NORTHERN HAWK OWL: A Northern Hawk Owl was seen Dec. 26, 2010 just east of Quyon, QC at the corner of Highway 148 and Chemin Murray. It was seen near Trudeau's garage on Highway 148 at Quyon on Dec. 30. It was seen again on Feb. 20 and Mar. 4 along Route 148. Discovered on the Rare Birds of Quebec website Jan. 28, 2011, thanks to Louise Simard, QC. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: From Dec. 23 to at least Dec. 26, 2010 a female Red-bellied Woodpecker has been seen below the Deschênes Rapids, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the Deschênes Rapids page. Received via Ontbirds 10:21 AM, Dec. 28, 2010, thanks to Christina Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK OWL: A Northern Hawk Owl was found Dec. 19, 2010 SE of Luskville, QC at the corner of Highway 148 and Chemin Tremblay. Almost certainly the same bird was found one kilometre away at Chemin des Dominicains and Chemin de la Rivière on Jan. 4-6, 2011. Seen again Mar. 4, 6 and 12, 2011. Discovered on the COO's Observations website Jan. 28, 2011, thanks to Robert LeBrun, QC. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK OWL: A Northern Hawk Owl was found Dec. 18, 2010 and was present until at least Mar. 8, 2011 near Blackwater River on Chemin Neely, west of Brennan's Hill, QC. Directions: Go north on Autoroute de la Gatineau or Highway 5 as far as it has been extended (presently just west of Cascades). Take the exit road to Highway 105 and go left or north on it. Follow 105 north to Wakefield, where it joins Highway 366 (may be called Autoroute 5 here as well). Continue north on 105/366/5 for about 3 km where they part ways again. Turn left or north and continue on Highway 105 for 16.5 km to reach the Chemin McDonald in Brennan's Hill. Turn left or west and go 8.5 km on McDonald to Chemin Neely, then go north about a kilometre on Neely to Blackwater River. Discovered on the Rare Birds of Quebec website Dec. 21, 2010, thanks to Louise Simard, QC. Return to Main List
KING EIDER: A female King Eider was found on Dec. 7, 2010 south of the gap between Gull Island and High Bluff Island 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 11:34 AM, Dec. 7, 2010, thanks to Doug McRae, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: Around noon on Dec. 4, 2010 seven Greater White-fronted Geese were found along the Carp River in Carp, ON. There were seen in the fields with large numbers of Canada Geese. Four were still present on Dec. 5. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Carp River Floodplain page. Received via Ontbirds 1:34 PM, Dec. 4, 2010, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Ottawa, ON. Found by Jack Romanow. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: From around Nov. 21, 2010 to at least Jan. 4, 2011 a male Red-bellied Woodpecker has been regular at a property on the 6th Line Road, near Riddell Drive, in the Kanata/Dunrobin, ON area. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the Riverfront Park page. Received via Ontbirds 8:57 AM, Dec. 14, 2010, thanks to Christina Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: From around Dec. 4, 2010 to at least Dec. 26, 2010 a female Red-bellied Woodpecker has been seen several times in the vicinity of McFarlane and Renfrew Streets in Pakenham, ON. Received via Ontbirds 8:57 AM, Dec. 14, 2010, thanks to Christina Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE: On Nov. 21, 2010 at 12:30 PM a Townsend's Solitaire was found off Pilon Road, Luskville, QC. It was seen in the junipers just before reaching the second gate or barrier along the extension of Pilon Road along the base of the escarpment. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Chemin Pilon page. Received via Ontbirds 10:14 PM, Nov. 22, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Spotted by Marie Bédard et Gérard Desjardins. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Nov. 21, 2010 at 9:00 AM a Ross's Goose was found in the farm fields with hundreds of Canada Geese near the gray outbuildings of the Animal Research centre at Fallowfield and Greenbank Roads, south of Ottawa, ON. Still present on Nov. 22 and three were found there on Nov. 23. One stayed to at least Dec. 1. Location: Approximately one half kilometre north of Fallowfield Road on the west side of Greenbank Road. Received via Ontbirds 9:24 AM, Nov. 21, 2010, thanks to Michael Tate, Ottawa, ON. Spotted by Phil Wright. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Nov. 20, 2010 at 9:00 AM a Gray Jay was found on Cook Road, NW of Aylmer, QC. Location: Approximately one half kilometre north of Fallowfield Road on the west side of Greenbank Road. Directions to this site can be found on the map on the Chemin Cook page. Received via Ontbirds 7:56 AM, Nov. 23, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Nov. 8, 2010 a juvenile Ross's Goose was found in a small group of Snow Geese along Highway 148 near Parker Road, east of Eardley, QC. The birds were seen in flight only. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Chemin Parker page. Received via Ontbirds 9:164 AM, Nov. 9, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
PACIFIC LOON: A Pacific Loon was seen on Nov. 6 or 7, 2010 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 10:19 PM, Nov. 11, 2010, thanks to Peter Good, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
CATTLE EGRET: On Nov. 6 - 10, 2010 a Cattle Egret was seen in a farm field with cows on Milton Road, SE of Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the Milton Road page. Received via Ontbirds 10:22 AM, Nov. 6, 2010, thanks to Michael Tate, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Nov. 3, 2010 a Gray Jay was seen in the Lac-des-Loups, QC area. Received via Ontbirds 9:164 AM, Nov. 9, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Nov. 2, 2010 a Gray Jay was seen in the Pointe-au-Chene, QC area. Received via Ontbirds 9:164 AM, Nov. 9, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER: On Oct. 31, 2010 to at least Jan. 8, 2011 a Red-bellied Woodpecker was seen at a feeder on Chemin Fer-à-Cheval in Masson-Angers, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the Chemin Fer-à-Cheval (Masson Ferry Dock) page. Received via Ontbirds 10:07 AM, Nov. 2, 2010, thanks to Christina Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CATTLE EGRET: On Oct. 30, 2010 a Cattle Egret was seen in a farm field with cows in the Parc National du Plaisance (or Plaisance Provincial Park) on Grande Presqu'ile, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the Grande & Petite Presqu'īle page. This area is just outside the Ottawa Checklist Circle. Received via Ontbirds 10:07 AM, Nov. 2, 2010, thanks to Christina Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CATTLE EGRET: On Oct. 28, 2010 three Cattle Egret were seen in a farm field with cows in Alfred, ON. No details on location. This area is outside the Ottawa Checklist Circle. Received via Ontbirds 10:07 AM, Nov. 2, 2010, thanks to Christina Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CATTLE EGRET: At 10:45 AM on Oct. 26, 2010 fourteen Cattle Egret were seen in a farm field with cows on west side of Richmond Road, 1.6 km south of Fallowfield Road, S of Bells Corners, ON. They were still present till evening. Received via Ontbirds 11:05 AM, Oct. 26, 2010, thanks to Mike Tate, Ottawa, ON. Spotted by Phil Wright. Return to Main List
EURASIAN WIGEON: On Oct. 24, 2010 a Eurasian Wigeon was found east of Masson, QC. Seen on the Fall Count and still present at least until Nov. 3. No further details on the location posted. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the Ottawa River East: Quebec page. Received via Ontbirds 9:25 AM, Oct. 26, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
BOREAL CHICKADEE: On Oct. 23/24, 2010 on the Fall Count, a Boreal Chickadee was found along the Eardly-Masham Road, Gatineau Park, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Chemin Eardley-Masham (Ramsay Lake Road) page. Received via Ontbirds 9:25 AM, Oct. 26, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Oct. 23, 2010 three Gray Jays were seen n the northwest corner of the Ottawa Circle near Low, QC on the Fall Count. Received via Ontbirds 9:25 AM, Oct. 26, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Oct. 17, 2010 a Gray Jay was seen from the trail off Kerwin Road, NNW of Kanata, ON. Seen again on the Fall Count on Oct. 23. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Kerwin Road page. Received via email 6:08 PM, Oct. 17, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Reported by Tony Beck. Return to Main List
GREAT CORMORANT: On Oct. 17, 2010 at 12:15 PM a Great Cormorant was seen from the small boat launch at the end of Nesbitt Street (off Grandview Road), flying west towards Shirleys Bay. It was pursued and searched for in the Shirleys Bay area, for around 2 hours with no success. The observers (Michael Tate, Bernie Laduceur and Bob Cermak) described the bird as a large, bulky-looking cormorant with white on the flanks (normally the white patches do not occur after the breeding season). There are several sightings of what is likely this bird dating from late September. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Grandview Road page. Received via Ottawa phone alert at 12:30 PM, Oct. 17, 2010, thanks to Paul Mirsky, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN WHEATEAR: On Oct. 16, 2010 a Northern Wheatear was found and photographed at Petrie Island, ON on a small jetty near the picnic area. It was not seen subsequently. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Petrie Islands page. Photo can be seen at www.pbase.com/photofair/image/129519567. Received via Ottawa email RBA 9:48 PM, Oct. 18, 2010, thanks to Gordon Pringle, Ottawa, ON and Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Found and photographed by Gary Fairhead, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Oct. 16, 2010 a Gray Jay was observed at Shirleys Bay, ON along the dyke at the first island. It was pursued by a male Merlin but got away safely. Received via Ontbirds 9:27 PM, Oct. 16, 2010, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
BOREAL CHICKADEE: On the morning of Oct. 14, 2010 a Boreal Chickadee passed through the backyard at 400 Donald B. Munro Drive, Carp, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Carp River Floodplain page. Received via Ontbirds 8:05 PM, Oct. 14, 2010, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Oct. 13, 2010 at 5:30 PM a Gray Jay was seen at 68 Gabriel-Lacasse in Hull, QC. It was seen for couple of minutes perched on top of trees. It was very vocal. It was last seen flying away toward the Moore Farm. Received via email 9:38 PM, Oct. 13, 2010, thanks to Frédéric Bédard, Gatineau, QC. Return to Main List
VERMILION FLYCATCHER: On the afternoon of Oct. 13, 2010 a male Vermilion Flycatcher was seen by a group of Kingston birders near Button Bay on Wolfe Island, ON. The bird was observed flycatching southeast of the intersection of Bennett Road and 7th Line Road. No further reports. Directions: Wolfe Island is located off Kingston and the ferry is located along the waterfront. Received via email 9:39 PM, Oct. 14, 2010, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
McGOWN'S LONGSPUR: On the morning of Oct. 12, 2010 a female McGown's Longspur was reported from a field off Highway 148 just east of Quyon, QC. This is within the Ottawa checklist circle! The bird was described extremely well, including the dark inverted "T" on a white tail, the facial pattern and unstreaked breast. It was alone. However, there were many American Pipits nearby, plus 2 Lapland Longspurs, 3 White-rumped Sandpipers and a Dunlin. Directions: From Aylmer take Highway 148 west towards Quyon. After the signs for Mountainview Sod Farms on your right, and the overpass, take Hammond Road right (north). The bird was in the muddy field at this corner. The sod farms are private property. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL! This is near the same area where the Buff-breasted Sandpiper was recently seen. Unfortunately, the bird was not relocated later. However, there is a lot of habitat to cover in this area. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Hammond Road Sod Farms page. Received via Ontbirds 8:23 AM, Oct. 13, 2010, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Reported by John Dubois. Return to Main List
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW: On Oct. 11, 2010 an immature Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported as coming to a feeding station in the Beacon Hill area. Stayed at least until Oct. 15. Directions withheld by request. Received via phone 10:30 AM, Oct. 12, 2010, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Oct. 10, 2010 two Gray Jays were seen on the Eardly-Masham Road, Gatineau Park, QC, just south of Chemin du Camp Gatineau. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Chemin Eardley-Masham (Ramsay Lake Road) page. Received via email 9:04 AM, Oct. 14, 2010, thanks to John Brisebois, Gatineau, QC. Return to Main List
GRAY JAY: On Oct. 9, 2010 a Gray Jay was seen on the ridge at the 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 8:34 AM, Oct. 15, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
ROSS'S GOOSE: On Oct. 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM a Ross's Goose was found in a large field off of CR-15 approximately 3.5 kilometers north of the village of Fournier, ON. Coordinates: The field is located at 45° 28' 2.9" by -74° 54' 1.7". Received via Ontbirds 2:29 PM, Oct. 7, 2010, thanks to Patrick Blake, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
LAUGHING GULL: On Oct. 5, 2010 at 5:00 PM a first year Laughing Gull was found at Petrie Island, ON on the beach among a roosting flock of about 200 Ring-billed Gulls. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Petrie Islands page. Received via email 11:27 AM, Oct. 6, 2010, thanks to Gordon Pringle, Ottawa, ON. Found and photographed by Daniel Cadieux, Orleans, ON. Return to Main List
BLACK VULTURE: At 2:00 PM on Oct. 1, 2010 a Black Vulture was seen flying over the Ault Island, ON causeway. It came in quite low (150-200 ft.) and was well seen. Separated from the similar Turkey Vulture by its flat profile and repeated 2 and 3 wing beats followed by a short glide. Ault Island is accessed from Highway 2 just east of Upper Canada Village between Morrisburg and Ingleside in eastern Ontario. Received via Ontbirds 6:01 PM, Oct. 1, 2010, thanks to Hans van der Zweep, ON. Return to Main List
PARASITIC JAEGER: At 3:30 PM on Sep. 26, 2010 an adult Parasitic Jaeger was seen harassing the gulls out on the river off Britannia Point, Ottawa, ON. The bird was last seen flying downriver at 4:05 PM. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 3:32 PM, Sep. 26, 2010, thanks to Mark Gawn, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
SABINE'S GULL: On the evening of Sep. 17, 2010 a juvenile Sabine's Gull was seen below the Deschênes Rapids, off Britannia Point, ON. At 10:30 AM it was seen to join the flock of Bonaparte's Gulls present all morning. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 11:13 AM, Sep. 17, 2010, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
LITTLE BLUE HERON: A Little Blue Heron was found on Sep. 14, 2010 at Cornwall, ON by Paul Schoening. It was still present to Sep. 20. Directions: From Highway 401, west of Cornwall, take exit 778 or Moulinette Road. Go south and then turn left (east) onto Highway 2 (Vincent Massey Drive). Then turn left (north) on Richmond Road. A short distance away, just before the railway tracks, you will notice a marsh/swamp on your left. Park in front of the rock (gravel) pile on the left-hand (west) side of the road (parking is limited). The heron from this rock pile, perched in a dead tree on the opposite side of the wetlands. Received via Ontbirds 1:54 PM, Sep. 15, 2010, thanks to Jacques Bouvier, St-Isidore, ON. Return to Main List
WHITE-WINGED DOVE: A White-winged Dove was seen at 10 AM on Sep. 13, 2010 near house number 5319, Near Gravely Bay Crossroad at Prince Edward Point, ON by Bruce Ripley. It flew across the road and landed on top of a Red Cedar and then flew off again. His photo can be seen here. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 10:44 AM, Sep. 13, 2010, thanks to Paul Mackenzie, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Sep. 9, 2010 two Caspian Tern were seen along the river at Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Andrew Haydon Park West and Andrew Haydon Park East pages. Received via Ontbirds 4:15 PM, Sep. 9, 2010, thanks to Patrick Blake, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
PARASITIC JAEGER: At 10:25 AM on Sep. 2, 2010 a juvenile light-morph Parasitic Jaeger was seen harassing the gulls out on the river at the east end of Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON. The bird flew in from the north, harassed the gulls for approximately 20 seconds, and then flew off into the distance towards Bayshore. It did not return. Photos can be viewed at: 1, 2 and 3. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Andrew Haydon Park West and Andrew Haydon Park East pages. Received via Ontbirds 6:23 PM, Sep. 2, 2010, thanks to Chris Bruce, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GLOSSY IBIS: A Glossy Ibis was seen at 7 AM on Aug. 23, 2010 sitting preening among the Mallards on the beach at the edge of the harbour at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory, Prince Edward Point, ON. It was gone 10 minutes later. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 9:27 AM, Aug. 23, 2010, thanks to David Okines, Prince Edward Point, ON. Return to Main List
LITTLE GULL: A juvenile Little Gull was seen on Aug. 9, 2010 at the Moodie Drive Quarry Pond, S of Ottawa, ON. It was spotted flying with several Bonaparte's Gulls. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via email (Ottawa RBA) 8:17 AM, Aug. 10, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jul. 30, 2010 a Caspian Tern was seen at Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, ON. On Aug. 1 three were found there; while on Aug. 2 an unprecedented group of 13 were found between the first and second island. The main bulk of the birds were resting on exposed rocks to the NE of the second island. Also several were flying and feeding around the same general area. On Aug. 9 a new high of 17 was seen here. On Aug. 14 and 15 there were still 5 present, while 16 were seen Aug. 18. Six still present on Aug. 27 and 2 Aug. 31. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Shirleys Bay Dyke page. Received via Ontbirds 12:28 PM, Jul. 19, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jul. 18, 2010 a Caspian Tern was seen at Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Shirleys Bay Dyke page. Received via Ontbirds 12:28 PM, Jul. 19, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
RED-NECKED GREBE: An adult Red-necked Grebe was seen accompanied by a partially grown chick on July 17, 2010 at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds, S of Ottawa, ON. This is the first confirmed breeding record for the Ottawa 50-km Checklist Circle. Two chicks were seen with the adult at least once. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds page. Received via Ontbirds 7:46 PM, July 17, 2010, thanks to Mark Gawn, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jul. 16, 2010 a Caspian Tern was seen below the Deschênes Rapids, off Britannia Point, ON. One seen there on Aug. 14 as well. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 12:28 PM, Jul. 19, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK: A Black-bellied Whistling-Duck was seen the evening of Jul. 13, 2010 at the roadside ponds along County Road 10, south of Milford in Prince Edward County, ON. It was still at the ponds at least until Aug. 23. This is the first record of this species for Prince Edward County which now brings their checklist to 350 species. The duck has been seen in the pond closest to the road, but this morning was loafing on the ridge of earth separating the two ponds. (Earlier in the year (late May) 5 birds of this species turned up in Dauphin County, PA on May 30 and at Oneida Lake in Brewerton, NY on May 31. And from Aug. 11 to 15 one was being seen in Genesse County, NY near Buffalo at the Tonawanda WMA.) Directions to the Milford bird: From the west end of Picton at the traffic lights take Lake Street from the LCBO and follow south (Lake Street becomes County Road 10) to Cherry Valley. At the stop sign in Cherry Valley, turn left and follow CR 10 for another 6 km to Milford. Upon reaching Milford, turn left at the stop sign, then right again at the post office in Milford, and continue on CR 10 for about 2 km. The ponds are on the bend of the highway almost across from the intersection of Royal Road. In brief, stay on CR 10. Further information about this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 11:51 PM, Jul. 13, 2010, thanks to David Okines, Prince Edward Point, ON. Return to Main List
YELLOW-NOSED ALBITROSS: At 11:45 AM on July 4, 2010 a Yellow-nosed Albitross was seen at Kingston, ON. The bird flew low over the parking lot between the smoke stack and the helicopter pad at Kingston General Hospital near the end of Barrie Street at Lake Ontario. The bird was at the lake shore, but flew over land the entire time observed. The bird was as low as 10 m above the ground and very close to the walking trail along the water edge (but on the hospital side). The bird passed back and forth 3 times, sometimes with Ring-billed Gulls in pursuit. The bird was last seen circling upward above the smoke stack drifting eastward. The bird was predominantly white with fairly even black along the front edge of the underside of the wing, extending the full length of the wing. The upperside of the wing and back were uniform black. The bill appeared somewhat dusky, with a line at the top edge of the bill. The actual top of the bill may have been a different colour - couldn't be clearly seen. The head may have been somewhat dusky, particularly around the eye. The bird flapped when low with fixed, stiff wings. When soaring, the wings were arced, not bent. The bird appeared about 2.5 to 3 times the size (wingspan) of the Ring-billeds, although they were usually diving at it making comparisons difficult. Confirmation of its identity came, unfortunately, from the discovery of what is almost certainly the same bird on the shore of Wolfe Island. On July 17, the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee took in a Yellow-nosed Albatross. A gentleman found the bird in an emaciated condition on Wolfe Island at Brown's Bay and brought it to the mainland where it was picked up and delivered to the Centre. According to Sue Meech of the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, the bird is very weak. On July 26 it was reported that the bird was doing better and may survive to be released on the East Coast. Unfortunately it had to be euthanized due to osteomyelitis in its leg. Directions: From Highway 401, take Division Street south to Johnson Street. Turn left, then right on Barrie Street. Take Barrie Street south to the Lake. The bird was seen just to the west at the visible smoke stack opposite the hospital. Received via Ontbirds 1:38 PM, Jul. 4, 2010, thanks to Paul Martin, Queens University, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jul. 3, 2010 a Caspian Tern was seen along the river at Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Andrew Haydon Park West and Andrew Haydon Park East pages. Received via Ontbirds 6:39 AM, Jul. 6, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On Jun. 25, 2010 a Caspian Tern was seen at Baie McLaurin, Gatineau, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Baie McLaurin page. Received via Ontbirds 6:39 AM, Jul. 6, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
TRUMPETER SWAN: On June 13, 2010 a family of Trumpeter Swans, 2 adults and four unfledged young, was discovered on the Jock River, SE of Carleton Place, ON along 9th Line Beckwith Township. They are presumed to have nested close by, a first record for the Ottawa Circle. They were present at least until June 27. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Jock River at 9th Line Beckwith page. Discovered by Mike & Joyce Jaques of Carleton Place, ON. Received via OFNC RBA 12:33 PM, Jun. 16, 2010, thanks to Garry McNulty, Aylmer, QC. Return to Main List
CASPIAN TERN: On May 30, 2010 a Caspian Tern was seen along the river at the west end of Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Andrew Haydon Park West page. Received via Ontbirds 6:42 PM, May 31, 2010, thanks to Bernie Ladouceur, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
TRICOLORED HERON: On the morning of May 29, 2009 a Tricolored Heron was seen on Amherst Island, ON. It was found just west of the gravel bar at the east point KFN property. In the late afternoon it was frequenting the bay west of the gravel bar; sometimes it would disappear out of sight into the portion of the bay that is not visible from the bar but for the most part it was loafing in plain view or feeding quite successfully in the manic way Tricolors do, darting about in circles and tilting its whole body 45 degrees to the side. It did not have a full set of plumes. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Amherst Island page. Received via Ontbirds 9:32 PM, May 29, 2010, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON and 10:20 PM thanks to Chris Kimber, Kingston, ON. Return to Main List
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD: A Yellow-headed Blackbird was seen around 4:30 PM on May 17, 2010 in Embrun, ON. It was seen flying south across Rue Notre Dame near St. André Road with 5 Common Grackles. Received via email 8:35 AM, May 18, 2010, thanks to Langis Sirois, Ottawa, ON. Found by Diane Brunet. Return to Main List
LITTLE GULL: On the evening of May 16, 2010 a first summer Little Gull was found below the Deschênes Rapids, off Britannia Point, ON. It was there off and on until at least May 21. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Britannia Conservation Area page. Received via Ontbirds 7:18 PM, May 16, 2010, thanks to Mark Gawn, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
PIPING PLOVER: Two Piping Plover were found on May 13, 2010 on the beach at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Brighton, ON. They were seen again on May 14 but not since. Their coloured leg bands indicate that they had originated in Michigan. A different bird (told from its coloured leg bands) was seen sporadically from May 22 to 25, 2010 and an unbanded bird was seen on May 23. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Presqu'ile Provincial Park page. Received via Ontbirds 4:41 PM, May 13, 2010, thanks to Fred Helleiner, Brighton, ON. Return to Main List
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD: A Yellow-headed Blackbird was reported photographed around 6:15 PM on Apr. 27, 2010 in Queenswood Heights, Orleans, ON. This photo can be seen on Flickr. It was seen at a private residence. It was seen again on April 29 at the corner of Roxdale and Beaconfield, in a tall cedar hedge SE of that corner. Received via Ontbirds 9:25 PM, Apr. 27, 2010, thanks to Marlene Thoms, Orleans, ON. Return to Main List
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE: At noon on Mar. 30, 2010 a Greater White-fronted Goose was found on Osgoode Main Street, just east of River Road (Regional 19). This location is just south of Kars, ON. It was seen in a field with Canada Geese. Received via Ontbirds 1:04 PM, Mar. 30, 2010, thanks to Mike Tate, Ottawa, ON. Found by Langis Sirois. Return to Main List
BLACK VULTURE: A Black Vulture was seen at 10 AM on Mar. 28, 2010 passing over Rutherford Stevens Lookout in Prince Edward County, ON. It was floating lazily in the brisk wind over Smith's Bay. Rutherford Stevens Lookout is located midway along County Road 13, between Waupoos and Black River Cheese Factory. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Prince Edward Point page. Received via Ontbirds 11:58 AM, Mar. 28, 2010, thanks to Terry Sprague, Picton, ON. Return to Main List
EURASIAN WIGEON: On Mar. 28, 2010 a male Eurasian Wigeon was found at Baie Noire, QC in Parc National de Plaisance. It was seen in the same area until at least Apr. 9. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Baie Noire West Overlook and Baie Noire pages. Received via Ontbirds 7:19 AM, Apr. 6, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
TUNDRA SWAN: Five Tundra Swans were seen on Mar. 27, 2010 at Reevecraig, ON on the east side of the highway in the flooded fields. They were still present on Mar. 29. Also present were 100+ Northern Pintail and 2000+ Canada Geese. Directions: from Ottawa take Highway 416 south to the Dilworth exit (42) and then Highway 416 north and watch for the swans on the east side of the highway. Received via Ontbirds 5:31 PM, Mar. 29, 2010, thanks to Bruce Di Labio, Carp, ON. Return to Main List
TUNDRA SWAN: Seven Tundra Swans were seen on Mar. 25 and again Mar. 31, 2010 along Highway 148 east of Thurso, QC. Directions for, and further information about, this area can be found on the Thurso Marsh Overlook page. Received via Ontbirds 7:19 AM, Apr. 6, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: A Great Gray Owl was reported on Feb. 15, 2010 as having been seen near Balderson, ON. This property has had a visit from a Great Grey Owl four out of five past winters. Directions: From Highway 7 at Perth, go north on 511 to Balderson and turn left at the intersection in the village, then to the next intersection turn right on Fallbrook Road, and turn left to the property on the 9th Line of Bathurst. The bird was seen near a barn catching a vole. Received via Ontbirds 11:36 AM, Feb. 17, 2010, thanks to Jean Griffin, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK OWL: A Northern Hawk Owl was reported Jan. 24 as having been seen reliably "for awhile", to at least Feb. 5, 2010 a was seen near Cobden, ON. It has been found on the Snake River Line which runs parallel with and west of Highway 17. It is almost always seen at the top of a deciduous tree within 100 metres of civic address 1261 Snake River Line, but across the road. Directions: From Highway 17 in Cobden, go west through downtown and at the outskirts of town turn right on the Snake River Line going north. Received via Ontbirds 2:47 PM, Jan. 24, 2010, thanks to Chris Michener, Golden Lake, ON. Return to Main List
GREAT GRAY OWL: A Great Gray Owl was reported on Jan. 14, 2010 as having been seen near the Larose Forest, ON. It was seen on private property. Last seen Jan. 15. Directions for, and further information about, this site can be found on the Larose Forest page. Received via email 9:52 AM, Jan. 15, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
GYRFALCON: On Jan. 10, 2010 (2:20 PM) a gray morph Gyrfalcon was seen in Ottawa West, ON near where the Queenway (Highway 417) crosses Carling Avenue. It was seen again on Jan. 15 (11 AM) on the Coats Building at Tunneys Pasture. On Jan. 16 (3:30 PM) it was seen again near Carling and the Queensway. This may well be the same bird seen on Dec. 20 near the Clyde Quarry. The quarry is less than a kilomter south and has been used as a roost by Gyrfalcon's in the past. A bird matching the same description was seen flying over Henry Farm Drive on Jan. 23. This is just SW of the Clyde Quarry. Directions for, and further information about, these sites can be found on the Clyde Woods & Quarry and Coats Building pages. Received via Ontbirds 3:16 PM, Jan. 10, 2010, thanks to Tony Beck, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List
NORTHERN HAWK OWL: From Jan. 4 to at least Feb. 27, 2010 a Northern Hawk Owl was seen in Moose Creek, ON. The location was the SE end of Moose Creek at Valley Street, near the railway tracks and south of them as far as the first open fields. This is roughly 10 km outside the Ottawa checklist circle. Directions: From Highway 417 take exit 58 and go south 6.6 km on Highway 138 to McLean Road. Turn right or WSW and drive 2.3 km to Valley Street in Moose Creek. Turn left or SSE onto Valley Street and proceed 0.8 km to the railway crossing. Received via Ontbirds 3:43 PM, Jan. 11, 2010, thanks to Chris Lewis, Ottawa, ON. Return to Main List