The male Tufted Duck was still present this morning, Wednesday, May 7 at 10:30am in the bay and easily seen from the boat launch area. Also seen in the bay were 2 Horned Grebes along with L. Scaup. There were several whitetail deer along Rifle Road as well as House Wrens and an Ovenbird.
To reach Shirley's Bay travel west from Ottawa along Highway 417, exit at Moodie Drive (exit #134), and go north to Carling Avenue. Turn left and follow Carling for approximately 3 km, then turn right onto Rifle Road [formerly Range Road]. Drive north to the parking lot and boat launch at the end of Rifle Road. For more information/directions check the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club web site http://home.achilles.net/ofnc/birding/wheretogo/index.html#Shi Dave Moore Ottawa "Dave Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines. "Dave Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
