My son has recently signed up for Ontbirds, but he sent out the following message and it didn't come through back to him, so he suspects some error.
So on behalf of Rob, I am sending this email out again, for those of you working on your winter list. "This morning (January 12) at 8:10am I observed an Ovenbird at York University. I assume this to be the same individual I saw in early December, and that was refound on the Toronto CBC on Dec 17. This bird was at very close range, close to the same building as before (details to follow) and was not at all skitterish, advancing to within a few feet of my feet. Identification was therefore without doubt. Directions: York University's Keele Campus is located at Steeles and Keele in Downsview, ON. Two versions of a campus map can be found on the following website - if you're unfamiliar with the campus, I strongly recommend printing one off: http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/maps/keele.htm The easiest way to get to Vanier College, where the Ovenbird has been seen, is down Chimneystack Rd, which comes off the west side of Keele onto campus. At the T-intersection with Ian Macdonald Blvd - from here there are two parking options, dependent on price and availability - the covered lot is slightly more expensive, but larger. (71 and 72 on the map are the parking.) Vanier College is number 56 on the map, and Vanier Residence is number 55. Between these two buildings there is a hallway with double doors to the outside on the north and south. The first time I saw the Ovenbird was on the north side of the double doors, very close to the building. On Dec 17 it was also seen on the north side of this hallway, this time in the many low hedges, which leave lots of cover. This morning I saw it on the south side of the same hallway between Vanier College and Vanier Residence, hanging out under a plastic bench and in an ornamental garden. best of luck to any winter listers who try for it, Rob Read (feel free to backchannel me with any questions)" You may end up getting two posts of this, if his original message goes through. Sorry to bother you if that happens. To contact him about the bird try Rob at this email. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pete Read for Rob Read
