The Mountain Bluebird was still present this afternoon at 3pm -- it varies between being on Concession eight just east of Sideline 32 and North of 8 on Sideline 30. It was also seen in a small puddle in the field on the north west side of 8 and 30. A note about the location -- the whole area where the bird is is actually part of the Rouge National Park and is regularly patrolled by Park Staff. We met one of the wardens this afternoon -- they are very excited to have the bird in the park and asked us to share that they will be monitoring as people visit to make sure that no one is trespassing in the fields and also to ensure that the bird isn't disturbed while it is feeding, they want to make sure people aren't chasing the bird to get closer to it and interrupt its ability to feed. There is an offence individuals' could be charged with for interfering with wildlife under federal park regulations. That said, they are thrilled to have people come see the bird. You may run into them while you are there. _______________________________________________ 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
[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird continues
charmaine anderson via ONTBIRDS Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:31:07 -0800
