Barb Robertson saw and photographed a Blue-winged Warbler yesterday morning in the woodlot north-west of Tunney's Pasture in Ottawa. I was able to relocate the bird today at lunch time. It was just off the main east-west trail on a short side trail that goes south to an opening in the fence that borders Pontiac St on the north side. This opening is between Cowley Ave and Keyworth Ave. The bird was a bit dull-plumaged (presumably a female or young bird) but still quite recognizable. It was foraging very actively slightly above eye level or maybe a little higher.
Directions: Take 417 west and exit at Island Park. Turn right on Clearview and then left on Patricia and right on Pontiac. Keyworth is the next street over. Please be aware that parking in this area is restricted to one hour between 9 and 5, Monday to Friday. The parking areas off the Ottawa River Parkway east of the Champlain bridge and at Remic Rapids, which are relatively close, presumably allow parking for longer periods. Paul Matthews, Ottawa _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
