On Sunday 23 Nov there was a flock of 34 Bonaparts Gull on the SE cell of
the Winchester Lagoon. This is the 3rd fall in a row that a large (for
Ottawa) flock has occured at this site. The birds formed a tight flock
actively feeding along the ice edge in the partially frozen pond. There were
also two Greater Yellowlegs in the same cell. Other birds in the area
included a flock of about 40 Lapland Longspur.
Also yesterday, a lone Common Redpoll joined the American Goldfinches in my
suburban Ottawa backyard, perhaps an indication of more to come.
Winchester is located off Highway 31 south of Ottawa. To get to the lagoons
take Ottawa road north out of town, the lagoons are easy to see on your
right just after the road bends to the east.
Mark Gawn
Ottawa, Canada
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