Hi,
After spending the morning at Shirley's Bay seeing the rarities mentioned by
Langis Sirois, I returned in the late afternoon with my wife Joyce. We
refound the Nelson's Sparrow, Marbled Godwit and Stilt Sandpiper.
We also found two Dowitchers which weren't there in the morning and which we
think were Long-billed, but we are not 100% sure.
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.
Mike Jaques
Carleton Place
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