Have you registered for the OFO Annual Convention in Hamilton September 27-29th?
Evening events are at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel where we have arranged
reduced room rates for accommodation.
Join us for three days of fantastic field trips as we explore Hamilton and area
in celebration of the 10
Due to technical difficulties it will not be possible to register for this
year's OFO Annual Convention September 27-29 until further notice.
Cheers,
Bob
OFO Vice President
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the
provi
, only the top of it's head was visible!
Good birding,
Bob Cermak
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Hello everyone,
Fall migration is underway and it's time to register for the OFO Annual
Convention at Leamington September 28-30th.
Join us for three days of fantastic field trips at Point Pelee National Park
(PPNP) and nearby birding hot spots.
Enjoy our Friday evening "Birds and Beers" prese
already
registered with OFO for that event please do so at
https://ofo25.wildapricot.org/events
Hope to see you there,
Bob Cermak
OFO Vice President
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Thank you Langis for an informative and enjoyable field trip.
Trip co-leader,
Bob Cermak
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o provide opportunities for young birders to develop their field skills and to
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Lynne Freeman Bob Cermak
OFO President
I have had many requests for pictures of the
Tropical/Couch's Kingbird that was photographed yesterday on Upper Duck Island
on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River in the east end of Ottawa.This bird has
been searched for today but has not been found.This island can only
We have received a photo of a bird found this morning by someone who was
kayaking around Upper Duck Island on the Ottawa River in the east end of
Ottawa.The photo is very good, the bird is very likely a Couch's or Tropical
Kingbird, however we are being cautious about the identification an
The Little Egret was seen well from the south end of Ch Vanier in Alymer,
Quebec at 6:50 p.m. today. It was flying low over the Ottawa River from the
west along the Quebec shore. It landed on the trees at the west end of Conroy
Island in the Deschenes rapids then dropped out of sight into the fo
We received information this afternoon but have just (5 p.m.) received pictures
and directions to the bird found and photographed yesterday (17th). The
pictures confirm the bird as a Little Egret, almost certainly the same bird
seen previously. The bird was seen on the Rideau River and in a tre
The Little Egret was still present when I left at 7 p.m.Directions: If
approaching Ottawa from hwy 416 turn west on hwy 417 in Ottawa. Take Hwy. 417
west to the Carp Road exit and go north on Carp Rd. Follow Carp Rd north to the
village of Carp. Just south of Carp, after crossing the Carp Riv
The original plan for this trip was to search for migrating geese, ducks,
Sandhill Cranes, raptors and other early spring migrants. Spring is struggling
to arrive in Ottawa, we continue to have well below average temperatures. At 8
am the temperature was -9 with a windchill of -16.
Since there
Hello Ontbirds users,I made two mistakes on the following earlier post:Tony
Beck and Nina Stavlund have just reported that the gray morph Gyrfalconis being
seen now, at 10:15 a.m., on a utility pole in the south east cornerof the
Laflèche landfill site east of Casselman.Directions: hwy 417 eastp
Tony Beck and Nina Stavlund have just reported that the gray morph Gyrfalcon is
being seen now, at 10:15 a.m., on a utility pole in the south east corner of
the Laflèche landfill site east of Casselman.Directions: hwy 417 east past
Casselman, at exit 58 go south on hwy 138 then west on Tauvette
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to December 11, 2014
I regret to inform you that this will be my last report. I need to gi
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to December 4, 2014
Small numbers of winter species are being reported in the Ottawa area. EV
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to November 27, 2014
On the 13th I reported a probable adult non breeding PACIFIC LOON on th
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to November 20, 2014
BOREAL CHICKADEE was found near the intersection of Renfrew St and Forb
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to November 13, 2014
A probable adult non breeding PACIFIC LOON was observed by many feeding
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to November 6, 2014
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER (juv) was seen briefly on the 1st at the Innis
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to October 30, 2014
Highlights of the week were: CANVASBACK (8) on the west side of the Shi
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to October 23, 2014
A TUFTED TITMOUSE has been coming to a property on Gregoire Rd nor
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to October 16, 2014
Shirleys Bay continues to be very active as indicated by this report to
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to October 9, 2014
An adult WHITE-EYED VIREO was found on the 3rd and likely the same bir
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to October 2, 2014
Highlights of the week were:
- ROSS'S GOOSE at the St. Albert lagoon o
Another Greater White-fronted Goose has been found in the Ottawa area. Ray
Holland just called to say he is looking at one at the Almonte lagoons beside
the Almonte water tower.
The juvenile Ross's Goose found yesterday at Andrew Haydon Park in the west end
of Ottawa was on the Ottawa River nea
Jon Ruddy and Langis Sirois just reported that the two Greater White-fronted
Geese found at the Moodie Dr Pond (south of Trail rd) south of Ottawa yesterday
are present again today at 12:40.Directions: Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416 then south
on the 416 to exit 66, Fallowfield exit. West on Fallowfiel
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to September 25, 2014
The highlight of the week was undoubtedly an adult male NORTHERN WHE
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to September 18, 2014
There has been a movement of fall species moving through our area this
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber: Bob Cermak at robertcerm...@hotmail.com or
sighti...@ofnc.ca
Recent reports to September 11, 2014
An emaciated and moribund PARASITIC JAEGER (juv) was found on the sho
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to September 3, 2014
I am out of town tomorrow so putting this report out a day early.
T
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to August 28, 2014
The fall migration is well underway. Twenty three warbler and 4 vireo sp
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to August 21, 2014
The early fall migration appears to be well underway. Increasing numbe
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to August 14, 2014
A photograph of three terns taken at Ottawa Beach (east of Andrew Haydon
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to August 7, 2014
Shorebirds continue to move through the area with reports from the ea
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to July 31, 2014
Shorebirds, most notably a very early adult BAIRD'S SANDPIPER at the
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to July 24, 2014
An AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was seen from the 17th through the 21st along the
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to July 17, 2014
Continuing reports of local breeding birds and early returning shorebirds at
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to July 10, 2014
The early shorebird migration has started but high water levels throughou
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to July 3, 2014
There are lots of local breeding birds to look for as we wait for the start of
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 26, 2014
There are lots of local breeding birds to look for as we wait for the sta
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 19, 2014
Three Swans, most likely TRUMPETER SWANS were seen on the 14th at 7:5
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 12, 2014
The Ottawa River continues to provide interesting sightings: ARCTIC TER
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 5, 2014
The Ottawa River in Ottawa/Gatineau has proven again this year to be one o
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to May 29, 2014
The passerine migration slowed in the last week, a few WILSON'S, TENNE
Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to May 22, 2014
Thanks to Chris Lewis for her excellent reporting while I was at
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
April 17, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or
sightings@ofnc.caMany early spring migrants are arriving, now is the time to
get out birding! The bush lots
Sunday morning, April 13th, 17 OFO members found 55 species east of Ottawa at
the Petrie Island causeway and bridge and on the flooded fields along Trim,
Milton and Frank Kenney Roads.The day was very cold, 2 C and windy with the
wind chill well below freezing and light rain until mid morning.
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
April 10, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
Early spring migrants continue to arrive with increasing numbers of CANADA
GOOSE, EASTERN PH
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
April 3, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
Early spring migrants continue to arrive with increasing numbers of CANADA
GEESE, RED-WI
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 27, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
Some early spring migrants continue to arrive with increasing numbers of CANADA
GEESE,
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 20, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
A few early spring migrants are finally arriving!
The Mississippi River from Carleton Plac
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 13, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
Warmer weather and winds from the south should bring early returning birds to
our area
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 6, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Increasing numbers of SNOW BUNTING and HORNED LARK are being reported. LAPLAND
LONGSPUR cont
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 27, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER (m) continues "in swamp area not near feeder" on th
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 20, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
In the midst of this long cold winter some birds are thinking spring.
Black-capped Chick
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 13, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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This has been an amazing winter for exceptional sightings. First ever
BLACK-THROATED
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 6, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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There will be an OFNC birding field trip to Amherst Island Saturday, 8 February.
For
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 30, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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There will be an OFNC birding field trip:
"Saturday, 8 February, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 23, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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The Ottawa area OFO birding field trip Sunday, January 19th was enjoyed by many
hardy bir
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 16, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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There will be an OFO field trip Sunday, January 19th:
Meet 8:00 a.m. at the Coliseum The
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 9, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
The Dunrobin-Breckenridge CBC on the 4th found 40 species which due to our
severe winte
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 2, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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The Carleton Place CBC on the 27th found 44 species including WILD TURKEY
(371), COMMON R
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 27, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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On the 26th the 100th Pakenham-Arnprior CBC was held.
Michael Runtz provided some of
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 19, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Over 100 observers found 67 (average is 72) species during the Ottawa/Gatineau
CBC on
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 12, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Rare for our area a juvenile dark morph RED-TAILED HAWK, a western (calurus)
was found in
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 5, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Milder weather has encouraged many local birders to get out and as a result a
good variet
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 5, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
Milder weather has encouraged many local birders to get out and as a result a
good variety of
The male Black-throated Gray Warbler found yesterday has been located again
(9:25 am) this morning in basically the same area as yesterday. It is in Aylmer
Quebec which is just across the Ottawa River from Ottawa Ontario.
It is in the bushes close to the river opposite (south of) the pedestrian
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
28 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcerm...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
Cold weather, high winds, snow storms and a busy time of year contributed
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
21 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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KING EIDER (1 female) found on the 13th was last reported at the west end of
An
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
14 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcerm...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
KING EIDER (4 adult females, 3 together resting and one on it's own feedi
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
8 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcerm...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
HUDSONIAN GODWIT (1 molting adult and 1 worn juv) were found on the 3rd on the
s
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
31 October 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcerm...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
You may be interested in the following OFNC Ottawa area birding field
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ROSS'S GOOSE (1) was found on Lac des Loups Rd (200 meters before the pavement
ends)north of Quyon on the 19th. Another was found near 7906 Fallowfield Rd,
between Munster Rd and Dwyer Hill Rd, on the 20th.
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BLACK-HEADED GULL (1 1st winter) was reported with a BONAPARTE'S GULL (1st
winter) on the 15th on White Lake (outside the OFNC 50 km birding area) south
west of Arnprior at the end of Point Rd. It was not subseque
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NELSON'S SPARROW (11, "1 in partial song, minimum count") were present in the
wetland near the mouth of Constance Creek at the Ottawa River in Constance Bay
east of the east end of Allbirch Rd on the 10th
piler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcerm...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
ROSS'S GOOSE (1 adult) was found with CANADA GEESE at the Almonte Lagoon (from
the viewing stand) on the 27th and 29th.
The SABINE'S GULL (1 adult) which was at the Ottawa River Deschenes Rapids
since the 22nd w
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SABINE'S GULL (1 adult breeding) was found at the base (east) of the Ottawa
River Deschenes rapids at 5:45 pm on the 22nd. Best seen from Britannia Point
(east end of Cassels St) it has been present every day i
Mark Gawn just called (2:19 pm) and he is on 3 Jaegers and 2 Sabine's Gulls,
all juv, over Lake Dore north of Eganville. He has identified 1 Parasitic and 1
Long-tailed but has not yet been able to identify the 3rd Jaeger. He initially
saw these birds from Church Point which I assume is on Churc
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HUDSONIAN GODWIT (19) were found at the Shirley's Bay mud flats (west of the
causeway) on the 15th. They were seen again at dawn the next morning but except
for one that was present briefly at noon that day they
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This week there have been good numbers of migrating species but shorebird
numbers and variety continues to be limited.
A very successful OFO trip on September 8th found 92 of the migratory and
resident species whi
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The fall migration continues to produce good numbers of interesting migrants.
Cooler nights and winds from the north west recently have resulted in some rare
or difficult to find birds.
A PARASITIC JAEGER (adult li
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Numbers of migrating species were seen this week but the number and varity of
shorebird species reported was surprisingly low.
The OFNC's Birds Committee manages winter feeding stations at Dewberry Trail on
Dol
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Other than flycatchers and nighthawks there has been little songbird migration
this week, a few species from just north of our area continue to pass through.
The south winds and warm weather slowed the shorebird migra
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There has been a little songbird migration this week, a few species from just
north of our area are starting to pass through. Gulls, Great Egrets and Terns
are arriving from just south of our area. The number and varity of
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An adult LITTLE GULL was seen briefly (approx. 7 to 7:45 pm) from the Quebec
shore of the Ottawa River below the Deshenes Rapids on the 1st. The bird was
flying up and down over the rapids on both the Quebec and Ontario si
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The number of migrating shorebirds continues to increase.
On the rocks in the Ottawa River Deschenes rapids:
- at dusk on the 28th there were RUDDY TURNSTONE (3), SANDERLING (2 juv),
SPOTTED SANDPIPER (many) as well a
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There were only a few reports of local breeding birds and a few migrating
shorebirds this week.
Shorebirds were found at a few locations.
On the shallow water (some mud flats) from the Shirleys Bay dyke on the 18th
there we
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There were only a few reports of local breeding birds and a few early
migrating shorebirds this week.
Thanks to a Carleton Place birder for providing the following,
"Just a heads-up that there is good shorebird
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The first south bound shorebirds of the year have been reported this week.
On the 7th on the shores of the Carp River just south of Carp there were;
GREATER YELLOWLEGS (1), LESSER YELLOWLEGS (2), SOLITARY (2) and SEMIPAL
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A quiet week for bird sightings.
A good representation of local breeding birds are reflected by the following
sighting reports;
a 3 hr 45 min, 7 km walk on June 27th near Flag Station Rd north of Kars; 43
species includin
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A WESTERN MEADOWLARK was seen and heard on the morning of the 21st on the NE
corner of Lockhead Rd East and 3rd Line Rd SW of Kars. Unfortunately it was not
subsequently found.
Two local birders helped a British raptor e
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At the Ottawa River Deschenes Rapids on the 11th in stormy weather with north
winds there were ARCTIC TERN (4 adult) and BONAPARTE'S GULL (6 1st summer
imm.). At the same location on the 12th ARCTIC TERN (7 adult) a
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A male CERULEAN WARBLER was seen and heard in Gatineau Park along Ch. Sincennes
between the park gate (currently the gate on Ch. Sincennes is open and no fee
is required) and Lac La Peche on the 10th. It has not been sub
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A GRAY JAY was seen at the west "gates" on Cassels St in the Britannia
Conservation Area this morning (6th) at 10:15 but has not been subsequently
found.
A male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was banded at the Innis Point
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A male PRAIRIE WARBLER was reported on the trail near the floating bridge on
the south side of Mud Lake at the Britannia Conservation Area on the 28th. It
was not subsequently found.
Four small flocks (8-11) of ARCTIC TERN
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A huge flocks of SNOW GEESE have been feeding with tens of thousands of CANADA
GEESE on the corn stubble on the Cobbs Lake Creek flooded fields east of
Bourget (both sides of Russell Rd, south of Lalonde Rd and west of
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