21 birders enjoyed a cloudy but snow-free day in the Haldimand-Norfolk area today finding 49 species of birds, 8 White-tailed Deer and a Beaver. Bird highlights included 2 Short-eared Owls at the Fisherville Raptor Reserve, an Eastern Screech Owl seen by all the group along River Road near Cayuga, 500+ Snow Buntings in a field off RR # 3, 1 Tufted Titmouse, an adult White-crowned Sparrow, 10 Red-bellied Woodpeckers, 8 Bald Eagles around Nanticoke, 4 Song Sparrows, a Carolina Wren at Selkirk Prov. Pk., 1 Mockingbird, 50+ Horned Larks, 24 Cedar Waxwings, 6 Rough-legged Hawks (both light and dark morph), 3 Northern Harriers, 14 American Kestrels and 2 Northern Shrikes. We were pleased to show several life birds to Betty, visiting from New Jersey, and many of our OFO members. Thanks to John, Maris, Gord, etc., for their assistance. Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ 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
