Feb.9/03: Yes, there are no Crossbills or Redpolls, BUT George & Karl have ensured that you will get superb views of feeding birds from the comfort of your car. Drive down Hall's Rd. from Victoria St. in southwest Whitby to the first pathway entrance on the east side--the well-maintained feeder set-up and suet feeder (hanging over the roadway) is at the roadside. Park your car and turn off the engine and get ready for any/all of the following-- R-n PHEASANT, Cowbirds, R-w Blackbirds, White-throated Sparrow, Tree Sp., Song Sp., CHIPPING SP., Robins, Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Wp., Junco, Chickadee, Goldfinch, House Finches, Wh.-breasted Nuthatches, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Mourning Doves, Cedar Waxwings. Stroll down the path--Red and Grey Squirrels, possibly a Coyote may accompany you; short of the platform the following sre usually seen-- Swamp Sparrow, Song Sp. and any of the aforementioned. If all is quiet look for any of Peregrine, Cooper's, Sharp-shinned or N.Harrier. Several times I have seen 2 white SNOW GEESE flying with Canadas.
Doug Lockrey "Doug Lockrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
