Aug. 19, 2006
Greetings fellow birders:
An adult Great egret was spotted yesterday around 4:00 pm at the back
of the pond at Pinecroft. Other birds seen were an adult Spotted
sandpiper and Ovenbird as well as Milbert's tortoiseshell.
To get to Pinecroft take Hwy #3 east toward Aylmer. Turn onto Rogers
Rd. S., heading south until you reach the stop sign at Conservation
Line. Continue through the stop sign to the third or forth entrance
on the left (east side). This is the entrance to Pinecroft - fire #
8122. For directions you may phone them at; 519-773-3435.
Regards,
Dave Joilly,
Senior Instructor
EARTHQUEST Biological Field School
8122 Rogers Rd. S.
RR #5
Aylmer, Ontario
N5H 2R4
Tel: 519-875-3340
Email: earthquestAThotmail.com
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Ottawa: Connecticut Warbler,shorebirds & migrants
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Hi Everyone
Today, August 19, 2006 birded the Ottawa River from Britannia to
Shirley's Bay. There was a good movement of warblers along the ridge with
the highlight an imm./female Connecticut Warbler which made a brief
appearance at the west end of the ridge before disappearing and wasn't
relocated. Other warblers of note including 1 Wilson's, 1 Palm and 2 Cape
May. Off Britannia Point below Deschenes Rapids a breeding plumage
Red-necked Grebe was observed as well as 150+ Great Black-backed Gull, 100
Double-crested Cormorant and 4 Black-crowned Night-Heron.
At Andrew Haydon Park, a White-winged Scoter was observed in flight
and landed out on the lake. With lower water levels, shorebird watching
conditions have improved and 15 species were counted between Andrew Haydon
Park and Shirley's Bay. Highlights included 1 Ruddy Turnstone (AHP), 4
Red-necked Phalarope, 2 Stilt Sandpiper, 1 Short-billed Dowitcher, 175+
Lesser Yellowlegs, 100+ Semipalmated/Least Sandpiper and 2 Black-bellied
plover at Shirley's Bay.
Yesterday, August 18th, Ben and I counted 8 Red-headed Woodpeckers at
the old burn site at Constance Bay.
good birding,
Bruce
If your require additional information please email me privately.
Directions: Britannia Conservation Area/Mud Lake: From Hwy 417 west past
downtown Ottawa to Pinecrest Rd. (exit 129). North on Pinecrest to Richmond
Rd. Turn right
(east) on Richmond and keep in the left-hand lane, turn left (north) onto
Poulin Ave. which ends at Britannia Rd. Turn right (north) on Britannia Rd.,
then right again (east) on Cassels St. Park along the road near the
entrance to BCA. The Ridge area is on the north side.
Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the
Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to
Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road.
Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch).
Walk back to the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of
National
Defence property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked with
vehicle "No Entry" signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually to the
dyke.
**** PLEASE NOTE**** YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL
OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE DYKE AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request
permission to visit the dyke area for birding.
Directions: Red-headed Wdpk: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to
the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin
Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill
turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left
on Allbirch
Road and drive 1.3 km to the " T " intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis
Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St.
Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km
and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is
opposite the gate. Parking is limited.The old burn area is on your left.
There is an abundance of Poison Ivy in the burn area. It is recommended to
stay on the trails.
Directions: Andrew Hayden Park: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west, turn
north on Bayshore Drive, continue to Carling Ave. Turn left (west) on
Carling Ave. Proceed along Carling Ave. and watch for Andrew Haydon Park
Water Park on your right.
Bruce Di Labio
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp,Ontario,K0A 1L0
(613)839-4395 Home (613)715-2571 Cell
Di Labio Birding Website
Courses and Field Trips
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/
