At about 10:30 this morning, I observed a flock of about 25 Bohemian Waxwings foraging among berry-bearing vines on my property. The location is on the west side of Nassagaweya Fourth Line, about 300 metres south of 15 Sideroad and about 1 km east of Guelph Line. 15 Sideroad is about 5 km north of Hwy 401.
The birds were not readily visible from the road, but could be heard vocalizing from the tops of trees in the area. Also, for the past week or so, there has been a flock of about 15 Robins, feeding in the same vines and drinking water from the running stream through the property. On at least one occasion, the flock was joined by several Cedar Waxwings. Yesterday morning, about 7:00 am, one of these Robins was in full song. That afternoon a Grackle showed up for several minutes at one of the feeders. I suspect this was an early migrant as I have not seen any Blackbirds in this area all winter and I know of none coming to any local feeders. As a bonus, about the same time, a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers moved through the property. Cheers and good birding, Lou Marsh Campbellville ON "Lou Marsh" <[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.
