My fourth trip in almost as many days proved successful this morning. A large flock of between 110 and 115 birds were well seen by a few looking west from Victoria between Stone Road and College Street. This location seems to be the most reliable place to catch these elusive birds
Also seen were a few Pine Grosbeaks from behind the Canadian Tire store north of Stone Rd. and west of Gordon St. Also there was a Northern Shrike. DIRECTIONS for the WAXWINGS: >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). Today and other days, the Waxwings were ( and have been seen ) from Victoria Rd. between Stone Rd. and College St. looking westerly towards the Arboretum Building. DIRECTIONS for the PINE GROSBEAKS & NORTHERN SHRIKE: Take the 401 to Hwy 6 north to Stone Rd. Go west to the fire hall and the new Canadian Tire Store. There is a road between these two buildings. Go north into a parking area after twisting slightly to the west. You will find a long row of Crab-apple trees full of fruit within this area. More specific directions to these trees is difficult. . About 40 to 50 Pine Grosbeaks were feasting on the berries in these trees. Terry Osborne _______________________________________________ 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
