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| [Ontbirds]Tilbury Chat | Claude Radley | 9:00am |
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| [Ontbirds]Oakville - Cape May Warbler, White-crowned
Sparrows | | 8:14am |
| [Ontbirds] Pelee Bird Report May 14 Black Vulture, Laughing
Gull, Golden and Blue-winged Warblers, etc | Janice.Sarkis(AT)pc.gc. | 12:14pm |
| [Ontbirds]Rondeau - Cerulean, Acadian F, WE Vireo | Steve LaForest | 9:31am |
| [Ontbirds] Hooded, Canada, Cerulean, Blue-winged warblers
highlight an otherwise slow mornings at Thickson-May 13 & 14 | Doug Lockrey | 3:01pm |
| [Ontbirds]Hillmans Marsh: Mottled Duck | | 12:39pm |
| [Ontbirds] apologies re. reporting a yellow-throated at
Thickson's-May 14 | Doug Lockrey | 4:08pm |
| [Ontbirds]HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (14 May 2008) 3
Raptors | reports(AT)hawkcount.or | 5:05pm |
| [Ontbirds]Rondeau - Louisiana W, Acadian F, Cerulean W | Steve LaForest | 3:49pm |
| [Ontbirds]Pelee Black Vulture Captured | | 11:03pm |
| [Ontbirds]Sandhill Crane | Donna Fano | 11:22pm |
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Tilbury Chat
From: "Claude Radley" <cradley(AT)cogeco.ca>
Date: 14 May 2008 9:00am
Greetings,
The Yellow-breasted Chat that has been frequenting out back yard did not
make an appearance this morning. We will repost if she happens to show up
again.
cheers,
Claude and Nina Radley
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From: "Langis Sirois" <lsir(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 14 May 2008 6:06am
Good morning.
I went to Marais des Laîches yesterday morning hoping to see the male
Ruff that had been discovered on Sunday morning May 11 at Marais des
Laîches East, Gatineau QC. The bird had been seen again later on
that day as well as on May 12.
Upon my arrival, I met André Cloutier who had seen and photographed
the bird on the previous 2 days. André had been there for a while
when I arrived; we searched the marsh from both entries, East and
West, to no avail. André told me that the bird had been seen from
both areas and that it moved around in the marsh.
Small number of shorebirds at the marsh included White-rumped and
Least Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Yellowleg and Semipalmated Plover;
among other birds present: Osprey, Common Morheen, American Bittern,
Black Tern, and a singning Sedge Wren near the West side parking
space.
I also checked the Marais aux Grenouillettes, which is a little
further East on highway 148, but no Ruff there either.
Directions courtesy of Neily World:
[1]http://ca.geocities.com/larry.neily(AT)rogers.com/oreq7.htm
Langis Sirois, Ottawa
References
1. http://ca.geocities.com/larry.neily(AT)rogers.com/oreq7.htm
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From: "Langis Sirois" <lsir(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 14 May 2008 6:06am
Good morning.
I went to Marais des Laîches yesterday morning hoping to see the male
Ruff that had been discovered on Sunday morning May 11 at Marais des
Laîches East, Gatineau QC. The bird had been seen again later on
that day as well as on May 12.
Upon my arrival, I met André Cloutier who had seen and photographed
the bird on the previous 2 days. André had been there for a while
when I arrived; we searched the marsh from both entries, East and
West, to no avail. André told me that the bird had been seen from
both areas and that it moved around in the marsh.
Small number of shorebirds at the marsh included White-rumped and
Least Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Yellowleg and Semipalmated Plover;
among other birds present: Osprey, Common Morheen, American Bittern,
Black Tern, and a singning Sedge Wren near the West side parking
space.
I also checked the Marais aux Grenouillettes, which is a little
further East on highway 148, but no Ruff there either.
Directions courtesy of Neily World:
[1]http://ca.geocities.com/larry.neily(AT)rogers.com/oreq7.htm
Langis Sirois, Ottawa
References
1. http://ca.geocities.com/larry.neily(AT)rogers.com/oreq7.htm
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Oakville - Cape May Warbler, White-crowned
Sparrows
From: <l.neumann(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 14 May 2008 8:14am
A quick walk around the storm drainage pond behind the Iroquois Ridge
Community Center found
1 Cape May Warbler
1 Yellow warbler
3 White-crowned sparrows
(as well as the usual suspects - Song Sparrow, Red-wings, Robins,
Goldfinches, etc.)
The community center is at 8th line and Glenashton in Oakville. Park at the
centre and walk around to the back of the building. The pond is behind and
to the east of the centre.
Larissa Neumann
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Pelee Bird Report May 14 Black Vulture, Laughing
Gull, Golden and Blue-winged Warblers, etc
From: Janice.Sarkis(AT)pc.gc.ca
Date: 14 May 2008 12:14pm
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
The Black Vulture continues to be reported along the east beach, at the end
of Shuster Trail (look north).
New migrants have arrived but are in scattered pockets. Birding is steady
in the intermittent rain. In all, more than 20 species of wood warbler have
been reported in the Park.
At the Tip
The migrants that were noted at the Tip over the last couple of days
appeared to have moved on. There was not as much activity there. A few
species of warbler, including Blackpoll were noted there though, and there
were reports of Red-headed Woodpecker, Bobolink, American Pipit and Pine
Siskin. The two Laughing Gulls reported yesterday, apparently flew by the
Tip this morning. The Yellow-breasted Chat continues to be spotted behind
the display at the tram stop.
In the Loop Woods at the Tip, White-eyed Vireo, and Lincoln's Sparrow.
Along the path to the Sparrow Field at the Tip, a Marsh Wren. A
Yellow-throated Vireo was nearby.
>From Shuster Trail, a Wilson's Warbler was noted.
Tilden Woods seemed to have the most activity. Near the start of the
seasonal trail, Lincoln's Sparrow, Philadelphia Vireo, Scarlet Tanager and
a Mourning Warbler, among other species. At the boardwalk a Golden-winged
Warbler, and Gray-cheeked Thrush were sighted. Wood Thrush and Swainson's
Thrushes were commonly seen. Several Blackpoll and Northern Parula were
noted. Just west of the boardwalk, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was found.
In the group campground area, a Blue-winged Warbler, and Canada Warbler
were seen.
Along the Woodland Nature Trail, near Post 12, a Hooded Warbler, and a
Cerulean Warbler.
The Redbud Trail, a Northern Parula, Tennessee Warbler and Blackpoll
Warbler.
The Mottled Duck was also reported yesterday (13th) at Hillman Marsh, as
were two Little Gulls. Also of note, the two American White Pelicans
observed a couple days ago were seen by Park staff on Middle Island
yesterday.
Good Birding,
Hike Leaders, Pete, Ross, John, Dave, Karl, Justin, Kim
Janice Rogers, General Manager
www.friendsofpointpelee.com
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Rondeau - Cerulean, Acadian F, WE Vireo
From: Steve LaForest <stevelaforest(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 14 May 2008 9:31am
Rondeau Bird Report – Wednesday May 14, 2008
Good Morning birders.
The warbler highlight for this morning was a Cerulean at Tulip Tree Trail.
Spicebush Trail and the Pony Barn as well as Tulip Tree Trail all had good
tallies. The birds at the Pony barn were very cooperative, posing low over the
water, instead of forcing birders to look upwards and consult their “confusing
warbler bellies” pages.
Not a warbler, but nonetheless cooperative, was the White-eyed Vireo at the Pony
Barn. It was satisfying both visually and acoustically - perching at eye level
and singing persistently. An Acadian Flycatcher was also present, along with a
Least Flycatcher and a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher nearby on Harrison Trail, for
handy Empidonax comparisons. Other birds of interest there included Orchard
Oriole, Tufted Titmouse, Indigo Bunting and a good assortment of migrants.
On the Marsh Trail yesterday evening, we had a fine selection of wetland birds
on my evening hike. American Woodcock, Whip-poor-will, American Bittern, Sora,
and Sandhill Cranes were all singing and calling.
The Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow seen at the Pony Barns on May 12 and 13 has
not yet been reported today.
Outside the park today, 40 Ruddy Turnstones were seen in the fields near Erieau,
and 3 Willet were on Rose Beach Line just northeast of the park entrance. We
have not heard back from birders who planned to check on the two American White
Pelicans (present May 9-11 at least), previously seen from the Erieau dock.
Steve LaForest
Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide
c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768
I will lead a guided bird hike twice daily May 3 to 19 (fee $5), as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am & 1 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am
& 7 pm; Friday 7:30 am. All of the 7:30 am and 1 pm hikes listed above will meet
at the Visitor Centre. The 7 pm hikes will meet at the entrance to the Marsh
Trail. A second hike on Friday at 1 pm will meet at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons.
The Friends of Rondeau will provide a birders' brunch for a small donation
(coffee, tea, bagels, soups & treats) daily from 7 - 11 am.
Directions:
To reach Rondeau PP, take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on
Chatham Kent Road 15. Follow the signs to the park. The Bird Sightings Book,
Bird Sightings Board and other relevant information are located at the Visitor
Centre (open 7 am to 5 p m from May 3 - 19). To reach the Centre from the park
gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave. and follow it around
the bend to the parking lot.
For the American White Pelican, from McGeachy Pond C.A. (see above), continue
southeast on Erieau Road (Chatham-Kent 12) into the town of Erieau. At Nichols
Ave., turn ~~left and follow Kerr Ave. to the end of the road at the fishing
boat docks. Look north into Rondeau Bay and marsh. Most sightings at this
location have been late in the day. I saw the birds there from 8:10 – 8:25 pm on
May 11. The Lesser Black-backed Gull was also seen in this area on May 12. It
may also be worthwhile to check the Government Dock at the end of Mariner's Road
for gulls.
For the shorebird site near Erieau (where the Ruddy Turnstones were seen): from
the entrance to Rondeau PP, drive north ~1 km to Kent Bridge Road (Chatham-Kent
15), turn left and go 4.8 km to Talbot Trail (Chatham-Kent Road 3, formerly
called Hwy 3), turn left and go 15.9 km (through several twists and turns, and
through Blenheim) to Erieau Road (Chatham-Kent Road 12), turn left and go ~7 km
to McGeachy Pond C.A. The birds were seen in the fields in this vicinity.
For the Willets, from the Rondeau PP gate, go northeast on Rondeau Road past
Kent Bridge Road (Chatham-Kent 15). The road continues northeast, but is here
called Rose Beach Line. The birds were along the shore, just west of the
trailer park.
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Hooded, Canada, Cerulean, Blue-winged warblers
highlight an otherwise slow mornings at Thickson-May 13 & 14
From: "Doug Lockrey" <lockrey33(AT)rogers.com>
Date: 14 May 2008 3:01pm
Of late few of us have elected to put in an Ontbirds report for Thickson's. I
do hope someones will do so while I am up on the Bruce Peninsula from May 21 to
26 incl.
As we all await this evening's showers, hopefully to bring in some migrants
overnight, let me mention some of the highlight birds along the periphery of
Thickson's Woods in southwest Whitby, during the morns of May 13 and 14--that
is, the best spots were a) northwest corner cedar hedge area at the west end of
the feeder trail, b)in the high trees of the south-central area, c)along the
car-park roadway, and d)in the southeast corner near the wetland.
May 13--warblers-bay-breasted, c.yellowthroat, Blackburnian, Wilson's, female
cerulean, Tennessee, ovenbird, n.waterthrush, magnolia, black-throated blue,
yellow, yellow-throated, black-and-white, magnolia, pine ; scarlet tanager,
veery, long-eared owl, great crested flycatcher, Baltimore oriole.
now then, for May 14-- warblers-blackpoll, hooded (m & f), blue-winged,
Wilson's, Canada, n.parula, ovenbird, magnolia, pine, yellow-throated,
c.yellowthroat, chestnut-sided, Am.redstart; Lincoln's sparrow, red-eyed vireo,
Philadelphia vireo, warbling vireo.
Doug Lockrey, Whitby,ON
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Hillmans Marsh: Mottled Duck
From: <bruce.dilabio(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 14 May 2008 12:39pm
Hi Everyone
The Mottled Duck was still present at Hillmans Marsh in the shorebird and
waterfowl habitat between 2:00pm-3:00pm, just before the heavy rains!. It
was resting/feeding in a flock of 7 drake Mallards, 2 Gadwall and 2 American
Wigeon. Also present were 3 Willets, 1 Stilt Sandpiper, 2 Sanderling and 1
imm. Little Gull.
good birding
Bruce
Bruce Di Labio
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp,Ontario
K0A 1L0
613-715-2571 cell
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Subject: [Ontbirds] apologies re. reporting a yellow-throated at
Thickson's-May 14
From: "Doug Lockrey" <lockrey33(AT)rogers.com>
Date: 14 May 2008 4:08pm
PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY FOR REPORTING A YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER MOMENTS
AGO--indeed, I meant it to be a yellow-rumped!!!
Doug Lockrey
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Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:01 PM
Subject: [Ontbirds]Hooded, Canada, Cerulean, Blue-winged warblers highlight
anotherwise slow mornings at Thickson-May 13 & 14
Of late few of us have elected to put in an Ontbirds report for Thickson's.
I do hope someones will do so while I am up on the Bruce Peninsula from May
21 to 26 incl.
As we all await this evening's showers, hopefully to bring in some migrants
overnight, let me mention some of the highlight birds along the periphery of
Thickson's Woods in southwest Whitby, during the morns of May 13 and
14--that is, the best spots were a) northwest corner cedar hedge area at the
west end of the feeder trail, b)in the high trees of the south-central area,
c)along the car-park roadway, and d)in the southeast corner near the
wetland.
May 13--warblers-bay-breasted, c.yellowthroat, Blackburnian, Wilson's,
female cerulean, Tennessee, ovenbird, n.waterthrush, magnolia,
black-throated blue, yellow, yellow-throated, black-and-white, magnolia,
pine ; scarlet tanager, veery, long-eared owl, great crested flycatcher,
Baltimore oriole.
now then, for May 14-- warblers-blackpoll, hooded (m & f), blue-winged,
Wilson's, Canada, n.parula, ovenbird, magnolia, pine, yellow-throated,
c.yellowthroat, chestnut-sided, Am.redstart; Lincoln's sparrow, red-eyed
vireo, Philadelphia vireo, warbling vireo.
Doug Lockrey, Whitby,ON
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (14 May 2008) 3
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 14 May 2008 5:05pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: May 14, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 1
Turkey Vulture 0 81 5659
Osprey 0 5 49
Bald Eagle 0 4 63
Northern Harrier 0 14 167
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 228 2491
Cooper's Hawk 0 6 132
Northern Goshawk 0 1 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 637
Broad-winged Hawk 0 34 2961
Red-tailed Hawk 2 62 2234
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 60
Golden Eagle 0 6 14
American Kestrel 0 3 114
Merlin 0 1 10
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 8
Unknown Buteo 0 3 35
Unknown Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 3 36
Total: 3 451 14687
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Bouwe Bergsma
Observers:
Visitors:
Diane and Jerry Harris from Toronto.
Weather:
A dull, windy and cool day with rain starting at 2pm(EST). Cloud cover
remained at 100% the whole duration.
Raptor Observations:
Almost no migration again, with the local,Turkey Vultures(6),Cooper's
Hawks(2) and Red-tailed Hawks(2).
Non-raptor Observations:
Rough-winged swallows were very active (hopefully eating the black flies),
as was the Brown Thrasher. Others were Canada Geese, Double Crested
Cormorants(3)10:30 E, Cardinals, Cowbirds, Robins, Red-winged Blackbirds,
Chickadees,Blue Jays,Crows,Goldfinch and Grackles.
The wind was even too much for the House Wren as she never came out.
Predictions:
Sunny 15C NW-15K winds.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian Hawthorne ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/
Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Rondeau - Louisiana W, Acadian F, Cerulean W
From: Steve LaForest <stevelaforest(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 14 May 2008 3:49pm
Rondeau Bird Report – Wednesday May 14, 2008 - evening
Hello birders.
The Rondeau warbler list for today totalled 22 species. Highlights included
Cerulean on Tulip Tree Trail, and Louisiana Waterthrush, Blue–winged and Hooded
on Spicebush Trail. The best areas were for warblers were Tulip Tree Trail,
Pony Barn and Spicebush Trail.
Other good passerines at the Pony Barn included Acadian Flycatcher,
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, White-eyed Vireo, Orchard Oriole, Tufted Titmouse,
and Indigo Bunting. Our first Philadelphia Vireo and a Gray-cheeked Thrush were
seen on Tulip Tree Trail. Scarlet Tanagers were reported from Harrsion Trail
and Pony Barn, while Orchard Orioles were seen at Spicebush Trail and Pony Barn.
On the Marsh Trail Tuesday evening, we had a variety of wetland birds on the
evening hike. American Woodcock, Whip-poor-will, American Bittern, Sora, and
Sandhill Cranes were all singing and calling. Common Moorhen, a species that
has become very uncommon in the park, was seen on the Marsh Trail south of the
gate at the south end parking area. The Trail is generally only accessible by
bicycle, or by attending my marsh hike on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm.
Outside the park today, 40 Ruddy Turnstones were seen in the fields near Erieau,
and 3 Willet were on Rose Beach Line just northeast of the park entrance.
Unusual for the local area, a Long-tailed Duck drake was seen in the same area
this afternoon. Obervers who visited later in the afternoon did not see the
Willet.
Also outside the park, shorebirds and ducks were seen near McGeachy Pond C.A.
Black-bellied Plover (5), American Coot (3), and Redhead (2) were reported
there.
Good birding.
Steve LaForest
Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide
c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768
I will lead a guided bird hike twice daily May 3 to 19 (fee $5), as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am & 1 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am
& 7 pm; Friday 7:30 am. All of the 7:30 am and 1 pm hikes listed above will meet
at the Visitor Centre. The 7 pm hikes will meet at the entrance to the Marsh
Trail. A second hike on Friday at 1 pm will meet at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons.
The Friends of Rondeau will provide a birders' brunch for a small donation
(coffee, tea, bagels, soups & treats) daily from 7 - 11 am.
Directions:
To reach Rondeau PP, take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on
Chatham Kent Road 15. Follow the signs to the park. The Bird Sightings Book,
Bird Sightings Board and other relevant information are located at the Visitor
Centre (open 7 am to 5 p m from May 3 - 19). To reach the Centre from the park
gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave. and follow it around
the bend to the parking lot.
For the American White Pelican, from McGeachy Pond C.A. (see above), continue
southeast on Erieau Road (Chatham-Kent 12) into the town of Erieau. At Nichols
Ave., turn ~~left and follow Kerr Ave. to the end of the road at the fishing
boat docks. Look north into Rondeau Bay and marsh. Most sightings at this
location have been late in the day. I saw the birds there from 8:10 – 8:25 pm on
May 11. The Lesser Black-backed Gull was also seen in this area on May 12. It
may also be worthwhile to check the Government Dock at the end of Mariner's Road
for gulls.
For the shorebird / duck site near Erieau: from the entrance to Rondeau PP,
drive north ~1 km to Kent Bridge Road (Chatham-Kent 15), turn left and go 4.8 km
to Talbot Trail (Chatham-Kent Road 3, formerly called Hwy 3), turn left and go
15.9 km (through several twists and turns, and through Blenheim) to Erieau Road
(Chatham-Kent Road 12), turn left and go ~7 km to McGeachy Pond C.A. The birds
were seen in the fields in this vicinity.
For the Long-tailed Duck and the Willets, from the Rondeau PP gate, go northeast
on Rondeau Road past Kent Bridge Road (Chatham-Kent 15). The road continues
northeast, but is here called Rose Beach Line. The bird was seen along the
shore here.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Pelee Black Vulture Captured
From: <rickthor(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 14 May 2008 11:03pm
For those wanting to look for the Black Vulture at Pelee, please note that this
evening, Wednesday, as we arrived to go looking for it, park staff had captured
it to take it to a rehabilitator. Hopefully it will make a full recovery.
Rick Thornton,
Exeter, ON
from Leaminton
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Sandhill Crane
From: Donna Fano <donnafano2(AT)yahoo.ca>
Date: 14 May 2008 11:22pm
Shot Sandhill crane
A solitary sandhill crane was observed living in a
field of soybeans just west of Belleville during the
last week of April. It had a broken leg due to a
bullet wound possibly made by a hunter shooting wild
turkeys. Myself and another Quinte Naturalist tried
to catch it to take it to Sandy Pines Wildlife
Sanutary in Napanee to have the leg set. The crane was
able to fly short distance away from us so we were not
able to catch it and help it. We observed it everyday
for a week. After a week it was strong enough to fly
away with the broken leg. Anyone who sees this crane
with a broken leg please let me know. I would like to
know how it is making out in life with only 1 leg and
any curious birders will know what happened to it.
Must be hard to lie down and then get up!
Contact me at donnafano2(AT)yahoo.ca if you see the crane
or if you want a photo of it.
Donna Fano, Belleville, Ontario
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