[Ontbirds]Possible third winter SBGU in Renfrew County

[Chris]

Hi All,

A bird looking very much like a 3rd winter Slaty-backed Gull appeared at the
Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (http://www.ovwrc.com/) near Pembroke.

To view some images of the bird, go to:
http://www.renc.igs.net/~cmichener/pafnhtml/SBGU2007.html

The possible SBGU was below the garbage on the lower flats, which is visible
with a scope, and it was also on the recently dumped garbage.

To enter the landfill as a guest, call ahead (613-735-7537) to the landfill
and ask for Elizabeth Graham.  She has some rules and wants everyone to
check in at the entry office.  You wait for the green light and then drive
up on the scales to check in.  The best time to visit is between 11 AM and 1
PM.  You shouldn't leave your car unless you are wearing certified safety
gear.  It is also a good idea to stay in your car and use it as a blind,
driving near the gulls very slowly.  Scope from the window, although
binoculars are sometimes enough.  Other gulls at the landfill are HEGU,
GBBG, RBGU and GLGU.

To get to the landfill, drive north of Eganville staying on Hwy 41 for about
14 km., then turn left on B-Line Rd.  Go about 2 km. travelling around a
curve to the left and at the end of the curve turn left onto County Rd 56,
also called Woito Station Road.  The landfill is on your right about 3 km.
down Cty Rd 56.

Chris Michener
Golden Lake, ON