Following up on word that Golden Plovers were recently spotted near Osgoode southeast of Ottawa, last evening I had 108 (photo count) in the expected field. The birds moved about from near the road to the back of the field, being put up first by a large flock of juvenile Starlings that landed right with them and second by a passing Merlin. The latter encounter set the flock milling about and eventually leaving, heading south. The adult flock was heavily into molt. There was also a large number of Killdeer present. The birds can hide very well on the dark soil and may not be apparent at first. This site will be appealing for plovers for the next few weeks as new birds appear.
Brian Morin Location: the field was just north of the intersection of Nixon Dr. and Dalmeny Rd. (cty Rd 4) south of Osgoode. _______________________________________________ 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
