Hi OntBirders:
The tame Ruffed Grouse continues to show. Early
morning is the best time to see it at the corner of Hilda and Lois
(Shirley's Bay area). When I arrived there later in the morning, 8-10
photographers were already there taking photos of the Ruffed Grouse (since
8am from what I was told and it was still there at 9:30am). Mornings seem
to be the most reliable for seeing the Grouse these days.
A Hoary Redpoll continues to be seen with great
frequency at the Hilda Road Feeder. It associates with a small flock of
Common Redpolls. Some there claim to have seen more than one Hoary at the
feeder.
A Merlin put on quite the show at the Hilda Road
feeders late morning today. It was in the vicinity of the Hilda Road
feeders for well over 30 minutes flying to different perches. At one point
it was perched low and offered great views. See photo. It was last seen
chasing after what looked like a Mourning Dove.
In addition to the above, various woodpeckesr came to
check out the feeders including a 2 Pileated.
Very tame Ruffed Grouse.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/91278029/original
Merlin.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/91278030
Pileated in flight
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/91278961
Photo of a Hoary Redpoll from past days
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/91001676
W. Hum
www.pbase.com/golfpic
Directions to Shirley's Bay area (Rifle Road, Hild Road feeders) courtesy
http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/orwo21.htm
Going west on Carling Avenue. Go past Andrew Haydon Park, past Moodie Drive
and past where Carling narrows to one lane each way. At the large sign
(Rifle Range) turn right onto Rifle Road. Continue along Rifle Road to
almost the end and turn right on Lois. Continue on Lois and turn onto Hilda
to the feeders.
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