This morning on the Eardley-Masham Road that traverses the Gatineau Park, three of us observed 14 red crossbills (5 males, 9 females) in 2 different groups, 9 pine siskins, 1 ruffed grouse (that sat quietly in a tree while we observed it), and --the highlight-- a flock of about 25 Bohemian waxwings seen feasting on fruit in a houseyard tree one kilometre from Hwy 366 at Masham. We failed to see the three-toed woodpecker that somebody reported a few days ago.
The crossbills and siskins were a welcome sight because they are absent this year from our feeders. However American goldfinches are very plentiful, with about 50 at the feeders this morning. This is my first post on Ontbirds, so I hope I've followed all the rules. I realize that these are not Ontario sightings, but thought they might be of interest to birders from Ottawa and environs. Happy birding!! David Rhody 46 Burnside, Wakefield Quebec J0X 3G0 819-459-1702 [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/
