Hike leaders: James Turland ably assisted by Simon Turland
Participants: James Turland, Simon Turland, Beckie Greiveson, Fred Jazvac, Marilyn Ohler, Margaret Anderton, Norma Nanni, Warren Steckle, Miriam Oudejans, Kiah Jasper, Bill and Janet Hatten, Norah Toth, Susan Weaver, Bruce Edmunds, Liz Addison, Barbara Palmer, Connie Plante, Judy Duncan, Marshall Byle, Jenny Halpin, Sue Glass (22)
Thank you James for leading us today. Not only did you prove to be a wonderful leader, but also a great soup maker, which we all enjoyed with our sandwiches. Thank you James and Beckie for inviting us into your home for lunch, for coffee, tea and home made dessert. Also thank you to Liz and Bruce for letting us look at the birds in your two yards. And finally, thank you Marshall and Wanda for the mid morning refreshments, and treats. We have the best people in this club.
We had a good number of birds today, especially after the long cold winter we experienced coming up with 40 species seen today. Highlights of the day included seeing two Screech Owls in different locations. The second one cooperated the most by waking up at about 3:00 p.m. and being shocked at the strange creatures staring at him. His curiosity lingered on and on at the assembled crowd who stared right back at him. Tufted Titmouse, Cackling Goose, Pine Siskin were good finds as well.Thank you also to Sue Glass and Marilyn Ohler for sharing your photos.
The weather was warmer ranging from -1 to 0, Sky cover varied with some bright sun, some mixed sun and cloud, and then just cloud. The wind was moderate and didn’t seem to be a factor.
Norma has a cast on he arm and X-rays showed two broken bones in her wrist. She is, according to Margaret, taking the whole experince well. We all wish you a speedy recovery, Norma.
Here is James' list of the birds seen today.
Southampton to Kincardine Bruce, Ontario, CA
2-Mar-2022 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Protocol: BBC Outing
40 species
Cackling Goose X
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Mallard X
Bufflehead X
Common Goldeneye X
Common Merganser X
Wild Turkey X
Mourning Dove X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Bald Eagle X
Red-tailed Hawk X
Eastern Screech-Owl X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Hairy Woodpecker X
Merlin X
Blue Jay X
American Crow X
Common Raven X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Horned Lark X
Red-breasted Nuthatch X
White-breasted Nuthatch X
European Starling X
American Robin X
Cedar Waxwing X
House Sparrow X
Purple Finch X
Pine Siskin X
American Goldfinch X
Snow Bunting X
American Tree Sparrow X
Dark-eyed Junco X
White-throated Sparrow X
Song Sparrow X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Northern Cardinal X