Good Day, Today Ian Cannell and I birded the Kirkfield, Dalrymple, Edenvale, Allison and Holland Marsh areas and following are some of the birds we found.
6 Ross’s Geese, 2 Snow Geese, many Canada Geese, Turkey Vultures, 2 Bald Eagles, N. Harrier, 5 Rough-legged Hawks (along Prospect Rd between Palestine Rd ad Eldon Stn Rd), 4 of them together including 2 dark phase), Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkeys, 3 Snowy Owls, Pileated Woodpecker, Horned Larks, many A. Crows, Common Ravens, and 50+ Common Redpolls. Our big surprise was not seeing one Red-tailed Hawk in our travels. The birds are out there and increasing. ---- Directions to the the 1 Ross’s and 2 Snow Geese at Edenvale:- The birds were in a small field on the south side of Highway 26 at the bridge over the Nottawasaga River at Edenvale which is east of Staynor on Hwy 26 and north of Angus. ---- Directions to the 5 Ross’s Geese:- Drive along Hwy 89 west from Allison to Concession Road 3, turn right (north) on Conc. Rd 3 and drive one concession to Sideroad 5 and turn right (east) on Sideroad 5 and you can’t miss the flooded gravel pit on the north side of the road. Best to park on north side of the road as the shoulder on the south side is rather narrow. Highway 89 runs from Hwy 400 (Exit 75) to and through Allison. ---- Directions to Kirkfield:- Kirkfield is along County Road 48 east of Highway 48 and west of Coboconk. ---- Directions to the Holland Marsh:- The Holland Marsh area is southwest of Bradford along and south of Canal Road and north of Highway 9. PS – Wylie Road north of the cabin has not been ploughed and I do not recommend you drive on it, yet. Norm Murr Richmond Hill Ontario, Canada You can't see birds if you don't go out but sit and wait for others to find them. _______________________________________________ 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
