Winter has not loosened its grip on Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Nor have
there been many signs of spring in the bird life.
Four TRUMPETER SWANS, two adults and two immatures, were off Salt Point
on Tuesday. GREATER SCAUP now outnumber by a large and growing number
all other duck species. A f
Winter finches are being seen regularly on Highway 60, especially after
snowfalls when sand and salt have been applied to the roadway. Numbers are
greater along the road before traffic becomes heavier by mid-morning. Some Red
Crossbills are breeding now, with both mating and courtship feeding be
This morning I saw two Red Tailed Hawks on 5th Sideroad - one just north of
highway 88 and the other just north of Holland Marsh. I travel this way every
morning and this is the first time I have seen them - perched high in a tree -
a foretelling of early Spring?
Take highway 88 West of highway
Hi Mark,
I watched the link to the Mistle Thrush on this site and was not happy to
see that the bird was being flushed during the making of the video. This is
clearly a violation of the birding code of ethics and I was surprised to see
the video being made available via the OFO site. Under the s
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler: Gregory Zbitnew at sighti...@ofnc.ca
February 8, 2018
A most unusual sighting highlighted the week. Up to 3 RED-HEADED
WOODPECKERS, very rare in the winter, were in Constance Bay. T
On roof corner 8620 Escarpment Way.
Lou Marsh
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