Hi Everyone
October 20, 2005- birded along the Ottawa River from Ottawa to Constance
Bay. Overall ,windy conditions made it somewhat difficult viewing birds at a
distance but a few interesting species were noted. At Andrew Haydon Park, a
flock of 40+ Brant and 1 female Black Scoter were observed resting on the
water. While at Shirley's Bay a Red-throated Loon was seen off the boat
launch and a flock of 3 Snow Bunting along the shoreline.
At least 3 Red-headed Woodpeckers, 1 adult and 2 immatures were observed
at the old burn site at Constance Bay and the Carolina Wren in the back
ravine behind my house was still singing late this morning. There was a
noticeable increase in both Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead along the Ottawa
River.
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:Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the
Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to
Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road.
Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch).
Walk back to
the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of National
Defence property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked with
vehicle "No
Entry" signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually to the dyke.
**** PLEASE NOTE**** YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL
OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE DYKE AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request
permission to visit the dyke area for birding.
Directions: Andrew Hayden Park: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west, turn
north on Bayshore Drive, continue to Carling Ave. Turn left (west) on
Carling Ave. Proceed along Carling Ave. and watch for Andrew Haydon Park
Water Park on your right.
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.
If you require additional information, please contact me privately.
