What a gorgeous, albeit brrrr c-c-cold morning it was between 0730 and 0830 on Friday, Jan.21. I went back to Hall's Rd. several times. Over the course of the morning I met some great folk from many places-- Phoenix, Burlington, Peterborough, Detroit, even Toronto--. My favourite sighting was an adult N.GOSHAWK flying from the west over the roadway to roost in wooded copses near the wetlands. An immature Sharp-shinned was noted near the entrance to the north path--3 days in succession. Songbirds-- 1 White-throated Sparrow, Juncos, Goldfinch, House Finch, Tree Sparrows, Mourning Doves, N.Cardinal, Blue Jay,----
During the early hour I spotted 7 Great Gray Owls--5 along Hall's Rd., and 2 over near the foot of Lakeridge Rd. to the west. I have not seen the Barred Owl myself for several days, but there have been reports of it recently. On Saturday, Jan.22, I am meeting people to lead them around the county roads of north Whitby and Pickering. You are welcome to join in--it is a potluck invite, sponsored by the Durham Field Naturalists. We meet before 9a.m. at the little country church-- Mt. Zion U.C. -north side of Pick.Concession 8, just east of Salem Rd. I "guarantee" Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pine Siskins, Black-necked Swans (!!!!)---We return to the church in the noonhour time-for potluck enjoyment and camaraderie. Doug Lockrey, Whitby -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 19/01/2005
