Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Gregory Zbitnew at [email protected]
February 18, 2018 The RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS continue in Constance Bay; the most recent sighting was the 14th. There has been little change to either the weather or the bird population, not that much is expected at this time of year. However, and while it may hard to believe, in a few weeks we will be looking for signs of spring, although it may be quite some time afterwards that we actually see them. The AMERICAN WIGEON continues at Britannia as of the 14th, while the NORTHERN PINTAIL continues on Iber Road as of the 14th. WOOD DUCKS continue at Billings Bridge as of the 11th. A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was in Russell on the 14th, and on the same day a GOLDEN EAGLE was on Steele Line. A NORTHERN FLICKER has been at a feeder in Manotick on the 9th and 14th. 3 species of GULL-HERRING, GLAUCOUS and GREATER BLACK-BACKED-were at the Trail Road Landfill on the 12th. This was a small influx likely result of a brief mild spell. 7 GRAY PARTRIDGE continue in Kanata on the 12th. A NORTHERN SHRIKE was on the Thomas Dolan parkway on the 11th. The WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW continues in Luskville as of the 13th, and there was one near Hallville on the 15th. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was near Hallville also on the 15th. A feeder in Gatineau continues to host SONG SAPRROW, 2 RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS and a COMMON GRACKLE on the 13th. Among the winter finches, RED CROSSBILLS and PINE SISKINS were in the Lac la Blanche area on the 10th and 60 COMMON REDPOLLS were at Lac Philippe on the 10th. On the Eardley-Masham road, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were present on the 14th, along with the usual RED CROSSBILLS and PINE SISKINS. Thanks to everyone who contributed bird observations. We encourage everyone to report their bird sightings on eBird for the benefit of the entire birding community. Good birding. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
