The sandhill cranes have arrived and were feeding on the south side of McPhail Rd. the last two mornings before 8 am and in the evenings. They are calling loudly during the morning hours.
The snowy owl was last seen 2 days ago. It has been making low passes over the fields about 3 afternoons each week. A bald eagle was seen two days ago over the town. Many other summer birds arriving daily although the harbour is still frozen Bruce Mines is about 3 hours west of Sudbury on highway 17. To reach McPhail go north from Bruce Mines on 636 over the railroad tracks and turn east. Good birding Pat Kerr _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
