Hi Ontbirders:
The American White Pelican and at least one juvenile
Black-legged Kittiwake were still present at the Moodie Drive Quarry pond as of
11:30am. The Kiitiwake was flying around and the Pelican was still busy
feeding when I left. A few terns were seen as well. While watching the above
birds I and another birder noticed a young Eastern Kingbird in the middle of
the road. The Kingbird was actually very close to the centre line on the road.
A car came by and unfortunately the Kingbird didn't get out of the way quick
enough as the car hit it and sent it flying about 10 feet onto the shoulder of
the road. The car did cross the centre line a bit before it struck the bird.
According to another birder who was there, the Eastern Kingbird looked to be a
juvenile only about 1 or 2 weeks out of the nest. I did look for vital signs
initially (would have taken it to the Wildbird Care Centre down the road) but
nothing. Thanks.
W.H.
Ottawa, Ontario.
Directions courtesy Neily World: http://ca.geocities.com/
[EMAIL PROTECTED]/stony8.htm
>From Highway 416 take exit 66 (Fallowfield Road). If southbound, a
0.4 km offramp dumps onto Fallowfield, where you will turn right or
west. If northbound, the 0.4 km offramp brings you to Fallowfield,
where you will turn left or west onto it and in 0.5 km join the
southbound offramp traffic. Both groups will now follow Fallowfield
Road west for an additional 0.4 km to reach Moodie Drive. Turn left
or southeast onto Moodie Drive and go 5.3 km, passing Cambrian Road
to reach the quarries (second gate on the left).
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