Behind Ottawa Airport – Sparrows and More

Posted on May 24, 2014 by birdquest2004

While I’ve had a great time at Mud Lake this year, but I decided to try a few areas, I’d wanted to bird but never had.

One of those areas was Leitrim, Bowsville and High Roads, an area that has most of the species of sparrows that can be found in Ottawa.

It area didn’t disappoint, I had lovely views of:

GRASSHOPPER SPARROW – OTTAWA BIRD #241

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FIELD SPARROW

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SAVANNAH SPARROW SINGING ITS HEART OUT

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SONG SPARROW

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BROWN THRASHER

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ALDER FLYCATCHER

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AMERICAN GOLDFINCH

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EASTERN BLUEBIRD

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COMMON YELLOWTHROAT

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The biggest surprise came when a Mourning Warbler made and appearance…total surprise.

MOURNING WARBLER

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Was a great time, with lots of birds heard and seen.
Thanks to Mike Cummings for showing me this spot.

Ciao for now…

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Mud Lake – Spring 2014

Posted on May 17, 2014 by birdquest2004

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

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BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER

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BAY-BREASTED WARBLER

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BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER

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BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER

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BLACKPOLL WARBLER

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BALTIMORE ORIOLE

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BLACK-THROATED BLUE

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BLACK-THROATED GREEN

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BROWN THRASHER

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CAPE MAY WARBLER

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CEDAR WAXWING

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CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER

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MAGNOLIA WARBLER

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NORTHERN PARULA

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PALM WARBLER

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PINE WARBLER

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PURPLE MARTIN

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RED-EYED VIREO

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SCARLET TANAGER

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EASTERN SCREECH OWL

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TENNESSEE WARBLER

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WARBLING VIREO

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YELLOW WARBLER

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YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER

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Eastern Kingbird

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Four-Spotted Skimmer

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Great Crested Flycatcher

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

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