground. A few minutes earlier, I had heard the soft tapping of a woodpecker. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions to Arboretum courtesy of famous NeilyWorld site: [2]http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/rideauw7.htm References 1. http

[Ontbirds] Gray Catbird, Hermit Thrush - Ottawa near Hurdman transitway station

; they seem to visit berry trees and bushes in that area. Good luck to any one trying for these birds and let me know if you will, whether or not you see them. Langis Sirois, Ottawa ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds]Fledged Young Palm Warblers, Mer Bleue, Ottawa

in the coming days and let us know what they see. Langis Sirois, Ottawa PS I had tried yesterday without success. I had a Lincoln Sparrow though yesterday, at the beginning of the boardwalk on the West side. Directions: From Highway 417 (The Queensway), East of the city, exit at Anderson Road

[Ontbirds]Yellow-headed Blackbird - Embrun

at their own feeder last winter, but had not seen it yet this year. Good luck to anyone trying for this rare bird. Langis Sirois, Ottawa From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Apr 17 10:49:10 2007 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from smtp1.xplornet.com (smtp1.xplornet.com

[Ontbirds]Three-toed Woodpecker - Ottawa 50klms - near Quyon QC

Hi all This message is intended for Ottawa winter listers and others who have suffered the frustration of trying to find Three-toed Woodpecker off Kerwin Road in the Dunrobin area. On Sunday February 25, Richard Brouillet found one on the 6e Concession Rd., North of Quyon. I saw it to-day with

[Ontbirds]Short-eared Owl - Dunrobin (Ottawa)

the local residents worried. For more detailed directions, please email me in private. Langis Sirois, Ottawa From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Feb 10 10:37:01 2007 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from gatekeeper.look.ca (gamma2.look.ca [207.136.100.4

[Ontbirds]Wilson Snipe, Wood Duck and other birds - Ottawa

, the following web site might be very useful: http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/winterlist06-07.htm For directions, please e-mail me in private. Good birding to all. Langis Sirois, Ottawa From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Dec 9 09:10:26 2006 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org

[Ontbirds]Winter Birds - Ottawa

Lane off Rifle Road at Shirleys Bay Over 400 Ring-necked Ducks and 2 Canvasback a couple 100 meters below the Deschesnes Rapids on the Québec side of the Ottawa River; lots of Scaups there also as well as Buffleheads and the 3 merganser species. Good birding Langis Sirois, Ottawa Please e-mail

[Ontbirds] American Coots, Gallinule, Redhead, - Shirleys Bay, Ottawa

is 613-991-5740. Good birding! Langis Sirois, Ottawa From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Nov 24 21:11:45 2006 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from BAYC1-PASMTP06.bayc1.hotmail.com (bayc1-pasmtp06.bayc1.hotmail.com [65.54.191.166]) by king.hwcn.org

[Ontbirds]CATTLE EGRET PRESENT AT CASSELMAN OCTOBER 4

to get there before they scare the bird away... if it remains until then. With mild weather and apparently insects around, it might still be there for a few days. Good luck. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Casselman sewage lagoons: directions courtesy of Neily World http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Ontbirds]Barn Owl near 401 and HY 16

Spring, a photo of an Harris Hawk that he had allegedly photographed in Southern Québec was posted on the Québec forum Ornitho-QC. Thanks for any clarification you can provide. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Langis Sirois, Ottawa Linda Price wrote: A photo was taken of a barn owl - http

Re: [Ontbirds]Barn Owl near 401 and HY 16

should not have been a consideration. Congratulations for your findings and for the great photos that are exhibited on your site. My apologies to you as well Linda. Have a good day, everyone, and good luck to those who will try for this rare bird. Langis Sirois, Ottawa Eric Cote wrote: Hi

Re: [Ontbirds]Great Gray Owl east of Ottawa

the unfavorable weather conditions of the last couple of days, this owl will probably need people to give it a break, so that it could hunt successfully. Langis Sirois, Ottawa chris traynor wrote: Hi all, I drove down Giroux today during a small blizzard, and spotted the Great Gray Owl sitting

[Ontbirds]Ottawa - Kingfisher, Mockingbird

was observed on the Christmas Count. Good luck and good birding! Langis Sirois, Ottawa Directions for the Kingfisher: Take Bank St. in the South direction and go to Walkley. Park somewhere on Bank near Walkley (there is a small shopping centre at the NW corner of Bank and Walkley); you cannot

[Ontbirds]Wood D., N. Shrike, Bohemian W., Ottawa East end

. There is parking at the Rideau Club near the River. Happy winter birding to everyone. Langis Sirois, Ottawa

[Ontbirds]Ottawa River - Dec. 1

email me privately and I will be glad to oblige. Good birding and good winter listing to anyone doing it. Langis Sirois, Ottawa