Jeff Skevington hosted a terrific outing with the OFNC on Saturday. With
perfect weather conditions, our group was treated to many migrants around
Constance Bay. Highlights of the full-day outing were:
- HORNED GREBES (4) on the river around the Constance Bay peninsula
- A male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK feeding on seeds at Jeff's backyard feeder
- BLUE-HEADED VIREO, BROAD-WINGED HAWK, and RED-SHOULDERED HAWKS (2) at a
meadow in Torbolton Forest
- UPLAND SANDPIPERS (4) around the intersection of Constance Bay and Dunrobin
Roads
- VIRGINIA RAILS (4), a GREATER YELLOWLEGS, and a male BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER
at the Bill Mason Centre
- FIELD SPARROWS (2) and EASTERN TOWHEES (3) on the Carp Ridge off the Thomas
Dolan Parkway
Thanks to Jeff for leading another successful and productive outing!
DIRECTIONS: From March Road in Kanata, follow westward and make a right onto
Dunrobin Road. Follow Dunrobin Road for approximately 15 kilometers, turning
right onto Constance Bay Road. This road will lead you to the Constance Bay
peninsula.
The Carp Ridge can be reached by following the same path, but instead turning
left onto the Thomas Dolan Parkway at the stoplight in centre Dunrobin. Follow
the Parkway for about 5½ kilometers; park on the shoulder to access the Ridge.
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