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Monthly Archives: September 2018

Cackling Geese in the East

September 24, 2018 eontbird

In 2004 Cackling Geese were formally split from Canada Geese, and since then, birders have been keeping an eye out for them. This ID challenge is very much like a birders version of “Where’s Waldo?”

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Winter Finch Forecast for 2018-19

September 21, 2018 eontbird

http://www.jeaniron.ca/2018/wff18.htm

The Sunlit Edge

September 19, 2018 eontbird

By late-September/early-October, temperatures generally drop quite a bit overnight and do not rise again until mid to late morning. For early morning birding, look for edge habitat that is sunlit; these areas are warmer, drier, and usually, have plenty of insect activity. Continue reading The Sunlit Edge →

Fall Waterfowl in the Ottawa Valley

September 12, 2018 eontbird

Below are Line Graphs illustrating the frequency of observations of various species of waterfowl here in the Ottawa Valley. I selected the following counties to be included in the analysis: Ottawa, Leeds & Grenville, Lanark, Renfrew, and Prescott & Russell. The study years are from 2010 to 2018. Enjoy! Continue reading Fall Waterfowl in the Ottawa Valley →



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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