The White-eyed Vireo found by Roberta Kay on 30 Oct, and enjoyed by many
observers on a daily basis since then, continues today in Ottawa. The bird
was seen this morning actively foraging in its favoured area a few metres
north of the parking area where the trail forks west and (north)easterly.
The Hudsonian Godwit that was originally found Sunday at dusk by Sai Wai Ip
was showing well today at Black Rapids just before 0800.
Bird was foraging on the mud flats on the south side of the locks, closer
to the "island."
Directions: The Black Rapids Lockstation is located on the east side of
Bird is currently just north of the marina moving between rocks and a white
and blue motor about 250m out.
Directions as previously posted. From Wharton go west on 13 and continue
west to the water. Turn North on Shore Line Rd.
Aaron Hywarren
Ottawa
Bird is actively foraging in the previously reported location: about 250m
east of the trail head and was at times less than 50m south of the berm.
Great views.
Directions as per previous posts: access Oxford County Rd 28. Just west of
the smalll community of Herrington is 31st Line Road. Follow
The juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron is currently showing well on the
Speed River near Hespeler. Bird is about 150m out on the west side of the
bridge.
Directions as per previous posts: Exit 401 westbound at Hespeler Road (Exit
282) and head north. At the roundabout turn on Beaverdale road and
The American Avocet at the Alfred Lagoons -- first reported late yesterday
on e-Bird by Daniel Lafortune -- continued as of late this morning. I was
able observe the bird from the observation tower as it actively foraged in
both cells of the lagoon and occasionally at close range. The bird
The Barnacle Goose showed well this morning for five observers until
approximately 0840 when it departed the lagoon behind the Trisan Centre and
headed northerly with a small flock of CANG. As I had to return to Ottawa,
I did not attempt to relocate: hopefully it is still faithful to its
The bird originally found by Bruce di Labio continues on Cassels Rd in
Ottawa past the entrance to the Filtration Plant. Bird is currently
showing well and occasionally chipping in a buckthorn just to the north of
a turtle crossing sign.
Directions as per previously posted.
Good Birding
Aaron
The Ruff continues, same location as previously posted. Scope is an asset.
Aaron and Tia Hywarren
Ottawa
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In addition to five Whipporwills in the area, the Chuck Will's Widow was
calling well last night (Saturday 21 June) between 2200-2230.
Bird was vocalising from the previously reported location: the north side
of Hill Top Road about 600m east of the intersection of Hill Top Road and
Brewer's Road,
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