The final results are in! Thanks to 55 enthusiastic volunteer bird
counters, Rouge Park's 2^nd annual event proved to be quite
successful! The Rouge Park Winter Bird Count monitors birds in many
of the Parks significant natural landscapes.
January 9, 2005 hosted seasonally average temperatures ranging from a
low of -1 degrees Celsius to a high of 1 degree Celsius. Overcast
conditions dominated most of the day and wind velocities were
considered slight.
It was a tough day to catch sight of birds. Total individuals counted
were only around 4500 (compared to ~ 13,000 last year), however our
species count was practically the same this year, totaling 56 species.
Highlights include: the provincially vulnerable Great Grey Owl (3),
Peregrine Falcon (1), Red-bellied Woodpecker (1), Northern Mockingbird
(1), and Wild Turkeys (12).
Other notable records include the following permanent and winter
residences, and migratory species of Rouge Park: Coopers Hawk (4),
Rough-legged Hawk (3), Sharp-shinned Hawk (1), Great Black-backed Gull
(5), Pileated Woodpecker (4), Brown Creeper (2), Winter Wren (2), and
Cedar Waxwing (2). The deep open water of lake Ontario also supported
such waterfowl as the Bufflehead (14), Red-breasted merganser (4),
American Green-winged Teal (1), Common Goldeneye (20), and Lesser
Scaup (1).
Rouge Park would like to extend our appreciation to everyone who
participated in Rouge Park's second annual winter count! We would also
like to acknowledge the contributions of our count team leaders:
Robert Marshall, Jim Fairchild, Stan Long, Erica Lagious, Ken Clarke,
Philip Chan, Barb and Phil Davies.
Birders of all skill levels, nature enthusiasts, and any interested
individuals are invited to participate in the Rouge Park winter bird
count next holiday season! For complete count results contact
Michelle Closson at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Everyone
At least one adult Red-headed Woodpecker was present at the suet feeder
at 114 Goodin Str. today. A total of 4 woodpecker species were feeding at
the suet. Hairy, Downy and a Pileated Woodpecker. Both the RHWP and PIWP
feed regularly and are sometimes just sitting in the oak trees around the
house.
Had a Northern Shrike come into me feeder at Carp this morning and pick
off and kill an American Goldfinch before flying away.
good birding
Bruce
Bruce Di Labio
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp,Ontario,K0A 1L0
(613)839-4395 Home (613)715-2571 Cell
Di Labio Birding Website
Courses and Field Trips
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/
Directions:Red-headed Wdpk: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to
the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin
Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill
turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left
on
Allbirch Road and drive 1.3 km to the " T " intersection. Turn left on
Bishop Davis Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to
Ritchie St. Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left
and drive .3 km and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the
burn area is opposite the gate. Parking is limited. The old burn area is on
your left. From the corner of Ritchie and Whistler,the road is not
maintained during the winter months. My parents live at 114 Goodin St. which
is off Ritchie St.
