Walking the dog in Earl Rowe park this morning, I chanced upon a Wilson's Snipe sitting in a bit of open water on the northeast bank of the Boyne river, about 100 metres down from the bridge on the sixth concession. While I was watching, a passerine flew up, and low and behold, it was a Hermit Thrush coming down for a drink!
Earl Rowe Park is just west of Alliston. Going west from town turn right (north) onto the 7th Concession. At the top of the hill is the park entrance on the left. A little further down the concession is the entrance to the Administrative Building which is closer to the centre of the park. You can park here during he day, but the gate closes around 4:30 pm. To get to the sight follow the east side of the lake until it narrows into a wooded trail along the river. _______________________________________________ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
