Sunday morning, April 13th, 17 OFO members found 55 species east of Ottawa at
the Petrie Island causeway and bridge and on the flooded fields along Trim,
Milton and Frank Kenney Roads.The day was very cold, 2 C and windy with the
wind chill well below freezing and light rain until mid morning.
Snow (2), Cackling (10 including one group of 9) and over 1000 Canada Geese
were found. Fourteen duck species were found the most interesting being
American Wigeon (1 m), Blue-winged Teal (1 m), Northern Pintail (500+), Redhead
(pair), Lesser Scaup (14), and Bufflehead (27). Also found were Pied-billed
Grebe (2). The highlights of the day for many were single Great Egret and
Greater Yellowlegs, Sandhill Crane (15), Lapland Longspur (2 calling) and Tree
Swallow (45+). Good birding,Bob
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