Hi Ontbirders:
I knew my day was off to a good start when the first owl I saw in the Jack
Pine plantation was a Northern Saw-Whet Owl perched at eye level out in the
open. And there it remained well into the late afternoon. Someone also
reported another Saw-Whet owl in the owl woods.
Not far from the Saw-whet Owl was the Boreal Owl I had gone to see on
Amherst Island. It was perched about 20 feet up, also in the Jack Pines.
It was a treat to see the Boreal Owl. A number of Long-eared Owls were seen
flying around.
I didn't go check on any other birds but there was an American Kestrel
perched on a wire along one of the main roads. The large ferry is back in
service, since December 23rd I was told. Happy birding everyone.
W. Hum
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Amherst Island.
Last I checked it was $8 round trip.
If heading west on the 401, exit at the Camden Braes exit and turn left
onto Milhaven Road. Follow around and past the traffic circle to the end.
Turn right and the ferry to Amherst Isalnd is located there. The ferry
leaves the mainland every hour on the half hour starting at 6:30am. Ferry
leaves Amherst Island every hour on the hour.
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