Ontbirds subscribers, The male Hermit Warbler that has been present for the past two days is still being seen in the large cedar tree on the east side of my house on Crystal Beach Boulevard as of 6:30 p.m. and has shown no sign of going to roost yet as a really good hatch of midges is making feeding very easy for it.
I would estimate that more than 450 birders have left here happy after having seen the bird. Thank you to everyone for respecting private property in the area and keeping the birding community's relationship with the local residents and very pleasant and accepting one. The bird has been intensely feeding all day and will likely build the fat stores needed to resume migration sometime soon, so if you have not had the chance to see it don't delay. Best of luck, Glenn Coady Whitby Thickson's Woods is reached by taking Hwy 401 to exit 412 and going south on Thickson Road South and parking at or near its southern terminus. Walk further down the road that continues further south to the lake until you reach the private road called Crystal Beach Boulevard (do not drive in this road) and the bird is most often seen feeding in the large cedars and pines at #330 and #338. _______________________________________________ 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
