Hello Ontbirders A male Lazuli Bunting was first seen today at approximately 6:00pm coming to the feeder of Derek Hasler. It was last seen at approximately 7:30pm.
I have not seen the bird. However, I have carefully studied Derek's digital photos and am convinced this is a pure bred male Lazuli. Everything matches: small size, shape, dark lores, bunting-bill, paler lower mandible, brilliant turquoise head & upperparts, the bold white wingbar & pale greater covert tips, the brown breast and white undertail. The Haslers are concerned about birder traffic. But, are willing to allow birders to visit. Please respect their hospitality. The bird was seen coming to the feeder in their back yard. It can be viewed from the east side of the property. The address is 11 Cherrywood Drive in Bells Corners, Ottawa West. >From Hwy 417 (Queensway), take Richmond Road West. Richmond becomes Robertson Road. Continue on Robertson Road. Turn left at the intersection where Richmond turns south off Robertson Road (look for Al's Steakhouse on the north side of the intersection). Go about two blocks. Turn left on Longwood Avenue. Continue to the end (Ridgefield Cr.). Turn right on Ridgefield. Take a left turn at the second road down (Cherrywood Drive). The house is on the left. Good Luck Tony
