Hello All, The bandtailed pigeon arrived at the feeder at 120 Lynngate Place at 9:00 a.m. this morning ( earlier than usual ) and was still visible at 10:15 a.m. Pete encouraged the large group of birders to move back and the bird had a good feed before settling into a tree in the yard.
Birders coming from the east and west did not have much difficulty travelling the highways, but those coming from points north found the driving to be challenging at times due to blowing snow. Local roads seem fine at the moment and the temperature is expected to get to 6 degrees this afternoon, albeit with a brisk wind. We had a skiff of snow overnight. Take care driving and good luck. Directions follow. Sue Read Directions to access the area... If from Toronto...come west on 401, and take the 402 towards Sarnia, exiting very soon at the Wonderland exit (100) to London, and head north. About 3-4km north on Wonderland is the Westmount Mall, a large sprawling mall on the west side of the road. Keep going north just past the mall to a streetlight indicating Village Green Avenue (one light before Commissioners Road). Turn left, to the west and proceed for about 4 streets, some from left, some from right, till you get to Lynngate Place. Do not park on this quiet street. Park on the north(right) side of Village Green. Walk up Lynngate Place to number 120. Go to the RIGHT side of the house, and walk up the driveway of the nextdoor neighbour's house, along the stone path to the large patio, at the back of that house. STAY OFF wet grass. Coming from west, come east on 401 to Highway 4, and head north to the 402, then east to Wonderland exit (100), turning north . About 3-4km north on Wonderland is the Westmount Mall, a large sprawling mall. Keep going north just past the mall to a streetlight indicating Village Green Avenue(one light before Commissioners road). Turn left, to the west and proceed for about 4 streets, some from left, some from right, till you get to Lynngate Place. Do not park on this quiet street. Park on the north (right) side of Village Green.Walk up Lynngate Place to number 120. Go to the RIGHT side of the house, and walk up the driveway of the nextdoor neighbour's house, along the stone path to the large patio, at the back of that house. STAY OFF wet grass. >From London, Village Green is one light south of intersection of Commissioners and Wonderland. Go west (right) about 4 streets and park on Village Green. Walk up Lynngate Place to number 120. Go to the RIGHT side of the house, and walk up the driveway of the nextdoor neighbour's house, along the stone path to their large patio, at the back of that house. STAY OFF wet grass. "Peter Read" <[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 "Peter Read" <[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.
