Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club (OFNC) Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Derek Dunnett at [email protected]
A big influx of Great Egrets and Black-crowned Night Herons, all of whom immediately regretted their decision. Lots of geese in flooded fields. Ross's Goose - Apr 04, Liscumb Rd, North Dundas, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Apr 04, Chemin de la Sapinière, Luskville, Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais. Greater White-fronted Goose (2) John Shaw Rd, Ottawa. (2) Roger Stevens Dr, Ottawa (last reported Apr 02). Trumpeter Swan - John Shaw Rd, Ottawa. Tundra Swan (7) Frank Kenney or nearby flooded areas, Ottawa. Long-tailed Duck - Apr 04, Rapides Deschênes (incluant Parc), Gatineau. Barrow's Goldeneye - Apr 02, Almonte--Martin/St. Paul St lookout, Lanark. Last reported at Strathcona park, Ottawa on April 01. Red-breasted Merganser - Britannia CA (general location), Ottawa. Seen eating a Mud Puppy. Iceland Gull (2) Apr 06, Trail Road Landfill, Ottawa. Black-crowned Night-Heron (7)Lemieux Island, Ottawa. Springhurst Park, Ottawa. Britannia CA, Ottawa. American Three-toed Woodpecker - Apr 04, Greenbelt Pathway (East/West of Conroy), Ottawa. Black-backed Woodpecker - Apr 03, Greenbelt Pathway (East/West of Conroy), Ottawa. Red-bellied Woodpecker - Dewberry Trail Parking Feeder, Ottawa. Mar 27, Camp Fortune, Chelsea, Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais. Apr 03, Berry Side Road, Dunrobin, Ottawa. Ruby-crowned Kinglet - Apr 06, Greenbelt Pathway (East/West of Conroy), Ottawa. Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point, Ottawa. Apr 04 Stony Swamp (Jack Pine Trail), Ottawa. Carolina Wren (2) Frank Ryn & Elmhurst Parks, Ottawa. White-crowned Sparrow - Apr 06 Greenbank Pond, Ottawa. Apr 05, Pinetrail Crescent, Ottawa. Apr 03, Rue de la Loire, Gatineau. Atlas note: What do species as diverse as Great Horned Owls, Feral Pigeons, Eastern Screech Owls, Common Ravens, Northern Saw-whet Owls, Barred Owls, Mourning Doves, Ruffed Grouse, and Trumpeter Swans all have in common? All could now be breeding here in Eastern Ontario and the Third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas needs your observations of these species, even if you only see or hear them. Your observations will provide essential information for Canadian researchers, scientists, government officials and conservation professionals that will help guide environmental policies and conservation strategies across Ontario for years to come. Participation is straight-forward and as easy as simply noting the presence of a bird. For more information, visit https://www.birdsontario.org/ or contact the Ottawa Region Atlas Coordinator at [email protected] -- 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 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.
