Well, fellow birders it's wonderful to once again advise that THE BIRD is still
very much present.
As in previous postings, he seems to favour a wild rose from which he feeds and
also dives into for cover. It is located adjacent to the backyard at 20 Ascot.
My neighbour there, Sue is really enjoying this event and continues to be so
generous inviting birders into her backyard. Another wonderful neighbour, has
also offered her backyard for viewing. She lives at # 8 Aberdeen and has a
large backyard from which you can easily watch THE BIRD, with completely
unobstructed views. To access her backyard, walk up the driveway and alongside
the closed-in porch. At Shirley's insistence I have propped open a very large
gate which allows easy entrance. Proceed to middle of yard and look to the
northwest corner where the rambling rose is easily seen.A local Merlin will
sometimes perch in a maple almost directly above the Phainopepla's favourite
spot in which case he disappears until 'the coast is clear'.Some interesting
behavioural patterns of note. The Phainopepla seems to vocalize almost solely
when it is foraging low in its favourite shrubs but not when flying or perched
high. It also pumps its tail upward upon the initiation of the call and slowly
lowers it when it then proceeds again in the same routine.
Best of luck.Dian
Directions:401 to 410 north; Steeles east to Dixie Rd. North; proceed north on
Dixie to Birchbank (landmark =Tandoori Flame Rest. on N.W. corner) turn
right/east onto Birchbank and follow to end; at Stop sign turn right/north onto
Avondale Blvd; proceed on Avondale to the 4th street on right Addington, turn
righ/east; turn left/north; turn right/east onto Aberdeen. Log book coffee and
cookies at #7.I kindly request that this email be saved for future directional
reference.Future postings will include the address and a reference to google
maps.
_________________________________________________________________
Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on
Facebook.
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816_______________________________________________
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/
