A single cliff swallow nest can be found on the front porch of 40 Dungannon St. in a fairly new subdivision in Markham. It has been nesting there at least three years. The porch on this particular house is made of stone pillars (not wooden ones), is fairly narrow, has a high ceiling, and is open on both sides. Neighboring houses are wood and less "cave-like". Last weekend it was going in and out about every 20 minutes.
I couldn't figure out why the birds would be interested in a new subdivision but then discovered there is a large, well-vegetated storm-water retention pond in the next block and they go hunting there. As per bird etiquette rules, don't bother the owners or lurk. Cheers, Jennifer Minogue _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
