Last evening with the warmth and full moon we tallied 19 Whips (18 heard, one seen) along a 7 km. stretch of Muskoka Road 13 centering on the barrens ~6kms. s.e. of Torrance (Hwy. 169). Also noted were several Common Nighthawk, abundant Gray Tree Frog, many fireflies and 1 Fisher.
On the hiking trail north of the road July evensong consisted of Veery, Hermit Thrush, Eastern Towhee, Swamp Sparrow and Common Yellowthroat. We often note Massassaugas on the road here at night but none last night. Wear boots. George Bryant _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
