Band-tailed Pigeon - Update Monday night
10 birders here today, all saw the bird but some who came later had
to wait a couple of hours while it was resting out of sight, we think
in the top of some large hemlocks.
Bird arrived 9:15. Came into the feeder, flew out at 10:30. Relocated
at 11, appeared to be eating snow on the branches of a maple, left
when nobody looking around 12, reappeared at the feeder at 2:00, last
seen 2:45 when it flew back into the hemlocks.
Directions:
Take Hwy 11 to the south exit for Bracebridge, exit 182. Go 8 km east
towards Haliburton on Hwy 118E. Come up the laneway at 911# 1852.
CAUTION the laneway is very steep & slippery so come up fast. It is
not a good idea to park on the highway because of the heavy traffic.
Be warned that the parking lot and walkways are icy, be careful when
walking. The feeder is behind the house. Knock on the front door for
assistance. Please plan on arriving after 9am.
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