Sightings for Monday July 15

Terrebonne: Several observers were present this morning to see the American white pelican (PHOTO) in Terrebonne, on Ile Saint-Jean. I first saw it around 9:15 on the Rivière-des-Milles-Iles near the Highway 25 bridge. Shortly after my arrival, he quickly flew to the "old" Terrebonne bridge.


We returned 30 minutes later, just upstream of the bridge facing the Terrebonne city hall. Very active, he flew several times moving on to different rocks in the middle of the river .... until it disappears away to the east.

Plusieurs observateurs étaient présents ce matin pour voir le Pélican d'Amérique (PHOTO) à Terrebonne, sur l'île Saint-jean. Que je l'ai vu d'abord vers 9h15 sur la Rivière-des-Milles-îles près du pont de l'autoroute 25. Peu après mon arrivée, il s'est rapidement envolé vers le "vieux" pont de Terrebonne.

Nous l'avons ainsi retrouvé 30 minutes plus tard juste en amont de ce pont face à l'hotel de ville de Terrebonne. Très actif, il s'est envolé à plusieurs reprises pour se déplacer sur différentes roches au milieu de la rivière ....jusqu'à ce qu'il disparaisse en s'éloignant vers l'Est. - Claude Gagnon

Bird Protection Quebec "Field trip Report"

2013 Summer Series of Birding - Trip #2

Thanks to Mark Dennis for suggesting that we visit a spot that he frequently visits, the Ruisseau a Charette de Baie Brazeau in Pointe-Fortune, Quebec, close to the Ontario border. 17 people came out for the trip today with almost everyone visiting this site for the first time. It's a spot that doesn't appear to get a lot of attention but, after visiting it today, I'm quite sure that many of us will be returning at other times of the year. It consists of a long wooded, but easily walkable trail that eventually opens up into a very large marshy area, with an observation tower and a couple of constructed observation point/rest areas along the path.

In addition to this site, we also made stops at the Carillon Dam in Pointe-Fortune and then traveled along Grand-Montee Road heading south, along the Quebec/Ontario border with a final stop on ch. de la Fourche, west of Rigaud.

Our half-day outing produced a total of 67 species on a hot, sunny morning.  Here is our list for the day:

Wood Duck 1, Mallard 3, Double-crested Cormorant 6, Great Blue Heron 6, Green Heron 1, Turkey Vulture 3, Osprey 1, Bald Eagle (immatures) 2, Broad-winged Hawk 1, American Kestrel 2, Merlin 1 Virginia Rail 1 (heard only), Killdeer 1, Greater Yellowlegs 2, Lesser Yellowlegs 7, Solitary Sandpiper 1, Spotted Sandpiper 5, Wilson's Snipe 1, Ring-billed Gull 30, Common Tern 8, Rock Pigeon 15, Mourning Dove 25, Belted Kingfisher 1, Downy Woodpecker 2, Hairy Woodpecker 1, Eastern Wood-Pewee 1, (Heard Only), Flycatcher species 1, Eastern Phoebe 1, Great Crested Flycatcher 2, Eastern Kingbird 7, Warbling Vireo 2 (heard only), Red-eyed Vireo 6 (heard only), Blue Jay 3, American Crow 4, Tree Swallow 3, Cliff Swallow 6, Barn Swallow 6, Black-capped Chickadee 4, White-breasted Nuthatch 1, Brown Creeper 1 (heard only), Marsh Wren 1 (heard only), Veery 3 (heard only), American Robin 10, Gray Catbird 2, Brown Thrasher 1, European Starling 12, Cedar Waxwing 20, Yellow Warbler 6, Chestnut-sided Warbler 2 (heard only), Black and White Warbler 1 (heard only), American Redstart 1, (heard only), Ovenbird 5 (heard only), Common Yellowthroat 12, Scarlet Tanager 1 (heard only), Chipping Sparrow 3, Savannah Sparrow 5, Song Sparrow 12, Swamp Sparrow 10, Northern Cardinal 1 (heard only), Bobolink 2, Red-winged Blackbird 24, Eastern Meadowlark 3, Common Grackle 15, Brown-headed Cowbird 3, Purple Finch 1 (heard only), American Goldfinch 24, House Sparrow 4

Canard branchu 1, Canard colvert 3, Cormoran à aigrettes 6, Grand  héron 6, Héron vert 1, Urubu à tête rouge 3, Balbuzard pêcheur 1, Pygargue à tête blanche (immatures) 2, Petite Buse 1, Crécerelle d'Amérique 2, Faucon émerillon 1, Râle de Virginie 1 (entendu seulement), Pluvier kildir 1, Grand chevalier 2, Petit Chevalier 7, Chevalier solitaire 1, Chevalier grivelé 5, Bécassine de Wilson 1, Goéland à bec cerclé 30, Sterne pierregarin 8, Pigeon biset 15, Tourterelle triste 25, Martin-pêcheur 1, Pic mineur 2, Pic chevelu 1, Pioui de l'Est 1 (entendu seulement),  espèces Moucherolle 1, Moucherolle Phébi 1, Tyran huppé 2, Tyran tritri 7, Viréo mélodieux 2 (entendu seulement), Viréo aux yeux rouges 6 (entendu seulement), Geai bleu 3 Corneille d'Amérique 4, Hirondelle bicolore 3, Hirondelle à front blanc 6, Hirondelle rustique 6, Mésange à tête noire 4, Sittelle à poitrine blanche 1, Grimpereau brun 1 (entendu seulement), Troglodyte des marais 1, (entendu seulement), Grive fauve 3 (entendu seulement), Merle d'Amérique 10, Moqueur chat 2, Moqueur roux 1, Étourneau sansonnet 12, Jaseur d'Amérique 20, Paruline jaune 6, Paruline à flancs marron 2, (entendu seulement), Paruline noir et blanc 1 (entendu seulement ), Paruline flamboyante 1 (entendu seulement), Paruline couronnée 5 (entendu seulement), Paruline masquée 12, Tangara écarlate 1 (entendu seulement), Bruant familier 3, Bruant des prés 5, Bruant chanteur 12, Bruant des marais 10, Cardinal rouge 1 (entendu seulement), Goglu des prés 2, Carouge à épaulettes 24, Sturnelle des prés 3, Quiscale bronzé 15, Vacher à tête brune 3, Roselin pourpré 1 (entendu seulement), Chardonneret jaune 24, Moineau domestique 4

Thanks to everyone for a fun morning of birding.

Sightings for Sunday July 14

Terrebonne: This morning around 7am, the American White Pelican was visible on the Mille Îles River, from parc de la Pointe-de-l'Île (located on île St-Jean). Sitting on a rock, he was still in the same place when I left 20 minutes later. Look towards the bridge of auotroute 25.

Ce matin vers 7h, le Pélican d'Amérique était visible sur la rivière des Mille Îles, à partir du parc de la Pointe-de-l'Île (situé sur l'île St-Jean). Posé sur une roche, il était toujours au même endroit lors de mon départ 20 minutes plus tard. Regarder en direction du pont de la 25. - Louise Dumont

Sightings for Friday July 12

Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague: This morning there was a male Eurasian wigeon in breeding plumage, on the Beauharnois canal, about 1.5 km upstream of the Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague bridge. The site is accessible on foot via the Hydro-Quebec road, which runs along the the pond at Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague. The bird was accompanying American wigeons, Gadwall and Mallards.

At Saint-Timothée marsh, I was able to locate a juvenile Least Bittern with a beautiful tuft of down on the head. Also, a female Redhead with five chicks.

Ce matin, il y avait un Canard siffleur, mâle nuptial, sur le canal de Beauharnois, environ 1,5 km en amont du pont de Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague. Le site est accessible à pied via le chemin d'Hydro-Québec, celui qui longe l'étang de Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague. L'oiseau accompagnait des Canards d'Amérique, des Canards chipeaux et des Canards colverts.

À l'étang de Saint-Timothée, j'ai pu repérer un Petit Blongios juvénile avec une belle touffe de duvet sur la tête. Aussi, une femelle de Fuligule à tête rouge avec 5 poussins. - Pierre Bannon

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Merlins \ Faucons émerillon

Dwight Brown

Sightings for Thursday July 11

Hello, I'm at Îles-de-la-Madeleine since June 26 and working for the atlas when I can. Until this morning, I only had only the "normal" species to the islands. This morning, in the corner of lac Solitaire on île de Havre-Aubert, there was a juvenile Boreal Owl who was perched on a dead branch. I took many photos since the model seemed to be enjoying it, or be indifferent. Last week I saw (briefly, as always) a Northern goshawk I heard it a few minutes later. Beyond that, a visit to île d'Entrée allowed me to observe thousands of Black-legged Kittiwakes on the cliffs, with young at various stages (many photos).

Bonjour, Je suis aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine depuis le 26 juin et travaille pour l'atlas lorsque je peux. Jusqu'à ce matin, je n'avais que des espèces "normales" pour les îles. Ce matin, dans le coin du lac Solitaire, sur l'île de Havre-Aubert, il y avait un juvénile de la Nyctale de Tengmalm qui était posé sur une branche morte. J'ai pris de nombreuses photos puisque le modèle semblait soit aimer ça soit être indifférent. J'en ai envoyés au site des oiseaux rares du Québec. La semaine dernière, j'y ai vu (brièvement, comme toujours) un Autour des palombes que j'ai entendu quelques minutes après. À part cela, une visite à l'île d'Entrée m'a permis d'observer des milliers de Mouettes tridactyles sur les falaises, avec des jeunes à divers stades (nombreuses photos). - Hervé Tremblay

Bird Protection Quebec "Field Trip"

2013 Summer Series of Birding - Trip #4 - Saturday, July 13

This week's destination will be a new location for us. Based on a suggestion from Mark Dennis, we will be heading to Ruisseau a Charette de Baie Brazeau, in Pointe Fortune, Quebec, just off the Trans-Canada Highway 40 at the Quebec/Ontario border. This is a spot that Mark visits on a regular basis and has made some very interesting finds here. To facilitate things, we will meet at the Hudson Inn, Exit 17 off Highway 40 and drive to the site in convoy from there. So here are the details.

DATE: Saturday, July 13, 2013
TIME: 8:00 AM – Half day; combination driving/walking trip
MEETING PLACE: Departing from the Hudson Inn parking lot in Hudson, located at Exit 17 off of Highway 40. Please arrive early to be ready to depart at 8 AM sharp. Carpooling from the Hudson Inn to the destination and back may be a possibility for some.

NOTE: For anyone who wishes to go directly to the site and meet us there, enter 275 Montee Interprovinciale, Pointe-Fortune, QC into Google Maps or into your GPS to find the entrance to the site.
Also note that there are no facilities on-site.

Mark describes the site: It is a linear walk through woodland to an open area of wetland, about 1.3km each way. You pass through open areas with meadows (Bobolinks) and at the marsh/lagoon there is a rest area and a watch tower. The marsh has Least Bitterns, rails etc. There is parking for about 15 cars. There is a gate with a sign at the entrance to Baie Brazeau. Drive in and park either side of the old railway building. The trail is obvious from here.

There are a few other good birding spots close-by that we may also be able to visit that could offer up Upland Sandpipers, Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks etc., time permitting.

The forecast is for hot, sunny weather on Saturday. Lots of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. are all good suggestions. If you have any questions, please contact me directly (e-mail or phone 450-462-1459). On the morning of the trip, you can reach me on the BPQ phone at 514-637-2141.

Sightings for Sunday July 7

Godmanchester: I have seen a Northern Mockingbird this morning at around 7h20, perched on a wire in front of civic nimber 2282 Chemin Ridge just at the limit to Huntingdon.

J'ai vu un Moqueur polyglotte ce matin vers 7h20 sur un fil électrique en face du 2282 chemin Ridge à Godmanchester, juste à la limite de Huntingdon. - Sébastien Castagnier
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Montréal: This morning, at Parc l'Ile-de-la-Visitation, between 8:30 and 10:30: American Crow (4), Ring-billed Gull (30 +) European Starling (1), Red-winged Blackbird (3), Canada Goose (9) Cedar Waxwing (4) Turkey Vulture (1) mallard (4), Downy Woodpecker (1) Great Blue Heron (1) yellow Warbler (1), American Robin (1) Grey heron (1) Song Sparrow (1)

Ce matin, au Parc de l'Ile-de-la-Visitation, entre 8h30 et 10h30: Corneille d'Amérique (4), Goéland à bec cerclé (30+), Étourneau sansonnet (1), Carouge à épaulettes (3), Bernache du Canada (9), Jaseur d'Amérique (4), Urubu à tête rouge (1), Canard colvert (4), Pic mineur (1), Grand héron (1),  Paruline jaune (1), Merle d'Amérique (1), Bihoreau gris (1), Bruant chanteur (1) - Guy Brunet

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Merlin \ Faucon émerillon

Dwight Brown

July 5

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Family of Robins

Famille de merles

Bird Protection Quebec "Field Trip"

2013 Summer Series of Birding - Trip #3

This week we will be heading to a location that I do not recall BPQ ever visiting, at least in the 10 years or so that I have been around. We will be heading to the Centre de la Nature in Laval. Here are the details:

Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 8 am. Half-day outing.
Location: Centre de la Nature, 901 av. du Parc, Laval
Av. du Parc runs between boul. St-Martin to the North and boul. de la Concorde to the south.
Meet in the parking lot. NOTE: Parking Fee: $7.00
This will be a walking trip.

Driving Instructions: see Google Map at http://goo.gl/maps/lP299
The "A" on the map indicates the entrance to the parking. If you are coming from central or western Montreal, head east on Highway 40-Metropolitan Blvd. to either Papineau or Pie-IX Blvd. exits. Head north crossing either the Papineau Bridge or the Pie-IX Bridge. From the Papineau Bridge, take the de la Concorde exit and travel east on de la Concorde to av. du Parc. Turn left on av. du Parc to address 901. From the Pie-IX Bridge, take the de la Concorde exit and travel west on de la Concorde to av. du Parc. Turn right on av. du Parc to address 901. Meet in the parking lot at 8 am.

Here is a link to the official website of the Centre de la Nature
http://www.centredelanature.laval.ca/index.html

If you have any questions, please contact me at 514-637-2141 or e-mail

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