Hi Everyone
The Northern Hawk-Owl was still present this morning north of Ottawa
near Brennan's Hill on the Quebec side. It's approximately 60 km (35miles)
north of Ottawa. The owl was hunting along McDonald Road and easily visible
from the road. It spent most of its time hunting/perched on both sides of
McDonald Road and was between Legault Lane which is private and Neely Road.
Please respect private property and the drive in from Brennan's Hill is
along a sometimes narrow winding road with many curves and hills. The owl
was in 8 kms from the turn off at Hwy. 105. Also in the area was a large
flock of Snow Bunting (100+) and a few White-winged Crossbills were heard
flying over head. If you require additional information, please email me
privately.
good birding
Bruce
Directions: From Ottawa take Parkdale Ave. exit north off Hwy.417 and go
north to the Ottawa River Parkway. Turn right (east) and follow parkway to
the Portage Bridge and turn left onto bridge and follow Maisonneuve Blvd.
north and watch for Hwy.5 north to Maniwaki. After cross bridge it is
approximately 55 Kms to the turn off at Brennan's Hill. The hwy. will change
from a 4 lane (Hwy.5) to a 2 lane (Hwy.105) a few times but keep following
north through Wakefield, Alcove, and Farrellton before you reach Brennan's
Hill. Turn left at Brennan's Hill Restaurant and follow MacDonald Road 8
Kms.
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/
