GYRFALCON: On Dec. 27 a Gyrfalcon was seen over Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON heading north. Received via Ontbirds 5:31 PM, Dec. 27, 2008, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: From Dec. 25, 2008 to at least Jan. 1, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen near the creek along Chemin de la Sapinière, c. Luskville, QC. It is sometimes well back from the road. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Chemin de la Sapinière page. Received via Ontbirds 5:28 PM, Dec. 25, 2008, thanks to Marie Hélène Giguère.
Photo taken Dec. 27, 2008 by Wilson Hum. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Dec. 25, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen on County Road 17 between Smiths Falls, ON and Jasper, ON where Kitley Line 2 meets County Road 17, approximately 6 km from Smiths Falls. The owl was hunting from a tree on the edge of a field less than 50 m from the road. Received via Ontbirds 1:11 PM, Dec. 26, 2008, thanks to Paul Sprague, Balderson, ON. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Dec. 14 a white morph Gyrfalcon was seen near the corner of Old Carp and March Roads, Kanata, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Old Carp Road page. Received via Ontbirds 5:31 PM, Dec. 27, 2008, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
VARIED THRUSH: From Dec. 17, 2008 to at least Mar. 3, 2009 a Varied Thrush was seen west of Watson's Corners, ON. It is usually seen in the first and last hour of the day, but today it was seen at noon. It is very skittish and any slight movement sends it away from the feeder. It has been coming to a feeder at the home of Keith Detloff. It is usually seen in the first and last hour of the day, but today it was seen at noon. It is very skittish and any slight movement sends it away from the feeder. Keith lives at 800 Dalhousie Concession 6. His house is at the end of the road. The bird often flies into two large maples at the road by the laneway. The feeder is up the laneway beside the house. Keith's phone number is 613-278-2386 and he doesn't mind visitors if they call before coming. Directions: Directions: To get here from Ottawa, take Highway 417 west to exit 155 and take County Road 49 to Almonte. Drive through Almonte and follow Wolf Grove Road (County Road 16) to the village of Hopetown. Turn south on County Road 511 towards Lanark for about 5 km and then go west on County Road 8, through the hamlet of Watson's Corners, and another 4 km to Dalhousie Concession 6. Turn south to reach 800. Received via Ontbirds 7:50 PM, Dec. 21, 2008, thanks to Michael Jaques, Carleton Place, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Dec. 17-18, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen on a hobby farm at 1111 9th Concession Bathurst, (Tay Valley Township), RR#1, Balderson, ON. Contact info - phone 613-267-7896, retired - home most of the day - 100 acre property - need to walk around to find owl - forested sections of property. Received via Ontbirds 7:01 PM, Dec. 18, 2008, thanks to Gloria Opzoomer, RR#1, Balderson, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: From Dec. 16 to at least Dec. 26, 2008 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen along Highway 7 and Cameron Side Road, about 12 km west of Perth, ON. Directions: from Ottawa take Highway 7 c. 12 km west through Perth to Cameron Side Road. Received via Ontbirds 5:28 PM, Dec. 18, 2008, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Originally found by Steve Mercer. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Dec. 14, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen and photographed on the VanKleek Hill Christmas Bird Count at L'Orignal. Received via email 5:59 AM, Dec. 31, 2008, thanks to Wilson Hum, Ottawa, ON. Photos on Jacques Bouvier's website. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Dec. 14 a gray phase Gyrfalcon was seen over the Deschênes Rapids, ON/QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Deschênes Rapids, ON and the Deschênes Rapids, QC pages. Received via Ontbirds 4:04 PM, Dec. 18, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: From Dec. 11, 2008 to at least Feb. 21, 2009 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen off the Hastings Street loop at the end of Grandview Road, to the south; or around Grandview and Carling Avenue, especially in February. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Grandview Road page. Received via email 5:29 PM, Dec. 11, 2008, thanks to Connie Denyes, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Dec. 16, 2008 by Tony Beck. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Dec. 10, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen and photographed at about 3 PM on the Upper Perth Road. By 4:30 PM it was gone and it was not seen there Dec. 11. Directions to the Upper Perth Road: From Ottawa take Highway 7 to Carleton Place, continue west on 7 about 11 km and turn right at the church onto Lanark Road 15, signposted to Lanark. Travel for 6 km and turn sharp right onto Upper Perth Road. The owl was seen roughly midway between Concession 10B and Miller Road. Received via Ontbirds 5:37 PM, Dec. 11, 2008, thanks to Michael Jaques, Carleton Place, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: From around Dec. 9 to at least Dec. 11, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen west of the Almonte/Carleton Place area, ON. Unfortunately it cannot be seen from the public road and the property owner does not want the location made public. Received via Ontbirds 5:37 PM, Dec. 11, 2008, thanks to Michael Jaques, Carleton Place, ON. Return to Main List
VARIED THRUSH: On Dec. 2, 2008 a Varied Thrush was seen at the corner of Dupuis and Pharand Streets, opposite the Université du Québec en Outaouais in Hull, QC. Received via email 1:23 PM, Dec. 3, 2008, thanks to Paul Matthews, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: From around Dec. 1 to at least Dec. 16, 2008 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen just south of Vankleek Hill, ON, just west of the 2 log homes on the north side, west of the Vankleek Hill sales barn. It actively hunts from the tall tree tops on both sides of the road. Directions: Ridge Road is north of Highway 417 at the exit for Vankleek Hill on Highway 34. Turn west (left) for the sale barn and then proceed 800 m. Received via Ontbirds 2:03 PM, Dec. 12, 2008, thanks to Jonathan France, Vankleek Hill?, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On Dec. 1, 2008 to at least Jan. 1, 2009 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen on Rue (Boulevard) Hurtubise (east of the intersection with Campeau) in Gatineau, QC. It was seen behind 1073 Hurtubise on the 3rd. Received via email 1:23 PM, Dec. 3, 2008, thanks to Paul Matthews, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Dec. 6, 2008 by Richard Waters. Return to Main List
VARIED THRUSH: From before Nov. 28 to at least Nov. 30, 2008 an adult male Varied Thrush was seen in Deep River, ON. It is ground feeding regularly in the yard of Harold and Connie McCall at 13 Greenwood in the town of Deep River. Phone 613-584-2586. Visitors are most welcome. The thrush is somewhat skittish so please approach the backyard cautiously and do not enter past the gate. It is possible to get very good looks at the bird from the road when he was sitting in the trees. Directions: Off Highway 417 in Deep River, turn north at the Ridge Road exit. At the first four-way stop turn left and take the first left beyond Sheridan Court at Greenwood. Received via email 11:14 AM, Nov. 28, 2008, thanks to Lynn Hardy, Deep River, ON. Photo taken Nov. 29, 2008 by Brian Young. Return to Main List
TUFTED TITMOUSE: From mid to late Nov. to at least Dec. 7, 2008 a Tufted Titmouse was seen on the backyard feeders at 739 Hamilton Road, Russell, ON. The bird was seen at this backyard feeder sporadically and with extended absences for the two or three weeks before being photographed on Dec. 7. The feeder is not visible from the street, but the bird no doubt circulates in the area. Please respect private property and remain on the street. Received via email 8:05 AM, Dec. 8, 2008, thanks to Robert Auger, Russell, ON. Photo taken Dec. 7, 2008 by Robert Auger. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On Nov. 18 and again Nov. 20, 2008 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen along Highway 366, in the Masham, QC area, about a kilometre west of the intersection with the Ramsey Lake (Eardley-Masham) Road. Received via email 7:18 PM, Nov. 18, 2008, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Nov. 18, 2008 by Tony Beck. Return to Main List
EARED GREBE: On Nov. 15 an Eared Grebe, the second of the season, was seen about 500 metres out in Popham Bay, Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 8:47 PM, Nov. 20, 2008, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
CAVE SWALLOW: On Nov. 13, 2008 three Cave Swallows were seen at Johnstown, just east of Prescott, ON. The birds are feeding around the large concrete grain storage facility along the river, immediately west of the international bridge along Highway 2. The swallows can be seen clearly enough to observe their pale throats. Watch for pigeons regularly taking flight and the swallows may be more visible. Directions: From Highway 416 or 401 take the exit that would bring you to the international bridge and turn off onto Hwy 2. Head west (right) a short distance until you see the massive concrete storage facility on the river side. The facility is gated but you can stop at a turnoff in front. The spot is directly opposite an auto propane dealer. Received via Ontbirds 12:48 PM, Nov. 13, 2008, thanks to Brian Morin, Cornwall, ON. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Nov. 12 a Gyrfalcon was seen moving to and fro between Owen Point and High Bluff Island, Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. It occasionally landed on the beach or in a tree. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 8:37 PM, Nov. 13, 2008, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
CAVE SWALLOW: On Nov. 10, 2008, at 1:30 PM, a Cave Swallow was seen off Prince Edward Point, ON. It was flying around the lighthouse in tight circles for about fifteen minutes then disappeared. It, or another Cave Swallow, was seen and photographed on Nov. 17. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 5:32 PM, Nov. 10, 2008, thanks to Bruce Ripley, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On Nov. 7, 2008 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen near the boat launch area at Shirleys Bay, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Shirleys Bay Dyke page. Received via email 8:55 PM, Nov. 7, 2008, thanks to Bob Curzon, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Nov. 7, 2008 by Bob Curzon. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On the evening of Nov. 5, 2008 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen for about an hour at the West end of Beulah Road near Oxford Station, south of Kemptville, ON. It was very active hunting a small weedy field. Unfortunately it has not been seen since. Directions: Beulah Road is about 4 km from Oxford Station. From Oxford Station go West to Limerick Road turn left. The next road is Beulah Road. The bird was seen at the west end of Beulah, 1 Km west of Limerick Road. Received via Ontbirds 9:40 AM, Nov. 9, 2008, thanks to Rick Poulin, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE: From Nov. 3 to 6, 2008 up to three Black-legged Kittiwakes were seen at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. Spotted just outside the park on Nov. 3 and several times to Nov. 6 within it. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 9:00 PM, Nov. 6, 2008, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
PACIFIC LOON: On Nov. 3 or 4, 2008 a Pacific Loon was seen off Prince Edward Point, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 4:07 PM, Nov. 6, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
WESTERN GREBE: On Nov. 1, 2008 an adult Western Grebe was studied leisurely by members of the Kingston Field Naturalists as the bright weekend sunshine reflected off the lemon yellow bill, white face and the front of the bird's long neck as it swam offshore at Prince Edward Point, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 4:07 PM, Nov. 6, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
EURSIAN WIGEON: From late Oct. to at least Dec. 14, 2008 a male Eurasian Wigeon was seen at Elevator Bay, Kingston, ON. Elevator Bay is on the south side of Front Road, just east of the Dupont (Invista) Plant. The wigeon was in the same location where one was found for the previous two years. Directions: From Highway 401, take exit 615 (Sir John A. MacDonald) and proceed south to King Street West and turn right (west). Proceed west past Portsmouth Avenue to Cataraqui (Elevator) Bay where King Street becomes Front Road and where the Dupont (Invista) Plant property begins. The Dupont Pond is located by turning left (south) at the traffic lights and left again onto the road through the fence. Received via Ontbirds 8:42 AM, Oct. 31, 2008, thanks to Peter Good, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Oct. 24, 2008 a Ross's Goose was seen at about 11:30 AM in a flock of about 300 Canada Geese and five Snow Geese just north of the town of Alfred, ON. The birds were to the west of County Road 15, three kilometres north of Highway 17, where the county road bends sharply to the right. The Ross's Goose was next to two Snow Geese about 100 metres from the road, and was about two-thirds the size of the Snow Geese with a tiny dark reddish bill. It was slightly more grayish than the Snow Geese. Received via Ontbirds 5:52 PM, Oct. 24, 2008, thanks to Peter Hall, Ottawa, ON. Found by Peter Hall and Jeff Harrison. Return to Main List
TUNDRA SWAN: On Oct. 23, 2008 an adult Tundra Swans was seen northwest of the causeway at Shirleys Bay, ON. Seen again on Oct. 30 and 31. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Shirleys Bay Dyke page. Received via Ontbirds 5:25 PM, Oct. 27, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
EURSIAN WIGEON: On Oct. 22 and 23, 2008 a male Eurasian Wigeon was seen at Long Sault, ON. Directions: Exit Highway 401 at Long Sault, go through town entering the Long Sault Parkway at the traffic lights. The bird was on the north side of the road between the 2nd and 3rd islands (Macdonnell and Phillpots). Received via Ontbirds 9:18 PM, Oct. 23, 2008, thanks to Carol and Jim Burrell, ?, ON. Return to Main List
LITTLE BLUE HERON: On Oct. 20, 2008 at 11:30 AM a juvenile Little Blue Heron was seen from Petrie Island Beach looking across the Ottawa River at the Petite Baie Clément area, near Angers, QC. It was first seen landing near the 2 Tundra Swans, then going north into the marshes. It was found later in the day along the northeastern edge of Petite Baie Clément. It was seen flying off Petite Bay Clément towards Masson on the morning of Oct. 21. Note that this area is very active during hunting season. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Petrie Islands and Lac Carpentier and Petite Baie Clément pages. Received via phone 11:10 AM, Oct. 20, 2008, thanks to Bob Cermak, Ottawa, ON. Found by Bob Cermak and Paul Mirsky, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Oct. 19, 2008 a Greater White-fronted Goose was seen east of Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON. On Oct. 26, probably the same bird was seen off Ottawa Beach. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Ottawa Beach - Andrew Haydon Park East page. Received via Ontbirds 7:05 AM, Oct. 21, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Oct. 19, 2008 by Richard Waters. Return to Main List
TUNDRA SWAN: From Oct. 18-21, 2008 two juvenile Tundra Swans were seen on the Ottawa River from Petrie Island Beach looking across the Ottawa River toward the Petite Baie Clément area, near Angers, QC. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Petrie Islands and Lac Carpentier and Petite Baie Clément pages. Received via phone 11:10 AM, Oct. 20, 2008, thanks to Bob Cermak, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Oct. 21, 2008 by Richard Waters. Return to Main List
EURSIAN WIGEON: From around Oct. 17 to at least Oct. 25, 2008 a male Eurasian Wigeon was seen Baie Noire West (Black Bay), QC. It was seen in an area of Baie Noire West not visible from Highway 148. To look for it one has to walk 1.8 km down the road going to the Ottawa River between Baie Noire West and Baie Noire East (the road used to be open to driving but it is now gated). After crossing the little bridge over the creek at the end of this road you turn right and walk about one km until you reach picnic tables. The bird was seen in the marsh north of the river from that area. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Baie Noire page. Received via OFNC e-alert 6:38 PM, Oct. 24, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER: On Oct. 5, 2008 a Fork-tailed Flycatcher was closely observed and photographed flying around the Observatory starting about 11:30 AM at Prince Edward Point, ON. It remained in the area all afternoon and was seen under excellent conditions and photographed by many observers as it hawked for large insects from treetops about 300 metres north of the Observatory, just east of the road, until at least 5 PM. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 1:00 PM, Oct. 5, 2008, thanks to David Okines, Prince Edward Point, ON via Don Craighead, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Sep. 17, 2008 a Greater White-fronted Goose was seen in the Moodie Drive Quarry Pond, south of Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via email 3:41 PM, Sep. 18, 2008, thanks to Rick Collins, Manotick, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Sep. 17, 2008 a Great Egret was seen in a pond at the s-curve on Earl Armstrong Road, south of Ottawa, ON. Two were present on Sep. 20. The same or another Great Egret has been seen several times in mid-October (Oct. 13, and 18 to 20) at the larger pond farther east along Armstrong road. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Earl Armstrong Road page. Received via email 3:41 AM, Sep. 18, 2008 thanks to Rick Collins, Manotick, ON. Return to Main List
PIPING PLOVER: On Sep. 11, 2008 a Piping Plover was seen at Sandbanks Provincial Park, ON, a location which, historically, was a very important breeding station for this species many decades ago. On a fairly deserted Outlet Beach, there was one shy individual in winter plumage, not far from where a brief flurry of small shorebirds, including Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers diligently pecked through the accumulated algae on shore. Interestingly, what may have been the same individual, was later reported by a birder 10 km west, as the plover flies, on Wellington Beach, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 6:42 PM, Sep. 18, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
WESTERN SANDPIPER: From Sep. 6 to 9, 2008 a juvenile Western Sandpiper was seen at Owen Point, Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 5:10 PM, Sep. 7, 2008, thanks to Don and Ian Shanahan, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Aug. 31, 2008 a Great Egret was seen in a pond on the firing range adjacent Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, ON. On Sep. 4 two were seen at Shirleys Bay. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Shirleys Bay Dyke page. Received via Ontbirds 6:14 AM, Sep. 2, 2008 thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Aug. 30, 2008 a Great Egret was seen to rise from the Mer Bleue bog and fly away. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Mer Bleue Boardwalk & Trail page. Received via Ontbirds 9:31 PM, Aug. 30, 2008 thanks to Patrick Blake, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: On Aug. 22, 2008 an American White Pelican was seen in the Baie de la Pentecôte, Plaisance Provincial Park (Parc national de Plaisance), QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Grande & Petite Presqu'île page. Received via Ontbirds 11:32 PM, Aug. 24, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Aug. 14, 2008 a Great Egret was seen at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds, south of Ottawa, ON. It came in late in the evening to roost. It or another bird was seen there on Aug. 24 and again on Sep. 1. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Seen 8:15 PM, Aug. 14, 2008. Return to Main List
possible WHITE-TAILED KITE: On the morning of Aug. 13, 2008 a possible White-tailed Kite was seen at Rue Lamoureux, Aylmer, QC. From the original report by Bernie Ladouceur, who saw "a bird of prey flying north ... It flew with very deep wing beats; the wings were long, pointed and swept back. It had a fairly long tail and appeared to be in between the size of Sharps-shinned Hawk and a Cooper’s Hawk. It looked like a Kite to me ... it looked very gull-like in overall colour (i.e. first winter Ring-billed Gull). The bird was quite whitish overall; noticeable from below was black extending from tips of the wings down through the centre of the wings (I did not note black shoulders – although I may have been seeing them as the bird flapped – I certainly couldn’t determine where the black was on the upper wing); a very pale grey tail; and a dark eye-patch on a whitish head. I am quite certain we saw a White-tailed Kite this morning. It flew over the Lower Aylmer Road and we lost it over a heavily wooded area." Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Rue Lamoureux page. Received via Ontbirds 6:10 PM, Aug. 13, 2008, thanks to Bernie Ladouceur, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: On Aug. 11 to at least Sep. 1, 2008 an American White Pelican was seen in the Moodie Drive Quarry Pond, south of Ottawa, ON. It was seen on Aug. 11 until dark. For the entire time, it rested on the small island in the south end of the main pond. On Aug. 12, it was present for the entire day, resting and preening in the very same spot and sometimes feeding. Seen also in the evening of Aug. 13, though out of sight earlier in the day. Seen on the morning of Aug. 14, but not seen thereafter during the day. Seen from Trail Road, looking back at the quarry from its somewhat elevated area east of the dump, in the SW portion of the pond at the quarry, out of sight from the gate on Moodie Drive on Aug. 16. Again present on Aug. 17, 18 and 20. On Aug. 21 it was seen soaring with some Turkey Vultures over Highway 416 near this site. Seen almost daily to at least Aug. 29, then again Sep. 1. Please don't enter the property - the bird can usually be seen from the gate area. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via OFNC RBA email alert 8:46 PM, Aug. 11, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Aug. 12, 2008 by Larry Neily. Discovered by Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE: On Aug. 9, 2008 a juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake was seen in the pond (6th) furthest from the usual entrance at County Road 7. To get to the bird faster you can enter through the second gate. From here the kittiwake is found in the pond closest to the gate. From exit 66 on Highway 417 go south towards St-Albert (and pass it) along County Road 7 until you reach the turn off to County Road 5. Turn left (east) and go about 1.5 km along County Road 5 and then turn left at 1521 County Road 5. Go about 1 km down a dirt road until you get to the lagoon gate. The kittiwake is a few seconds away. Please note that County Road 5 becomes County Road 12 SDG once you have crossed the county lines. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the St. Albert Sewage Lagoons page. Discovered by and received via Ontbirds 1:42 PM, Aug. 9, 2008, thanks to Jacques Bouvier, St-Isadore, ON. A photo taken Aug. 9, 2008 by Jacques Bouvier available at his website. Return to Main List
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE: From Aug. 5 to at least Aug. 12, 2008 one to four juvenile Black-legged Kittiwakes were seen in the Moodie Drive Quarry Pond, south of Ottawa, ON. Two were present on the evening of Aug. 5; two, possibly up to 4, all day Aug. 6; at least 3 on Aug. 8; 2 on Aug. 9; 1 on Aug. 10; 2 to 3 on Aug. 11; at least 1 on AUg. 12 and 13. They tend to stay at the very edge of the pond farthest away from the viewing area, usually behind the leftmost small island with cormorants and terns on it. One bird repeatedly flew around the pond, even passing in front of the gate several times. Please don't enter the property - the birds can be seen from the gate area. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via OFNC RBA phone alert 9:30 PM, Aug. 5, 2008, thanks to Jacques Bouvier, St-Isadore, ON. Discovered by Gerard Phillips, Merrickville, ON. Photo taken Aug. 6, 2008 by Larry Neily. Return to Main List
YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON: On Aug. 5, 2008 an adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron was seen at the Deschênes Rapids, QC. "Un adulte Bihoreau violacé a été vu en soirée à l'île aux Bihoreaux, au bout du chemin Vanier à Aylmer. D’abord en vol, puis perché quelques instants dans les arbres morts, avant qu’il ne descende dans la végétation du côté sud de l’île. (Rodolph Dubois, fide Michel Gosselin)". Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Deschênes Rapids, QC page. Noted on the Rare Birds of Quebec website Aug. 6, 2008. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Aug. 3, 2008 a Great Egret was seen at the High Falls Conservation Area, Casselman, ON. It was on the rocky shore of the river, preening. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the High Falls Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 9:11 AM, Aug. 4, 2008, thanks to Connie Denyes, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Jul. 30, 2008 a Great Egret was seen at the Deschênes Rapids, QC. It was seen there again on Aug. 2 and Aug. 31. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Deschênes Rapids, QC page. Received via Ontbirds 5:47 PM, Aug. 4, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Jul. 29, 2008 a Great Egret was seen in the ponds along Eagleson Road, north of Hope Side Road, Kanata, ON. It was seen here again on Aug. 5 and 16. Received via Ontbirds 5:47 PM, Aug. 4, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON: A well described bird was observed in Cherry Valley (south of Picton) on June 30, 2008 as it roosted on a log in the creek that flows through that village. While the description leaves little doubt as to the identity of the heron, unfortunately it has not been seen since. Birders working that area should pay close attention to that creek as well as a pond area east of there, and to the boat launch area down from the Stop sign at the intersection of County Roads 10 and 18 at the far end of the village, potentially inviting roosting and hunting spots. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 6:51 PM, July 10, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
EURSIAN WIGEON: On Jun. 25, 2008 a male Eurasian Wigeon was seen in the Moodie Drive Quarry Pond, south of Ottawa, ON. It stayed until at least Jul. 2, 2008. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 8:28 PM, Jun. 25, 2008, thanks to Langis Sirois, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On May 31, 2008 a Caspian Tern was seen in the Moodie Drive Quarry Pond, south of Ottawa, ON. It was seen several times there during the course of the summer (Jun. 5 & 11; Jul. 20; Aug. 6; and Aug. 24). Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 4:48 PM, May 31, 2008, thanks to Connie Denyes, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
MUTE SWAN: On May 25, 2008 an immature Mute Swan was seen the Alfred Sewage Lagoons, ON. Likely the same bird was seen there on both Jun. 21 and 24 and Aug. 17, probably having summered there. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Alfred Sewage Lagoons page. Received via ONTBirds 7:02 AM, May 27, 2008, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
RUFF: On May 23, 2008 a Ruff was found feeding at the back of the field at the Kaiser Crossroads (E of Picton). Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 6:59 PM, May 29, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
HOODED WARBLER: On May 19, 2008 a Hooded Warbler was seen at Sandbanks Provincial Park, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 7:19 PM, May 23, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
SNOWY EGRET: On May 19 a Snowy Egret was seen on Salt Point, Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 7:37 PM, May 19, 2008, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
WHITE-WINGED DOVE: On May 15, 2008 a White-winged Dove was coming to a feeder near Picton. Then on May 23, 2008 it was seen at the Observatory at Prince Edward Point, ON. The bird was photographed, Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 7:19 PM, May 23, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
HOODED WARBLER: On May 13 the first of 3 reports over the next week, at least 2 of which were males, occurred at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 6:15 PM, May 13, 2008, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
PROTHONOTARY WARBLER: On May 13, 2008 a Prothonotary Warbler was seen near the lighthouse at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 5:15 PM, May 13, 2008, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
RUFF: On May 11-12, 2008 a male Ruff in breeding plumage was seen at at Marais des Laiches East, Gatineau, QC. The bird was found by Jacques Savard and seen again and photographed later by other observers. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Marais des Laiches East page. Received via ONTBirds 9:31 AM, May 12, 2008, thanks to Langis Sirois, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On May 4, 2008 a Great Egret was seen in a flooded field along the Carp River off Donald B. Munro Road in Carp, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Carp River Floodplain page. Received via Ontbirds 4:29 PM, May 6, 2008, thanks to Gordon Pringle, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
HOODED WARBLER: On May 3, 2008 a female Hooded Warbler was seen on Paxton Road about 200 metres north of the lighthouse at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 12:01 PM, May 3, 2008, thanks to Bill Gilmour, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: On Apr. 30, 2008 an American White Pelican was seen near 12 O'clock Point, ON. This is at the southwestern end of the Bay of Quinte. Birders in that area should keep their eyes open for this bird, since one was in the Belleville area for nearly two months last summer. A map of this area can be found on the Waterfront Trail webpage. Received via Ontbirds 6:40 PM, May 1, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Prince Edward County, ON. Return to Main List
WESTERN SANDPIPER: On Apr. 29, 2008 a Western Sandpiper was seen at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. The bird, just coming into breeding plumage, was foraging with two Dunlin on the shoreline and sometimes inland on Beaches 3 and 4. The best approach is to park at Beach 4 and begin scanning northwards (to the right) as soon as you come out to the beach. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 12:57 PM, Apr. 29, 2008, thanks to Don and Ian Shanahan, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
CATTLE EGRET: On Apr. 27, 2008 a Cattle Egret was seen on the lawn at the Lake of Two Rivers Campground beach volleyball court, Algonquin Provincial Park, ON. This is the 1st record of this species for the park. It was not present the following day. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Algonquin Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 4:08 PM, Apr. 27, 2008, thanks to Justin Peter, Park Naturalist, Algonquin Provincial Park, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Apr. 26, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen on the Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS), south of Chaffey's Locks, ON. It was found on the QUBS property, but no location given. It was called the third seen locally since mid-March (only 2 reported to this site). Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Chaffey's Locks page. Received via Ontbirds 5:37 PM, May 2, 2008, thanks to Peter Good, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Apr. 20, 2008 a Ross's Goose was seen at 9:30 AM in a flooded field on the east side of Frank Kenny Road at the Bear Brook crossing, E of Carlsbad Springs, ON. Aside from a single Snow Goose, it was the only "white" goose among the Canada Geese. It was swimming and resting approximately 200-250 m from the road, and was still present to at least 1:00 PM. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Bear Brook at Frank Kenny Road page. Received via OFNC E-Alert 4:02 PM, Apr. 20, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Found by Bob Cermak, Bob Bracken, Bernie Ladouceur, Paul Mirsky and Chris Lewis. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Apr. 20, 2008 a Greater White-fronted Goose was seen flying into the Moodie Drive Quarry Pond, south of Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 4:08 PM, Apr. 20, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT EGRET: On Apr. 17, 2008 a Great Egret was seen at the east side of the flooded area at Cobb's Lake Creek, east of Bourget, ON on County Road 2 (Russell Road), just beyond the sharp left and before the sharp right where it leaves the flooded area. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Cobb's Lake Creek page. Received via Ontbirds 1:30 PM, Apr. 17, 2008, thanks to Jean Griffin, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Apr. 16, 2008 a Greater White-fronted Goose was seen in a flooded field on the east side of Frank Kenny Road at the Bear Brook crossing, E of Carlsbad Springs, ON. It was swimming among the thousands of Canada Geese. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Bear Brook at Frank Kenny Road page. Received via Ontbirds 4:38 PM, Apr. 16, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Found by Bob Cermak. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Apr. 6, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen along River Road, 0.5 km south of Earl Armstrong Road, Gloucester, ON. It was sitting on the transmission line. Received via email 11:17 PM, Apr. 8, 2008, thanks to Langis Sirois, Ottawa, ON. Originally seen and photographed by Todd Davy. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Mar. 24, 2008 a gray phase Gyrfalcon was seen at Deschênes, QC. Possibly the same bird reported on Mar. 3 and 7. Received via ONTBirds 8:04 PM, Mar. 30, 2008, thanks to Gordon Pringle, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Mar. 19, 2008 a Great Gray Owl was seen on Unity Road about 1.5 km west of Sydenham Road, near the village of Elginburg, ON. It was in roadside trees on the south where there is a tall embankment, and moving east. From the 401, take the exit for sydenham Road at km 613. Received via ONTBirds 3:40 PM, Mar. 19, 2008, thanks to Paul Mackenzie, Kingston, ON. Originally reported by Bruce Ripley. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Mar. 12, 2008 (around 4:30 PM) a dark juvenile was seen at the Nepean Dump, aka the Trail Road Landfill (Trail Road at Moodie Drive). The bird went after the gulls and crows at the landfill, then perched on the snow. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Nepean Dump page. Received via ONTBirds 8:04 PM, Mar. 12, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Originally reported by Mike Runtz. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Mar. 7, 2008 a light coloured Gyrfalcon was seen along 5th Line Rd, Kanata. It flew across the road in a wooded area about halfway between Thomas Dolan Parkway and the Berry Side Road. Directions for and a map of this site can be found on the Berry Side Road page. Received via ONTBirds 3:39 PM, Mar. 7, 2008, thanks to Don Wigle, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Mar. 3, 2008 a gray phase Gyrfalcon was seen flying north over Ottawa River Parkway, east of Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON. Possibly the same bird, though it was reported as a light phase, was seen along 5th Line Rd, Kanata on Mar. 7. Received via ONTBirds 5:43 PM, Feb. 25, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Originally reported by Dave Moore. Return to Main List
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD: On Feb. 29 - Mar. 10, 2008, a Yellow-headed Blackbird was heard and seen at a feeder west of Williamstown, NE of Cornwall, ON. Directions: Take Highway 401 west of Cornwall to exit 804. Proceed north past Summerstown Station until you get to the stop sign just past the Raisin River bridge. Turn right on County Road 19 towards Williamstown. A couple of kilometres along, just past the covered bridge (on your right) is 19,275 County Road 10, on the north (left) side of the road. The owner of the blue house allows birders to drive up the lane and check out his feeder on the north side of the house. Please do not block the driveway. Received via ONTBirds 6:06 AM, Mar. 1, 2008, thanks to Jacques Bouvier, St-Isidore, ON.
Photo taken Mar. 10, 2008 on the left is courtesy Brian Young. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: From Feb. 29 to at least Mar. 15, 2008, a Red-bellied Woodpecker was seen at a feeder west of Williamstown, NE of Cornwall, ON. Directions: Take Highway 401 west of Cornwall to exit 804. Proceed north past Summerstown Station until you get to the stop sign just past the Raisin River bridge. Turn right on County Road 19 towards Williamstown. A couple of kilometres along, just past the covered bridge (on your right) is 19,275 County Road 10, on the north (left) side of the road. The owner of the blue house allows birders to drive up the lane and check out his feeder on the north side of the house. Please do not block the driveway. Received via ONTBirds 6:06 AM, Mar. 1, 2008, thanks to Jacques Bouvier, St-Isidore, ON.
Photo taken Mar. 10, 2008 on the left is courtesy Brian Young. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Mar. 1, 2008 a dark phase Gyrfalcon was seen along the Rideau Canal at Queen Elizabeth Driveway and 1st Avenue. It was seen perched in a tree opposite #300 The Driveway and then flew east. It is likely the same bird that was discovered on Feb. 25 that was seen at the Deschênes Rapids, ON & QC. It flew from the Ontario side to the Quebec side, then headed downstream and was last seen sitting on the ice below the rapids. The best vantage if the bird stays in this area would be from the public boat launch by the Britannia Water Purification Plant. One could also check above the rapids from the Britannia Yacht Club and the Coats Building at Tunney's Pasture. It's been a couple of years since a Gyr has been seen in Ottawa, and many years since a dark bird has shown up here! Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Deschênes Rapids - QC, Deschênes Rapids - ON, Britannia Conservation Area, and Coats Building pages. Received via ONTBirds 5:43 PM, Feb. 25, 2008, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Originally found by Richard Waters and Tom Hanrahan.
Photo taken Feb. 25, 2008 on the left is courtesy Richard Waters. Return to Main List
TUFTED TITMOUSE: On Feb. 23, 2008, a Tufted Titmouse was heard and seen at 146 Monty Street, Constance Bay, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Constance Bay page. Monty Street is the 2nd right on Constance Bay Drive. Received via ONTBirds 9:11 AM, Feb. 23, 2008, thanks to Jeff Skivington, Constance Bay, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: From Feb. 21 to at least Mar. 1, 2008, a Great Gray Owl was seen at at Ile du Boucherville, on the south shore of Montreal, QC. Other Great Grays have apparently been seen around Montreal, but are not being reported. Received via email 6:51 PM, Feb. 24, 2008, thanks to Wilson Hum, Ottawa, ON.
Photo taken Feb. 23 or 24, 2008 on the left is courtesy Wilson Hum. Return to Main List
TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE: A Townsend's Solitaire was seen from Feb. 16 to at least Feb. 23, 2008 near the corner of County Road 24 (Point Petre Road) and Simpson Road, near Point Petre, in Prince Edward County, ON. It was seen with a small group of Eastern Bluebirds, happily dining on red cedar berries. The bird was observed from the roadside, although a somewhat aggressive and noisy dog that comes to the end of a neighbouring driveway makes observation of the bird something of a challenge. Apparently it has been most recently found in a wider area around Point Petre. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Specific directions: From Picton take County Road 10 (Lake Street) from the LCBO and follow it for 13 km to Cherry Valley. Turn left at the stop sign and continue on CR 10 for another 2 km then turn right onto CR 24. Continue another 8 km to Simpson Road. Received via ONTBirds 9:53 AM, Feb. 17, 2008, thanks to Terry Sprague, Prince Edward County, ON. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: For an unspecified period of time, a female has been a very unpredictable and scarce visitor to the feeder of Mario Bourdon on Chemin Lavigne in Hammond, ON (east of Bourget), north of Highway 417. See photo of the Hammond bird taken Jan. 28 at Jacques Bouvier's Website. Received via ONTBirds 6:06 AM, Mar. 1, 2008, thanks to Jacques Bouvier, St-Isidore, ON. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: On Jan. 6, 2008 one was found on Rue Limbour in Gatineau, QC. Directions: From Autoroute 50 take the the Boulevard La V´rendrye Ouest exit. Turn left or west on La V´rendrye and go 1.9 km to Rue de Cannes. Turn right or NW on it and proceed 0.5 km to Chemin Lebaudy, turn left or SW on it and drive 0.4 km to Rue le Roy. Turn right or NW on le Roy and go 0.8 km to Rue Dumont, then left or north for 0.2 km to Rue Limbour, which make a 0.4 km loop here. Found on the Club des ornithologues del'Outaouais's Observations page. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: On Jan. 5, 2008 one was seen at Lac Sinclair, just outside the Ottawa Checklist Circle. It was seen on Chemin du Lac Sinclair between Chemin des Petits-Lac and Chemin du Lac Dôle. Directions: From the junction of Autoroutes 50 and 5 go 20.2 km north on Autoroute 5 to Highway 105. Take it another 9.2 km north to Highway 366. Take 366 west for 15.8 km to Chemin Cléo-Fournier, then north on Cléo-Fournier for 15.7 km to Chemin du Lac Sinclair. Turn left or north onto it and drive 1.2 km to Chemin des Petits-Lac. It is on the next 2.5 km stretch of Chemin du Lac Sinclair where the bird was found. Found on the Club des ornithologues del'Outaouais's Observations page. Return to Main List
TUFTED TITMOUSE: From Dec. 22 to at least Apr. 5, 2008, a Tufted Titmouse was seen at the feeders at 103 Manitou Street, Forest Park, Embrun, ON. The feeders can be seen from the road. Received via the OFNC RBA 3:00 PM, Dec. 22, 2007, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON.
Photo taken Dec. 23, 2007 on the left is courtesy Tony Beck. Return to Main List
TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE: On Dec. 21, 2007, a Townsend's Solitaire was seen and photographed by Francine Streeting in the Fisher Heights area, Ottawa, ON. The sighting came to light on Dec. 27, when Tony Beck received the photos. The bird was relocated at 7 Millbrook Crescent, where it perched in prominent positions at the tops of trees but occasionally took berries in the small conifer at the front of the house (left-hand side), where it was much less conspicuous. Still present to at least Apr. 3, 2008. Directions: from Highway 417 (the Queensway), take exit 122 or Parkdale Avenue South. Go south on Parkdale 0.7 km to Carling AVenue, turn right or west on Carling and drive 0.3 km to Fisher Avenue. Turn south or left onto Fisher and travel 2.7 km to Deer Park Road. Turn right on Deer Park Road and go 0.4 km to Millbrook Crescent. Received via OFNC RBA 8:00 PM and ONTbirds 8:41 PM, Dec. 27, 2007, thanks to Gordon Pringle and Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON.
Photo taken Dec. 29, 2007 on the left is courtesy Tony Beck. Return to Main List
HARLEQUIN DUCK: From Dec. 14 to at least Mar. 7, 2008, a female Harlequin Duck was seen near the Champlain Bridge on the Quebec side or from Bate Island. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Champlain Bridge or Bate Island pages. Received via ONTbirds 2:40 PM, Dec. 14, 2007, thanks to Paul Matthews, Ottawa, ON. Found by Bob Cermak.
Photo taken Dec. 23, 2007 on the left is courtesy Heather Pickard. Return to Main List
HARLEQUIN DUCK: From Dec. 9 to at least Jan. 12, 2008, a female Harlequin Duck was seen at the Deschênes Rapids, Aylmer, QC. It was first seen above the rapids on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River. The bird has also been seen near or below the shallow rocks on the Ottawa side. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Deschênes Rapids - QC, Britannia Conservation Area, and Deschênes Rapids - ON pages. Received via ONTbirds 11:42 AM, Dec. 30, 2007, thanks to Marie Hélène Giguère, Gatineau, ON. Return to Main List
DARK-EYED "OREGON" JUNCO: A Dark-eyed "Oregon" Junco was discovered on Nov. 12, 2007 at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. The same or another bird was seen again from Nov. 21 to at least Jan. 6, 2008. Photographs indicate two birds are likely. It, or they, seem to be moving around in the general vicinity of the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and sometimes the Arboretum, of the Central Experimental Farm; most consistent around the feeders at Fletcher, both at the HQ building and along the woodland trail. For a photo taken on Nov. 25, see Wilson Hum's golfpic web gallery. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Fletcher Wildlife Garden page. Received via OntBirds 8:36 PM, Nov. 12, 2007, thanks to Bev McBride, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List