Hi there,
Today (24 December 2015) I bird-watched along the Rideau River at
Strathcona Park. I stayed on the W side of the river and birded from
Strathcona S to Hurdman bridge and back. I encountered some birds of
interest: first, I observed a first winter Barrow’s in with raft of Common
Goldeneyes of various sex/age. This is the second first winter bird I have
encountered in the Ottawa area this winter. My first observation of a first
winter bird was at Bate Island on 17 December. I also observed a
“yellow-billed" Common Goldeneye tucked in with standard-issue females.
Given that these birds are A) possibly overlooked (Barrow's) and B)
possibly misidentified ("yellow-billed" Common) I wanted to throw together
a summary of my outing w/ accompanying photos and discussion. For further
reading, please see the links (excellent material) at the end of the
article.
Details here: http://eontbird.ca/?p=1467
Directions to Strathcona Park (from NeilyWorld): From Highway 417 (The
Queensway) take exit 118 (follow the signs for Nicholas Street). *Avoid
doing this during rushhour!* Go northwest 1.3 km to Laurier Avenue and turn
right or northeast onto it. Proceed 1.2 km to Range Road and turn right or
southeast onto it. Travel 0.4 km southeast on Range and turn left or
northeast at Somerset Street East into the parking area of Strathcona Park.
Good birding,
Jon
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