The Black-throated Gray Warbler was still present this morning, quite active at times, but again skulking in between; today it was just east of the ridge.
A bigger surprise was a Gyrfalcon that came swooping in over Mud Lake, actively pursuing a number of Ring-billed Gulls, and even spooking many of the Canada Geese. Also of seasonal interest, there was a Winter Wren along the shoreline east of the filtration plant. Other recent late-lingering birds (e.g., Brown Thrasher, Gray Catbird) did not show themselves this morning though. Directions: park at the small lot on Cassels Street at the entrance to the filtration plant (nearest exit from Hwy 417 is Pinecrest) Marcel Gahbauer Ottawa ON _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
