A little flurry in my yard this morning ... one Red Crossbill, 10 Common Redpolls and a Pine Siskin.
Also, in the area, flocks of Snow Buntings are suddenly appearing after being scarce all winter. Are the southwest Ontario birds on the move or are these newcomers from elsewhere? It's interesting to watch the changes that occur when storms pass or conditions make the birds unsettled. For example, my now somewhat famous "smartest juncos in the world" change every few days as new ones join the flock and others leave. A possible adult Pink-sided Junco was here for two days but, knowing how tricky it can be to identify them and the fact that it eluded my camera for confirmation, it will remain only a possible. Two juvenile Dark-eyed Juncos come and go, but the bulk of the flock remains. A mockingbird dropped in for a few minutes one sunny day to add a southern flavour. I live near Lakeridge Rd. and Reach Rd. in Scugog Twp. just outside Uxbridge Geoff Carpentier www.avocetnatureservices.com _______________________________________________ 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/
