It was a pleasure to have very many visitors (from Georgetown to Kingston) arrive on the platform for the first Saturday of the CMRW 2003 season. Up to 8 observers assisted Jerry Walsh, our counter, for 5 hours. The brisk NW winds brought 8 OSPREYS past us, along with a resident Osprey carrying a large fish. For 3 hours we enjoyed the behaviour of 2 young Merlins, flying together or singly from roost to roost, as well as harassing Ospreys. In addition we had 3 migrating kestrels and 1 Sharp-shinned.
Other highlights-- a calling Virginia Rail, very many Swallows, Chimney Swifts, Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwings. Up to 5 species of great numbers of Dragonflies were enjoyed. Come down to enjoy the camaraderie and help at the hawk watch any day (mid-morning is generally the best time of day). Cranberry Marsh is near the lakefront on Hall's Rd., accessed from Victoria St. in southwest Whitby. Doug Lockrey, coordinator CMRW "Doug Lockrey" <[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.
