A local birder has just reported seeing a Yellow-headed Blackbird at her feeders just after noon today. She noted the bright yellow head, and the faint white markings on the wings. She is familiar with these birds from a visit to Montana some time back, where the birds were common. The bird stayed at the feeders for some time until it was startled and flew off. She has not seen it since. The general location is near "City"of Kawartha Lakes 6 (formerly Highway 503) and Centennial Park Road, roughly 5 km. north of the Kirkfield liftlocks.
Kirkfield is about 140 km. northeast of Toronto, on CKL (formly provincial) 48. CKL 6 crosses 48 in the middle of town. I hadn't reviewed the rules for posting rarities to Ontbirds when I received this information from the viewer and offered to post it. I haven't been able to reach her again to get permission to use her name and phone number, etc. I'll keep trying, but meanwhile people could contact me for updates (I haven't yet seen the bird.) The birder who reported it is quite active locally and I would personally depend on her identification. Nathalie Rockhill Victoria Road/Kirkfield 705-438-1301 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nathalie Rockhill <[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.
