Yesterday, Tuesday, February 18th, at 11:45 a.m. Marc Latrémouille and I saw the male Varied Thrush on the feeder at #383 Prinyer's Cove at the east end of Prince Edward County. There was a Red-bellied Woodpecker at this feeder as well. At Amherst Island between 5 and 6:00 p.m. Marc and I saw four Short-eared Owls and two Snowy Owls. One Short-eared was on the left just before the firehall, drive a short distance to the stop sign once you leave the ferry then drive straight ahead about one kilometre. Continue on this road (Stella RD) then turn left (east) on the South Shore Road until this road turns sharply to the left (north). There were at least three Short-eared and two Snowy Owls along the north/south road bordering the KFN property at the easternmost part of the island. The Short-eared owls at the eastern end of the island gave us a spectacular show. They were flying all around us, at one point one checked us out by floating directly over our heads at less than three meters! Thanks to Bruce Ripley for his post of February 11th alerting us of the presence of these Owls.
The Thrush can be found at Civic Address # 383 Prinyer's Cove Crescent. It is mandatory that birders park well off the road and not block any driveways. The bird can be best viewed by approaching no closer than the back of the double garage [walk along the left side of the garage] where it can be viewed at the feeder on the RIGHT side of the house. Directions: From Picton, take Highway 33 for about 10 km to almost the Glenora Ferry, then turn onto County Road 7 and follow to Lake-on-the-Mountain and a further 17 km to Prinyer's Cove Crescent (right on a corner). Amherst Island is located 16 Km. west of Kingston. Take exit 593 off the 401 and drive south on highway 4. Turn right on highway 33 for 300m and you will find the ferry on your left. The ferry leaves the mainland EXACTLY on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour (until 1 a.m.). Cost is $5 round trip, there are no gas stations on the island. Bob Cermak Home Phone: (613) 741-9412 Business Phone: (613) 941-3955 Fax: (613) 952-7587 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
