Red-headed woodpeckers can be seen hawking for insects from hydro poles and treetops, and taking the catch to at least one nestling. The nest hole can be seen clearly from the road without entering private property, and the nestling(s) can often be seen peering around and can be heard squeaking.
Location: McNamee Road just west of Kawartha Lakes 35 (NOT Highway 35, which is nearby). The nest hole is in a snag in a partly dead maple tree in the maple bush on the south side of the road. Good viewing can be had from the top of the slight rise in the road a few hundred yards in from 35. To reach McNamee Road from Kirkfield: from the crossroads at Kawartha Lakes 48 and KL 6, follow the sign to the Carden Plain Important Bird Area information sign, which takes you north on 6 to McNamee. Make a right turn onto McNamee at the IBA sign and continue east past Wylie, Shrike and Horncastle roads. East of Horncastle you will see the maple bush ahead on your right. Nathalie Rockhill Victoria Road 705-438-1301 Nathalie Rockhill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
