Ontbirds subscribers: The bird was visiting feeders located in the backyard of 1265 Fellows Rd. in the Iris/Pinecrest Creek area. Please note that Mike and I checked for viewing possibilities from Fellows Road and there are none. Fellows Rd. is relatively narrow and fairly busy (school just down the road from the home) as well, so we recommend not bothering to look for the bird from there. To access the NCC pathway, from Parkway Dr. walk a mere 30 meters east along the south side of Iris Street, then head south along the western, wooded NCC pathway running parallel to the Bus Transitway. This pathway is not plowed so boots are strongly recommended; Mike Tate and I exhaustingly paved the way on the 28th! From this point, you'll walk approx 250 meters south, to the final house just beside the school grounds; the feeder set up stands out like a sore thumb so it would be very hard to miss.
Nearby parking recommendations: Parkway Drive (N and S) and Chesire Road. It is not recommended that you attempt to park along Iris Street during the winter (might actually not be able to, by By-Law, as well). Traffic considerations: Ottawa's main transitway is near this location, so peak traffic hours will coincide with morning and afternoon "rush hour." Something to consider; a busy spot at this time. Good luck, Jon _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
