Today Ann Brokelman & I had a successful trip to the above area, inspired by
Tyler's earlier post this week. We were rewarded with 15 ospreys in total, some
already having staked out their territory by occupying "prime location" nesting
spots. These "early birds" were now having to defend their
There is a potential imminent threat to an active Osprey nest on CKL Rd 24 on
the outskirts of Bobcaygeon. The nest is situated next to a bridge that is
apparently to be demolished beginning on Monday, August 16, according to the
workers I spoke with this afternoon. There are three fledged youn
Further to yesterday's posting re the above, I met with Barb Puxley (aka
"Mother Osprey") at the nest site this morning, as well as with the Works team
to assess the situation. It was determined that the welfare of the birds will
not be compromised by the present location of the storage contain
...as seen by Ann Brokelman and myself around 1:30 p.m, sunning itself in a
tree on the north side of County Road 6, just west of a green gate.
Directions from previous posts:
The bird was west of Dalrymple, and on the north side of County Rd 6, east of
the junction with County Rd 46. That
...in Presqu'ile Bay, mid-day. Originally visible from W end of Bayshore Road,
but made its way E with the crowd, which included hundreds of assorted
waterfowl, including American Wigeons, Redheads, Canada Geese, and at least one
Wood Duck.
Janice Melendez
Directions: to reach Presqu'ile Pro
Further to Margaret Bain's posting this a.m., John Stirrat and I arrived at the
harbour around 1 p.m., only to see the deceased Pomarine Jaeger lying out on a
sandbar. It has been picked up by another birder from Port Hope, to eventually
be forwarded on, possibly, to the ROM folks.
Janice Me
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