Wanted to mention last Thursday a common redpoll was banded at the Hilliardton marsh and Friday a large flock of snow buntings was seen by the marsh. The marsh is located north of NewLiskeard which is about 5 hours north of Toronto. Today a flock of about 50 pine siskins was seen in New Liskeard. Even thought birch catkins may be low we have more mountain ash berries and high bush cranberry than I have ever seen. We experienced our best year ever for banding northern saw whet owls but have seen nothing of the larger owls that have been reported in the north. happy birding.
