Band-tailed Pigeon - Bracebridge UPDATE Sunday night
The bird cooperated today. All that came got it, around 35 to 40. It
was nice to meet you all and renew some old acquaintances.
It was in view from 9:00am to 3:30pm except briefly when it flew away
from the feeder the first time. Thanks to Mike Burrell who relocated
in the crown of a maple tree behind some hemlocks. It later moved to
another maple tree and stayed there until 1:45 when it came back onto
the feeder for a few minutes then rested on a branch over the feeder
posing for photos until it left at 3:30.
Birders are welcome to try for it any day this week but not before
9am please at take note of the cautions in the directions below. I
will post a message if /when it arrives tomorrow.
Al Sinclair
Bracebridge
Directions:
Take Hwy 11 to the south exit for Bracebridge, exit 182. Go 8 km east
towards Haliburton on Hwy 118E. Come up the laneway at 911# 1852.
CAUTION the laneway is very steep & slippery so come up fast. It is
not a good idea to park on the highway because of the heavy traffic.
Be warned that the parking lot and walkways are icy, be careful when
walking. The feeder is behind the house. Knock on the front door for
assistance. Please plan on arriving after 9am.
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