Have you registered for the OFO Annual Convention in Hamilton September 27-29th?
Evening events are at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel where we have arranged
reduced room rates for accommodation.
Join us for three days of fantastic field trips as we explore Hamilton and area
in celebration of the
Due to technical difficulties it will not be possible to register for this
year's OFO Annual Convention September 27-29 until further notice.
Cheers,
Bob
OFO Vice President
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the
the top of it's head was visible!
Good birding,
Bob Cermak
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the
provincial birding organization.
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For information about ONTBIRDS including how
Hello everyone,
Fall migration is underway and it's time to register for the OFO Annual
Convention at Leamington September 28-30th.
Join us for three days of fantastic field trips at Point Pelee National Park
(PPNP) and nearby birding hot spots.
Enjoy our Friday evening "Birds and Beers"
already
registered with OFO for that event please do so at
https://ofo25.wildapricot.org/events
Hope to see you there,
Bob Cermak
OFO Vice President
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and calling overhead.
Thank you Langis for an informative and enjoyable field trip.
Trip co-leader,
Bob Cermak
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I have had many requests for pictures of the
Tropical/Couch's Kingbird that was photographed yesterday on Upper Duck Island
on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River in the east end of Ottawa.This bird has
been searched for today but has not been found.This island can only
The Little Egret was seen well from the south end of Ch Vanier in Alymer,
Quebec at 6:50 p.m. today. It was flying low over the Ottawa River from the
west along the Quebec shore. It landed on the trees at the west end of Conroy
Island in the Deschenes rapids then dropped out of sight into the
We have received a photo of a bird found this morning by someone who was
kayaking around Upper Duck Island on the Ottawa River in the east end of
Ottawa.The photo is very good, the bird is very likely a Couch's or Tropical
Kingbird, however we are being cautious about the identification
We received information this afternoon but have just (5 p.m.) received pictures
and directions to the bird found and photographed yesterday (17th). The
pictures confirm the bird as a Little Egret, almost certainly the same bird
seen previously. The bird was seen on the Rideau River and in a
The Little Egret was still present when I left at 7 p.m.Directions: If
approaching Ottawa from hwy 416 turn west on hwy 417 in Ottawa. Take Hwy. 417
west to the Carp Road exit and go north on Carp Rd. Follow Carp Rd north to the
village of Carp. Just south of Carp, after crossing the Carp
The original plan for this trip was to search for migrating geese, ducks,
Sandhill Cranes, raptors and other early spring migrants. Spring is struggling
to arrive in Ottawa, we continue to have well below average temperatures. At 8
am the temperature was -9 with a windchill of -16.
Since
Hello Ontbirds users,I made two mistakes on the following earlier post:Tony
Beck and Nina Stavlund have just reported that the gray morph Gyrfalconis being
seen now, at 10:15 a.m., on a utility pole in the south east cornerof the
Laflèche landfill site east of Casselman.Directions: hwy 417
Tony Beck and Nina Stavlund have just reported that the gray morph Gyrfalcon is
being seen now, at 10:15 a.m., on a utility pole in the south east corner of
the Laflèche landfill site east of Casselman.Directions: hwy 417 east past
Casselman, at exit 58 go south on hwy 138 then west on Tauvette
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to December 11, 2014
I regret to inform you that this will be my last report. I need to give up
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to December 4, 2014
Small numbers of winter species are being reported in the Ottawa area. EVENING
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to November 27, 2014
On the 13th I reported a probable adult non breeding PACIFIC LOON on the 9th
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to November 20, 2014
BOREAL CHICKADEE was found near the intersection of Renfrew St and Forbes St
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to November 13, 2014
A probable adult non breeding PACIFIC LOON was observed by many feeding along
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to November 6, 2014
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER (juv) was seen briefly on the 1st at the Innis Point
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to October 30, 2014
Highlights of the week were: CANVASBACK (8) on the west side of the Shirleys
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to October 23, 2014
A TUFTED TITMOUSE has been coming to a property on Gregoire Rd north
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to October 16, 2014
Shirleys Bay continues to be very active as indicated by this report to eBird
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to October 9, 2014
An adult WHITE-EYED VIREO was found on the 3rd and likely the same bird has
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to October 2, 2014
Highlights of the week were:
- ROSS'S GOOSE at the St. Albert lagoon on the 25th
Another Greater White-fronted Goose has been found in the Ottawa area. Ray
Holland just called to say he is looking at one at the Almonte lagoons beside
the Almonte water tower.
The juvenile Ross's Goose found yesterday at Andrew Haydon Park in the west end
of Ottawa was on the Ottawa River
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to September 25, 2014
The highlight of the week was undoubtedly an adult male NORTHERN WHEATEAR
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to September 18, 2014
There has been a movement of fall species moving through our area this past
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to September 11, 2014
An emaciated and moribund PARASITIC JAEGER (juv) was found on the shore
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to September 3, 2014
I am out of town tomorrow so putting this report out a day early.
Twenty
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to August 28, 2014
The fall migration is well underway. Twenty three warbler and 4 vireo species
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to August 21, 2014
The early fall migration appears to be well underway. Increasing numbers
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to August 14, 2014
A photograph of three terns taken at Ottawa Beach (east of Andrew Haydon Park
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to August 7, 2014
Shorebirds continue to move through the area with reports from the eastern
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to July 31, 2014
Shorebirds, most notably a very early adult BAIRD'S SANDPIPER at the Casselman
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to July 24, 2014
An AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was seen from the 17th through the 21st along the
shore
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler and transcriber:
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Recent reports to July 17, 2014
Continuing reports of local breeding birds and early returning shorebirds
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to July 10, 2014
The early shorebird migration has started but high water levels throughout our
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 26, 2014
There are lots of local breeding birds to look for as we wait for the start
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 19, 2014
Three Swans, most likely TRUMPETER SWANS were seen on the 14th at 7:50 a.m
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 12, 2014
The Ottawa River continues to provide interesting sightings: ARCTIC TERNS (6
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to June 5, 2014
The Ottawa River in Ottawa/Gatineau has proven again this year to be one
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to May 29, 2014
The passerine migration slowed in the last week, a few WILSON'S, TENNESSEE,
BAY
Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Recent reports to May 22, 2014
Thanks to Chris Lewis for her excellent reporting while I was at Point
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
April 17, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or
sightings@ofnc.caMany early spring migrants are arriving, now is the time to
get out birding! The bush lots
Sunday morning, April 13th, 17 OFO members found 55 species east of Ottawa at
the Petrie Island causeway and bridge and on the flooded fields along Trim,
Milton and Frank Kenney Roads.The day was very cold, 2 C and windy with the
wind chill well below freezing and light rain until mid morning.
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
April 10, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Early spring migrants continue to arrive with increasing numbers of CANADA
GOOSE, EASTERN PHOEBE
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
April 3, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Early spring migrants continue to arrive with increasing numbers of CANADA
GEESE, RED-WINGED
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 27, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
Some early spring migrants continue to arrive with increasing numbers of CANADA
GEESE, RED-WINGED
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 20, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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A few early spring migrants are finally arriving!
The Mississippi River from Carleton Place
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 13, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Warmer weather and winds from the south should bring early returning birds to
our area
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
March 6, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Increasing numbers of SNOW BUNTING and HORNED LARK are being reported. LAPLAND
LONGSPUR continue
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 27, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER (m) continues in swamp area not near feeder on the
22nd at the Moodie
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 20, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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In the midst of this long cold winter some birds are thinking spring.
Black-capped Chickadee
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 13, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
This has been an amazing winter for exceptional sightings. First ever
BLACK-THROATED GRAY
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
February 6, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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There will be an OFNC birding field trip to Amherst Island Saturday, 8 February.
For more
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 30, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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There will be an OFNC birding field trip:
Saturday, 8 February, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Amherst
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 23, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler transcriber Bob Cermak robertcer...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca
The Ottawa area OFO birding field trip Sunday, January 19th was enjoyed by many
hardy birders
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
January 2, 2014
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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The Carleton Place CBC on the 27th found 44 species including WILD TURKEY
(371), COMMON RAVEN
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 27, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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On the 26th the 100th Pakenham-Arnprior CBC was held.
Michael Runtz provided some
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 19, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Over 100 observers found 67 (average is 72) species during the Ottawa/Gatineau
CBC on the 15th
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 12, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Rare for our area a juvenile dark morph RED-TAILED HAWK, a western (calurus)
was found
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 5, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Milder weather has encouraged many local birders to get out and as a result a
good variety of late
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
December 5, 2013
Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Milder weather has encouraged many local birders to get out and as a result a
good variety
The male Black-throated Gray Warbler found yesterday has been located again
(9:25 am) this morning in basically the same area as yesterday. It is in Aylmer
Quebec which is just across the Ottawa River from Ottawa Ontario.
It is in the bushes close to the river opposite (south of) the pedestrian
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
28 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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Cold weather, high winds, snow storms and a busy time of year contributed
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
21 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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KING EIDER (1 female) found on the 13th was last reported at the west end of
Andrew
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
14 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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KING EIDER (4 adult females, 3 together resting and one on it's own feeding)
were
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
8 November 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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HUDSONIAN GODWIT (1 molting adult and 1 worn juv) were found on the 3rd on the
shore
Ontario/Quebec
Ottawa/Gatineau
31 October 2013
Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
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You may be interested in the following OFNC Ottawa area birding field trip
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ROSS'S GOOSE (1) was found on Lac des Loups Rd (200 meters before the pavement
ends)north of Quyon on the 19th. Another was found near 7906 Fallowfield Rd,
between Munster Rd and Dwyer Hill Rd, on the 20th.
RUBY-THROATED
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BLACK-HEADED GULL (1 1st winter) was reported with a BONAPARTE'S GULL (1st
winter) on the 15th on White Lake (outside the OFNC 50 km birding area) south
west of Arnprior at the end of Point Rd. It was not subsequently found
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NELSON'S SPARROW (11, 1 in partial song, minimum count) were present in the
wetland near the mouth of Constance Creek at the Ottawa River in Constance Bay
east of the east end of Allbirch Rd on the 10th. Three were reported
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ROSS'S GOOSE (1 adult) was found with CANADA GEESE at the Almonte Lagoon (from
the viewing stand) on the 27th and 29th.
The SABINE'S GULL (1 adult) which was at the Ottawa River Deschenes Rapids
since the 22nd was last reported
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SABINE'S GULL (1 adult breeding) was found at the base (east) of the Ottawa
River Deschenes rapids at 5:45 pm on the 22nd. Best seen from Britannia Point
(east end of Cassels St) it has been present every day including today
Mark Gawn just called (2:19 pm) and he is on 3 Jaegers and 2 Sabine's Gulls,
all juv, over Lake Dore north of Eganville. He has identified 1 Parasitic and 1
Long-tailed but has not yet been able to identify the 3rd Jaeger. He initially
saw these birds from Church Point which I assume is on
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HUDSONIAN GODWIT (19) were found at the Shirley's Bay mud flats (west of the
causeway) on the 15th. They were seen again at dawn the next morning but except
for one that was present briefly at noon that day they have not been
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This week there have been good numbers of migrating species but shorebird
numbers and variety continues to be limited.
A very successful OFO trip on September 8th found 92 of the migratory and
resident species which can be found
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The fall migration continues to produce good numbers of interesting migrants.
Cooler nights and winds from the north west recently have resulted in some rare
or difficult to find birds.
A PARASITIC JAEGER (adult light morph
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Numbers of migrating species were seen this week but the number and varity of
shorebird species reported was surprisingly low.
The OFNC's Birds Committee manages winter feeding stations at Dewberry Trail on
Dolman Ridge, Mer Bleue
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There has been a little songbird migration this week, a few species from just
north of our area are starting to pass through. Gulls, Great Egrets and Terns
are arriving from just south of our area. The number and varity of migrating
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An adult LITTLE GULL was seen briefly (approx. 7 to 7:45 pm) from the Quebec
shore of the Ottawa River below the Deshenes Rapids on the 1st. The bird was
flying up and down over the rapids on both the Quebec and Ontario side
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The number of migrating shorebirds continues to increase.
On the rocks in the Ottawa River Deschenes rapids:
- at dusk on the 28th there were RUDDY TURNSTONE (3), SANDERLING (2 juv),
SPOTTED SANDPIPER (many) as well as CASPIAN TERN
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There were only a few reports of local breeding birds and a few migrating
shorebirds this week.
Shorebirds were found at a few locations.
On the shallow water (some mud flats) from the Shirleys Bay dyke on the 18th
there were LESSER
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There were only a few reports of local breeding birds and a few early
migrating shorebirds this week.
Thanks to a Carleton Place birder for providing the following,
Just a heads-up that there is good shorebird habitat
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The first south bound shorebirds of the year have been reported this week.
On the 7th on the shores of the Carp River just south of Carp there were;
GREATER YELLOWLEGS (1), LESSER YELLOWLEGS (2), SOLITARY (2) and SEMIPALMATED
(2
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A quiet week for bird sightings.
A good representation of local breeding birds are reflected by the following
sighting reports;
a 3 hr 45 min, 7 km walk on June 27th near Flag Station Rd north of Kars; 43
species including SPOTTED
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A WESTERN MEADOWLARK was seen and heard on the morning of the 21st on the NE
corner of Lockhead Rd East and 3rd Line Rd SW of Kars. Unfortunately it was not
subsequently found.
Two local birders helped a British raptor ethologist who
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At the Ottawa River Deschenes Rapids on the 11th in stormy weather with north
winds there were ARCTIC TERN (4 adult) and BONAPARTE'S GULL (6 1st summer
imm.). At the same location on the 12th ARCTIC TERN (7 adult) and BONAPARTE'S
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A male CERULEAN WARBLER was seen and heard in Gatineau Park along Ch. Sincennes
between the park gate (currently the gate on Ch. Sincennes is open and no fee
is required) and Lac La Peche on the 10th. It has not been subsequently
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A GRAY JAY was seen at the west gates on Cassels St in the Britannia
Conservation Area this morning (6th) at 10:15 but has not been subsequently
found.
A male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was banded at the Innis Point banding station
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A male PRAIRIE WARBLER was reported on the trail near the floating bridge on
the south side of Mud Lake at the Britannia Conservation Area on the 28th. It
was not subsequently found.
Four small flocks (8-11) of ARCTIC TERN have been
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A huge flocks of SNOW GEESE have been feeding with tens of thousands of CANADA
GEESE on the corn stubble on the Cobbs Lake Creek flooded fields east of
Bourget (both sides of Russell Rd, south of Lalonde Rd and west of Rollin Rd)
all
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ROSS'S GOOSE (1) was found this afternoon with a few thousand CANADA GEESE on
the south west side of old hwy 17 (Madawaska Blvd) between Antrim and the
Mississippi River east of Arnprior.
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE (2) were seen
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The spring snow melt has resulted in flooded creeks, rivers and fields all over
our area. There are thousands of CANADA GEESE and a few CACKLING GEESE on the
flood water at locations such as Cobbs Lake Creek east of Bourget
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The colder weather late this year has made for a slower than normal migration
however the warmer weather this week should create conditions that encourage a
stronger migration into our area. There is still a lot of snow on the ground
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TRUMPETER SWAN (2 adult and 1 juv.), probably the pair (with one offspring)
that breed in that area on the Jock River, were seen again on the Mississippi
River in Carleton Place (opposite Riverside Park just west of the high school
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Early spring migrants continue to arrive in the Ottawa/Gatineau area;
TRUMPETER SWAN (2 adult and 1 juv.), probably the pair (with one offspring)
that breed in that area on the Jock River, were seen on the Mississippi River
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