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Monthly Archives: March 2017

Some notes on Ross’s Geese in the National Capital Region

March 26, 2017 eontbird

Once geese begin to arrive throughout agricultural areas, keep your eyes peeled for small, white ones! These gems are found among Canada Geese in the west (and southwest) and among Snow Geese in the east. Any white goose among Canada’s warrants close inspection. Continue reading Some notes on Ross’s Geese in the National Capital Region →

A short story about identifying a “Tiny” Cooper’s Hawk

March 22, 2017 eontbird

I eagerly involve myself in “tiny” Cooper’s vs. Sharpie online debates, but I’ve yet to step up and have to do it in the field at our local hawkwatch. Continue reading A short story about identifying a “Tiny” Cooper’s Hawk →

American Woodcock tip

March 16, 2017 eontbird

A tip for finding woodcock in birding areas where you generally don’t expect to see one: recall in early spring, under trees, an area of thaw; an expanding area of cozy, sun-exposed vegetation adjacent to snowy covered areas. Continue reading American Woodcock tip →

Four subspecies of redpoll in Manitouwadge

March 3, 2017 eontbird

Over a span of several days, while viewing the FeederWatch Canada camera set up in a backyard in Manitouwadge, I observed all 4 subspecies of redpoll: hornemanni, exilipes, rostrata, flammea. Continue reading Four subspecies of redpoll in Manitouwadge →



My name is Jon Ruddy and I am an Ottawa-based Field Ornithologist and bird guide. I became interested in birds while studying under the tutelage of Carleton University professor and naturalist, Michael Runtz. Before the inception of Eastern Ontario Birding, I worked as a field ornithologist. I have conducted bird surveys in the Okanagan Valley, southern Ontario, James Bay, and throughout Manitoba. Read More

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