Ontbirders, Hardly 'stop press' in Southern Ontario anymore, a single Common Raven over the Beachville Lime Ponds this morning was still notable. This species is still rare as a migrant in the county, with records every few years although there has been an [apparent] resident pair in the eastern part of the county [near Drumbo] for several years.
Near the entrance to the pond trails, atop the Carmuese lime kilns, a pair of Peregrines has taken up residence. They may be trying to nest within the kiln structure or somewhere in the large Limestone quarries to the west, were abundant suitable habitat exists. I had 3 summer records from this location last year, including a juvenile, so they may have nested here previously, which would be a county 1st. To reach the Lime Pond trails - from Ingersoll Road, take Domtar Road 150 m north, over the river, then turn right into the parking area. The trail gate is directly east and the kilns are clearly visible about 300 m to the north. James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 14 Marian St, RR#1 Woodstock, On, N4S-7V6 [519]537-2027 226-228-1428 [cell] - note - NEW [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
