We knew it would be very difficult to attempt to follow in John Miles'
footsteps....but we never realized just how difficult.
18 OFO birders set out from Cayuga on a never-to-be-forgotten day.
After good views of Tufted Titmouse and Red-bellied Woodpecker (+ Song
Sparrow) on River Road in the driving snow, we attempted to drive
south to the next stop. A brief look at a light-morph Rough-legged
Hawk and a flock of Snow Buntings was followed by nothing.....we could
not even see the road !
A tortuous crawl south and west mercifully ended at the village
of Selkirk and a wonderful restaurant ! At this point we decided to
abandon the area.
At Nelles Corners a female Cowbird was seen fleetingly in the
swirl. By-passing Hagersville, we headed for Hamilton Airport. No
birds there either but we did see a West - Jet plane have a difficult
landing.
On to La Salle Marina where we could finally bird ! Great views
of Eastern Towhee, Brown Thrasher, Carolina Wren, 2 Pied-billed
Grebes, Coots, Trumpeter Swans, Canvasbacks, Redhead, Hooded
Merganser, and a flying Red-throated Loon.
Eastport bridge over Red Hill Creek provided Ring-necked Duck,
Shoveler, Pintail, DC Cormorant and BC Night Heron.
A 1st-year Glaucous Gull flew near the lift bridge but no
Peregrine.
We then drove to Humber Bay Park East, Toronto, where we had
superb views of the male Harlequin Duck, 3 Surf Scoters, a Ruddy Duck
and a Beaver .
Total species : 56.
Dave Milsom
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Boreal Chickadee - Glengarrry County
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At noon today Gillian Horgan and I had a Boreal Chickadee in the
Kentucky Woods north of Summerstown Station, Glengarry County. The bird
was vocal in a mixed flock of Black-capped Chickadees, Redbreasted
Nuthatches and American Goldfinches. I have lived in Glengarry (the
most southeasterly county in the province) since 1981, and this is the
first time I have encountered a Boreal Chickadee in the county.
The area where the bird was found is accessible only to x-country skiers
about 5-6 kms. from the parking lot. Please do not walk on or in any
way damage the trails.
Directions: Exit 401 at #804 (Summerstown) and head north, across the
railway tracks, through the small settlement of Summerstown Sta. After
the bend in the road, the entrance to the woods is on the left after one
has crossed the swamp (about 2kms. north of the 401). Ski the first
trail on the right as you enter, bear right on all trails, and check all
stands of conifers. The stand where the Boreal was is just before an
open area where there is some evidence of target shooting.
Martin Bowman
Williamstown, Ontario
