On Feb. 7th, 26 birders enjoyed a windy 5 c day in the Fisherville area and along Lake Erie. An early visit to Ruthven Park produced several Common Redpoll, Pine Siskin, Tufted Titmouse and Red-bellied Woodpecker (the first of 7 for the day). On River Road near Indian Line south of Cayuga another Titmouse, Chipping, White-throated and Song sparrows were seen. Two flocks of Snow Buntings and a number of Horned Larks were found along the sideroads. Raptors as usual were a highlight: Coopers and Sharp-shinned hawks, many Red-tailed and Rough-legged hawks, American Kestrels, Northern Harrier, a Golden Eagle (1st-year), and 6 Bald Eagles near Nanticoke. Over 100 Wild Turkeys, 2 more Tufted Titmice, a Flicker and 3 Eastern Bluebirds were other good finds. At the warm water area off Nanticoke in Lake Erie were 6 male and a female Canvasback. Along the creek were 6 Great Blue Herons. At Nelles Corners at the feed mill were at least 10 Brown-headed Cowbirds. Unable to find owls at the Fisherville Raptor Reserve, the group waited patiently behind the Hagersville Dump until just before dusk when 6 Short-eared Owls were seen hunting. 56 species were seen for the day. Many thanks to Wayne Bullock for his assistance with this trip, and to those who sent me emails. Dave Milsom [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
