[Ontbirds]Pembroke: Slaty-backed Gull

[Bruce Di Labio]

Hello Ontbirders
    Made a quick trip up to Pembroke and after some searching Mike Tate and 
I observed the Slaty-backed Gull at around 1:50pm. It flew in from the south 
in a large flock of gulls. In total, there were around 300-350 gulls in and 
around the landfill site. We also saw a few 1st winter Glaucous Gulls.
                                                good birdng, Bruce

Directions: (courtesy Chris Michener)To enter the landfill as a guest, call 
ahead (613-735-7537) to the landfill and ask for Elizabeth Graham. I'm not 
sure if anyone will be answering the phone on Saturdays. 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 sign 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.

Bruce Di Labio
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