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. 24, 2020 Highlights: Pomarine Jaeger - for the first time in years, the local gulls feel the terror of the Pomarine Jaeger. Reports started on the 22nd and continue to the 24th. Apparently giving great views between Andrew Hayden Park and Britannia Pier, Ottawa. This is the first eBird record in the circle since 1973. Other notable sightings: Snow Goose - A single bird east of Quyon, Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais, another pair flying near the Rona, Gatineau, and another single at the Mississippi Lake Bird Sanctuary, Lanark. Cackling Goose - Bell High School, Ottawa, Ontario. Brant - A pair flying over Kanata, Ottawa, Ontario. Redhead - A pair, also at the Mississippi Lake Bird Sanctuary, Lanark. White-winged Scoter - A pair at Dick Bell Park, Ottawa, and a single bird at Shirley's Bay Dyke, Ottawa. Red Knot - Three still in partial breeding plumage reported from the Richmond Sewage Lagoons, Ottawa, on the 19th. Red-bellied Woodpecker - Hendrick Farm trail, Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais, Quebec. Parasitic Jaeger - Deschenes rapids. Yellow-throated Vireo - Sentier du Ruisseau-de-la-Brasserie, Gatineau. That trail has provided rarities in the past. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - On the 20th at Parc Brebeuf, Gatineau. Bohemian Waxwing - 1 confirmed at the domaine de la ferme Moore, Gatineau. Gray-cheeked Thrush - Reported from Gatineau, and Chemin Eardley Masham, Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais. Red Crossbills - The flock continues at the High Lonesome Nature Reserve, Lanark. Olive-sided Flycatcher - Rideau River, South of Mooney's Bay, Ottawa. Evening Grosbeak - Hopefully a pair of harbingers for a finchy winter, Montague, Lanark. Connecticut Warbler - On the 15th, and missed in last week's report, Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa. Canada Warbler - Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa. Orange-crowned Warbler - Britannia Conservation Area, 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.