Hello Ontbirders Today ( September 30th) at around 2 : 30pm, I observed a Greater White-fronted Goose in with the thousands of Canadian Geese at Burnside Pit along with a fellow birder. Also observed: 1 (white) adult Snow Goose, Ruddy Ducks, Pied-billed Grebes, one adult Bald Eagle and a dowitcher species. The dowitcher was too far to be identified correctly and was often partially hidden by the many geese along the shore. Also, I visited Andrew Haydon Park and found at least 1 Surf Scoter, 1 American Widgeon and a few Yellow-rumped Warblers. Unfortunately, there were no Brant to be seen when I arrived at about 4:30pm.
Alex Stone Ottawa, ON Directions to Burnside Pit: From Downtown Ottawa: Take the 417 Westbound then take the 416 South. Turnoff at Brophy and head west. Turn Right (South) on Moodie Drive. Then on your right about 300-500m in is a viewing spot near a gate. Directions to Andrew Hayden Park: From Downtown Ottawa: Take the 417 west and take the Greenbank and Pinecrest Rds. (North) Turn left at Carling Avenue. Turn right into the parking lot at the Holly Acres and Carling junction. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
