Hi everyone,
The Yellow-headed Blackbird was present this morning (m.obs). Per Bruce's
directions below, on the EAST portion of Shaughnessy Cr., look for the
footpath between houses going into the golf course / park about 10 houses
south of Knudsen. Enter, then when that pave path turns sharply to your
left, head right over the grass (avoiding the green) toward the paved path
appearing about 50 m away. You will come to a small, wet area about another
70m along. The bird was in there, spending a lot of time on or close to the
ground, but flying up to low treetops when sufficiently disturbed by other
agitated blackbirds nearby. If not immediately visible, you may have to peer
into the tangles hoping to see the brightly-coloured head. We did not hear
it vocalize.
Good birding,
Bev McBride
Ottawa
-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 12:18 PM
To: Ontbirds
Subject: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Yellow-headed Blackbird (Kanata)
Hi Everyone
There is a male Yellow-headed Blackbird present (11:30a.m.) in Kanata Lakes
area on Windeyer Cres. at the end of Shaughnessy off Knudson Drive. The bird
has been vocalizing as it sits up in deciduous trees. There are a few
feeders in the area but no access from the street. The bird was first
reported late yesterday. Please remember to respect private property and
review OFO Birding code of ethics.
http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/aboutus.ethics
Good luck, Bruce
Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy.417 west to Castlefrank/Kanata exit and
turn right. Follow Kanata Ave. to Knudson and turn right. Watch for
Shaughnessy on your right.
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