Hi Birders,
Was in the Kincardine area this morning and had some nice birding, before the
heat took over (at 4am it was 25 degrees!).
The highlight was a female Dickcissel perched on the hydro wires about 300m.
west of the intersection of Concession 7, and Sideroad 20. My colleague and I
watched the bird at point blank range for a few minutes before it disappeared -
no sign of any males (none were singing), despite us staying in the area for 15
minutes.
Grassland birds were in evidence throughout the area, with numerous Grasshopper
Sparrows, and a few Upland Sandpipers present as well. There will hopefully be
more Dickcissel's in the area over the next few weeks, as it appears
south-western Ontario (as well as the states surrounding the Great Lakes) is
undergoing a dramatic incursion of these guys.
Good Birding,
Ken Burrell
Direction: take Hwy. 9 east from Kincardine about 25km, turn north on Sideroad
20. Take this until Concession , and turn left (west). Go about 300m. west and
watch the hydro lines, as well as the weedy field on the north side of the road.
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