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| [Ontbirds]Cattle Egret - Hillman Marsh - Sun | Tom Hince | 9:50am |
| [Ontbirds] Ottawa/Gatineau 05Nov07... Waterfowl, Barrow's
Goldeneye, Eared Grebe | Gordon Pringle | 12:48pm |
| [Ontbirds]Barred Owl at Hullett | Scot Russell | 1:38pm |
| [Ontbirds]RE Snow Geese, Ross' Goose at Wildwood
Conservation Area | Ken Clarke | 10:41am |
| [Ontbirds]Ross's Geese at Peters Corners, Hamilton | Rob Dobos | 1:41pm |
| [Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwing - 50 Toronto St., Guelph,
Ontario. | Andrew Keaveney | 10:49am |
| [Ontbirds] Western Tanager, Cave Swallows - LONG POINT
November 5, 2007 | Stuart Mackenzie | 12:10pm |
| [Ontbirds]goshawk, rough-leggeds, common redpoll, fox
sparrows at Cranberry-Nov.5 | Doug Lockrey | 3:48pm |
| [Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings - Muskoka | Barbara Taylor | 1:55pm |
| [Ontbirds]HSR: Holiday Beach (05 Nov 2007) 229 Raptors | reports(AT)hawkcount.or | 5:11pm |
| [Ontbirds]HSR: SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark (05 Nov 2007) 155
Raptors | reports(AT)hawkcount.or | 5:11pm |
| Re: [Ontbirds] NOT SEEN : Barrow's Goldeneye on Rideau
River, Ottawa | Paul Makepeace | 5:55pm |
| Re: [Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings Willow Beach, Lake Simcoe
Nov.4 | RON FLEMING | 7:56pm |
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Cattle Egret - Hillman Marsh - Sun
From: "Tom Hince" <peleetom(AT)netcore.ca>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 9:50am
As I was driving into Leamington, I noted a single Cattle Egret flying northwest
over the bridge at northwest Hillman Marsh Conservation Area around 1 pm Sunday
afternoon.
Hillman Marsh is located about 5 km east of the town of Leamington in
southwestern Ontario.
Good birding.
Tom
Tom Hince
Wild Rose Guest House
RR1, 21298 Harbour Road
Wheatley, ON
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Ottawa/Gatineau 05Nov07... Waterfowl, Barrow's
Goldeneye, Eared Grebe
From: Gordon Pringle <parula(AT)magma.ca>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 12:48pm
- RBA
* Ontario
* Ottawa/Gatineau
* 05 November 2007
* ONOT0711.05
- Birds mentioned
Snow Goose
Brant
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
BARROW'S GOLDENEYE
Hooded Merganser
Red-throated Loon
Horned Grebe
Red-necked Grebe
EARED GREBE
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk
Merlin
Peregrine Falcon
Sandhill Crane
Black-bellied Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
White-rumped Sandpiper
Eastern Screech-Owl
Northern Shrike
Bohemian Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Fox Sparrow
Snow Bunting
Eastern Meadowlark
Rusty Blackbird
Pine Grosbeak
Common Redpoll
Pine Siskin
Evening Grosbeak
- Transcript
hotline: Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
date: 05 November 2007
number: 613-860-9000
for the status line : press 2
for rare bird alerts: press 1
to report a sighting: press #
coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Can. Nat. Capital Reg.), E.Ont., W.Que.
compiler & transcriber: Chris Lewis hagenius(AT)primus.ca
internet: Gordon Pringle parula(AT)magma.ca
THE OFNC BIRD STATUS LINE@ 8:00 AM, MONDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2007.
This is Chris Lewis reporting.
A week of very pleasant weather made for comfortable birding for this time
of year in the Ottawa area.
Recent waterfowl reports included 2 Snow Geese at Constance Bay on the
4th, a lone juvenile Brant on the shore at the east end of Andrew Haydon
Park still present as of Nov. 4th, a few Long-tailed Ducks and all 3 species of
scoters between the Deschenes rapids and Constance Bay, increasing
numbers of Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye and Hooded Mergansers in
various locations, and the first seasonal report of a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE
on the river between the Champlain Bridge and Remic rapids on the 31st.
This bird was seen from the Remic rapids lookout on the 3rd, and a male
Barrow's was also seen on the Rideau River north of the Rideau Tennis Club
on the 4th.
At least one Red-throated Loon was still at Shirley's Bay on the 2nd, several
Horned Grebes and a few Red-necked Grebes continue to hang out on the
Ottawa River, and at least 2 EARED GREBES were still at the Alfred sewage
lagoons on the 31st. Raptor reports included a very late Osprey at Shirley's
Bay from the 31st to the 4th, Bald Eagle, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed and
Rough-legged Hawk and Merlin in various locations, and individual
Peregrine Falcons at Greenbank Rd. south of Fallowfield Rd. on the 30th,
and at Deschenes on the 2nd. Shorebirds have as expected become quite
scarce; a late Greater Yellowlegs was at Shirley's Bay boat launch on the
3rd, a couple of Black-bellied Plovers were at Andrew Haydon Park and
Constance Bay on the 4th and a single White-rumped Sandpiper was at the
east end of Andrew Haydon also on the 4th.
A record high Ottawa-area number of at least 75 Sandhill Cranes was
counted in the Milton Rd. area northeast of Carlsbad Springs on the 31st; 36
were noted here on the 2nd. Two Eastern Screech-Owls were reported near
Cumberland Ridge Rd. back on the 24th, and single Northern Shrikes were
reported from this location as well as from the Kerwin Rd. area between
Kanata and Dunrobin this past week.
A late Chipping Sparrow was discovered on the Jack Pine Trail along
Moodie Dr. on the 28th and a Fox Sparrow was here on the 28th and the 3rd.
A rather late Eastern Meadowlark was seen along March Valley Rd. on the
3rd, and a flock of approx. 40 Rusty Blackbirds was found along Giroux Rd.
east of Frank Kenny Rd. on the 3rd as well. Reports of Bohemian Waxwings,
Snow Buntings, Pine Grosbeaks, Pine Siskins and Evening Grosbeaks continue
to come in, and the first Common Redpolls of the season have begun to
arrive, with a few fly-overs reported since the 29th.
Thank you - Good Birding!
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Barred Owl at Hullett
From: "Scot Russell " <outreach(AT)hullettmarsh.org>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 1:38pm
Observed and photographed Barred Owl in the Sugar Bush (80602 Wildlife Line ~
see directions below) on the evening of November 4th, 2007 at Hullett
Provincial Wildlife Area.
To view photos go to http://hullettmarsh.org/Harvestprowlpics.html
Noticed perched silently in the tree. Very tame allowing us within 10 feet as
you can see in the photo. Afterward heard calling in the distance. Very nice!
DIRECTIONS TO HULLETT - Hullett is just East of Clinton, in Central Huron
(County) Coming From the North or South – take HWY 4 to Hydro Line Rd and
follow the sign. (Hydro Line Rd. is found just North of Clinton.) Coming From
the West or East – take HWY 8 to Sanctuary Line and again follow the signs.
Sanctuary Line is East of Clinton.
Happy owl watching!
Note: Day use only. Permission needed for night use. Contact Hullett for more
information 519-482-7011.
--
Scot Russell
Outreach Coordinator
Friends of Hullett/Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area
www.hullettmarsh.org
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Subject: [Ontbirds]RE Snow Geese, Ross' Goose at Wildwood
Conservation Area
From: Ken Clarke <kennclarkebirds(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 10:41am
Folks
Yesterday afternoon Don Farwell and I had a good opportunity to study two
dark-phase Snow Geese and a Ross's Goose amongst several hundred Canada Geese on
Wildwood Lake in the Conservation Area north of Harrington in Oxford County.
The birds were seen first east of Oxford Line 31 and north of Oxford Road 96 and
a second time from the end of the north branch of Line 27. Also present were a
number of shorebirds including Killdeer, Pectoral Sandpipers and Dunlin.
Must flyKen ClarkeStratford, ONkennclarkebirds(AT)hotmail.com
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Ross's Geese at Peters Corners, Hamilton
From: "Rob Dobos" <rdobos(AT)cogeco.ca>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 1:41pm
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At about 12:00 today (Nov. 5) I found two adult Ross's Geese a few km =
west
of Peters Corners (junction of Hwys 5, 8 & 52) west of Hamilton. The =
birds
were originally found in a corn stubble field at the SE corner of Orkney =
Rd
& Hwy 5 along with hundreds of Canada Geese, a few Cackling Geese and =
three
white morph Snow Geese. However, the birds all flew off towards the =
east
after a few minutes. I did manage to find one of the Ross's and the =
Snows
with many Canadas and a Cackling at the next farm just east of Orkney Rd =
on
the south side of Hwy 5. The birds were at the back of the bare field
behind house no. 1530 (0.4 km E of Orkney Rd) where there is an =
irrigation
pond. Unfortunately, at times the subject geese may be out of sight if =
in
the pond or in a hollow in the field. Patience may be required, and =
these
birds seem to move about frequently between the fields, even as far as =
those
on the west side of Hwy 52 a few km east (where a Greater White-fronted
Goose had been found about 10 days ago), so the whole area should be
checked.
Also, the two Cattle Egrets were still at the farm at the NE corner of
Woodhill Rd & Hwy 5 just a few km west of this location.
Rob Dobos
Dundas, ON
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwing - 50 Toronto St., Guelph,
Ontario.
From: Andrew Keaveney <uofgtwitcher(AT)msn.com>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 10:49am
Hey birders. I ran out of the house this morning around 8am to catch up with my
girlfriend and upon reaching two doors down I stopped her in her tracks when I
heard the unmistakable call of a Bohemian Waxwing. I told her to "freeze" and
ran back for my bins. Sure enough a single Bohemian stood at the peak of the
tree amid a half dozen Cedars and stayed in the general vacinity for a good 5
minutes until flying off northeast to another backyard. Sarah, my girlfriend,
enjoyed the unique size comparisons between the two species as well as enjoyed
her life bird looks through my bins!
I did manage to backtrack two yards and see it for my Guelph yard list!
I am visiting the Guelph Arboretum this afternoon and will certainly post if
more waxwings are there.
Cheers,
Andrew Keaveney
UofGtwitcher
Directions: Toronto St. is just up from the Speed River where it crosses at
Gordon St. near Wellington. The Guelph Arboretum is wedged in the corner of
Stone Rd. and Victoria Rd. on the University of Guelph property (where all are
welcome!).
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Western Tanager, Cave Swallows - LONG POINT
November 5, 2007
From: Stuart Mackenzie <s_a_mackenzie(AT)yahoo.ca>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 12:10pm
Hello All,
The Western Tanager was re-found this morning at the Long Point Bird
Observatory's Old Cut field station by George Pond. It was hanging around until
about 1300, but is likely still in the area. It is most commonly seen in the
Old Cut woodlot property high in the pines, feasting on fermenting grapes and
catching the odd fly. The bird is incredibly secretive so it will take a little
time and effort if you're going to look for it.
There were also 7 Cave Swallows foraging low around the Tip this morning. This
makes 10 for the Long Point area so far this fall. Two were observed at the Tip
on October 20th, and another single bird at the Tip on November 1st. We have
yet to have any on the mainland.
Cheers,
Stu
LPBO is situated on the north shore of lake Erie, in
Canada. From Highway 401 or Highway 3, come south on Highway 59 to the
north shore of Lake Erie. We're on Old Cut Blvd. on Long Point, just
two streets before Highway 59 ends at Long Point Provincial Park. We
are the 6th building on the right as you head north on Old Cut Blvd.
from Highway 59. There is a small sign on the front lawn. You can park
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Subject: [Ontbirds]goshawk, rough-leggeds, common redpoll, fox
sparrows at Cranberry-Nov.5
From: "Doug Lockrey" <lockrey33(AT)rogers.com>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 3:48pm
Monday, Nov.5--weather conditions did not suggest a hawk flight. However we did
have a low-flying juvenile Northern Goshawk, 2 Sharp-shinneds, 1 male Northern
harrier, 1 red-tailed and 2 light-morph Rough-leggeds, one of which put on a
spectacular hovering display before continuing across the wetland in front of
us.
Falling BP was followed by a late morning rainfall.
1 Common Redpoll and 2 Fox Sparrows were noted on the pathway.
Cranberry Marsh is accessed at the south end of Hall's Rd., 1 block east of
LakeRidge Rd. in southwest Whitby
Doug Lockrey, coordinator CMRW
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings - Muskoka
From: Barbara Taylor <muskoka_birder(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 1:55pm
Today we found 15 Bohemian Waxwings in an ornamental crabapple tree by 35 Meadow
Heights Dr. in Bracebridge. A flock of 30 was reported yesterday by David
Goodyear on the same street. Common Redpolls and Evening Grosbeaks have also
been seen in the neighbourhood recently.
directions: From Hwy. 11 take Taylor Rd. west into Bracebridge. Turn right at
Manitoba St. Turn left onto Meadow Heights Dr. (zoom in on green arrow on map at
http://tinyurl.com/26cm3s)
Barbara Taylor
Bracebridge, ON
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: Holiday Beach (05 Nov 2007) 229 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 Nov 2007 5:11pm
Holiday Beach
Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 05, 2007
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 191 1639 30798
Osprey 0 0 186
Bald Eagle 2 11 163
Northern Harrier 12 90 1163
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 97 12324
Cooper's Hawk 1 23 619
Northern Goshawk 0 0 12
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 95 395
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 18400
Red-tailed Hawk 19 843 2696
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 5
Golden Eagle 1 11 40
American Kestrel 1 3 1611
Merlin 0 3 107
Peregrine Falcon 1 4 90
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 25
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 7
Total: 229 2822 68648
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Jack Boxer
Observers:
Weather:
Cloudy, overcast, wids gaining in strength from the S to SW. The day ended
with rain.
Raptor Observations:
Turkey Vultures were the most numerous species. Two Bald Eagles and one
Golden Eagle added to the excitment. Only twenty Red-tailed Hawks, 12
Northern Harriers and singles of Sharpie, Coopers, American Kestrel and
Peregrine Falcon.
Non-raptor Observations:
Good numbers of ducks including Shovelers, Gadwall, Blue-winged and
Green-winged Teal. Lots of American Coots.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Bob Hall-Brooks (bhall-brooks(AT)cogeco.ca)
Holiday Beach Migration Observatory information may be found at:
http://hbmo.org/
Site Description:
Holiday Beach Conservation Area was formerly a Provincial Park, but is now
administered by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). It is
strategically located at the extreme southwestern tip of southern Ontario.
The park is on the eastern end of a large freshwater estuary known as Big
Creek. (Specifically the site is 1.1 miles south of the junction Highway 20
(old 18) and Essex Road 50, Town of Amherstburg).
The Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO) (founded in 1986) is a
non-profit, volunteer organization formed to promote the study and
protection of migrating birds. Activities focus primarily on fall migration
of raptors and other species. This site is in Essex County, Ontario, on the
north shore of Lake Erie near the Detroit River. In 1988, HBMO persuaded
Detroit Edison to donate a 40 foot Hawk Tower which is now at the site.
Southwestern Ontario has a funneling effect on migrating raptors due to
the geography of the nearby lakes and the reluctance of most raptors to
cross large bodies of water. Birds gain altitude over the flat farmland to
the north and east, rising easily with the thermals that such areas provide
in abundance. As the birds head south they meet Lake Erie and, reluctant to
cross it , turn west. With appropriate wind and weather conditions, birds
pile up along the lake shore and move west until they reach the narrow
crossing at the Detroit River (or island hop within the river mouth).
Directions to site:
Entering Canada from Detroit at the Ambassador Bridge:
After Canadian Customs, stay left 50 yards, passing over the railroad
tracks.
You are now on Huron Church Road leading to Highway 401 and Highway 3.
Continue east 3.8 miles to the intersection with Todd and Cabana roads. Go
through the intersection, staying to the right. In less than 100 yards the
main road splits; 401 and 3 continue to the left as the main road and Huron
Church narrows and angles to the right. Follow Huron Church right for 0.5
miles to Disputed Road. After anglign a right turn onto Disputed Road,
travel south. At 4 miles Disputed Road intersects with Townline Road, and
the name changes to Concession 5. Continue south 5 miles and Concession 5
"T"'s with South Townline Road. Turn left and travel east 0.2 miles,
turning right (south) onto Concession 6. Continue south for 3.4 miles to
the intersection with Highway 20 at Malden Centre in the town of
Amherstburg. There is a restaurant/convenience/gas store on the southeast
corner of the intersection. Go through the intersection south onto Route 50
for 1.3 miles. The entrance to the Holiday Beach Conservation Area is on
the right. Pay entry fee and continue to the Hawk Tower at the south end of
the park. Park vehicle and walk to the tower.
West bound on Routes 401 and 3
Howard Avenue, Route 9, intersects Routes 401 and 3 east of Windsor. Take
Howard Avenue south to Highway 20 ("T"'s) and turn left (west) traveling to
Malden Centre in the town of Amherstburg. A restaurant/convenience/gas
store is on the left. Turn left (south) on to Route 50 for 1.3 miles; the
entrance to HBCA is on the right.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark (05 Nov 2007) 155
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 Nov 2007 5:11pm
SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark
Brownstown, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 05, 2007
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 123 2560 61966
Osprey 0 1 192
Bald Eagle 1 8 203
Northern Harrier 2 27 775
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 84 9823
Cooper's Hawk 6 75 582
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 346 770
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 69574
Red-tailed Hawk 17 2702 5406
Rough-legged Hawk 0 5 9
Golden Eagle 1 31 65
American Kestrel 0 2 1274
Merlin 0 1 39
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 63
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 8
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 2
Total: 155 5844 150753
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Calvin Brennan
Observers: Ron Harkness
Visitors:
Rodney Laura
Bob Westland
Weather:
Overcast conditions were the order of the day today along with strong south
winds. A few showers moved into the area by mid afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Just a few birds were recorded today, mainly vultures along with a
smattering of other raptors.
Non-raptor Observations:
A couple of Great Black-backed Gulls were noted among the usual larids
today.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven(AT)hotmail.com)
SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at:
http://www.smrr.net/
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Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] NOT SEEN : Barrow's Goldeneye on Rideau
River, Ottawa
From: Paul Makepeace <paulmakepeace(AT)rogers.com>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 5:55pm
At 4pm today, walking along the Rideau RIver from Cummings Bridge south to the
RIdeau Tennis Club, I was unable to locate the male Barrow's Goldeneye. There
was one male Common Goldeneye and several females, plus about seven Hooded
Mergansers.
Paul Makepeace
Ottawa, ON
Richard KILLEEN <richard_k(AT)rogers.com> wrote: At 9am this morning had a male
Barrow's Goldeneye on the Rideau River just
north of the Rideau Tennis Club. It was with a flock of 20+ Common
Goldeneye.
Also present were several Hooded Merganser and one Surf Scoter
Directions
Take HWY 417 to Vanier Parway exit
Head North on Vanier Parkway
Turn left on Donald Street, go to the end of Donald Street and enter the
Rideau Tennis Club to park near the River.
Walk downstream (north) along the River for approx 0.5 km
The bird was approx. half way between the Tennis Club and the Cummings
Bridge.
good luck
Richard Killeen
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Subject: Re: [Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings Willow Beach, Lake Simcoe
Nov.4
From: RON FLEMING <flemingron(AT)rogers.com>
Date: 5 Nov 2007 7:56pm
For the record, Margaret's Bohemian Waxwings were observed at #840 Montsell
Avenue, the same street (and a relatively short one at that) as the Evening
Grosbeaks that have been lingering for two weeks around #821 Montsell Ave.
Ron Fleming, Newmarket
Montsell Avenue runs south from Lake Drive between the north-south lines of
Kennedy Road on the west and McCowan on the east. This area is on the south
shore of Lake Simcoe, about 50 minutes north of Toronto.
"M. Bain" <mjcbain(AT)sympatico.ca> wrote:
Further to Ron Fleming's post of November 3, Richard Pope and I went to look
for the Pine Grosbeaks at the north end of Kenendy Road today without
success. However, when we went on to Willow Beach, just west of Jackson's
Point on the south shore of Lake Simcoe, we found a pure flock of 25
trilling Bohemian Waxwings flycatching from a small leafless ash tree at
#840 Montsell Ave., about 100m south of the lake. We then drove some of the
streets just east of there and came across two separate flocks of Cedar
Waxwings mixed in with American Robins, but no more Bohemians.
Woodlots and fields in the area held large flocks of starlings, robins,
cowbirds, and Red-winged Blackbirds.
Margaret Bain
Cobourg
mjcbain(AT)sympatico.ca
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