Ontbirders, The Leconte's Sparrow reported yesterday from Pittock Lake PP was still in the same location this morning, easily refound and photographed by Jeff and Richard Skevington.
The bird showed very well, sitting up for minutes at a time, in the weedy areas of the park. Last seen, the bird flew well south [150m], to the edge of the lake near a large cattail patch. So, if it does not return to the original site, it may be much harder to find. Directions - From Vansittart, go north to 59 Hwy. Travel 1 km. Take Pittock Park Road east to the park gates. The park is not yet open, so park at the gate and walk in. Follow the paved road to the west. It will turn to gravel and pass over a creek that empties into Pittock Lake. Just west and north of the creek you will see an area of weedy meadow. Cheers, James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 14 Marian St, RR#1 Woodstock, On, N4S-7V6 [519]537-2027 [519]535-8760 [cell] [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
