Mud Lake and Shirley's Bay with JC Birding

October 30, 2018

Birding Report by Connie

Four of us met at Mud Lake in the somewhat chilly weather.  Although some were further away than others, the good birds here were Hooded Merganser, Ring-necked Duck, American Wigeon, and Wood Duck.  We had great views of the American Wigeon and Wood Ducks later when walking down the trail beside Mud Lake.  I think lots of photos were taken -- my camera was in the car! Among the trees and bushes East of the parking area there were many Ruby-crowned Kinglets flitting about as usual and mostly very high up in the trees.  We had three sparrows along this route:  Song, White-crowned and White-throated.  In the Bay behind the filtration plant we saw Common Loon, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye all at a great distance. 

The usual birds were around and even before we had out the birdseed they were alighting on camera lenses and seedless hands. The Downy Woodpecker was on my hand before I got the bag of seed open!  Bill and Barb were ahead of me (I was busy getting out birdseed) and saw a pair of House Finch.  On the ridge someone pointed out the two large birds soaring overhead ... Yes.. immature Bald Eagles.  We also had Common Raven fly over. 

To fill in for Jane, who was off on a trip to Mexico with her Guiding Friends, Barb B brought along some Girl Guide cookies to share with us!

Bill and Barb left us here for Shirley's Bay to look for the Red-bellied Woodpecker but did not find it.

Birds Observed Tuesday, October 30, 2018   
Ottawa West - Mud Lake, Shirley's Bay Beach.   
(Sami, Barb C, Bill, Barb B, Connie)   
   
Ottawa West - Mud Lake   
1    American Black Duck
2    American Crow
3    American Goldfinch
4    American Robin
5    American Wigeon
6    Bald Eagle (2 immature)
7    Black-capped Chickadee
8    Bufflehead
9    Canada Goose
10    Common Goldeneye
11    Common Loon
12    Common Raven
13    Downy Woodpecker
14    European Starling
15    Hooded Merganser
16    House Finch
17    Mallard
18    Northern Cardinal
19    Ring-billed Gull
20    Ring-necked Duck
21    Ruby-crowned Kinglet
22    Song Sparrow
23    White-breasted Nuthatch
24    White-crowned Sparrow
25    White-throated Sparrow
26    Wood Duck