Went out to the Hawkwatch Open House at Beamer Conservancy. In the woods south west of the tower, there were Golden-crowned kinglets flitting around the treetops of the evergreens. Also heard a Flicker, and saw a Hairy Woodpecker. To the east of the tower there are several fox sparrows and Juncos on the ground under the feeders. In the hour we were there (from 1:00 to 2:00) we saw many Turkey Vultures, Red tailed Hawks, also Red-shouldered Hawk, Rough legged hawk, Sharp-shinned hawks, Harriers and a Goshawk was sighted by others altho' I didn't get to see it before it flew over the trees. The Hawk watch counters were recording the numbers so I didn't bother.
Beamer Conservation area is up on the escarpment above Grimsby. Take the QEW to the Christie St. exit, go up Mountain to the first right at the top of the hill, and then watch for the sign for Quarry Rd and the Conservation area (on the right). Park in the parking lot by the road or you can drive in and see if there are any spaces left near the tower. Jeanne Halet Syms Burlington, ON "Jeanne Halet Syms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
