Although not a rare bird, a noteworthy sighting for those looking to add Eastern Bluebirds to their winter list. Four seen and regularly heard yesterday afternoon on the south side of a mixed bush west of Queensville. Drive north from Newmarket about 10 minutes on Leslie St. until in the village of Queensville. Just north of Queensville Service Centre (it is on the east side of Leslie), you will see a gated former farm lane on the west side, with development public notice signs but not any No Trespassing signs in this area. The gate is easily skirted on the south side, and a former farm lane can be followed quite a distance west. (this lane is frequented by locals on foot and occasionally by snowmobiles). Hike about 1 km west to the south edge of a mixed bush lot on the north and wet shrubland and fields on the south, where the Bluebirds were seen and heard. A great area for many other types of winter birds along the entire lane - I was even hearing one or two Purple Finches yesterday, and if other winter finches are around, they are likely to be found along this lane, especially around the bush and even further to the west if you wish to continue hiking. eBird reports for this hiking route are viewable at https://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41679962 and https://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41680239
Happy winter birding!
Steve Kinsley, RD (College of Dietitians of Ontario: Reg. # 1083)
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