This morning, I watched the biggest influx of redpolls in my area this winter. My property is surrounded by extensive mixed forests with lots of cedars, hemlock, larch and spruce. Starting at about 7a.m. redpolls moved through my yard from north to south. At first it was only one or two individuals but soon at least four different flocks were seen (by 9 a.m.). Flock size varied from 10 to 60 birds. Many landed in White Cedars in the yard and fed on the cones.
One adult male exilpes Hoary was observed at close range as it fed with the others. One Pine Siskin and a goldfinch joined the melee. Scugog Twp near Lakeridge and Reach Rd. Geoff Carpentier www.avocetnatureservices.com _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
