This morning while birding with Don Perks and Jerry Guild on Fallbrook Road north of Glen Wiliams, we found a singing Louisiana Waterthrush. The bird was in a steep ravine with a fast flowing stream running through it on the 27th Side Road. Yesterday and the day before in this location I also had a Common Rave and possibly two. (A possible second bird heard while observing the first one)
To get to this location go north on Mountainview Road in Georgetown through Glen Williams. In Glen Williams go north 3 km from Main Street to Fallbrook Road and make a left hand turn. Follow this winding and very hilly road until it gets to a very steep valley. You'll know it when you see it. It was here that for two consecutive days I had the Raven chasing Turkey Vultures and Broadwinged Hawks and in turn being chased and harrassed by Crows. This is also an excellent location for Raptor movememt. To get to the Louisiana Waterthrush continue northerly until just past the top of the very steep hill you come to the 27th Side Road. (Aproximately 200 feet). Turn left here at the Silver Creek Conservation Center and go to the bend in the road (aprox. 150 yards) and park in the widened portion of the road provided on the south side. In front of you will be a very steep ravine with a strongly running watercourse running through it. Proceed southerly down the path (Bruce Trail) 100 feet or so and the Waterthrush should be singing in the ravine. The bird can also easily be heard from where you park the car also. I have seen and heard this species here many times in past years and assume nesting has and will occur. Good luck. Terry Osborne "Terry Osborne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
