Just before dusk, my daughter Robin said "what's that?" as we passed the naturalized shoreline in Ashbridge's Bay Park (enter at the foot of Coxwell Av from Lakeshore Blvd in Toronto, walk south along the marina fence and continue along the edge of the water). Turning my head, I got a 1 second glimpse of the unmistakable outline of a winter wren on a weed stalk before it disappeared into the undergrowth. The beaver too did not welcome my stare, and dove soon after I spotted it swimming among the wharves of the sailing club. In the alders a flock of 15 redpolls gave us much longer looks as they worked over the cones.
Good birding. Bob Kortright From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Dec 12 13:09:09 2005 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from web36901.mail.mud.yahoo.com (web36901.mail.mud.yahoo.com [209.191.85.69]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with SMTP id 225ED63DCD for <[email protected]>; Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:09:09 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 31763 invoked by uid 60001); 12 Dec 2005 18:09:09 -0000 DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.ca; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=GxNxEN8vWaSBkXxXuGdeEtBhOBlP3Ebw+A+iGLe9yTuSQJTUcZ7vUgds/BQhD8krT7o4T7XnEAe5LvJgSCY58qXsVAHhXOHh3+suPl1p/WdaTc+uJ9pRFVfvw7qv10ydfbMoJZvg7b0znu6JHOiioY5hMQXIfnj4dMVm8GNNC78 ; Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: from [216.94.27.81] by web36901.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:09:09 EST Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:09:09 -0500 (EST) From: Stuart Mackenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailman-Approved-At: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:25:05 -0500 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds] Oregon Junco - among other seasonal goodies - Long Point Bird Observatory X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 18:09:09 -0000 Fellow Birders, We've been enjoying an early winter here at Long Point. The inner bay has pretty much frozen over and most of the waterfowl have moved on. Tundra Swans have even become a hard bird to find. Landbirds on the other hand are quite numerous and interesting. A hatch-year female Oregon Junco has been frequenting the feeder set-up at the Old Cut Field Station since Dec 10 along with about three to four hundred other birds, mostly American Tree Sparrow and Slate-coloured Junco's. This is actually the second Oregon Junco in the region so far this winter as a hatch-year male has been frequenting a feeder near Fisher's Glen. Up to six Fox Sparrows are still frequenting the feeders and lingering in the Old Cut wood lot along with a Hermit Thrush and Golden-crowned Kinglets. Last week, around the 5th, there still an American Woodcock albeit a frozen hungry one. Other interesting feeder birds at Old Cut include: Rusty Blackbird Chipping Sparrow Field Sparrow Savannah Sparrow Pine Siskin Northern Goshawk Cooper's Hawk Merry Christmas Bird Counting and Seasons Greetings from Long Point. Stu To get to the Long Point region follow the 401 to Hwy # 59 and follow south. The Old Cut Field Station is on Old Cut Blvd. off of Hwy # 59 near the Provincial Park (on Long Point). --------------------------------- Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Dec 12 16:04:22 2005 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from frodo.csolve.net (frodo.csolve.net [207.164.81.3]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id ACA0164196 for <[email protected]>; Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:04:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from barrie-ppp200823.sympatico.ca ([64.228.2.60] helo=ws10) by frodo.csolve.net with esmtp (Exim 4.24) id 1EluqJ-000Fxf-SC for [email protected]; Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:04:20 -0500 From: "Julie Kee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:03:54 -0500 Organization: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 11 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 Thread-Index: AcX7RQM9LM0GTJUXQbOcoKGHLn3BggEGZ7Ew In-Reply-To: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]RE: trumpeters, and Christmas bird count at Wye Marsh X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:04:23 -0000 Hi again, Regarding my last message, I thought it was important to mention that the Christmas Bird Count at Wye Marsh is being held in collaboration with the Midland-Penetanguishene Field Naturalists club. If you are going to be in the area and would like to participate, please contact the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre for more information @ (705) 526-7809. Thanks! Julie Kee Research Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre [EMAIL PROTECTED] (705) 526-7809 ext. 205 www.wyemarsh.com Directions: Take the 400 North to Hwy 12 West, take 12 West for approx. 20 min, the driveway for the Wye Marsh is on the left, we share a driveway with Sainte Marie Among the Hurons, directly across the road from Martyr's Shrine. You can also take the Midland/Penetanguishene turnoff onto Hwy 93, turn right onto 12 East, pass under the railbridge, our driveway is on the right. - _____ From: Julie Kee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: December 7, 2005 10:44 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: trumpeters, and christmas bird count at Wye Marsh Hello all, Just a quick note about the Wye Marsh's trumpeter swans.the population at our docks has been fluctuating between 13-25 the past few days, with many more in the area.one gentleman called in last weekend and reported a flock of over 50 birds in the Triple Bay area in Port McNicoll, and driving around there the next day I spotted 37 individuals. So, they're grouping up and on the move! Also, we've got a Christmas Bird Count happening at 9am on December 17 starting at the Wye Marsh Centre. Anyone who's willing to join in and volunteer with this would be great.I'm looking forward to it as it's been far too long since I've been able to dedicate time to just birdwatching.but from what I have passively seen in the past month, there's a lot of great activity out there. If you're thinking of coming, just simply RSVP to my address, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call the centre at 705 526 7809 so we know how many people to expect.bring your own binocs and books! Cheers, Julie Kee Research Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre [EMAIL PROTECTED] (705) 526-7809 ext. 205 www.wyemarsh.com Directions: Take the 400 North to Hwy 12 West, take 12 West for approx. 20 min, the driveway for the Wye Marsh is on the left, we share a driveway with Sainte Marie Among the Hurons, directly across the road from Martyr's Shrine. You can also take the Midland/Penetanguishene turnoff onto Hwy 93, turn right onto 12 East, pass under the railbridge, our driveway is on the right.
