Hello birders,
While Tim King and I were birding Selkirk P.P.this afternoon,we
spotted a Varied Thrush.
We were watching the bird feeders set up around the late John
Miles banding station, hoping to see a tufted Titmouse, when in to the
surrounding trees flew what we assumed was an A.Robin. The bird didn't stay
too long, but long enough to see that it was not a Robin, but a possible
Varied Thrush, as we only had the briefest of looks through the trees.
The bird eventually returned, and it was indeed a Varied
Thrush -female. The thrush continued to circle the feeders, but did not come
in to feed while we were there.
My bet is that the Thrush will stay around this area, as the feeders
still have some seed/ peanuts in them.
If you go, it may be a good idea to bring in some mixed bird seed.
Good luck.................Tom.
Selkirk Provincial Park is in Haldimond County, south of Hagersville, on
Road 3 (Rainham Rd.) which is south of #3 Talbot Rd.W, and between Sandusk
Road and Road 53.
Once in the park, go straight for about 200m and look for a side
trail on the right. This trail should lead to a boardwalk over the marsh. At
the end of the boardwalk, stay to the left, until you come to another small
boardwalk, and take the trail to the right, this should take you up close to
the boundary fence on the west side of the park , and overlooks an open
field. Bear left here and you should see the banding station ahead of you.
These directions may seem a little convoluted, but I'm sure you will
find it if you persevere.
