This morning Ian Cannell and I went up to the Strongville area to see the Sandhill Cranes and we were not disappointed.
We came up with 450 to 500 between Edenvale (on Hwy 26), down Strongville Rd and along to Conc. Rd 6 to County Rd 10. with more arriving as we left, quite a sight with many of them not too far from the road. Scope not necessary unless you want to get closer looks. Most of the Cranes were along Strongville Rd between Hwy 26 and Sideroad 18/19 Sunnidale. We also found 2 Merlin, a Kestrel, Cooper’s Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk a nice adult Bald Eagle, several Common Ravens and a Coyote. Directions Exit Hwy 400 at Exit 98 (Hwy 26) and drive north to Midhurst, bear left there on Hwy 26 and follow Hwy 26 to Horseshoe Valley Rd bearing left there passing through Edenvale to Strongville Rd. Do not block the roads when looking for or at birds and do not trespass and spoil it for others. 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 (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
