A pair + 1 juvenile female red-bellied woodpecker are being seen regularly
at the Taylor Feeding Station. It joins Several DOWO and HAWO and the
occasional pileated woodpecker. A single White-throat Sparrow and American
Tree Sparrow and over 80 Mourning Doves and the usual 12+ Northern
Cardinals.
Directions to Taylor Woods
Taylor Woods is a private property located at 1016 Wilson Ave., Kitchener
close to Homer Watson Park. This property is accessed by a private drive
between the Colt plant and the Bell depot yard. It overlooks the Grand
River.
For out-of-town folk, please take 401 to the Homer Watson exit (one exit
west of # 8 exit). Follow Homer Watson into Kitchener and take about the
5th light at Manitou and turn right onto Manitou. Turn right onto Wabanaki
at the next set of lights. At the top of a small hill, turn right onto
Wilson Ave. Proceed about 100 metres along Wilson. Note white chain link
fence on your left (east) that encloses the Bell telephone depot. At the
end of the fence, turn left onto private drive that appears to lead to the
Colt plant. Follow the drive on the south side of the depot until you see
mailboxes and the drive that leads to the Taylor residence which is the bird
feeding station known as Taylor Woods. Veer to right just past the sign.
The feeders are around the white Taylor house with the blue steel shake
roof. Birders are welcome. Posted by Neil E. Taylor (owner) 893-6469.
