Being new to the area, last Wednesday (April 14) was the first visit
for my wife and me to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, beside Wilmot
Creek.
Beyond the usual suspects, the highlight was a Harris's Sparrow,
nearly in breeding plumage. It had some black around the face
contrasting with the very pink bill. Very much like the second
picture at <http://www.richditch.com/page111/page121/page121.html>.
The bird flew from trees on the west side of the creek, off to the
west over a grassy, weedy meadow. Also in the area, Savannah
Sparrow, lots of Tree Swallows choosing boxes, and a solitary Hermit
Thrush near where the creek enters L. Ontario.
The west side of Samuel Wilmot Nature Area is accessible at the south
end of Cobbledick Road. Take exit 440 off Hwy 401 and go north on
Mill Street. Turn left (west) at King street in Newcastle and go west
to Cobbledick Road. Turn left and go south on Coobledick until it
ends. Off to the left is the parking lot for the nature area. Walk
in about 1/2 mile.
Ossie Tee
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Ossie Tee
17 Coronation Cr.
Cobourg, Ontario
Canada K9A 1T5
(289) 252-0939
http://www.ostee.ca
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