Hello, Several times over the past few days I have observed a white phase red tail hawk that is at least about 80% white at the HWY 2 interchange of the 401 at Woodstock. He has a very light red tail and the rest of his body is white with occasional small dark streaks or patches. He likes to sit in the trees and scrub area southeast of the interchange usually south of the railroad, and occasionally he is in the pines northeast of the interchange. The best strategy to see him, although somewhat dangerous, is to drive eastbound on the 401 and pull over just as the offramp starts. Also you could drive eastbound on HWY 2 then turn right on HWY 55 and park on the side of the road by the bridge and walk about 1km back towards the 401 along the railroad. If someone has any info possibly about why this hawk is so white I would love to know more. DIRECTIONS: Take 401 towards WOODSTOCK, HWY 2 (Dundas St.) exit 238. Good Luck,
Jon Karn 519-532-3574 [email protected] www.jonkarnphotography.com _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
