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[Ontbirds] OFO Palgrave,Aalliston, Beeton, Schomberg field trip

KS
kevin.shackleton@rogers.com
Sat, Aug 25, 2018 8:52 PM

Filling in for John Schmelefske, I followed his written itinerary in hopes of finding some shorebirds.  There were 33 of us initially and all the extra eyes paid off with some excellent birds being added to the species list; Olive-sided Flycatcher, Baird's Sandpiper and an immature Peregrine Falcon all spotted initially by members of the group being the highlights.  Our tally for the day was 55 species.  We traveled about 89 kilometres, dodging rain drops after about 10:30.We noted a spotting scope pointed at an empty field on the 11th Line east of Tottenham Road.  The Alliston OPP detachment has it now, 4601 Industrial Parkway, Alliston, thanks to Constable Brian O'Neill.Those wishing eBird checklists should email separately.It was a fun day with a group of keen and knowledgeable birders.Regards, Kevin Shackleton
Mobile: 905 960 2216

Filling in for John Schmelefske, I followed his written itinerary in hopes of finding some shorebirds.  There were 33 of us initially and all the extra eyes paid off with some excellent birds being added to the species list; Olive-sided Flycatcher, Baird's Sandpiper and an immature Peregrine Falcon all spotted initially by members of the group being the highlights.  Our tally for the day was 55 species.  We traveled about 89 kilometres, dodging rain drops after about 10:30.We noted a spotting scope pointed at an empty field on the 11th Line east of Tottenham Road.  The Alliston OPP detachment has it now, 4601 Industrial Parkway, Alliston, thanks to Constable Brian O'Neill.Those wishing eBird checklists should email separately.It was a fun day with a group of keen and knowledgeable birders.Regards, Kevin Shackleton Mobile: 905 960 2216