Hello Ontbirders
After an absence of more than 24 hours, the white pelican was
relocated at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds.
This evening, about 7:45pm, Dave Moore and Langis Sirois found the
bird resting in the extreme southwest corner of the main pond.
They viewed the bird from Trail Road.
Using a scope, look southwest from the unpaved part of Trail Road,
beyond the large incinerator, at the gate with concrete slabs beside it.
(See Larry Neily's map in the link below).
The bird was hidden from the main Moodie Drive viewing area.
Among the many other excellent birds present this evening were one
juvenile Peregrine Falcon, one immature (white-bellied) Bald Eagle,
at least seven migrating Common Nighthawks, four Black-crowned Night-
Herons and a fly-by of one American Golden Plover.
No sign of any kittiwakes.
Warning: This site is private property and is an active quarry.
Because of liability concerns the pit operators do not allow access
during working hours. Trucks and machinery operate here on workdays,
so please don't block the roads into the quarry. At such times,
limited birding can be accomplished from the roadside, which
overlooks the pond, especially with a good scope.
Directions courtesy Neily World: http://ca.geocities.com/
[EMAIL PROTECTED]/stony8.htm
Tony Beck
http://www.tonybeck.ca
Always An Adventure
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