Hi Ont Birders ; I was attracted to a patch of Wild Primrose by a flock of White-winged Crossbills. As I was immersed in photographing eye to eye a mixed flock of Redpolls and Goldfinch joined the crowd. Much to my delight there was a Hoary among them. It was obviously frostier on the back and could easily be picked out of the flock. The sides and undertail were almost lacking of barring. Bohemian Waxwings are around town raiding any trees with fruit. A Red-necked Grebe has been in the Kincardine harbor for a week. Cheers James
Directions; Kincardine is where highways 21 and 9 meet. The Crossbills and Redpolls were at Boiler Beach. Turn west off highway 21 on Bruce Avenue. Follow to the lake. Go down the hill and get on to Boiler Beach Road and stop at the first beach access. The Finches were feeding on the Primrose in the dunes at the north end of the sand beach. You are in the right place if you are near the old boiler stuck in the sand. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
