Bill was away when Barbara saw the post on eBird that a Nashville Warbler had joined the Black-throated Gray at Mud Lake. So off she went by herself. She was successful and also got a surprise Brown Creeper.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Another Warbler Joins the Fun
Nov 12, 2017
Bill was away when Barbara saw the post on eBird that a Nashville Warbler had joined the Black-throated Gray at Mud Lake. So off she went by herself. She was successful and also got a surprise Brown Creeper.
Bill was away when Barbara saw the post on eBird that a Nashville Warbler had joined the Black-throated Gray at Mud Lake. So off she went by herself. She was successful and also got a surprise Brown Creeper.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Black-throated Gray Warbler Still Hanging Around
November 7, 2017
By now, nearly every birder in Ottawa has seen this bird. With blue skies and mild weather, we decided to join the throng to get some better photos of this rarity.
By now, nearly every birder in Ottawa has seen this bird. With blue skies and mild weather, we decided to join the throng to get some better photos of this rarity.
Friday, November 3, 2017
A Mega Rarity - Black-throated Gray Warbler
November 2, 2017
Bruce DiLabio posted this find at Britannia Ridge at 11:00 am; we went right over!
At first we could not locate it as there were few others birders around. But as more arrived, the elusive subject was finally spotted. It was very active in the drizzly day. Photos were difficult, but finally obtained.
Bruce DiLabio posted this find at Britannia Ridge at 11:00 am; we went right over!
At first we could not locate it as there were few others birders around. But as more arrived, the elusive subject was finally spotted. It was very active in the drizzly day. Photos were difficult, but finally obtained.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Godwit still there
October 23, 2017
It changed ponds, but was equally visible with a bit better light.
It changed ponds, but was equally visible with a bit better light.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Hudsonian Godwit
October 16, 2017
Alerted by e-bird, we went to find this guy across from the Canadian Tire Centre, only 15 minutes from our house!
Alerted by e-bird, we went to find this guy across from the Canadian Tire Centre, only 15 minutes from our house!
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Snow Geese
October 15, 2017
We were out at Embrun anyway, so it was handy to go to St. Albert for some cheese and then proceed to Highway 138 at Lafleche Dump to look for Snow Geese.
There was a small flock on the ground which soon swelled to over 3000 as the rest of the flock came noisily in from the north.
It's always an awesome sight.
We were out at Embrun anyway, so it was handy to go to St. Albert for some cheese and then proceed to Highway 138 at Lafleche Dump to look for Snow Geese.
There was a small flock on the ground which soon swelled to over 3000 as the rest of the flock came noisily in from the north.
It's always an awesome sight.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Four Baby Loons Grown Up
August 27, 2017
No depredation this year. Yeah! Baby Common Terns doing well too.
No depredation this year. Yeah! Baby Common Terns doing well too.
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Monday, July 10, 2017
Baby Loons have Hatched on Big Cedar
July 9, 2017
We did our loon count and were pleasantly surprised to find 3 sets of babies - 5 all together. This is the best year in quite a while. Here's hoping they survive till the fall.
We did our loon count and were pleasantly surprised to find 3 sets of babies - 5 all together. This is the best year in quite a while. Here's hoping they survive till the fall.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Grassland Birds on the way to Shawville
June 22, 2017
We were lucky to see two Brown Thrashers and a Savannah Sparrow on Ch. de la Rivière. But imagine our marvelous good fortune to see an Upland Sandpiper on a wire near Shawville, Qc.
We were lucky to see two Brown Thrashers and a Savannah Sparrow on Ch. de la Rivière. But imagine our marvelous good fortune to see an Upland Sandpiper on a wire near Shawville, Qc.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
A House Wren Makes a Nest in our Box
June 18, 2017
Grant spotted the House Wren and heard it singing. We saw it gathering twigs and food for the nest. We also spotted a juvenile American Robin on the back fence.
Grant spotted the House Wren and heard it singing. We saw it gathering twigs and food for the nest. We also spotted a juvenile American Robin on the back fence.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
More Good Sighting at the Cottage
June 11, 2017
I surprised a Bald Eagle in the water, and it flew up with difficulty to dry it's wings. Upon returning from fishing, I spotted a Red-necked Grebe near the mouth of our bay.
Later, we did our first Loon Count. We only saw 3 pairs, but a female was on the nest.
I surprised a Bald Eagle in the water, and it flew up with difficulty to dry it's wings. Upon returning from fishing, I spotted a Red-necked Grebe near the mouth of our bay.
Later, we did our first Loon Count. We only saw 3 pairs, but a female was on the nest.
Monday, May 22, 2017
Cottage Opening
May 22, 2017
On the road in, we saw a Broad-winged Hawk perched on a fence gate - spotted by Grant.
Around the cottage, we got a some American Goldfinches, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow Warbler and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
In Maniwaki, we got a Wilson's Warber, a new bird for the list, and a couple of Bobolinks.
A big surprise were shorebirds on the lake - Dunlin and Lesser Yellowlegs (new birds) together with Spotted Sandpipers.
It was nice to see the Common Loons and Common Terns back for another year.
On the road in, we saw a Broad-winged Hawk perched on a fence gate - spotted by Grant.
Around the cottage, we got a some American Goldfinches, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow Warbler and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
In Maniwaki, we got a Wilson's Warber, a new bird for the list, and a couple of Bobolinks.
A big surprise were shorebirds on the lake - Dunlin and Lesser Yellowlegs (new birds) together with Spotted Sandpipers.
It was nice to see the Common Loons and Common Terns back for another year.
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