Two Rusty Blackbirds were seen today (Sept. 17) on the dyke at Shirley's Bay around 12:30 pm. They were on the path and in the trees about half way along the dyke.
Connie Denyes Ottawa, ON Directions to 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 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 causeway. There is lots of POISON IVY along the >causeway. *** YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE SHIRLEY'S BAY DYKE AREA -- Call (613) 991-5740 and request permission to visit the causeway area for birding. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
