Hi everyone, Good summer thus far for me!
First , I took pictures of a nesting Common Nighthawk and her chick which hatched late on July 3rd or early July 4th . Previously I have only seen Nighthawks flying overhead. Secondly, I have a nesting pair of Eastern Bluebirds and another friend has a pair as well. The male Bluebird had a tussle with a tree swallow at a box previously occupied by a swallow. I had seen the bluebird entering the box off and on. This box is about 150 ft. across from the box his mate is nesting in. Thirdly, a pair of Common Loons had their chick , arrived on June 23, and they have claimed our side of the Lake as 'home base' so it is exciting to be able to watch the chick grow day by day. They are here most of the day swimming and floating . I haven't seen dad for a couple of days though. She is calling , but no answer. All the Tree swallows have fledged and the boxes are now empty. Ruby throated hummingbird males are still the only ones hogging the feeders with the OCCASIONAL female. Soon that will change . The feeders are again seeing activity..Purple Finches, American Goldfinches, Pine Siskins. The ground and trees are swarming with birds as insects this year are in such abundance. Ok ..that's it for now. Cheers everyone, Gert Trudel Gowganda Ont. 6 hours North of Toronto via hwy 11 Then West on 65.and W on 560 -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Birdnews is reserved for announcements, location summaries, first of year reports, etc. To post a message on Birdnews, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Birdnews Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
