Ontbirders, A second adult GWF Goose has joined the previously reported bird, along the north shore of the lake, on a gravel shoal in the west end. The 1st bird has been seen, sporadically, at the lake and feeding in the cornfields just north of the park, over the past weekend.
The large numbers of Canada Geese tend to ebb and flow throughout the day at Pittock, spending large parts of the day feeding in adjacent fields. The GWF Geese are likely to follow that same routine. Early morning and evening would be your best best to see them at the lake. Of note, along the south shore of the lake, were large numbers of migrant birds, mostly sparrows and kinglets. 7 Orange-crowned Warblers fed together in the goldenrod along the trail edge. Many raptors were moving early along the north side of the lake, with the 1st [sizable] local movement of Red-tailed Hawk noted. I'm sure the Lake Erie hawk watches had a wonderful day. Directions - To reach Pittock Lake from the 401, take the Mill Street exit north to Dundas, east to Vansittart Avenue and then east on Devonshire to Huron. Go north from Huron to the lake. [Roth Park] Cheers, James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 14 Marian St, RR#1 Woodstock, On, N4S-7V6 [519]537-2027 [519]535-8760 [cell] [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
