At 10:40am, Thursday, July 3rd, 2003, this is the Hamilton Naturalists' Club Birding Hotline Report. The Hotline is normally revised on Thursday nights, unless an unusual bird turns up in the Hamilton area.
Lots of sightings from the RBG this past week. On the North Shore Trails, one observer reported seeing pairs of ORCHARD ORIOLES, EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and WOOD THRUSHES. At the Berry Tract, there were BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS and an EASTERN TOWHEE, and neaby at Rock Chapel, several observers noted BROWN THRASHER, BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, and EASTERN MEADOWLARK. Elsewhere, birds seen at Courtcliff Park include BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, INDIGO BUNTING, MOURNING WARBLER, WARBLING VIREO, EASTERN WOOD PEWEE, FIELD SPARROW, SAVANNAH SPARROW, and EASTERN MEADOWLARK. A pair of RED-NECKED GREBES were spotted on the lake at Shoreacres/Paletta Park, and seven RED-THROATED LOONS were loafing close to shore at Confederation Park. A trip to Martin's Road in Ancaster/Dundas was rewarded with HOODED WARBLER, PILEATED WOODPECKER, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, INDIGO BUNTING, ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK, RED-EYED VIREO, and YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Last but not least, fall migrants - yes, you heard right - fall migrants seen at the Grimsby Sewage Lagoons this past week include WILSON'S PHALAROPE, SEMI-PALMATED SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER, and LESSER YELLOWLEGS. 150 BONAPARTE'S GULLS were also reported from this location. Be sure to let us know about your sightings this week. Leave your name, telephone number, as well as the time and date of your call. Sightings can also be reported by e-mail. GOOD BIRDING! Keith Dieroff C/O Hamilton Naturalists' Club Birding Hotline Report Hamilton, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hamilton Naturalists' Club Tel: (905) 381-0329 www.hamiltonnature.org ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca Keith Dieroff <[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.
