A group of 14 of us ventured out into the chilly early-morning temps and met at Bronte Provincial Park (North section) to bird the tallgrass fields and surrounding treelines.
We were also attempting to relocate a few targeted species that had been reported (by a couple of the individual participants in our group) to eBird over the previous couple of days from this location. Collectively, members of our group saw well over 50 species of birds this morning. A total of 11 sparrow species were seen, including 3 Nelson's Sparrows and a couple of grasshopper sparrows. Ammodramus sparrows that were not identified were also encountered. Other highlights from the dry tallgrass fields included 2 Sedge Wrens and a Sora. Another excellent find was an adult Northern Goshawk spotted by Andrew Don and Mourad Jabra after most of the group had left. Many thanks to all who participated in what quickly morphed into an impromptu "field" trip! The entrance to the north section of Bronte Provincial Park is on the south side of Dundas St., just west of Tremaine Rd. It is not particularly well-marked. David Pryor Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
