1 Tufted Titmouse and 1 male Red-bellied Woodpecker have been joined by 1 and possibly 2 Carolina Wrens at Taylor Woods. All three species prefer the platform feeder, but the woodpecker varies its diet with suet. The Carolina Wren settled into a routine today of regular feedings. It had not been seen or heard since mid December. We have welcomed many local and out-of-town birders to view the 16-19 regular species. I don't believe any have been disappointed at seeing most of the species. Coopers and Sharp-shinned Hawks have thinned the Mourning Doves down to slightly more than 100. Pine siskins and common redpolls are still visiting but not in the same numbers. Brown Creepers have been more regularly observed along with Red-breasted Nuthatches. The Northern Flicker has become a little less dependable.
Directions to Taylor Woods Taylor Woods is a private property located at 1016 Wilson Ave., Kitchener close to Homer Watson Park. This property is accessed by a private drive between the Heroux Devtek plant and the Bell Depot yard. It overlooks the Grand River. For out-of-town folk, please take 401 to the Homer Watson exit (one exit west of # 8 exit). Follow Homer Watson into Kitchener and take about the 5th light at Manitou and turn right onto Manitou. Turn right onto Wabanaki at the next set of lights. At the top of a small hill, turn right onto Wilson Ave. Proceed about 100 metres along Wilson. Note white chain link fence on your left (east) that encloses the Bell telephone depot. At the end of the fence, turn left onto private drive that appears to lead to Heroux Devtek. Follow the drive on the south side of the depot til you see mailboxes and the drive that leads to the Taylor residence which is the bird feeding station known as Taylor Woods. Veer to right just past the sign. The feeders are around the white Taylor house with the blue steel shake roof. Birders are welcome. Posted by Neil E. Taylor (owner) 893-6469. "Neil E. Taylor" <[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.
