Hi All, Just a quick followup for those who might want to go looking for this IBIS originally discovered by Norm Holden.
My wife and I along with Matt Oswald from Stratford headed up to the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area yesterday afternoon (Staurday) to look for the ibis We spotted it within a few minutes feeding 150-200 yds away right out in the open. After observing the bird for at least an hour and making some field notes and sketches we decided it was a Glossy Ibis and had to agree with Norm's assessment that it appeared to be an adult. We left the Hullett Marsh around 3:00 pm (Saturday). I haven't seen anyone else reporting the bird for today but there's a good chance it'll stick around...it certainly was actively feeding, preening and sleeping during the time we watched it. NOTE: There is heavy equipment currently working in this area as volunteers replace old culverts and work on new wheelchair access for this site. You may have to watch where you park. Good birding! Dave Directions are: Drive about a half hour west of Mitchell on Hwy#8 to Kinburn Line (aka county rd. 15). Turn right (North ) and go to Summerhill Rd. Turn left (West) and go to Burns Line. Turn left (South) and travel down the gravel road to Parking lot 81001. Just past there on the left side is an entrance to the boat launch and dyke. Go out the dusty dyke road about 100 yds. to where it's gated off. Scope the shallow waters where there are stumps and logs galore. _______________________________________________ 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/
