On Monday afternoon October 13 we checked out a small flock of Horned Larks behind the South River Water Treatment Plant.
Our attention was drawn to a longspur skulking in the grass. We had good looks with binoculars and telescope. After consulting a number of references over the next couple of days we have concluded the bird was a Smith's Longspur. Compared to the larks it was a warm brownish colour, with fine streaking on a buffy breast and white eye ring. Other field marks noted aided in concluding that it was a Smith's Longspur. The area has been checked daily since but has not be relocated. The location is at 48 Howard Street in South River. South River is halfway between Huntsville and North Bay on highway #11. At the only traffic light take Ottawa Avenue east. Ottawa Avenue turns into Howard Street and past the second curve the water plant is on the right. The birds were in the short grass area to the east of the plant. Steve O'Donnell, Sundridge Martin Parker, South River [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Martin Parker" <[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.
