Just a follow to Lynn Hardy's report from April 6th about a leucistic
(partial albino) Robin she found in the west end of Ottawa. Took a drive up
there just before noon today and easily relocated the leucistic Robin
feeding on the grass along Parkway road along with many other Robins and
Starlings. I got very close up looks at the leucistic Robin from inside my
car. Posted speed limit is 40 km/h with "No Parking" signs. If the bird is
around it can be easily spotted due to its patchy white colouring. After
awhile it disappeared (drove up and down Parkway a few times looking for it)
but was found again later just around the corner on Leacock in the wooded
area of the park. It then came out again to feed along the grassy area.
Photo of leucistic Robin.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/76868612
W.H.
Ottawa, Ontario.
Directions courtesy of Lynn Hardy:
"From Ottawa, exit off the 417 west at Eagleson-March Road, continue one
block on Campeau and turn right at the lights (Russian Orthodox Church on
the left) to Teron. Drive one block to the lights and turn left at The
Parkway. (Post Office on corner) Beyond the Earl of March High School, near
the corner of The Parkway and Leacock, the bird was first seen. Near dusk,
he was around the corner on Leacock digging for worms like a normal robin
should."
