[Ontbirds] OFO Ottawa trip 2018-01-13

only found 20 species. However six species were good to find in Ottawa in January – Wood Duck, American Wigeon, N. Pintail, Bald Eagle, Snowy Owl and Lapland Longspur. Roy John Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Wind

[Ontbirds] 13th January Field Trip

what we might find. We will look in the usual good spots and hope for the best. I will see you at 8:00 a.m. at the Coliseum Theatre Parking Lot, northwest corner, 3090 Carling Ave., east of Bayshore, Ottawa. Roy John Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for W

[Ontbirds] OFO trip 14 Jan 2017

Twenty one participants enjoyed the vagaries of Ottawa weather - it had plunged to -20C overnight - to look for the local rarities. At our first stop, some people got their first lifer - a Red-bellied Woodpecker that appeared on cue. The next half an hour was birdless until we saw a Snowy

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose Lake Madawaska

There were 3 adult and 1 juvenile [no white front] remaining today Roy West on 417 to Arnprior to White Lake/Daniel’s turn off, go north east , turn right on Baskin Drive East to the Madawaska headpond ( Madawaska Lake). Sent from Mail for

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose - Casselman

This goose was seen several times at the edge of the flock of Snow geese at around 1000 this morning. Directions: Take Hwy 417 east from Ottawa past Casselman and take exit 58. Turn right (south) on Hwy 138. After a short distance turn right on Lafleche Rd. The geese were feeding in the

[Ontbirds] OFO trip - OTTAWA

Folks Despite the continuous snow and freezing conditions, 22 stalwarts found 24 species of bird in Ottawa today. The highlights included a juvenile male Harlequin on the Ottawa River that was hard to see at first, but finally drifted close enough for us to get a good look. We tried for an

Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Hudsonian Godwit at Giroux Ponds

HUGO Clearly visible between 1100 and 1130 still in the green algae behind main grassy point. Giroux Road is off Frank Kenny going south. From 174 go south on Trim to Innes. Turn east 1 km to Frank Kenny, Giroux is the third road on the east side. Roy John - Original Message

[Ontbirds] W Kingbird Ottawa

The Western Kingbird was still perched in a dead tree at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden just south of the butterfly garden at noon today. Check the trees on the west side of the "old" field. Roy John Directions: Fletcher Wildlife Garden is located off Prince of Wales Drive near t

[Ontbirds] Avocet

Despite the stupidity reported by Mark the American Avocet was still visible from Britannia Point at the end of Cassels Road, Ottawa at 0710 to 0730 this morning. Roy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

Re: [Ontbirds] Hybrid Goose Challenge, Harlequin and Snowy - Etobicoke Waterfront

How about a melanistic Snow Goose Roy - Original Message - From: Barry K. MacKay mi...@sympatico.ca To: 'Iain Fleming' iaindmflem...@gmail.com; birdalert@ontbirds.ca Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Hybrid Goose Challenge,Harlequin and Snowy -

Re: [Ontbirds] Monday Group

Folks Based on Fred's report we have delayed our PIPP trip again. We are aiming for 18 August, based on weather and Fred's 15 Aug. report. Cheers Roy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Amherst Is update

. The owl was by the Martin Edwards sign at the KFN property. We did not see a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher or the Kentucky Warbler at Parrot Bay. Roy John ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing Ottawa

Thirty-eight resilient birders faced -5 C temperatures with a really nasty wind that made it seem much colder, and many snow flurries obscuring our view, to see 29 species of bird. Ottawa has not been bird friendly this winter so the going was tough, with even common birds hard to find. That

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gull

Still present 1147 today. Roy John ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http

[Ontbirds] June OFO News

books Blackbird Migration Spectacle - a wonderful field experience An Ontario Big Year - find out what it is like to follow your dream Whooping Crane Legal Cases - an update from the USA A life with Birds - a tribute to Ross Snider Photo Quiz - Its your tern to work. Roy John Editor, OFO (Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] OFO News Feb 2013

or an issue you want to raise, send it along. If you have photos, including ones that might make a mystery photo, please let us know. Cheers Roy Roy John Editor, OFO (Ontario Field Ornithologists) News 2193 Emard Crescent Ottawa, ON, K1J 6K5 Phone: 613 748 9963 Email: r.j...@rogers.com

[Ontbirds] OFO News October 2012

Re: OFONews Oct 2012 pdfFolks Your OFO News will be coming soon and contains:- Is that a Sharpie or a Coop? Get out of the coop and sharpen your raptor ID. The Sydenham Field Naturalists. Learn of another fine local group. Board of Directors Update OFO's 30th Anniversary - remind yourself of

[Ontbirds] Fw: Ottawa Area: Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Bird still present 1100. Roy Thanks Bruce and Ben/ - Original Message - From: Bruce Di Labio bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca To: Ontbirds birdalert@ontbirds.ca Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:45 AM Subject: [Ontbirds] Ottawa Area: Buff-breasted Sandpiper Hi Ontbirders, Today at 8:25,

[Ontbirds] June 2012 OFO News

Folks Watch your mailbox - the upcoming issue of OFO News will be mailed next week. Inside you will find:- 1St. Clair National Wildlife Area - a guide to an important area 4Board of Directors Update - keeping you informed 5Swift Birding Software - new software as seen by a

Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Snowy Owl

The Snowy was flushed by a man and a dog about 1100 and now [1230] is in front of the Brittania Yacht Club clubhouse. The Purple Sandpiper is still along the shore at Andy Haydon Park [noon] Non-members need to walk around the yacht basin to the clubhouse. Roy John - Original Message

[Ontbirds] Eared grebe -Embrum

An Eared Grebe was still at Embrum at 0945 on 110603. Take exit 79 from 417. Go S on Regional 5 to Rte 400. Turn west [right] to the lagoons. Park by the white STP hut on the RHS of the road- the bird was in the cell behind this hut. Roy John

[Ontbirds] Hawk Owl Low QC

Folks, The Northern Hawk Owl at Low, Quebec was there this morning. Nearby was 2nd year Bald Eagle, and we had flocks of Pine Siskin [25] and American Goldfinch [50+] Roy John Take Hwy 5 and 105 towards Maniwaki until you reach large sign that says, Brennan Hill - Restaurant Bar

[Ontbirds] Barrow's Goldeneye etc. Ottawa

Folks, The male Barrow's Goldeneye was still present on the Rideau River, Ottawa on both the 2 and 3 of January. There was also a Hooded Merganser [2nd] and a Common x Barrow's Goldeneye [3rd]. Two Peregrines were at Tunney's Pasture [3rd]. Roy John Rideau River at the Tennis Club. Take