This morning about 9:30, I saw a Virginia Rail and her nine chicks strolling down the shoulder of Eldon Station Rd. They were crossing the road to another small wetland, bur remained on the road eating bugs or getting grit. The young looked like little black fuzz balls a little larger than a fox sparrow. They stayed on the road for some time until, I approached with the car. I was concerned that a speeding car might surprise them. The atlasser for this area might be interested in this posting.
When I returned at 4:30, I saw a very small weasel zip across the road not far from the morning sighting. Directions: Eldon Station Rd is a small east west road which joins Prospect Rd. and Rockview Rd. a few km west of Kirkfield off Highway 46. Eleanor Beagan Ontario Field Ornithologists Membership Secretary Toronto Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ofo.ca
