Thanks to Tony Leukering, a Mountain Bluebird that had slipped under the eBird radar (flagged as 'passerine sp.') was brought to my attention yesterday. The report - with photo - was updated late last night to show the correct species (https://ebird.org/gbbc/view/checklist/S43036433). It was seen on private property (no access) on Sunday 18th February on Hwy 2 near the junction with Macalpine Road (between Kingston and Gananoque). In her original report no location details were given but she was happy to share them so long as people are aware that folks will need to stay on the road, and to be careful/respectful of the highway (busy at times).
I will be out there this morning to have a look and will update later. Directions: The bird was seen near civic address 4157 Highway 2, which is 7km west of Gananoque or 20km east of Kingston. The closest exits off the 401 are 632 at Joyceville and 645 at Napanee. Mark. Mark D. Read 337 Button Bay Road, Wolfe Island, Kingston, Ontario K0H 2Y0 Canada Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246 Email: <mailto:markdr...@gmail.com> markdr...@gmail.com eBird Guidelines for Reporting Sensitive Species <http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1006789-guidelines-for-repor ting-sensitive-species> _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
