[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Razorbill update

2017-11-02 Thread Jon Ruddy via ONTBIRDS
Hi, This is an update for those considering traveling to Ottawa this weekend. The Razorbill was last seen just before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1st, drifting/flying eastward. I spent some time scanning the Ottawa River this afternoon, from Bate Island to the east to Andrew Park to the west.

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Razorbill and migrants

2017-11-01 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Ontbirders Well it was another exciting day in Canada's capital! The Razorbill was found today by Jon Ruddy and Ottawa birders experienced another fallout/flight from the north. After a few days of good birding a number of us were stationed at various vantage points along the south side of

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Razorbill

2017-11-01 Thread Jon Ruddy via ONTBIRDS
Continuing at Dick Bell. drifting east. Likely viewed from Andrew Haydon Park east as well Accessed via Carling Ave -- Jon Ruddy Eastern Ontario Birding eontbird.ca Cell: 1-613-558-6821 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Razorbill

2017-11-01 Thread Jon Ruddy via ONTBIRDS
True magic! Just watched a Razorbill fly toward me in my scope view and LAND in the water just off Dick Bell Park. Currently viewing by looking W from Dick Bell. I am 150 m west of lighthouse. Jon -- Jon Ruddy Eastern Ontario Birding eontbird.ca Cell: 1-613-558-6821

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Razorbill update

2011-10-29 Thread Bruce Di Labio
Hi Ontbirders The Razorbill was still present off Deschenes Lookout this morning at 8:00am feeding approximately in the middle of the river. Also present 2 Red-throated Loon, 1 Common Loon, 1 Horned Grebe, 1 Red-necked Grebe and lots of Common Goldeneye. Good birding, Bruce Directions:

[Ontbirds] Ottawa Razorbill + Jaeger

2011-10-29 Thread mark gawn
The Razorbill was seen at 3:30 on the river between the Deschennes lookout and the Deschennes boat ramp, hard to see due to choppy conditions. 2 RT Loon were present and an unidentified jaeger was seen over the river near the intersection of Woodroffe Ave. and the Ottawa River parkway. A 3rd