Good Evening Fellow Birders:
46 km/h winds; temp. -8 C; wind chill -18 C; my neighbour Sue and I
coincidentally meet, over backyard fences, before the sun sets; hoping that Mr.
P. will pop up as he has done for so many days in the past. Alas, he does not
and we both murmur to each other, that our worst suspicions, have become
reality. Optimistically, we hope that he has found a better, warmer, food laden
area to settle but realistically, we suspect that he has succumbed to the
horrible weather we've experienced, the past few days.We know that we've done
everything within our capabilities to provide Mr. P. with a great food source,
close to his shelter but I guess that it wasn't enough.
We also know, that Mr. P. has thrilled everyone who has seen him; scoped him;
bino'd him; videod him; heard him; listed him and chronicled his behaviour.
What a splendid bird, whose colour, shape and size morphed so beautifully, as
the light and shadows changed. We have been privileged to have had, this
far-flung visitor, grace our metropolis.
I don't think that I will be posting again, about Mr. P. So with the grace of
Ont. Birds, I wish to thank, our great neighbours for their benevolence and
hospitality; Sue C; Shirley R; Rachel; Sue V. Their gracious invitations to
their backyards never wavered, regardless of weather conditions, even when
their lawns got a little trampled.
I thank Sam B.; Barry C,; Jim L.; Moira; for their thoughtful, valuable
contributions.
I thank each and every one of you who have emailed me individually, and I just
hope that I've been able to respond to everyone. If I haven't', I apologize, I
did my best.
I thank everyone who has made the trip, long or short and hopefully had a good
experience.
I thank so many of you who made such great comments in the log book, even if
you didn't get to see Mr. P.
I thank everyone for their suggestions and please know that they were carefully
considered.
I hope that I haven't missed anyone, for you've all been awesome, and once
again if I've erred I apologize, I'm not accustomed to this.
Thank you Glenn Coady for your confidence in my very, first,through the window,
poor photos, authenticating this wonderful find!
FOREVER GRATEFUL TO: MR.P. / PHAINOPEPLA, for this incredible experience.
Dian B.
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