Hello ontbirders,
The Marbled Godwit is still present on the mudflats at Shirley's Bay where it
has been since Thursday morning. Bob Cermak, Kim Zbitnew, Jan Slumkoski and
myself were out early to see that bird and the Stilt Sandpiper that is still
present. While scanning the reeds behind the mudflats I found a Nelson's
(Sharp-Tailed) Sparrow. To our delight is was visible for a good 45 minutes
while it was combing the reeds and coming in and out of view. About thirty
birders got to have exceptional looks at the bird this morning. Hopefully it
remains around. It was mainly in about a 30 foot area behind the mudflats just
to the left of where the trees start.
In addition we had two Rusty Blackbirds out on the mud, American Pipits (2) and
the Barn Swallow found yesterday was still flying around as well. A very brief
stop in the south of Ottawa at Burnside Pits revealed three Snow Geese. No sign
yet of the White-Fronted reported yesterday.
Good birding,
Jay Peterson
Ottawa (Britannia)
Directions courtesy of Bruce DiLabio
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
Defense 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. There is lots of POISON IVY along 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.
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