Hello Ontario birdwachers: We saw both the 1st year male Black-headed Gosbeak [ many views at the feeder at #339 Bellamy road & in company with EGs, between 10:50 am and 12:10 pm )and the Rufous Hummingbirds ( at 4 pm) on Saturday. The BH Grosbeak, when flying with or being gregarious with Evening Grosbeak, can be spotted by its smaller size, heavily spotted head and dark auricular patches (unlike females EGs) with Salmon pink flanks and yellowy abdominal patch; in flight, it is not only smaller but shows more rounded white patches in primaries 'windows'( not in the secondaries speculum as with EGs). It "appeared" yellowish under the wing coverts. Thus, a very good ID. Thanks to Bruce Di Labio & R. Sachs(for keeping up the updates); and thanks to the kind tolerant owners of these two properties.
May the birding 'force' be with you Luke Fazio -- 2347 Nikanna Rd. Mississauga, Ontario CANADA, L5C2W8 905-2734596 BE at Peace with Nature __________________________________________________________________ New! Unlimited Access from the Netscape Internet Service. Beta test the new Netscape Internet Service for only $1.00 per month until 3/1/04. Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Act now to get a personalized email address! Netscape. Just the Net You Need. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Luc Fazio) Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
