Hello Ontbirders
Birding was fairly good at Shirley's Bay this morning.
From the boat launch parking lot, continuing along the dyke to the
first island, and return,
I tallied 16 species of warbler - all expected species.
The water levels are slightly high making shorebird numbers low.
However, several raptors put in great performances.
An adult Red-tailed Hawk kept dive-bombing a juvenile Northern Harrier.
A Merlin took out an unsuspecting Semipalmated Plover.
It then struggled to keep airborne as it flew off with its prey.
Also present were Turkey Vulture, American Kestrel and a juvenile
Cooper's Hawk
Most interesting were three Bald Eagles - two juveniles, and one
immature, likely a Basic II.
One juvenile responded well to squeaking and came extremely close
overhead.
Directions courtesy Neily World:
http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/orwo22.htm
Cheerio
Tony Beck
158-B Woodridge Cr.,
Ottawa, Ont.
K2B 7S9
(613)-828-5936
website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/beck.tony/
