Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club (OFNC) Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Derek Dunnett at [email protected] Nov. 12, 2020
Highlights: Bean Goose - First seen Nov. 8 at the Masson Angers sewage lagoon in Gatineau, it crossed the Ottawa River to Cumberland with birders in hot pursuit. It has appeared on and off in and over the fields and water bodies in the Sarsfield Area ever since. No official word on which species--Tundra or Taiga--yet. Reported as recently as Nov. 12. Prothonotary Warbler - A late and lost bird was photographed in Beacon Hill on Nov. 9. Other Notable sightings: Ross's Goose - A pair of geese, possibly hybrids, seen south of Carling Road at Riffle Road, Ottawa. Nov. 08. A clear Ross's Goose showed up the same day at the Eagleson storm water ponds, Ottawa. Two more in Embrun on the 9th. One off Nolan on the 12th. Greater White-fronted Goose - Reported from Russell, Prescott-Russell, the Almonte Lagoons, Lanark, and Milton Road, Wall Road, and Trim Road, Ottawa. Barnacle Goose- Reported Nov. 6, off Nolan Road, Prescott-Russell, and Nov. 12 off Sarsfield Rd, Ottawa Throw in Brant, Canada, Snow and Cackling Geese, and there have been eight species of geese reported from the circle this week. Bonaparte's Gull - One reported Nov. 6, Lac Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Papineau. Iceland Gull - One reported at Bate Island, Ottawa, on Nov. 6, one at PN de Plaisance, Papineau, Nov. 7, and one - Carleton Place pond, Lanark, Nov. 7. Golden Eagle - One each reported from Fitzroy Provincial Park,, Nov. 7, Berry Side Rd, Nov. 7, and French Hill/Dunning road, Ottawa, Nov. 10. White-rumped Sandpiper- up to 14 reported from Embrun, and another from Nolan Road, Prescott and Russell. Seven reported from Black Rapids, Ottawa. Red-bellied Woodpecker - Continues at the Britannia Conservation Area. Others were seen along the Shirley's Bay Dyke (restricted access), and in Kars, Ottawa, as well as Chemin du fer a cheval, Gatineau. Tufted Titmouse - One individual has been visiting a feeder in Kars for a couple of weeks now. Red Crossbills - A flock continues at High Lonesome Nature Reserve, Lanark. Others have been seen at Indian Creek Road, The Nation, Prescott and Russell, Canaan Road, Prescott and Russell, and Wolf Grove Road, Lanark. White-winged Crossbill - Canaan Road, Prescott and Russell. Hoary Redpoll - Surprisingly common at the moment, usually single birds reported from Sixth Line Road, Vance's Side Road, Berry Side Road, and the Prescott-Russell Trail Link, all Ottawa, plus Catherine St, The Nation, and Canaan Road, Prescott and Russell. Pine Grosbeak - A flock of 5 seen at Voyageur Provincial Park, Prescott and Russell. Special Note about Owl Woods The privately-owned Owl Woods on Amherst Island will be closed for the annual hunt from 16th Nov to 6th December inclusive. Please respect this long-standing agreement and stay out of the woods. If visiting at other times and you do see owls, the owners insist that these must not be reported until the season is over, or birders risk losing access. -- 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.
