While I was helping monitor Bald Eagles on the Grand River north of the 401, Sam Barone and son Kevin spotted a male Northern Flicker at the suet feeder. The male Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pine Siskins, and the Tufted Titmouse are still comfortable here at Taylor Woods. Sam who has been here several times to photograph some of the 16 regular feeding species also reported hearing a Carolina Wren. This was probably one of the two heard or seen in late 2003. They are still here today. There are still no House Sparrows or European Starlings here. They know they are not wanted. I'm afraid that squirrels are not so easily discouraged in spite of hearing coyotes or owls most nights.
At 10:35 - 10:45 a juvenile Bald Eagle was observed perched in a willow tree across the river from the Taylor property before flying a few hundred metres down river to another willow perch. We had seen a flying and then perched mature eagle until 9:50 on the Grand River above the 401. Directions to Taylor Woods Taylor Woods is a private property located at 1016 Wilson Ave., Kitchener close to Homer Watson Park. This property is accessed by a private drive between the Heroux Devtek plant and the Bell Depot yard. It overlooks the Grand River. For out-of-town folk, please take 401 to the Homer Watson exit (one exit west of # 8 exit). Follow Homer Watson into Kitchener and take about the 4th light at Manitou and turn right onto Manitou. Turn right onto Wabanaki at the next set of lights. At the top of a small hill, turn right onto Wilson Ave. Proceed about 100 metres along Wilson. Note white chain link fence on your left (east) that encloses the Bell telephone depot. At the end of the fence, turn left onto private drive that appears to lead to Heroux Devtek. Follow the drive on the south side of the depot til you see mailboxes and the drive that leads to the Taylor residence which is the bird feeding station known as Taylor Woods. Veer to right just past the sign. The feeders are around the white Taylor house with the blue steel shake roof. Birders are welcome. Posted by Neil E. Taylor (owner) 893-6469. "Neil E. Taylor" <[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.
