Yesterday we saw a Loggerhead Shrike at the usual spot in the pasture
behind Bluebird Box 10 along Wylie Road in Carden. Using a scope from the
road, we had excellent views of it perched on hawthorns. Also in the area
were a singing Upland Sandpiper and a singing Vesper Sparrow. This area is
part of the Windmill Ranch (includes Art's Ranch) that is being acquired by
The Nature Conservancy of Canada to save a vital part of the Carden Alvar.
Directions: Kirkfield is east of Lake Simcoe along Kawartha Road 48 about
19 km from Highway 12. Follow the signs to the Lift Lock. Go 2.5 km north
of the Lift Lock. Turn right onto McNamee Road and then immediately left
onto Wylie Road. Bluebird Box 10 is on the left about 1.8 km. Stay on the
roadside to view birds.
Happy birding,
Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway
Toronto and Minden
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