Hi all.
I just returned from the site of the Smew's sightings this morning and
yesterday afternoon.
A number of people were there to check the ducks returning to their roosting
area from at least 1:30 in the afternon. A flock of probably over 1000 birds
build up in late afternoon, close to the island in front of the mainland, so a
number of people went to the causeway on the island while a few of us stayed at
the original site.
>From talking to other people who were there it appears that the Smew was not
>seen from either side at dusk. Perhaps will it show up again tomorrow
>morning. I have the feeling many people would like to know if it is found
>again tomorrow morning, or searched for and not found.
Good luck to anyone trying tomorrow.
Langis Sirois, Ottawa
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:27:38 +0000
> Subject: [Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario Rarities update
>
> Hi Ontbirders
>
> The birding in Eastern Ontario continues to be unpredictable and exciting. It
> doesn’t appear to be slowing down too soon. The weather forecast for the next
> few days is above seasonal temperatures and no snow. All waterways are still
> ice free.
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> The Smew was observed at first light today along the St. Lawrence River just
> east of Long Sault along Hwy 2 at Fickes Road. The Smew flew west and
> disappeared. Fortunately for a few of us while scanning the river it was
> spotted flying back, landing briefly in the same location before taking
> flight again and heading west along the river. A number of us searched
> various areas but no luck. The bird may return at dusk and I’d check tomorrow
> at dawn.
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>
> The Pink-footed Goose was observed at the sod farm off Laflèche Road late
> morning and was still present into the afternoon. There were no geese along
> Laflèche Road when we arrived but shortly after a small flock landed followed
> by 5-8 thousands and the PFGO was spotted. Lots of patience is required to
> find this goose.
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> The Mountain Bluebird was present this morning and early afternoon at the
> intersection of Century Road and Goodstown Road south of Richmond.
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> The Bullock’s Oriole was again observed in Pakenham and I observed it feeding
> in its favourite apple tree at the south west end of Dalkeith St. at 3:15p.m.
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> Good luck,
>
> Bruce
>
> http://brucedilabio.blogspot.ca/
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>
> Sent from Windows Mail
>
> SMEW directions: Seen from Highway 2 between Cornwall and Long Sault Just
> west of Fickes Road, there is a short, open stretch of river that is viewable
> from the highway. There is also a bike path here. This is a busy stretch of
> road, so it may be best to park on Fickes Road and walk the short distance to
> the west.
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> Pink-footed Goose directions: Take Hwy 417 east from Ottawa past Casselman
> and take exit 58.
> Turn right (south) on Hwy 138 towards Cornwall. Laflèche Road is the first
> road on the right.
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> Mountain Bluebird directions: Take Hwy 416 south or north to Exit 57. West on
> Brophy to Eagleson and south on Eagleson/McCordick to Century Rd.. West on
> Century to intersection of Goodstown.
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> Bullock’s Oriole directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Kinburn Side
> Road. After exiting turn left and follow to CR 29. Turn left and as you enter
> the village of Pakenham watch for Waba Road on your right. Turn right and
> then left on Dalkeith St.
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