[Ontbirds] Sandpipers at Richmond Conservation Area near Ottawa

is on the west side of Eagleson Road just south of Old Richmond Road in the village of Richmond, SW of Ottawa. Brian Brian Mortimer Ottawa, Ontario brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Parasitic Jaeger continues off Ottawa Beach, Ottawa

can be reached from the parking lot off Carling Avenue in the hollow east of Holly Acres and west of Bayshore. Brian Mortimer Ottawa, Ontario brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Rusty Blackbirds at Shirleys Bay Ottawa

shooting going on at the Connaught Firing Range. Permission to walk on the causeway must be obtained for each visit by contacting the Range Control Office at (613) 991-5740. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca

[Ontbirds] Sandhill Cranes east of Ottawa

Hwy 417 east and exit at Boundary Road (go North on Boundary), turn right (East) on Russell Road (Regional 26) and drive approx. 3.0 km to Milton Road (Regional 85). Go north (only option) on Milton Road for about 4km to Smith Road, turn left and look for cranes. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc

[Ontbirds] Glaucous Gull at Billings Bridge Ottawa

the bridge on Chesley Street, then left on Harvard to curl down to the river. There is lots of good parking at the end of Harvard and along Warrington. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Fox Sparrows at Jack Pine in Ottawa

or Evening Grosbeaks reported yesterday. Directions: Jack Pine trail is on the east side of Moodie Drive between Hunt Club Road and Fallowfield Road. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Amer. Golden Plovers - Near Kemptville South of Ottawa

left (south) on Boundary Road and travel just past French Settlement to reach the destination. Brian Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Ottawa - Sora

Conservation Area is southwest of Ottawa near the town of Richmond. To reach the conservation area take Eagleson or Old Richmond south to the crossing of Eagleson and Old Richmond Road. Go south on Eagleson about 300 m to the parking area. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti

[Ontbirds] Ottawa - Mourning Warbler

. High Road cuts north at a sharp angle from here. Continue north past the junction with Earl Armstrong Road to end of High Road. There is good parking along High Road. Walk down the hill on the road to the Radar Dome and go left around the encloser to the back left (NE) corner of the fence. Brian

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Grebes - Shirleys Bay, Ottawa

on Carling and go 2.2 km to Rifle (Range) Road. Turn right or north onto Rifle Road. The boat launch is at the end of Rifle Road. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Eastern Bluebird - High Road, Ottawa

, then left on Leitrem along the southern perimeter of Ottawa Airport. Take the first right; this is Bowesville.Travel south to Earl Armstrong then east to High Road. Turn left on High Road and park at the end. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca

[Ontbirds] Ottawa- Eastern Meadowlark and Eastern Phoebe

a small jog and then ends at a T-junction which is High Road. The birds are to the left of this junction. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Canada ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Snow Geese near Chesterville ON

At noon today Sunday, my wife and I found about 1000 Snow Geese along with about 800 Canada Geese north of County Road 43 2 km east of Chesterville ON. They were resting along the river. To reach Chesterville from Ottawa, take Bank Street 50 km south and turn east on Rte 43. Brian Mortimer 964

[Ontbirds] Iceland and Glaucous Gulls at Billings Bridge, Ottawa

on Harvard down to the river and Warrington Drive. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Black Scoters at Ottawa

on the Macdonald Parkway and is the most westerly lookout on this road. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope at Shirleys Bay - Ottawa

to walk on the causeway must be obtained for each visit by contactingthe Range Control Office at (613) 991-5740. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Woodcocks near Ottawa

. The birds were about 1 km down the east branch (to the left) near the end of the road. Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Crescent Ottawa, ON K2C0K9 brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose in Eastern Ontario

Summerstown. Head north for 1 km through Summerstown Station and the birds were all over the field on the west side of the road. Brian Mortimer ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Black-backed Woodpecker (male) - Ottawa

is P9 in the Stony Swamp area. The trail is easily accessible on foot. Brian Brian Mortimer 964 Normandy Cresc. Ottawa ON K2C 0K9 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Phalaropes and Pectorals at Shirleys Bay

Control Office at (613) 991-5740. Brian Mortimer Ottawa ON brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Ottawa-Great Egrets

Drive just south of Hunt Club Road in the west end of Ottawa. -- Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Golden-winged Warbler

Experimental Farm south of the traffic circle and Arboretum. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing

[Ontbirds] Ottawa-Geese at Moodie Drive Pond

. The pond is part of an operating sandpit so the birds must be observed from outside the gate near the pit office. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Ottawa - Golden-crowned Kinglet

to the Experimental Farm. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org

[Ontbirds] Ottawa - Eastern Bluebird

route), Earl Armstrong crosses your path 4 km south of the airport. Turn left and continue past the junction with Bowesville Road. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario brian_morti...@sympatico.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds]Ottawa - Scoters

and Ringed-necked ducks. Dow's Lake is accessible from the Queen Elizabeth Drive way or on foot through the Arboretum. Earl Armstrong runs east from River Road south of the Ottawa airport. The pond mentioned is near its extreme eastern end. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Ontbirds]Ottawa-Stilt and Baird Sandpipers

at Fallowfield and head west to Eagleson then turn north (right) on Eagleson to reach Fernbank. These are busy roads with no shoulders but the wetland can be seen well from the road in the subdivision under construction on the west side. -- Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Shorebirds on March Valley Road

). There were also lesser and greater yellowlegs, juvenile hooded merganser and many blue-winged teal. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds]Ottawa: Bluebirds and Meadowlark

This morning at about 9:00 am there was a pair of Eastern Bluebirds at the corner of High Road and Earl Armstrong Road, south of Uplands Airport in Ottawa. Across the road were several Eastern Meadowlarks. High Road can be reached from Albion Road at the racetrack. -- Brian Mortimer Ottawa

[Ontbirds]Fox Sparrows at Ottawa

At noon today there was a pair of Fox Sparrows in our garden along with Tree Sparrows and Juncos. These are the first Fox Sparrows we have seen this year. We live near Hog¹s Back in Ottawa. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds]Ottawa-flock of Horned Larks

. The birds were between Barnsdale and the railway but of course were very restless. -- Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds]Ottawa - Bohemian Waxwings and Oregon Junco

University), as well as at the Arboretuem near building #72. -- Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list

[Ontbirds]Pipits at Richmond Lagoons - Ottawa

of Richmond which is near Ottawa. Take Eagleson Road south from its junction with Perth/Richmond Road and the lagoons are on the west side of the road just before the railway. -- Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds]Least Bittern near Brockville Ontario

from the board walk in the SW corner of the conservation area. The bird was catching fish on a mud flat and was in open sun for about 15 minutes. Later I found American Bittern, Osprey, Field Sparrow and a resident Trumpeter Swan along with more common species. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL

[Ontbirds]Ottawa-Swainson's Thrush etc

were in the stand of tall trees closer to the Hartwell¹s Locks. -- Brian Mortimer Clerk of Senate Carleton University Ottawa Canada

[Ontbirds]More Sandhill Cranes East of Ottawa

on Anderson Rd. Turn right (east) on Russell and go several kms to MIlton, where turn left (north). Perrault is a few km down the road. -- Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED]