Medium NE winds, 23C over a period of 4 morning hours on Aug.30 was appreciated
by 5 platform watchers.
On the lakefront--Wilson's Snipe, Moorhen
"All over"--Monarchs
Many R-t Hummingbirds worked the Jewelweeds near the viewing platform.
"BEST" BIRDS-- 2nd yr. BALD EAGLE at10:40am; RED-SHOULDERED HAWK
Observation time--8am to 12 noon
Counter--Doug Lockrey
Observers--Dan Kaczynski, Jerry Ball, Karl Jennewein, Mike Newell
Day's Count TOTAL
Turkey Vulture 1 1
Osprey 6 20
Bald Eagle 1 1
N.Harrier 10 11
Sharp-shinned 16 17
Cooper's 1 2
Northern Goshawk
Red-shouldered 1 1
Broad-winged 0 5
Red-tailed 17 30
Rough-legged
Golden Eagle
American Kestrel 1 1
Merlin 1 2
Peregrine
Unidentified 1 1
TOTAL-- 56 96
>From the west--Exit 401 at Salem Rd. in Ajax, south to Bayly, east through
>Lakeridge Rd., one block to Hall's Rd., south towards the lake, parking at the
>entrance to the south pathway.
>From the east--Exit 401 at Brock St. in Whitby, south to Victoria, west past
>the Lynde C.A. parking lot to Hall's Rd.--
Doug Lockrey, Whitby, ON
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Hi Ontbirders
Still lots of activity along the Ottawa River. There were 3 Red-necked
Phalarope and 1 Ruddy Turnstone at the westend of Andrew Haydon Park this
morning at around 9:00a.m. A good variety of warblers were present at both
Britannia Conservation Area and Shirley's Bay with 20 species including
Canada, Black-thr. Blue, Blackpoll, Bay-breasted, Wilson's and Palm. At
Shirley's Bay, a Great Egret was observed flying over the dyke.
good birding
Bruce
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: 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: 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/
