Mud Lake in Ottawa’s west end has been a draw for many Birders and Photographers for as long as I can remember.

In May it seems to be a magnet for migrating warblers and for a few weeks gives us and opportunity to see up to 20 species of warbler.

This year with a late spring, early arrival of birds with the leaves still budding has been a great year for viewing.

On Saturday, May 17th the birds were on the move and everywhere along the ridge and surrounding trees.

In the past week here are some of the warblers possible in the area:

AMERICAN REDSTART

BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER

BAY-BREASTED WARBLER

BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER

BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER

BLACKPOLL WARBLER

BALTIMORE ORIOLE

BLACK-THROATED BLUE

BLACK-THROATED GREEN

BROWN THRASHER

CAPE MAY WARBLER

CEDAR WAXWING

CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER

MAGNOLIA WARBLER

NORTHERN PARULA

PALM WARBLER

PINE WARBLER

PURPLE MARTIN

RED-EYED VIREO

SCARLET TANAGER

EASTERN SCREECH OWL

TENNESSEE WARBLER

WARBLING VIREO

YELLOW WARBLER

YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER

Eastern Kingbird

Four-Spotted Skimmer

Great Crested Flycatcher

I hope to add a few more species over the next few days but….Ciao for Now!