Hi all: I accompanied Dan Strickland to check for the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch at Chelmsford this morning. Dan had an appointment in nearby Sudbury in the afternoon, so it seemed like a good day to go. However, we watched the feeder for one and a half hours in the morning without success.
Later, we discussed the bird with the feeder operator, Mr. Somerset. As of 12:30 p.m., the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch had not been seen today, nor was it seen by the feeder operator yesterday (Tuesday, February 1). We were told that the bird's apparent disappearance had coincided with the onset of milder temperatures. We did have great views at the feeder of numerous Pine Grosbeaks and Common Redpolls, plus at least two Hoary Redpolls. If the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch is seen again at this feeder, please post an update on Ontbirds. Thanks. Good birding. Ron Tozer Dwight, Ontario Directions: Mapart Ontario Road Atlas 2005: Page 94, B18. From the start of Regional Road 15 at Highway 144: follow Regional Road 15 for 6.4 km to Montee Principale. The Regional Road 15/Montee Principale intersection has a Sudbury Race Slots sign just before the intersection, and a Norstar gas station at the southwest corner. Turn north on Montee Principale, which becomes Seguin Street, for 1.8 km. The house is on the north side of Seguin Street, 911# 374, Somerset on the rural mailbox.
