Hi Robert
It can be difficult to find this bird but if you check carefully among the
many Golden-eyes it's usually with or near them.
I have seen it twice quite close to the bridge and right along the Quebec
shoreline, and twice out in the rapids in line with the four identical
buildings on the Quebec shore. When out in the rapids it dives frequently
and is hard to see in the rough water with only its head showing most of the
time. It seems to like the roughest patch of the rapids.
If up near the bridge, look for a small shed with a green roof and search
along the edge of the river.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Dave Moore
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Alvo
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 12:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings and Barrow's Goldeneye, Hurdman Bridge
Jan. 3 there were 120 Bohemian Waxwings on the southeast side of the
Hurdman Bridge (Hurdman Woods) only 100 m east of the lingering Barrow's
Goldeneye male. It was minus 18 degrees plus wind. Some were foraging
hungrily on some black berries at about 2 m height, while the rest were
perched high up in nearby trees, visible from the foot bridge. Lots of
movement between the high ones and the low ones. No Cedar Waxwings seen
with them, but one starling.
I've gone to Bates Island 4 times since the Harlequin Duck was reported,
but have missed it. Any hints on how to find it in the rapids northeast of
the island?
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Robert Alvo
Author: "Being a Bird in North America" (2013)
Tel.: 613-236-0660
219-140 Mann Ave.
Ottawa Ontario K1N 1E5
Canada
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