Hello Everyone
Yesterday, October 24, weather conditions in the Ottawa area proved to
be interesting and produced a small flight of Brant and other species from
the north. I birded along the Ottawa River between Britannia and Shirley's
Bay from 1100 to 1400hr. There was a good flight of Brant between 1200 and
1345hr with 1700+ birds in 9 flights ranging from 100-300 in size. All
flocks were heading straight south at a high altitude. Also observed were 1
adult Bald Eagle, 1 immature Golden Eagle, 2 Red-throated Loon, and a small
number of all three scoters with 17 male Black, 22 male White-winged and 2
male Surf.
At Andrew Haydon Park I had a flock of 14 Bohemian Waxwings and 14 Snow
Bunting flew over. Finch numbers continue to increase with more small flocks
of both Pine Siskin and Evening Grosbeaks being seen in the Carp area.
Yesterday, both were at my feeder. If you require additional information,
please email me
privately.
good birding, Bruce
Directions: Dick Bell Park/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 on your right, entrance at Holly Acres or continue west along
Carling Ave.
to Dick Bell Park.
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.
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/
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