Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club (OFNC) Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Derek Dunnett at [email protected] Oct. 22, 2020
Overview: The birds of fall replace the last lingering summer birds. Almost all the ducks of fall are represented this week, including Long-tailed Duck and Northern Shovelers. Northern shrikes arrived, and Rusty Blackbirds are all over. Thrushes are rushing south, and warblers are few and far between, except for the Yellow-rumped Warblers. Notable sightings: American coot - one at Dow's Lake, Ottawa. Scoters - all three species reported from Lac Deschenes this week. Look for them anywhere from Shirley's Bay to Britannia Pier. Greater White-fronted goose - one reported with Canada Geese east of Chrysler. Trumpeter Swan - one with Canada Geese at Central Park Blvd, Prescott and Russell. Golden Eagle - one at Shirley's Bay and one at Borrisokane and Barnsdale, Ottawa, on the 17th. Red-bellied Woodpecker - one photographed on Chemin de la Baie Lochaber, Gatineau on the 17th. Bohemian Waxwing - as many as 56 at Constance Creek at Vances Side Road, Ottawa. Evening Grosbeak - small numbers from Jack Pine Trail, Manotick, and Richmond. Common Redpoll - all on the north side this week: three flying over the Sentier de la sucrerie, Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais, two in Hull, and three over Rue de Ganymède, Gatineau. The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas website is now up-to-date and offers a great deal of information including the simple registration process. You must register to participate. Please visit: https://www.birdsontario.org/ Everyone in the Ottawa Region who is interested in participating is asked to complete a short questionnaire available at https://forms.gle/6FuZohkLnLLMSv7i8. This will help the Ottawa Regional Coordinator to assess skill and interests, and to identify and assign “principal atlassers” for each 10km x 10km atlas square within our Region. Shirley's Bay reminder: OFNC members on the access list must call Range Control (613-991-5740) to provide their names, how long they intend to be out on the causeway, and a mobile number where they can be reached. There is a new 5 person limit on the causeway and this will be strictly enforced. As well, members must comply with any applicable COVID related municipal/provincial regulations. At the time of departure, you must phone and advise Range Control that you are clear of the property. DND also requests that you inform them of any trespassing on the causeway. -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Birdnews is reserved for announcements, location summaries, first of year reports, etc. To post a message on Birdnews, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Birdnews Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To edit your membership settings visit the Birdnews setup page at: http://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdnews_ontbirds.ca. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
