February 22, 2008: Birding Amherst Island, Ontario and 1000 Islands

We spent the morning returning to Amherst Island, going to the Owl Woods (link) again (not as productive as yesterday), and then also driving around the island, where we found some cool things). Then, we also got some nice photos on the way out of town, towards the 1,000 islands...

Had a nice lunch at "Sakura", a new looking Japanese restaurant in Kingston.

Above and below: Snowy Owls on the island

White-Breasted Nuthatch at the Owl Woods feeders

Above and Below: More Saw-Whet Owls in the KFN Woods

Above and below: We refound the Barred Owl

Common Redpoll at the feeders

Northern Shrike on Amherst Island

Above and Below: Rough-Legged Hawks on the island

Above and Below: Snow Bunting flocks on the island

Common Goldeneye: near the 1,000 Islands Bridge between the US and Canada

The 1,000 Islands Bridge (Canadian span)


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February 21, 2008: Birding Amherst Island and Ottawa, Ontario

Today we got in some nice owling / birding at two locations, the Kingston Field Naturalists "Owl Woods" (link) on Amherst Island. Then, we headed up to the Ottawa area for a shot at the Great Grey and Northern Hawk Owl (got both, but not a good photo of the Hawk Owl!)

We had a great Thai dinner at a restaurant in suburban Kanata, called "Sukhothai". Great meal! (link)

On the ferry to Amherst Island - it was clear cold morning!
Flying Common Mergansers
The ice on the lake was starting to break up
Amherst Island! Snowy Owl on a house roof on Amherst Island


KFN Owl Woods Owl Photos: Above and Below: Barred Owl

Below: Saw-Whet Owls

Long-Eared OwlAbove and Below: The Black-Capped Chickadees here were hand tame

Field Mouse at the birdfeeders

Above and Below: Common Redpolls at the feeder

Horned Lark on Amherst Island

On the ferry on the way back to the mainland

On the way to Ottawa

Great Grey Owl photos at Dunrobin:

Above and Below: Bohemian Waxwings in Dunrobin, Ontario

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