Hi there, This is not an update as to whether the YCNH has returned or not, but I would like to extend a request and suggestion to those searching for it.
Please try to search for this bird only from cars on the road in front of the houses it has been seen at. I am well aware that this is usually not the case with Yellow-crowned Night-Herons, but if it's not being seen easily why not try to eliminate reasons it would be inclined to fly away? For the most part it seems that any time this bird was seen it was when very few people were present and looking for/at it. The homeowners and birder(s) who photographed it did so from a considerable distance and with at least some cover between them and the bird. When I was there the evening after it had been first reported, a number of us walked back and forth between the two houses it's known to visit, never seeing it. Like I said this is normally perfect for viewing this species in this type of situation, but as of now at least it is not working. Let's see if we can get that fellow to stick around there for weeks so that we birders as well as the very pleased and generous pond owners can continue to enjoy it! If taking extra care does not change things for viewing this bird, we haven't lost anything by trying. Directions as per Geoff Carpentier: The YCNH is visible right now at 3147 Morgans Rd.<x-apple-data-detectors://4> Newcastle. Exit 401 at hwy 115/35 and go north to conc 3 then east to Morgans Rd.<x-apple-data-detectors://5> Then north to property. Pond is set back from road on east side. Do not enter property pls. It was also present in a small wetland beside house 3095 on a previous date. Good birding! Jeremy Bensette - Leamington Ps, to my very supportive friends and fans (thanks so much for the support so far!) of this Ontario Big Year who have been asking about progress, blog and facebook inactivity, etc., I am indeed still going strong! Between driving, birding, changes in social life, the odd night's sleep, etc., I have found next to no time for internet in the last couple of months. I am currently sitting very close to the 300 species mark, and although that could be better, I am at a very good pace for rarities which is most important and am very pleased with how the birding is going! Good birding to all, and I look forward to seeing you around somewhere in Ontario! _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
