At 5:30pm today at Algonquin (St?/Rd?) and Ferris St in North Bay a BLACK VULTURE was observed circling the Harvey's/Swiss Chalet Parking lot. The bird was observed for ~3 minutes before it drifted off in an SE direction. The vulture showed white wing patches, a short tail, no dihedral while circling. I am familiar with black vultures having seen them most recently in May '03 in North Carolina. This may be the first record for North Bay. I would suggest that interested birders in the North Bay area perhaps check local landfill sites as the bird may show up there with turkey vultures.
Stephen O'Donnell, Sundridge, Ontario "Stephen O'Donnell" <[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.
