Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club (OFNC) Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Derek Dunnett at sightings@ofnc.ca Nov. 20, 2020 Highlights: Tundra Bean Goose - Reported in many locations around the Sarsfield area, most reliably at Nolan Quarry, Prescott and Russell. Overview: Yet another awesome week of birding in the OFNC circle. All the birder attention on the area around Sarsfield might give the impression that most of the good birds are there, but it would be more accurate to say that a lot of great birders from all over Ontario spent a lot of time there this week. On the other hand, that is definitely where to go looking for rare geese. Other Notable sightings: Ross's Goose - Birchgrove Road, Ottawa, as well as Nolan Road, and Embrun, Prescott and Russell. Greater White-fronted Goose - Avalon storm water ponds, Milton Rd, and Dunning Road, Ottawa. Barnacle Goose - Birchgrove Road, Ottawa and Nolan road, Prescott and Russell. Cackling Goose - Almonte Lagoons, Lanark, and at various locations around Ottawa and Prescott-Russell. Red-bellied Woodpecker - Continues at the Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa and at Ch Fer-à-Cheval, Gatineau. Another one was spotted at Lac Leamy, Gatineau. Carolina Wren - Villa Crescent, as well as Du Bois Avenue, and the Britannia Conservation Area, all in Ottawa. Red Crossbills - A pair along Bellamy Road, Mississippi Mills, Lanark. White-winged Crossbill - Reported from Nolan Quarry, and nearby on Belvedere Road, Prescott and Russel. Hoary Redpoll - Small numbers continue to be reported widely, including Lake Park Rd, Beckwith, Lanark, Casselman, Prescott and Russell, and Grioux and Frank Kenny roads, Ottawa. Pine Grosbeak - Nolan Quarry, Prescott and Russell. In Ottawa at Charlies Lane, as well as on the Crazy Horse Trail, Ottawa. Some really tough warblers persisted this week, despite the cold: Orange-Crowned Warbler - In Sandy Hill, Ottawa. Nashville Warbler - Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa. Wilson Warbler - Rideau Tennis Club, Ottawa. Northern Parula - Rideau Tennis Club, Ottawa. Special Note about Owl Woods The privately-owned Owl Woods on Amherst Island will be closed for the annual hunt from 16th Nov to 6th December inclusive. Please respect this long-standing agreement and stay out of the woods. If visiting at other times and you do see owls, the owners insist that these must not be reported until the season is over, or birders risk losing access. 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 five 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.