Returning from viewing the Solitaire at Kendall at 2pm, we saw and photographed a Red-shouldered Hawk active near some feeders in the area of Carscadden Road and Ganaraska Road (Kirby Side Rd.) which is about 2 km east of the #115 Highway. It is a full adult bird and the breast is almost completely reddish, with the Eastern sub-species vertical streaks and relatively unmarked undertail coverts. I live in the area and will keep an eye out for it if anyone wishes info via private communication.
- - - - - The following cautionary tale has been approved by the Co-ordinator: ** Landowner concerns regarding the Townsend's Solitaire ** I was approached by a landowner walking her dog on north Langstaff Road where everyone has been viewing the Townsend's Solitaire. Apparently this morning while making her coffee she was startled to have someone actually skulking around her yard trying to get a better view of the Solitaire. She asked me if I could get a message out to the community that, while she understands the passion, she will not accept people wandering about her property without permission. They moved to the country for privacy. The landowners who have not been out to the road to say hello have NO IDEA why all these people with scopes and cameras are around. Please think about the harm that negative public relations can do to the birding community and gently pass this message on to others who may need a reminder. Cheers, and good birding! Keith Linton and Bethany Linton Orono, ONT _______________________________________________ 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/
