The bird continues again today (November 9) in the snow. Please remember to sign the guest book and leave a donation in the donation jar and follow the rules set out in the initial email (below) from Lynne Richardson.
Good luck! On Sat, Nov 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM OFO Birds <[email protected]> wrote: > The bird continues again today (November 8). > > Good luck! > > On Fri, Nov 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM OFO Birds <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The bird put on a good show for many observers yesterday (November 6) and >> has just been reported again this morning (November 7), shortly before 10 >> am. Please review the rules (below) before you go. >> >> Thank you and good luck >> >> On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM Lynne Richardson via ONTBIRDS < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hello Birders, >>> >>> For the past week, a RufousHummingbird has been visiting the yard of >>> Stella Cole, in the small hamlet ofProton Station which is located just >>> off/southwest of Hwy 10, midway betweenOwen Sound and Shelburne. >>> >>> The bird is actively visitinga feeder hanging from the clothesline in >>> the backyard of the property locatedat 108 Edgar Street. >>> >>> Birders are welcome to tryto see the bird. The OFO Rare BirdAmbassador >>> Program has been engaged to provide a viewing opportunity forbirders that >>> keeps the homeowner and the community in mind. If you do visitplease keep >>> these considerations in mind: >>> >>> - This is a quiet residential neighborhood; please be courteous and >>> respectful. >>> - Parking is available along Edgar Street, but beware of the steep >>> ditching at the roadside, and ensure you are not blocking any driveways. >>> - To view the bird, walk between the house and the garage to the >>> backyard. Don’t cross the garden. The bird often is perched on the >>> clothesline above the feeder, and occasionally visits a second feeder >>> hanging on the deck. >>> - If you report the bird to eBird, please use the "stakeout hotspot" >>> that will appear nearby. >>> >>> Directions: From Hwy 10 turnsouth-westerly onto the Artemesia-Southgate >>> Townline Road to Proton Station.Edgar Street is the second of the two >>> streets in the hamlet. >>> >>> Good luck! >>> OFO Rare Bird Ambassador Program >>> >>> -- >>> Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the >>> Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. >>> >>> Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a >>> message on Ontbirds, send an email to: [email protected]. If you >>> have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at >>> [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at >>> http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines >>> >>> To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or >>> Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists. >>> >> -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
