I was driving to work and spotted a large raptor perched on a lot on the north side of Stoufville Rd, immediately west of the 404. I pulled over and took a closer look but couldn't see its tail to confirm the bird. I'm guessing, based on its grey head and wings and lack of chest markings, that its a male northern harrier. I saw something at the same area yesterday as well but didn't pull over. It may be using that lot/house as a hunting area for the winter.
Look for a house on the north side that's selling Christmas trees. This morning, at 8:50 AM, it was sitting on the tall trees that ring the large lot. _______________________________________________ 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/
