Hi Ontbirders!
At approximately 6:30 tonight, a black vulture was seen on the east beach
directly opposite to Sparrow Field. Was seen minutes after viewing the adult
Lark Bunting. The vulture was seen by many observers, walking along upper
shoreline.
Just a suggestion to all birders interested in seeing the black vulture, you
should walk the east beach as much as possible tomorrow. Its been seen there
several times, so it's definately been hanging around that area.
Note on Lark bunting: will almost certainly stay overnight. It has been seen
associating with four white crowned sparrows the entire time it was seen (about
1 and a half hours). It seemed to be settling in with the sparrows in the
thicket tonight. My advice is to get on the first train in the morning, then
divide and conquer! Pay special attention to shrubby patches between the
seasonal path and the main road on the East side of the tip. Look for white
crowned sparrows.
This is a male adult Lark Bunting in molt, its still not completely black, has
some black back feathers missing.
cheers
Andrew Keaveney
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