Posting message.
From: philipwagg...@hotmail.com
To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca
Subject: Painted Bunting, Arkendo Drive, Oakville
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 15:11:12 -0500
The tough little guy made it through a bitter night. This morning at 8:15 the
bunting showed up and began feeding. It continues to be alert and fly well.
However, the bird is injured and unable to perch properly; the injury is to his
left foot/leg, possibly caused by the cold in the past few weeks but this is
just speculation.
Please everyone! If you are visiting, stand well back at least 20 feet. The
bird is very cooperative but it must be allowed to eat to replenish its energy
and fat reserves. Without these, the bird cannot survive these nights.This
request is consistent with Ontbirds Code of Ethics.
In the past few visits to feed and monitor the bird, I have encountered several
birders and photographers who were invading the bird's space and disturbing the
feeding. I've tried to educate them about the need for this bird to feed as
much as possible.
Here's hoping the little guy makes it!
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