[Ontbirds] OFO Field Trip – Oct. 19/2019 - Dusk along the Ottawa River

OFO Field Trip – Oct. 19/2019 - Dusk along the Ottawa River  10 keen birders met at 1:00pm and birded around Lac Deschenes, between  Britannia and Shirley's Bay.   Although the birding was relatively slow, we had beautiful calm conditions with clear skies and comfortable temperatures.  

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing - Birding The Ottawa River at Dusk - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

OFO Outing - Birding The Ottawa River at Dusk - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 8 hardy participants joined Tony Beck for a breezy afternoon along the Ottawa River in Ottawa’s West End. With strong gusty winds coming from the Northwest, viewing conditions were challenging at best. Although our species

[Ontbirds] OFO Dusk Birding along the Ottawa River – Oct 21/2017

OFO Dusk Birding along the Ottawa River – Oct 21/2017 Yesterday, 12 keen birders participated in a delightful afternoon of fall birding along the shoresof Lac Deschenes in Nepean. With unseasonably warm temperatures and relatively calmconditions, we ended with a total of 40 species. Some of

[Ontbirds] OFO excursion - Dusk Birding along the Ottawa River October 22 - 2016

--- Begin Message --- OFO excursion - Dusk Birding along the Ottawa River October 22 2016 With strong north winds accompanied by steady horizontal rain the OFO excursion was almost cancelled.   Only 2 brave people participated - Ken Ball and Tony Beck Unwilling to let the weather defeat us, we

[Ontbirds] OFO Field Trip - Dusk on the Ottawa River - October 24th 2015

22 people met at Andrew Haydon Park for a pleasant afternoon of birding.With thin overcast, a mild breeze from the southeast and mild late fall temperatures, we explored the south shore of Lac Deschenes.Viewing conditions were good, and birds were reasonably cooperative. The water levels

[Ontbirds] Little Egret is back at the mouth of Pinecrest Creek!

Birders, The Little Egret is back at the mouth of Pinecrest Creek with the American Avocet. We recommend viewing from Britannia Point at the end of Cassels Road or the Ottawa River Parkway from the bike path (east of Britannia):http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/orwo10.htm CheersTony Nina

[Ontbirds] American Avocet still present, Britannia, Ottawa

The American Avocet is still present at the mouth of Pinecrest Creek. Many have observed it from Britannia Point at the east end of Cassels Street. Directions: http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/orwo10.htm Good birding! Tony Beck Nina Stavlund AlwaysAnAdventure.ca

[Ontbirds] Little Egret, Ottawa, now imm. east of Pinecrest Creek

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[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Britannia, Ottawa

Good morning, After being flushed late yesterday evening, the American Avocet returned this morning to the mouth of Pinecrest Creek.  It's currently feeding ferociously in typical avocet fashion - sweeping motion from side to side.We didn't observe this feeding style yesterday. We recommend

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Pinecrest Creek, Ottawa

Hi Birders! We are currently looking at a preening summer plumage American Avocet at the mouth of Pinecrest Creek.We are observing it from our balcony.However, you might be able to see the bird from the Britannia Point looking southeast, or Deschenes Lookout looking southwest.You should also

[Ontbirds] Saturday Oct 25 - 2014 OFO Trip - Ottawa River

American Tree Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Cardinal Red-winged Blackbird Tony Beck Nina Stavlund Always An Adventure Inc. http://alwaysanadventure.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - north of Marionville - Ottawa District

it anyway... Please respect property. Good birding! Tony Beck Nina Stavlund Always An Adventure Inc. alwaysanadventure.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwing, etc. - Gatineau Park, Quebec, Ottawa District

://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/eegpnw16.htm Pioneers Trail: http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/gatpks1.htm Happy birding! Nina Stavlund http://thevisualadventure.blogspot.com/ http://nina-stavlund.artistwebsites.com/index.html ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park

along the Spruce Bog Boardwalk and the Logging Museum Trail.   6 River Otter in the pond of the Logging Museum Trail was another bonus. Happy Birding Nina Stavlund http://thevisualadventure.blogspot.com/ http://nina-stavlund.artistwebsites.com

[Ontbirds] Baron Canyon, Algonquin Park - Common Redpoll, etc.

/recreational_activites/barron-canyon-trail.php Happy birding! Cheers Nina Stavlund http://thevisualadventure.blogspot.com/ http://nina-stavlund.artistwebsites.com/index.html ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Ottawa East - Ross's Geese, Nelson's Sparrow, Hudsonian Godwit

://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/merblu11.htm Happy Birding! Cheers Nina Stavlund http://thevisualadventure.blogspot.com/ http://nina-stavlund.artistwebsites.com/index.html ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose, etc. - Ottawa

://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/stony8.htm Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Cheers Nina Stavlund http://thevisualadventure.blogspot.com/ http://nina-stavlund.artistwebsites.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Ottawa - Long-billed Dowitcher

Richmond Lagoons: http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/marlboro1.htm Happy biding! Nina Stavlund http://thevisualadventure.blogspot.com/ http://nina-stavlund.artistwebsites.com/index.html ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Ottawa/Gatineau - juvenile Sabine's Gull

patches, one on each side - very odd indeed.   Happy birding Cheers Nina Stavlund Directions courtesy of Neily World: Ontario - http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/orwo10.htm Quebec - http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/orwq10.htm ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gull - Ottawa/Quebec

Quebec - http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/orwq10.htm Happy Birding Nina Stavlund http://thevisualadventure.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Sabine's Gull - Ottawa River.

Hi Ontbirders, A juvenile Sabine's Gull is being seen right now, since 11:45, from our balcony.  It is together with a Bonaparte's Gull, flying around fishermen on the Quebec side of the Deschenes Rapids, Ottawa River. Happy Birding Nina Stavlund Directions courtesy Neily World: http

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Parasitic Jaeger - Still present

Hello Ontbirders, The juvenile Parasitic Jaeger was still present this afternoon at 3pm patrolling the shoreline between Nepean Sailing Club, Andrew Haydon Park and Britannia Yacht Club. Good birding Cheers Nina Stavlund Directions: Ottawa Beach is signed as Andrew Hayden Park (east entrance

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe - Casselman Lagoons - Eastern Ontario

. Isidore), to turn right or northeast just beyond onto Laurier. Follow Laurier northeast, then north, 1.8 km to Concession 5 Road (or Route 500). Turn right or northeast onto it and the road into the Casselman Sewage Lagoons is on your right almost immediately. Happy birding! Nina Stavlund

[Ontbirds] Ottawa - Ross's Geese

of NeilyWorld: http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/orwo10.htm Happy Spring Migration! Nina Stavlund ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca