Hello Ontbirders,
In addition to the Godwit this morning, Chris Lewis, Bob Bracken, Bob Cermak and I had two Great Egrets which flushed as we were the first people out there this morning. We also had a Baird's Sandpiper which also left the area before others arrived. It should also be noted we had a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper that remained in the area and a beautiful Rusty Blackbird also right near the mudflat. Otherwise, plenty of Solitary Sandpipers, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Also a Winter Wren was heard calling in the woods. I wanted to get those other birds out as well so people can keep an eye out for them.
Thank you,
Jay Peterson
Ottawa
Directions to Shirley's Bay as per Bruce DiLabio
Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road. Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch).
Walk back to the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of National Defense property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked with vehicle "No Entry" signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually to the dyke. There is lots of POISON IVY along the dyke.
**** PLEASE NOTE**** YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL
OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE DYKE AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request
permission to visit the dyke area for birding.
Hello Ontbirders,
In addition to the Godwit this morning, Chris Lewis, Bob Bracken, Bob Cermak and I had two Great Egrets which flushed as we were the first people out there this morning. We also had a Baird's Sandpiper which also left the area before others arrived. It should also be noted we had a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper that remained in the area and a beautiful Rusty Blackbird also right near the mudflat. Otherwise, plenty of Solitary Sandpipers, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Also a Winter Wren was heard calling in the woods. I wanted to get those other birds out as well so people can keep an eye out for them.
Thank you,
Jay Peterson
Ottawa
Directions to Shirley's Bay as per Bruce DiLabio
Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road. Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch).
Walk back to the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of National Defense property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked with vehicle "No Entry" signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually to the dyke. There is lots of POISON IVY along the dyke.
**** PLEASE NOTE**** YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL
OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE DYKE AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request
permission to visit the dyke area for birding.
