They do like high places! And so there has been a Peregrine Falcon upon the
very top of the Pro Cathedral within the city of North Bay frequently over the
past few days (usually about 1:15PM ) - and down at Mattawa, just 40 minutes
due east of North Bay another such upon the very tip of the main
At least 4, pure white, adult Snowys have been seen recently in the region west
of Cache Bay and east (along hwy 17) and south of Verner. (along hwy 94),
within the past 9 days.
specifically one has been on top of barn buildings adjacent to 1291
Levac Road (which runs due west of Cache
The Slaty-backed was readily noted at the North Bay landfill site again this
morning.
It was also seen at 3:45 at the westerly end of Trout Lake, having
finished gorging at the dump. The latter sighting might best be viewed with a
scope. There would also be present about 75 Herring Gu
The Slaty-backed Gull discovered at the North Bay landfill site last Saturday
seems to have at least partly, relocated to the waters of Trout Lake, within
North Bay.
I saw it about 4:00PM Tuesday at the west end of that lake along with
at least 4 adult Black-backed Gulls, 5 Glaucous Gul
Seen at the central swamps near the new boardwalk at Laurier Woods by 5 birders
on Tuesday at 11:00AM. Should probably be staying around!
Very unusual bird for North Bay area. American Bittern may be nearby.
Laurier Woods can be found by turning left (west ) at the first
stop-light when
A Peregrine Falcon has been seen often on top of the Pro Cathedral spire in
downtown North Bay, and out at the northern edge of Trout Lake, recently. It
has either been feeding upon pigeons or ducks in this very cold climate!
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At the Powassan sewage lagoon Thursday aft. - south-east cell; now with a very
shallow bottom; 3 White-rumped Sandpipers with one Semi-pal, and 3 Greater
Yellow-legs (plus lots and lots of Bufflehead in neighbouring cells! )
This lagoon is off the south-going section of highway 11, just
All three scoter species have been observed recently from the south edge of
Sunset Park along the near-shore of Lake Nipissing. Horned Grebe has been
there, also.
Sunset Park is a well known area jutting out into Lake Nipissing within
the southerly side of the city of North Bay. Nort
Three Red-necked Phalaropes, one Stilt, at least 3 Pectoral, 2 Solitarys,
Spotted, several Least Sandpipers, 20 or more Lesser Yellow-legs, fewer
Greaters,
at Callander lagoons; north side of Cranberry Road, north-east of
Callander, just 3 1/2 hours of double-laned, unencumbered r
Two Red-necked, and one Wilson’s Phalarope were feeding within the southerly
cell of the Verner lagoon this aft.
Verner is 40 minutes due west of North Bay. North Bay is 3 1/2 hours
north of Toronto.
The lagoon can be entered by vehicle without charge. It is just south-east of
the vill
There were 4 White Pelicans accompanying hundreds of cormorants (and Tree
Swallows) along the southerly shore of Cache Bay this aft. Cache Bay is some
30 miles west of North Bay, which in turn is 3 1/2 uninterrupted hours north of
Toronto. The bay itself is at the south end of the town, and th
Two Lapland Longspurs were discovered this aft. upon the Osprey Links golf
course fairway at Callander, Ont. (just south of North Bay )(which is 3
1/2hours uninterrupted highway north of Toronto). They were among at least 300
swirling Tree Swallows,(with 1 or 1 Barns) and 4 Lesser Yellow-legs
A Great Egret in breeding plumage was very surprisingly within the North Bay
area this aft.
It was within the grounds of the Osprey Links golf course (not yet
playable), off Cranberry Drive, just north-west of Callander.
Callander is just south of North Bay, which in turn is 3 1/2 unint
Fourteen Tundra Swans were enjoyed around the end of the mouth of the Sturgeon
River today. It is a difficult spot to get to - but worth the effort.
One must get to the river mouth which is south of Sturgeon Falls. Go
down Nipissing Street 2 miles or so to Quesnel Road - which leads west
Two, amidst a flock of early-arriving (here) Canada Geese on Maple Ridge Road,
just west of Powassan. Powassan is some 3 uninterrupted hours due north of
Toronto, along hwy 11.
Go west along hwy (I think it is hwy 534); about one mile to Maple
Ridge. Go north about 1/2 mile prior to a
Two Great Gray Owls have been busy for several days at the farm areas at the
intersection of Boundary Road and Homestead, south-west of Mattawa.
Mattawa is some 30 miles due east of North Bay, along hwy #17. North
Bay is 3 1/2 hours of no-stoplight driving due north of Toronto.
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