Cold SW winds did not deter 30 visitors from London, Sarnia, Ottawa (via Texas), Strathroy, Orillia and even Toronto, from visiting the south pathway at Cranberry on Sunday, Nov.28. An imm. Cooper's Hawk appeared nearby several times; shortly after he "flew away" the Tree Sparrows came up onto the path to feed, followed shortly thereafter by 2 White-throateds, and then the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW--22 consecutive days. Over 3 hours he appeared for 1-3 minutes every 25-40 minutes.
The only migrating raptor was 1 early AM Rough-legged-- # 322 for the month of November-- the highest previous total was 222 in 1991. CMRW closes down officially on Nov.30, after which a few of us will endeavour to visit the south and north pathways on a regular basis. >From the west, exit 401 at Salem Rd. (in Ajax), south to Bayly, east through LakeRidge to the first street (Hall's Rd.), south to the second, eventually the first, roadside parking area. From the east, exit 401 at Brock St., Whitby, south to Victoria, west over to Hall's Rd. Doug Lockrey, Whitby
