Hi All, Posting with permission of Della Jo Everett.
A male Painted Bunting has been visiting feeders at Della's home in Long Point . She first saw him Friday , April 29th. in the morning and twice more during the day. He was at the feeders again yesterday in the morning and from 7:30 to 7:55 pm last night. ( He spends some of the time in the immature spruce in front of the house) He is there again now, 11:13 a.m Sunday morning. She says Rick Caldwell, an experienced birder had just arrived with camera. Hopefully he will get some pictures of him. In any event Della has a picture and I will pick it up this afternoon. People are welcome she says. Gert Trudel 705-624-2231 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Directions: From Toronto ...Take 400 N.. to Barrie and continue North via HWY 11 N. to North Bay and continue N. to New Liskeard on HWY 11. At the bottom of the overpass at New Liskeard turn right and again right on Hwy 65 W. to Elk Lake . In Elk Lake cross the bridge, turn right and cross the other bridge and continue to the IMOS buildings.( sand dome) Turn left onto HWY 560 W. towards Gowganda. Continue driving approx 23 KMs to Long Point. Once at the lake and on top of the hill to your right is Long Point Lodge/ Airways. Drive to the BOTTOM of the Hill , turn right into the driveway....you are there. Della's home is a two story white house, spruce in front , motor home and school bus ( most of the day there) . The feeders are just to the right and in the front of the house. ( the house next to her also has a motor home) Best to park your car in the long drive and walk to the house..best chances of seeing him.
