GYRFALCON: On Dec. 20, 2009 a gray morph Gyrfalcon was seen in Ottawa West, ON near the Clyde Avenue Quarry. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Clyde Woods & Quarry page. Received via Ontbirds 10:25 PM, Dec. 21, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE: At 3 PM on Nov. 28, 2009 an adult Black-legged Kittiwake was seen from Andrew Haydon Park, ON. It was flying rapidly downriver over the Ottawa River and disappeared from view over the Deschênes Rapids. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Andrew Haydon Park and Deschênes Rapids - ON pages. Received via Ontbirds 3:51 PM, Nov. 28, 2009, thanks to Mark Gawn, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
HARLEQUIN DUCK: On the morning of Nov. 23, 2009 an adult female or a first winter Harlequin Duck was found above the Deschênes Rapids, ON; but seen from the south end of Chemin Vanier on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River. It was feeding with the Common Goldeneye drifting from about 150 meters west of the rapids downriver (east) into the top of the rapids, then flying back west 150 meters to repeat the process. The bird stayed mostly in the main channel (rough water above the rapids) about 50 meters from the south side of the river. At 10:30 AM the bird flew up the river out of sight to the west. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Deschênes Rapids - QC and Deschênes Rapids - ON pages. Received via Ontbirds 2:59 PM, Nov. 23, 2009, thanks to Bob Cermak, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: At 10:30 AM on Nov. 5, 2009 male Red-bellied Woodpecker was found at the western end of Greenland Road, where that ends at the Ottawa River in Greenland, ON. Park at the end of the road. About 20 meters to the west, at the base of a little point, there is a heavily worked dead birch in the open woods. The Red-bellied Woodpecker seemed to favour this. Still present on Nov. 6. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Greenland page. Received via Ontbirds 1:59 PM, Nov. 5, 2009, thanks to Nick von Maltzahn, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GLOSSY IBIS: On Oct. 26, 2009 a Glossy Ibis was seen at Narrow's Lock, ON on the Rideau Canal. Directions: Take Highway 417 west to the Highway 7 exit (145), then take the Hwy 7 exit to the right or west. Follow it over the 417 and head south on Hwy 7. Drive 20 kilometres southwest to Carleton Place and Highway 15. Turn left or SSE on Hwy 15 and go a further 60 kilometres through Smith's Falls and Portland to Crosby and County Road 14 (Narrow Locks Road). Turn right or north on it and go 6 km to Narrows Lock on Big Rideau Lake. Received via Ontbirds 9:55 AM, Nov. 13, 2009, thanks to Peter Good, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
EURASIAN WIGEON: On Oct. 17, 2009 a male Eurasian Wigeon was seen at Constance Creek along the Thomas Dolan Parkway, Dunrobin, ON. The bird was in a flock of 14 American Wigeon on the south side of the marsh, but flew off south along the creek. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Constance Creek at Thomas Dolan Parkway page. Received via email 4:18 PM, Oct. 17, 2009, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Oct. 14, 2009 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found at Andrew Haydon Park West, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Andrew Haydon Park page. Received via Ontbirds 9:47 PM, Oct. 14, 2009, thanks to Wilson Hum, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On the evening of Oct. 12, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen on the hydro lines on the south side of Highway 60, about 1 km west of Mink Lake Road, between Eganville and Kelly's Corners, Renfrew Co., ON (32.4 km west of Renfrew). Received via Ontbirds 8:39 PM, Oct. 12, 2009, thanks to David Britton, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Oct. 12, 2009 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found along Milton Road, east of Ottawa, ON, in the goose flock 2.5 km north of the Bear Brook bridge, where the Sandhill Crane flock often hangs out in the fall. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Milton Road page. Received via Ontbirds 1:28 PM, Oct. 12, 2009, thanks to Langis Sirois, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On the evening of Oct. 11, 2009 an adult Ross's Goose was found east of Ottawa, ON, along Milton Road in the field west of the bridge over Bear Brook. On Oct. 12 both an adult and a juvenile were seen in the goose flock 2.5 km north of the Bear Brook bridge, where the Sandhill Crane flock often hangs out in the fall. The adult was seen again on Oct. 13, on Milton Road, just south of Smith Road. On Oct. 14 there were 2 adults feeding on the west side of Milton Road just north of Perrault Road in a flock of Canada Geese. One adult was still present on Oct, 20. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Milton Road at Bear Brook page. Received via Ontbirds 2:31 PM, Oct. 11, 2009, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On the evening of Oct. 10, 2009 an adult Ross's Goose was found at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds in close proximity with 3 adult and 1 juvenile Snow Geese. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 7:29 PM, Oct. 10, 2009, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
WHITE IBIS: At 11:30 AM on Oct. 6, 2009 a juvenile White Ibis was seen flying over the lighthouse at Prince Edward Point, Prince Edward County, ON. It flew in off the lake from the east and was heading west along the shoreline. Many shoreline spots between Prince Edward and Sandbanks P.P. were checked but the bird could not be relocated. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 4:08 PM, Oct. 6, 2009, thanks to Bruce Ripley, ON. Return to Main List
DICKCISSEL: On the morning of Oct. 6, 2009 a very colourful Dickcissel was found in a roadside pocket of warblers and sparrows at Point Petre in Prince Edward County, ON. The bird was seen on Army Reserve Road, just east of County Road 24 (also called Point Petre Road). There was a Remax for-sale sign close by. by. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 9:50 AM, Oct. 6, 2009, thanks to Brandon Holden, ON. Return to Main List
EURASIAN WIGEON: On Sep. 30, 2009 two male Eurasian Wigeon were found along the Long Sault Parkway, west of Cornwall, ON. The birds were seen by members of the North Leeds club. Being unfamiliar with the area, the observers didn't note the exact island locations but one bird was near the eastern end close to Phillpotts Island and the other was towards the west, likely near Dickinson Island. The birds were associating with American Wigeon and were best viewed with a scope. Most waterfowl observed along this route are seen on the north side of the road. One of the males was seen again on Oct. 4 between Vankoughnet and Heriot Islands. Directions: The Long Sault Parkway is accessible from County Road 2 west of Cornwall. The western end is at Ingleside (Exit 770 from Highway 401) and the eastern end is at Long Sault (exit 778 from Highway 401). The islands along the parkway are signed. Received via email 8:18 AM, Oct. 2, 2009, thanks to Brian Morin, Cornwall, ON. Return to Main List
BREWER'S BLACKBIRD: On Sep. 28, 2009 a bird with the field marks of a female Brewer's Blackbird was reported on the "ridge" at Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, ON. It was last seen flying northwest at 8:45 AM. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 8:20 PM, Sep. 28, 2009, thanks to Gordon Pringle, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Sep. 19 and 21, 2009 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 4:18 PM, Sep. 19, 2009, thanks to Rick Collins, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
MARBLED GODWIT: From Sep. 17 to at least Oct. 12, 2009 a juvenile Marbled Godwit was seen in the mud flats inside the base of the dyke at Shirleys Bay, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Shirleys Bay Dyke page. Received via Ontbirds 10:03 AM, Sep. 17, 2009, thanks to Langis Sirois, Ottawa, ON. Found by Bob Cermak, Jay Peterson, Chris Lewis and Bob Bracken, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CONNECTICUT WARBLER: On Sep. 2, 2009 a female Connecticut Warbler was seen briefly near the east end of the "ridge" at Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 11:32 AM, Sep. 8, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
LITTLE GULL: On Sep. 2, 2009 a Little Gull was found below the Deschênes Rapids, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Deschênes Rapids, QC page. Received via Ontbirds 11:32 AM, Sep. 8, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD: On Aug. 17, 2009 a juvenile Magnificent Frigatebird was seen flying over Chemong Lake, ON. It was seen at 11:30 AM from Gifford Drive on the west side of the lake, flying towards the southwest. The bird did not linger (or perhaps, survive). To reach Gifford Drive go north from Highway 115 on Highway 7 to Fowlers Corners. Continue north on County Road 26 (Highway 7 turns west) and turn right on Clonakilty Line. This road becomes Gifford Drive. Received via Ontbirds 9:16 PM, August 17, 2009, thanks to Tony Bigg. Originally reported by Randy Smith. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Aug. 16, 2009 two Caspian Terns were seen along the Rideau River from River Road east of Hwy 416 near Lannin Lane, NW of Sabourin's Crossing, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the South Gower Boundary Road page. Received via Ontbirds 7:20 AM, August 17, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jul. 21, 2009 a Caspian Tern was seen over the river at Parc Brébeuf, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Parc Brébeuf page. Received via Ontbirds 9:06 AM, July 24, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER: On July 26, 2009, an adult Long-billed Dowitcher, molting but still in very nice plumage, was seen at the St. Albert Sewage Lagoons, St. Albert, ON. It was seen (and heard) flying and foraging, at close range in the northeast cell, several times from noon to 1:00 PM. Also seen on Jul. 27. This species is very rare for the Ottawa area in summer. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the St. Albert Sewage Lagoons page. Received via Ontbirds 7:31 PM, July 26, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: On July 18, 2009, an adult American White Pelican was seen and photographed on Owen Point at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, ON. It flew in around 4:10 PM and rested on the spit at Owen Point until dark. It was not found on Jul. 19. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 12:06 PM, July 19, 2009, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Originally reported by Gerard Phillips, Merrickville, ON. Return to Main List
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: On June 28, 2009, 4:30 to 8:30 PM, an American White Pelican was seen on Golden Lake, ON. The bird was well described, including its adult dusky crown feathers, etc. It was observed resting, and later preening, at the shoal near Hoffman's Point on the east side of the lake. The observation was made from the south shore of Golden Lake, from a cottage on Rocky Point Road. The bird was along the shoal in shallow water approximately 100 meters out from the cottage. It was not present the next morning. The observers are cottage owners and are extremely concerned with an influx of birders. Although it should go without saying, it is expected all interested birders to be sensitive to private property, speed limits, etc. Jim Bryce (the observer/cottage owner) suggests that any interested birders visiting the area, and wishing to view the location from Rocky Point Road, do so only from his property - 396 Rocky Point Drive. Please do not trespass on other cottage properties. Directions from the village of Golden Lake: Go west on Kokomis (Hwy 70) about 3 km, turn right onto Hoffman, and go about 1 km, turn right on Zadow, keep right when the road forks and continue past the hairpin curve to 396 Rocky Point. For those who wish and alternative to distrubing the cottagers, there are several opportunities for viewing of the same area from openings along Island View Drive. From Golden Lake continue WNW on Highway 60 for 500 m to Island View Drive, turn left onto it and drive 2.5 km. For the next 500 m you will be looking out at the area where the pelican was seen. Received via Ontbirds 1:27 PM, June 29, 2009, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jun. 25, 2009 two Caspian Terns were seen at Shirleys Bay, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Shirleys Bay Dyke page. Received via Ontbirds 8:40 AM, July 3, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jun. 24, 2009 five Caspian Terns were seen on the sandbar near the Fitzroy - Quyon ferry docks, Quyon, QC. Two were seen fishing mid-river between the ferry docks on July 9, 2009. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Quyon page. Received via Ontbirds 8:40 AM, July 3, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
WESTERN MEADOWLARK: From June 21 to at least Ju1. 1, 2009 a Western Meadowlark was both heard and seen on the Lac des Loups Road, near Onslow Corners, QC. After Lac des Loups turns to gravel, watch for house number 5930 and 0.4 Km north of it, look for a field on the right that has a hill across it with large bare patches. Pulloff and best viewing are to be had from a gate across from the hill. The bird was found along the bottom of that hill. There were Eastern Meadowlarks singing for comparison. This is outside the OFNC checklist circle by several kilometers. Received via OFNC RBA email 7:47 AM, Jun. 22, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Originally reported by David Morin. Return to Main List
WESTERN MEADOWLARK: From June 4 to at least Jun. 23, 2009 a Western Meadowlark was both heard and seen on Îsle-aux-Allumettes, QC (120 km WNW of Ottawa, or 150 by road either through ON or QC). It was found near 848 4e Rang, near Chemin McCrea. Received via email 2:08 PM, Jun. 25, 2009, thanks to Frédéric Bédard, Gatineau, QC. Originally reported by Vincent Létourneau. Return to Main List
WESTERN SANDPIPER: On May 31, 2009 a Western Sandpiper was found at the St. Albert Sewage Lagoons, St. Albert, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the St. Albert Sewage Lagoons page. Received via Ontbirds 10:19 PM, May 31, 2009, thanks to Jeff Skevington, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
WILLET: On May 29, 2009 a Willet was found at the Embrun Sewage Lagoons, Embrun, ON. It was still present May 30. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Embrun Sewage Lagoons page. Received via OFNC RBA 2:45 PM, May 29, 2009, thanks to Gordon Pringle, Ottawa, ON. Found by Peter Hall. Return to Main List
CONNECTICUT WARBLER: On May 28, 2009 a signing Connecticut Warbler was found at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Brighton, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 10:12 PM, Apr. 30, 2009, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
LITTLE GULL: On the morning of May 28, 2009 a nearly adult (second cycle) Little Gull was found below the Deschênes Rapids, off Britannia Point, ON. Nearly adult in that the underwings were not yet completely black. It was there again on May 29. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 2:28 PM, May 28, 2009, thanks to Bernie Ladouceur, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
LARK BUNTING: On the morning of May 27, 2009 a male Lark Bunting was on Amherst Island, ON. It was found just inside the entrance to the east point KFN property. The bird flushed and flew around then headed over the field north, near the purple martin house. It was searched for but couldn't be relocated. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Amherst Island page. Received via Ontbirds 3:14 PM, May 27, 2009, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
WESTERN GREBE: On May 23, 2009 a Western Grebe was found off the lighthouse at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory, ON. The bird was about 500 m offshore in calm water and well seen by scope from the pebble beach just east of the lighthouse. The bird was directly in line with the smokestack from the generating station on the US shore. Seen around 6 AM, not found at 10 AM. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 4:54 PM, May 23, 2009, thanks to Margaret Bain, Cobourg, ON. Found by Dave Okines. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: On May 22, 2009 a Red-bellied Woodpecker was seen at the Innes Point Bird Observatory, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Innes Point page. Received via Ontbirds 6:47 PM, May 25, 2009, thanks to Bernie Ladouceur, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
BLUE-WINGED WARBLER: Around noon on May 22, 2009 a Blue-winged Warbler was found in Ottawa West, ON. It was in a small wooded area at the southeast corner of the intersection of Island Park Drive and the Ottawa River Parkway, bounded by those roads and Clearview and Patricia Avenues. It was with a small flock of migrants including Bay-breasted, Magnolia and Tennessee Warblers, and Philadelphia Vireo. Directions: From Highway 417 eastbound (The Queensway) follow Island Park Drive north c. 2 km to Clearview Avenue (last street before the Ottawa River Parkway). Turn right onto Clearview one short block, then left onto Patricia for parking and entrance to the wooded area's trail. There is kind of a loop trail in this small woodlot - the bird was west of and sometimes above the westernmost part of the loop, not too far north of Clearview (where another trail comes in from the east to form a T junction). Received via Ontbirds 2:33 PM, May 22, 2009, thanks to Paul Matthews, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On the evening of May 11, 2009 an adult Ross's Goose was found at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 9:48 PM, May 11, 2009, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On the evening of May 11, 2009 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 9:48 PM, May 11, 2009, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
RUFF: From May 5-7, 2009 a Ruff was at the Marais aux Grenouillettes, Angers, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Marais aux Grenouillettes page. Received via Ontbirds 7:30 AM, May 7, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On May 5, 2009 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found along Highway 148 near Masson, QC. It was just east of Trápanier Marsh, in the field across from the orange barn, not far from le ferme Soleil. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the La Ferme Soleil page. Noted on the Rare Birds of Quebec website May 14, 2009. Return to Main List
TRUMPETER SWAN: From May 4-25, 2009 a 1st summer Trumpeter Swan has been hanging around the Embrun Sewage Lagoons, Embrun, ON. It was unbanded & untagged. It has also been seen resting in a corn field north of the NW cell. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Embrun Sewage Lagoons page. Received via Ontbirds 9:44 PM, May 10, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
TUNDRA SWAN: On May 2, 2009 an immature Tundra Swan was at Constance Creek off the Thomas Dolan Parkway, Dunrobin, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Constance Creek at Thomas Dolan Parkway page. Received via Ontbirds 11:35 AM, May 5, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER: From Apr. 30 to May 3, 2009 an adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was found on Heriot Island, along the Long Sault Parkway (between Ingleside and Long Sault), west of Cornwall, ON. The Long Sault Parkway can be accessed from Highway 2 at either Ingleside or Long Sault (5 km to Heriot Island from either end). The bird was also seen on Dickenson Island just to the west of Heriot Island. Received via Ontbirds 7:49 PM, Apr. 30, 2009, thanks to Jenn Kibbee, Cornwall, ON. Return to Main List
WORM-EATING WARBLER: On Apr. 29, 2009 a Worm-eating Warbler was found at Prince Edward Point, ON. It was in the woods at Point Traverse. The bird was actively feeding on the abundant midges and didn't sing. It often approached to within 8 feet and stayed about 10 feet up in the canopy most of the time. Some photos were obtained. The bird was at the western end of the trail system in the woods. Park on the gravel road and follow the trails. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 5:46 PM, Apr. 29, 2009, thanks to David Okines, PEPTBO Station Manager, Prince Edward Point, ON. Return to Main List
PROTHONOTARY WARBLER: On Apr. 27, 2009 a Prothonotary Warbler was found at the calf pasture in Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Brighton, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 10:12 PM, Apr. 30, 2009, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On the evening of Apr. 22, 2009 three Greater White-fronted Geese were found at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 8:50 PM, Apr. 22, 2009, thanks to Brian Mortimer, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
WILLET: On Apr. 18, 2009 an Willet was seen at the Alfred Sewage Lagoons, Alfred, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Alfred Sewage Lagoons page. Received via Ontbirds 10:18 AM, Apr. 28, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Apr. 18, 2009 an adult Ross's Goose was found on Peter Robinson Road, between March and Carroll Roads, Corkery, ON. Also seen here Apr. 19. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Cody Creek at Peter Robinson Road page. Received via Ontbirds 6:50 AM, Apr. 19, 2009, thanks to Richard Poulin, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Apr. 18, 2009 an adult Ross's Goose was found on Milton Road, E of Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Milton Road page. Received via Ontbirds 9:30 PM, Apr. 18, 2009, thanks to Bob Cermak, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
BOREAL OWL: On the nights of Apr. 17 and 19, 2009 a Boreal Owl was heard calling along the Earley-Masham Road (aka Ramsey Lake Road), near Ramsey Lake, QC. Noted on the Rare Birds of Quebec website May 14, 2009. Return to Main List
EURASIAN WIGEON: On Apr. 16, 2009 a male Eurasian Wigeon was found at the Marais des Laîches, west of Angers, QC. It was seen in the same area until at least May 7. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Marais des Laîches West and Marais des Laîches East pages. Received via email 1:47 PM, Apr. 16, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
TUNDRA SWAN: On Apr. 14, 2009 two Tundra Swans were on the river at the east end of Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Andrew Haydon Park East (Ottawa Beach) page. Received via Ontbirds 7:30 AM, Apr. 15, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
MUTE SWAN: On Apr. 14, 2009 a Mute Swan, found Apr. 12 at Marais des Laîches East, was found at Marais des Laîches West, west of Angers, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Marais des Laîches West and Marais des Laîches East pages. Received via Ontbirds 7:30 AM, Apr. 15, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: On Apr. 11, 2009 a female Red-bellied Woodpecker was seen at the Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, ON. It was seen in a large maple on the Filtration Plant grounds, along the path the runs between the large rubble pile and the Ottawa River. It was then seen in the woods to the west of the pond, in trees next to the small bay that is just south of the viewing platform. It was calling at both locations. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 3:02 PM, Apr. 11, 2009, thanks to Bev McBride, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Apr. 3, 2009 an adult Ross's Goose was found in a cornfield opposite 3285 Eagleson Road at 6 PM. The bird was with several hundred Canada's and then flew to Richmond Lagoons. Both locations are on Eagleson Road south of Richmond Road. On Apr. 4 it was found nearby in muddy fields on the north side of Barnsdale Road between Eagelson and Twin Elm Roads, about 500 m west of Twin Elm, near Richmond, ON. It was seen with hundreds of Canada Geese, and eventually flew to the west. On Apr. 5 it was seen along Brownlee Road, west of Eagleson Road; and later in the flooded area near the Jock River along Twin Elm Road. On Apr. 6 it was seen along Fallowfield Road, 500 m west of Richmond Road. Also seen at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds and in a field just north of Flewellyn Road, three fields west of Eagleson Road on Apr. 8. On Apr. 10 it was seen in the area of Eagleson and Richmond Roads. All these sightings are likely to be the same bird. Received via Ontbirds 8:00 PM, Apr. 3, 2009, thanks to Michael Tate, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Apr. 2, 2009 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds, Ottawa, ON. It was seen with with the thousands of Canada Geese and 4 Snow Geese. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 5:09 PM, Apr. 2, 2009, thanks to Rick Collins, Manotick, ON. Return to Main List
EURASIAN WIGEON: On Mar. 30, 2009 a male Eurasian Wigeon was found at Cobbs Lake Creek at Russell and Johnston Roads, east of Bourget, ON. It was seen in the same area until at least Apr. 3. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Cobbs Lake Creek at Russell Road page. Received via Ontbirds 12:09 PM, Apr. 7, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: On Mar. 19, 2009 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found in the flooded fields along Milton Road, east of Carlsbad Springs, ON. It was seen with large numbers of Canada Geese just north of the bridge on the west side of Milton. Two were seen in the same area on Mar. 21. Received via Ontbirds 10:13 PM, Mar. 19, 2009, thanks to Bill Bowman, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Mar. 15, 2009 a gray morph Gyrfalcon was seen from the Deschênes Rapids, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Deschênes Rapids - QC page. Received via Ontbirds 8:59 AM, Mar. 17, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
TRUMPETER SWAN: On Mar. 6, 2009 two Trumpeter Swans were found on the Mississippi River in Carleton Place, ON. Seen again on March 16 north of the Highway 7 bridge in Carleton Place. Received via Ontbirds 8:34 AM, Mar. 10, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Found by Mike & Joyce Jaques, Carleton Place, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Feb. 16, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was found along Prescott-Russell Regional Road 8, south of Bourget, in the Larose Forest by a snowmobile trail. Received via Ontbirds 8:21 PM, Feb. 16, 2009, thanks to Brian Young, Hollow Glen, QC. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On Feb. 7, 2009 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen on Alert Road, Ottawa, ON. Received via email 9:06 PM, Feb. 7, 2009, thanks to Fred Gray, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Feb. 7, 2009 by Fred Gray. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On Feb. 5, 2009 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen off northeast of Almonte, ON on the Upper Dwyer Hill Road, on the west side of the road, near the Vaughan Side Road. It was a long way off the road, near the ridge behind house 2151, but was seen flying and then landing through a scope. Perhaps this is the same bird that was seen in the area on Jan 25. Received via Ontbirds 8:09 PM, Feb. 5, 2009, thanks to Mike & Joyce Jaques, Carleton Place, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Feb. 2, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen actively hunting on the west side of the Upper Dwyer Hill Road between Panmure Road and Vaughan Side Road, northeast of Almonte, ON. Received via Ontbirds 10:45 PM, Feb. 2, 2009, thanks to Gerard Phillips and Brenda Carter, Merrickville, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Feb. 1, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen in Torbolton Forest, Constance Bay, ON, just off of the snowmobile trail. Received via Ontbirds 2:18 PM, Feb. 1, 2009, thanks to Marc St. Onge. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Jan. 29, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen along March Valley Road, Kanata, ON, one of their most consistant spots in our area. On Jan. 31 three were seen there. Received via Ontbirds 8:20 PM, Jan. 30, 2009, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Jan. 27, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen east of Dunrobin, ON on Vances Side Road. The owl was sitting in a tree beside a house near 6th Line. On Jan. 29 two birds werer seen along Vances Side Road. On Feb. 1 one was at Greenland and Vances. Received via Ontbirds 2:08 PM, Jan. 27, 2009, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
BOREAL OWL: On Jan. 26, 2009 a Boreal Owl was seen along March Valley Road, Kanata, ON. It was found sleeping in a tree near the road. If you proceed about 500 m west from Klondike Road on March Valley Road, the road narrows with trees on both sides close to the road. On the right side (north), the Boreal was sitting on a low branch near the second "No Trespassing" sign in a sunlit area at about 2 PM. Amazingly, it was still present through Jan. 27. On the morning of Jan. 27 it was still perched in deciduous trees on the north side of March Valley Road, where it remained most of the day. Sadly, it body was found on Jan. 30 in the same area. Photos can be seen at Don's Photo Gallery or Wilson Hum's Photo Gallery. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the March Valley Road page. Received via Ontbirds 4:51 PM, Jan. 26, 2009, thanks to Don Wigle, Ottawa, ON. Originally found by Beth Wigle. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Jan. 25, 2009 3 Great Gray Owls were seen east of Dunrobin along Greenland Road. One at Thomas Dolan Parkway (see below), one between Thomas Dolan and Vances Side Road, and the third at Vances Side Road. On Jan. 29 and 31, 3 were found along Greenland Road. On Feb. 1 one was at Greenland and Vances. On Feb. 2 one was seen at Greenland and Thomas Dolan Parkway. On Feb. 7 two of these owls were found on Greenland Road, north of Vaughn Side Road. On Feb. 8 the Greenland and Thomas Dolan bird was again seen. Several were also seen on Feb. 21. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Dunrobin Ridge on Greenland Road page. Received via Ontbirds 7:58 PM, Jan. 25, 2009, thanks to Wilson Hum, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On Jan. 25, 2009 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen north of Almonte, ON at Upper Dwyer Hill and March Roads. It was sitting on the wires alongside the road just across from Red Rock Kennelss (they have a large geodesic dome with a dog atop it adorning their property). The bird was last seen heading east beyond the kennel property shortly after 11 AM. Received via email 7:54 PM, Jan. 25, 2009, thanks to Chris Kimber, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: On Jan. 24, 2009 a Red-bellied Woodpecker was seen near the SW corner of the Nortel campus, Ottawa, ON. Still present to Mar. 9. Apparently, this bird was first reported on Jan. 24, 2009. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Marsh & Trails page. Received via email 12:11 PM, Mar. 5, 2009, thanks to Richard Waters, Ottawa, ON. Photo taken Mar. 5, 2009 by Richard Waters. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Jan. 23, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen on Chemin Valiquette, Gatineau, QC. Received via Ontbirds 8:22 AM, Jan. 28, 2009, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: On Jan. 21-22, 2009 a Great Gray Owl was seen east of Dunrobin at the corner of Thomas Dolan Parkway and 5th Line Road. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Constance Creek at Thomas Dolan Parkway page. Received via Ontbirds 6:51 PM, Jan. 21, 2009, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
BOREAL OWL: At 8:45 PM on the night of Jan. 18, 2009 a Boreal Owl was seen in the Torbolton Forest at Constance Bay, ON. While whistling for Saw-whet Owls, a Boreal Owl flew across the road and landed in a large red pine. The bird stayed in the tree and allowed really good looks to confirm identity. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Constance Bay page. Come into Constance Bay and take a left on Allbirch and follow it until it ends at Bishop Davis Road. Turn right and go about 400 meters until you reach an intersection of a trail. The Boreal Owl was on a red pine on the left (north) side of the road, and a Long-eared Owl was in a red pine about 20 meters into the bush on the same side of the road the morning of Jan. 19. The forest is dominantly a semi-mature pine plantation interspersed with other forest types, probably worth a search for other owls as well. Received via Ontbirds 2:22 PM, Jan. 19, 2009, thanks to Fergus Nicoll. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: During the week prior to Jan. 16, 2009 three Great Gray Owls were seen west of March and Dunrobin Roads but none relocated. One was found along Torbolton Ridge Road, one on Old Carp Road near Huntmar Drive and another off March Road near Peter Robinson Road. Received via Ontbirds 7:28 PM, Jan. 16, 2009, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE: On Jan. 12, 2009 a Townsend's Solitaire was seen at the corner of Baseline Road and the 7th Concession on Wolfe Island, ON. Received via Ontbirds 11:27 AM, Jan. 16, 2009, thanks to Peter Good, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK-OWL: On Jan. 5, 2009 a Northern Hawk-Owl was seen along Highway 148 a half kilometer east of Plaisance, QC. The bird was regular there through Feb. 8. Noted on the Rare Birds of Quebec website May 14, 2009. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Jan. 5, 2009 a white morph Gyrfalcon was seen over Highway 148 between Quyon and Eardley, QC. It was flying north to south heading towards the Ottawa River. Received via Ontbirds 7:29 PM, Jan. 5, 2009, thanks to Brian Young. 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
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
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
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