The Gyrfalcon with prey landed in the field adjacent to and immediately
east of the landfill site just before 1:30 p.m. I think it was the
first sighting today. Langis Sirois alerted the six birders who were
there to the bird's presence. It fed on the prey for about twenty
minutes before taking off in an eastwards directions.
It had taken flight once while it fed and briefly lost sight of its
prey which it refound and continued eating. Excellent scope views were
afforded the lucky few who were there. The bird was last seen flying
in a southeasterly direction over Highway 138 at 2:00p.m . I do not
know if it was seen again later.
Martin Bowman & Gillian Horgan
Williamstown, ON
Directions courtesy of Jaques Bouvier.
The Laflèche Rd landfill site is located at the dead end of Laflèche Road.
*From HWY 417 take HWY 138 south (exit 58), turning right on Laflèche road
*which is the first road south of the 417. The dump is at the end of the dead
end road, however, the public is not allowed past the main gate. The road is
fairly busy so it is best to park in one of the loading zones on the right,
if possible. Look for the Gyrfalcon chasing the numerous starlings or gulls
at the site; not always visible from the road.
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