Birders
A lot of excitement is being generated by Henslow's Sparrow on apparent
territory in Carden Township.
I remind everyone that this species is endangered in Ontario. The
Ontario Field Ornithologists and ONTBIRDS expect everyone to behave
responsibly and give these birds the opportunity to breed successfully.
In this case this specifically means DO NOT cross the fence into private
land for any reason. If someone obtains permission it better be written
and sanctioned by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The bird can be
photographed and taped from the road. I know from personal experience
in New York State that breeding can be confirmed (carrying food) from
the road.
I should also mention that it is inappropriate to use Ontbirds to
comment on the behaviour of others.
For more details please review Ontbirds Guidelines (follow the link at
the bottom of this and every post to Ontbirds)
Directions:
The spot is on the west side of Wylie Road about 200m North of McNamee
Road just past a little rise in the road (first area of trees & bush).
Bird is in the grassy field on the west side.
Take Hwy 48 east from Beaverton (hwy splits off from Hwy 12) to the town
of Kirkfield and then turn left/north on CR6, follow north past the
Kirkfield Lift Locks and as the road turns hard west there is a dirt
road on the right, this is McNamee, Wylie runs north off McNamee just
after you turn.
--
Mark Cranford
ONTBIRDS Coordinator
Mississauga, Ont.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Henslow's Sparrow photo - Carden Alvar
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This morning at least a dozen birders saw and heard the Henslow's Sparrow
from Wylie Road. It became difficult to see after the wind increased about
10 a.m. but we heard it singing regularly. We feel it's behaving like an
unmated male based on its frequent singing at midday. Distance to the
Henslow's averages about 50 m from the road. This is the first Henslow's
Sparrow we've seen on the Carden Alvar in over 16 years of birding there.
See photo of the Henslow's and a habitat photo taken this morning from the
roadside through a telescope (digiscoping)
http://jeaniron.ca/2006/Henslow's%20Sparrow.htm
Directions: Go north about 2 km from the Kirkfield Lift Lock to McNamee
Road on your right. Go 200 m to Wylie Road on left. The Henslow's is in the
field west of Wylie Road about 200 m north of intersection just past a
little ridge with scattered trees. Best to go early in the morning (sun at
back and less wind) or late afternoon if cloudy. It sings often and its
short song "tse-Slick" carries well, but is somewhat ventriloquial. Scan
for it with binoculars then use a scope for a better view.
Good luck,
Jean Iron & Ron Pittaway
Toronto & Minden ON
