[Ontbirds]Harris's Sparrow----NO--Erie Beach
Sparrow seekers at Erie Beach : In spite of many pairs of eyes today, the Harris's Sparrow was not re-located to my knowledge. I would be happy to be told otherwise. Mother Nature bestowed a night-long rain on this area, and washed away what little snow we had. It was expected that the flock of sparrows would leave the compost for nature's own food. It is believed that the birds haven't gone far--good habitat is just next door to the compost pile. A fresh supply of snow will no doubt bring the birds back to the smorgasbord of food ! I'll let you know !!---and please do the same !! P.S.---the entrance road is now MUCK !!!- stay clear. Irene Woods [EMAIL PROTECTED] Blenheim, ON Chatham-Kent Municipality ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Harris's Sparrow Sighting---Erie Beach
Birder's: Sorry---In my rush to get the sighting out for the local birder's today--- I neglected to give credit to Jim Burke, of Erie Beach, who actually was at the site, watching the bird in the rain, at that time ! He also was the one to confirm my identification, as I had never before seen one in winter colour. Thanks Jim ! Irene Woods [EMAIL PROTECTED] Blenheim, ON Chatham-Kent Municipality ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
