Good Evening, This afternoon a quick trip around Southern Bruce county produced a few good birds. Horned Larks were along the edges of several roads and fields between the towns of Walkerton and Paisley along Highway #3. One small flock of approx. 30-40 birds, was a mix of Horned Larks and a few Snow Buntings was observed just north of the Dunkel Restaurant. Several other groups were observed along Bruce-Saugeen Townline Rd. At MacGregor Point Provincial Park a Brown Thrasher was observed at the start of the Huron Fringe Trail with the usual suspects. The bird was actively feeding on raisins that had been left. The bird has been hanging around several days according to one gentleman meet along the trail. A quick note is that for the first time in years at the park very few birds had bands on them. Only a single Chickadee was banded from what we saw there today. Just outside the park boundaries 3 Wild Turkeys were along the fence line one in a small tree. On the way home a first year Snowy Owl was located along Bruce-Saugeen Townline Rd, just west of Concession 20. The heavily Barred bird was sitting on a hydro pole. Not a bad way to spend a few hours!
Charlene McNaughton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Walkerton, Ont
