Hello Birders,
Before colder weather arrives, we thought it worthwhile to report that
the Yellow-throated Warbler still resides in Port Burwell and appears
to be healthy. It continues to feed on suet and perhaps/or not some
seeds at our feeder on a daily basis as of today, December 28th, 2007.
It is able to feed with other birds present without trouble, although
it got bumped off the suet by a American tree sparrow today, but
rapidly bumped it off too.
It is often seen early morning, through the day, and at end of day (3
to 4:30 pm) each day.
We are not certain where and how it roosts at night, but would like to
think it joins other small birds at night in the bush such as juncos,
etc. - but who knows.
All indications are that this bird should be no further north than
southern Georgia now, and even in summer is scarcely vagrant here.
Much colder temperatures are expected early next week and we have the
best hopes of this beautiful bird surviving through it and the hawks,
as long as it has an acceptable food source.
Happy New Year,
Joe Stephenson
Port Burwell
Directions:
3 Bridge St (there is no number displayed at the road)
Cross the bridge in town centre heading west and take the first turn
to the right. There is a sign there for Otter Creek Camping.
Preferably park near that sign and walk up the driveway to the house
at the top of the hill.
The preferred feeder for this bird is on the south side of the house
in an arbor.
Many other birds should be around too - but the good weather reduced
all traffic this week.
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