Re: [Ontbirds] OFO Field Trip: Ottawa East April 24

2016-04-25 Thread mark gawn
: Monday, April 25, 2016 10:17 AM To: mark gawn Cc: Ontbirds Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] OFO Field Trip: Ottawa East April 24 A good outing although cool with that wind. There is a strong possibility that Sandhills may nest this year down my way at Cooper Marsh. We're hoping. I am aware of the GHO ne

Re: [Ontbirds] OFO Field Trip: Ottawa East April 24

2016-04-25 Thread Brian Morin
A good outing although cool with that wind. There is a strong possibility that Sandhills may nest this year down my way at Cooper Marsh. We're hoping. I am aware of the GHO nest at Petrie Island but have never been there. Is it easily visible just driving around? Brian Morin On Sun, Apr 24, 2016

[Ontbirds] OFO Field Trip: Ottawa East April 24

2016-04-24 Thread mark gawn
A dozen OFO members enjoyed a sunny day birding sites east of Ottawa. First up, Petrie Island, a former sand mine now conservation area. There, a short walk produced Common Loon and a woodpecker concert, culminated by an impressive Pileated drum solo. Next up, Mer Bleu, a relic bog conveniently