We found an Upland Sandpiper along Regional Rd. 3 today at 1315 hrs. He was perched along the north side hydro lines initially, then literally flew circles around us after we stopped to scope him. The south side is an open field where he'd land and run along like a kildeer. Odd gobbling call when in flight. A very odd bird in general.
Directions: (From the north) Take Highway 6 south from Hamilton. Go past Highway 3 at Jarvis. Turn left (east) onto Regional road 3. You turn just before Hank DeKoning's Butcher Shop also on the left. Go 6.4 km, (600 metres past the gates to Stelco) and there is an old barn on your right (south), two silos, no house. Go another 100 metres pull well off the road and look at the wires on the left (north). Below the wires is a field of winter wheat; you can't see him down there, but he is a very active bird and will pop up. Warning: This road is used by large trucks going to Stelco, and the Nanticoke Power Station. Please be careful. Wayne & Fran Bullock Ancaster, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Bullock Family" <[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.
