The mystery sparrow posted earlier today was identified by Jerry Ball
and Anne Anthony as a Vesper Sparrow.The most reliable time to see him
is early morning or late afternoon. This afternoon he did not feed
until 4:50. He may be intimidated by the Horned Larks which feed
intermittently all day.
Judith Goulin
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch - Chelmsford
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Perhaps daily reports may be considered superflous but here it is anyway
from the "fearless four" (Alfred Adamo, Dave Beadle, Mike King, Bob Yukich).
The Rosy-Finch appeared 10 minutes after our arrival at 9 a.m. below the
sunflower seed feeder. It fed for about six minutes then re-appeared
briefly about 20 minutes later when it appeared to obtain grit from a sandy
icicle hanging from the Subaru in the driveway. The -23 temperatures
(without windchill factored in) and the fresh fall of snow no doubt
contributed to the intense activity at the feeders. We estimated at least
40 Pine Grosbeaks were either visiting the feeders or in the immediate area.
The Savannah Sparrow made a abbreviated appearance on the vines next to the
trellis on the front of the house.
Mike King deposited our donation of sunflower seeds in the Somerset's
mailbox.
Well worth the long early morning drive on dark snow-covered roads.
Alfred Adamo
Brampton
(416) 432 2246
Directions to Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch
When arriving at Sudbury, coming north on highway 69, take the "new"
Trans-Canada Highway 17 Bypass west (Southwest Bypass). From the
Trans-Canada Highway 17 west of Sudbury, just past the Lively turn-off,
take Highway 144 north to Chelmsford. Continue through lights (at highway
35) north on County Road 15 and follow it past a big curve until you get
to
Montee Principale, in a small cluster of homes. Turn left on Montee
Principale
(opposite direction from the Sudbury Downs Race track)
and follow to the end, where it curves off to right onto Seguin Rd. The
feeders are at the first house, number 374. Name on the mailbox is
Somerset.
