Lake Huron, local rivers and many inland lakes are open now but ducks have not arrived in large numbers yet. Tundra Swans are occasionally being observed in southern parts of the county. Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and Brown-headed Cowbirds have all arrived this week. Turkey Vultures are also back. Northern Shrikes and Rough-legged Hawks are still being observed throughout the region.
The Varied Thrush is still being observed in Southampton on Birch Street (take highway 21 south, turn right on South St, then left on Birch Road). A late Snowy Owl was observed south of the region on Wellington Road 109 between Teviotdale and Harriston. It was on the west side of the highway just south of fire number 6416. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca
