The 2 ridiculously tame Purple Sandpipers are still foraging in the extreme SW corner of Cobourg harbour, out of the cold NW wind. Of the 5 Dunlin nearby, 2 are unfortunately quite badly oiled. The 3 Brant - one rather worn adult and 2 much more dapper young - have been grazing on the lawns around the yachtclub, but retreat to swim in the inner harbour when there are too many dogs about. There was at least 1 Cackling Goose among the flocks of Canadas flying in and out of the harbour. One White-winged Crossbill called from the very top of a spruce tree near the yachtclub.
Directions: Exit Hwy.401 at Division Street, Exit 474, and drive south to the harbour. Drive round the north edge of the harbour for free parking on the west side, and walk out on the west headland. Margaret Bain Cobourg [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
