Ontbirds Subscriber’s: I have just photographed and studied a very interesting “Solitary” Vireo. The bird was no more than 10 meters from me, foraging out in the open. It appears to be essentially a textbook Cassin’s in appearance as far as I can in the field. Because Cassin’s/Blue-headed is a contentious ID, I won’t be making the call...at least at the moment. I’ve managed some useful record shots, which I’ll upload to my eBird list later today. I wished to share the sighting immediately so others could possibly refind the bird and decide on its ID for themselves.
Location: I am located on County Road 12, just west of the permit office at Sandbanks, Outlet Beach site. My exact pin at this moment is: (43.9075355, -77.2406144). The bird was found just N of this pin and was slowly working its way NW along the tree line. It was foraging no higher than 5 ft from the ground, preferring 2-3 ft off the ground. Very slowly moving along the tree line, all by itself (not a mixed flock). Jon _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
