Hi, everyone,
Large flocks of Bohemian Waxwings have returned to The Arboretum after a
short 1 week break. Kyle Horner saw about 70 on Monday, yesterday
there was a flock of at least 24 Bohemians in with about 21 Cedar
Waxwings and today a flock has at least 80 Bohemians in it. I can
actually see some of them just outside my office window right now! This
big flock also has about 20 Cedars in it and a couple of American
Robins. Not long ago, a Northern Shrike then sent the flock flying.
The shrike actually chased them and flew right through the middle of the
flock, separating it into two before giving up. A Pine Grosbeak also
flew overhead.
The best places to see the waxwings are around The Arboretum Centre, in
the Dwarf Conifer Collection and in the World of Trees collection.
Cheers, Chris Earley p.s. Happy Holidays everyone!
Check out the "Feeder Birds of The Arboretum" booklet at
www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/Upcomingevents.htm.
The booklets are only $5 with proceeds supporting Arboretum programs.
Directions to The Arboretum. From the 401, take Highway 6 north to
Guelph. Turn right onto College Avenue. Go through the University of
Guelph campus, past the stadium and towards Victoria Road. Just before
Victoria Road (and just before College Avenue ends) turn right into The
Arboretum (note: this is our new entrance and doesn't have a new sign
yet).
--
Chris Earley
Interpretive Biologist / Education Coordinator
The Arboretum, University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada
phone: (519)824-4120 ext. 52201
fax: (519)763-9598
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
website: www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum
"The chief aim of interpretation is not instruction, but provocation."
- Freeman Tilden
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