Today, I found an excellent location for Pine Grosbeaks on Concession St E., about 150 yards East of Bragg Rd (east of Bowmanville).
There is an apple orchard on the north side of Concession St which includes three complete rows of small crab apples. There is enough food here to feed a large flock for a month. There were dozens of Grosbeaks and many bright males. Also many with russet plumage. On the next E/W road north, which is Concession Rd 3, I found twelve Bluebirds (on the move), and a mixed flock of 60 Waxwings (16 Bohemian). If anyone knows why an orchard would include rows of crab apples, please let me know. Cross-pollination? Attracts more bees? Highway 401 exit 435 (Bennett Rd) is the quickest way from Toronto. North to Hwy 2, east to Bragg Rd, and north on Bragg Rd to Concession St E. Rick Lauzon Scarborough No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.9/1198 - Release Date: 12/26/07 5:26 PM _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
