Calm winds predicated a low raptor count Aug.31 at Cranberry-- 3 OS and 1 low-flying bullet bird-MERLIN. fOR 3 HOURS THE SKIES WERE FULL OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES, Chimney Swifts and Swallows. Near the platform were Hummers and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks.
Raptor Count for Aug.21-31: TV-20 OS-27 NH-5 SS-69 CH-6 BW-16 RT-17 AK-15 ML-8 PG-1 UR-11 TOTAL-- 195 Cranberry Marsh RW runs from Aug.21 to Nov.30--platform at end of path at south end of Hall's Rd., accessed from Victoria St. in southwest Whitby,ON ; Hall's is 1 block east of LakeRidge Rd. 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.
