Posting on behalf of Charlene Goll: While birding the Kincardine area today Gerard McNaughton and myself were able to locate the Townsend's Solitaire. The bird spent a good portion of its time in the cedar trees immediately west of Hillcrest cottage. It also spent time in juniper and buckhorn trees eating fruits. This being a life bird for myself allowed great views. Many thanks to James and Simon for their help in locating the bird. Also observed flying overhead was an adult Bald Eagle and Common Redpolls were also present around the cottage.
To get to the bird coming from Port Elgin take Hwy #21 south to Tiverton and travel down Bruce Rd #15 to Inverhuron and turn right onto Victoria St.. Go to the end and turn left on to Cayley St.. Park on the side of the road and walk west towards the lake. Coming from Kincardine travel north on Hwy #21 to Tiverton and turn left onto Bruce Rd #15 and follow directions as above. Other birds observed today included a large Snowy Owl (presumably young female) on Highway 21 at the 8th Concession North of Underwood. A flock of 13 Wild Turkeys were on Bruce Road 20 just East of the generating station. Flocks of Horned Lark and Snow Bunting also put in an appearance. Happy Birding Charlene Goll Walkerton [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Cheryl Edgecombe" <[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.
