Ontbirds subscribers: For the past two days, Brant geese have been foraging on the grass at Andrew Haydon Park. Today, the flock numbered approx. 90 birds. They are reliable at the west end of the park, near the shoreline of the Ottawa River at Graham Bay. Sometimes they are on the westernmost inner pond, as well. Over the past few days, I've tallied Brant as they've migrated past my vantage point and have seen only one juvenile. When a flock of Brant approach Andrew Haydon Park, they often swirl around a few times before landing, availing good views of the upperparts for ageing. The single juvenile joined the adults onshore and is currently foraging on the grass with them. Not a rare occurrence here in Ottawa by any means, but an FYI to those interested in enjoying Brant up close. Please do not hesitate to send a text for an update on their status.
Directions: Andrew Haydon Park is located off of Carling Avenue. At the lights, enter the park and turn left immediately. Continue to the western parking area, then walk north to the western pond and north again to the shoreline of the Ottawa River. Good birding, Jon 613-558-6821 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
