Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club (OFNC) Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Derek Dunnett at sightings@ofnc.ca Sept. 10, 2020 Highlights: A Red Phalarope Thursday evening at Remic Rapids, feeding along the Ottawa shoreline at dusk. An adult Parasitic Jaeger hunting and sitting at Rapides Deschênes, Gatineau. A juvenile Sabine's Gull flying with the Bonaparte's at Rapides Deschênes, Gatineau. Both the jaeger and gull were seen by many birders from both shores of the river on Sept. 10. Overview: With a couple of nights of solid migration, the region had a great week. Birders found at least 23 species of warbler in the OFNC circle in September so far. Other notable sightings: A Canvasback fed very close to shore at Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, offering unusually good views of a usually distant bird. A male Surf Scoter in partial eclipse off the Shirley's Bay Dyke, Ottawa. Common Goldeneye continues at Almonte Lagoons, Lanark. Bufflehead at the Alfred Sewage Lagoons, Prescott and Russell. Red-necked Grebe reported from Shirley's Bay, Ottawa. Sandhill Crane continue to be spotted here and there, along March road as usual, but also in Wesley Clover Parks, Ottawa. Least Bittern continue along the Rideau River between Mooney's Bay and Leitrim Rd, and Shirley's Bay Dyke, Ottawa. Red-necked Phalarope were seen at Moodie Quarrys and the Giroux Road Ponds, Ottawa, as well at the Alfred Sewage Lagoons, Prescott and Russell. Two juvenile Stilt Sandpipers were seen at the Richmond Sewage lagoons, another at Shirley's Bay Dyke, and a fourth at Giroux Road Ponds, Ottawa. A Peregrine Falcon took one of the Richmond birds in front of surprised birders. Grioux also provided a White-rumped Sandpiper. A pair of Black Terns made a brief appearance at Andrew Hayden Park, Ottawa. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo was reported in the Glebe, Ottawa. Five Red-headed Woodpeckers continue in Torbolton Forest, Ottawa. With a big thrush movement this week, Gray-checked and Swainson thrushes were reported all over the circle. A Northern Mockingbird in Russell, Prescott and Russell. A Rusty Blackbird in Stony Swamp behind Bell Arena, Ottawa. Shirley's Bay reminder: OFNC members on the access list must call Range Control (613-991-5740) to provide their names, how long they intend to be out on the causeway, and a mobile number where they can be reached. There is a new 5 person limit on the causeway and this will be strictly enforced. As well, members must comply with any applicable COVID related municipal/provincial regulations. At the time of departure, you must phone and advise Range Control that you are clear of the property. DND also requests that you inform them of any trespassing on the causeway. Good birding, and stay safe.