The Hudsonian Godwit was still present at Constance Bay this morning, as were 5 Long-billed Dowitchers. Other shorebirds observed were 2 Greater Yellowlegs, a handful of Lesser Yellowlegs and Black-bellied Plovers, and 1 Pectoral Sandpiper.
Nelson's Sparrows were very hard to find at the mouth of Constance Creek, but at least one individual is still around among the many Swamp, Song and White-throated Sparrows and 1 American Tree Sparrow. Paul Matthews, Ottawa Directions courtesy of Jeff Skevington: Park at the fire access road at the corner of Sand Bay Street and Baillie. Do not block the fire road. The Hudsonian Godwit and Long-billed Dowitchers are still at this location. Then walk east down the beach along the Ottawa River for about 400 m until you get to the grassy area just past the last house. This is where you should look for the Nelson's Sparrows. The best access point to start at is the fire access at the intersection of Sand Bay Street and Baillie Avenue. To get there, follow Constance Bay Drive in from Dunrobin Road. Turn right on Baillie just past the liquor store. Sand Bay is about 400 m east. The coordinates of the site are: 45.477453 N, 76.066583 W (using Google Earth). _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
