Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club (OFNC) Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Derek Dunnett at sightings@ofnc.ca August 13, 2020 Overview: Signs of a typical lazy Fall migration continue, with various shorebirds and flycatchers such as Olive-sided and Yellow-bellied passing through. Cape May warbler numbers are increasing. Check migrant traps like Britannia and Shirley's Bay. Highlights: The Lesser Scaup continues at Remic Rapids Lookout, Ottawa. Least Bittern were seen on different sides of Ottawa at Shirley's Bay Dyke and Champlain Marsh. A pair of Mute Swans are hanging around Victoria Park, Smiths Falls, Lanark. A Northern Goshawk was seen hunting a Green Heron off Wolf Grove Road, Lanark. Three Sandhill Crane were seen on Trail 51, near Anderson Road, Ottawa. Lesser Black-backed Gulls continue at Rapides Deschênes, and Moody Drive Quarry, Ottawa. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo was reported Aug 10, at Lac Philippe, in Parc de la Gatineau, at Smith Beach. As many as 4 adult and 2 juvenile Red-headed Woodpeckers continue in Torbolton Forest, Ottawa. Sedge wrens are suddenly everywhere: in Marlborough Forest (E6), Dwyer Hill Rd, and Torbolton Ridge Rd, Ottawa. Carolina Wrens continue to be reported from multiple locations in Gatineau and Ottawa. Red Crossbills continue to be widely reported in small numbers, especially in Lanark. A possible and fairly early Orange-crowned Warbler was reported from Shirley's Bay Dyke. A family of Lincoln's Sparrows were seen from the Mer Bleue Bog boardwalk. 2020 Ottawa Seedathon: This year's Seedathon to keep the feeders full will happen on Sunday, August 30. Anyone can contribute by eBirding in the OFNC circle on the 30th or by donating. Details to come. Plan a Big Day with your friends. 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 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.