Welcome to Eastern Ontario Birding. My name is Jon Ruddy and I am a full-time birding guide specializing in birding tours throughout eastern Ontario, and also southwestern Ontario and southwestern Quebec. I have birding outings suitable for all levels of birders, from beginner to expert. For a list of my upcoming tours, please visit my Tour Schedule page.
Overview of Spring Arrivals in Eastern Ontario - Overview of Spring Arrivals in Eastern Ontario As winter gives way to spring, our bird-nerd minds cannot help but begin to daydream about the wonderful birding days soon to come! Here’s a rough overview of when some of your favourite bird species arrive back en masse to eastern Ontario. Outliers, i.e. “early birds,” surely will occur!
My TOP 3 Birding Sites in Eastern Ontario! - Point Petre Wildlife Conservation Area Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Comparative photo of Dowitcher upperparts in Alternate plumage - A comparative photo of breeding plumage LBDO (left) and “Inland” (*hendersoni*) SBDO (right). Features to look for, include: **Scapulars & greater coverts**: In fresh breeding plumage, the LBDO has rufous-edged and white-tipped (white crescents) scapular and greater covert feathers. Two white “blobs” are on either side of the feather shaft, at the tip of the … Continue reading Comparative photo of Dowitcher upperparts in Alternate plumage
Gift Certificates - Gift Certificates are available! No mail-out required; I email the GC’s. For all purchases and inquiries, please contact me at eontbird@gmail.com. Photo: An example of a Christmas-themed Gift Certificate. Best regards and good birding, Jon Ruddy Owner & Guide at Eastern Ontario Birding
Winter Birding Tip - Early in the morning, especially after a particularly cold night, it’s a good idea to check southeast-facing tree lines, especially those consisting of conifers, for hawks and owls keeping clear of the wind and sunning themselves in the morning sun.