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[Ontbirds]GRASSHOPPER SPARROW/BLACK TERN - HULLETT MARSH

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Scot Russell
Tue, Jul 10, 2007 1:45 PM

A singing Grasshopper Sparrow was found along Conservation Rd. yesterday.  It
was perched at the top of a spruce tree on the side of the road.
Interestingly, it was in the middle of the day in a 30-degree plus
temperatures.  Conservation Rd. is on the West side of the property.  Check the
website www.hullettmarsh.org for a map of the area.  The sparrow was seen just
past the parking lot at 40589 Conservation Rd.  I got a great look at the bird
and luckily, just happened to have the parabolic microphone with me and got at
45 second recording of its song!

In other news, there is no sign as of yet of offspring for the Black Terns on
the Bluebill Pool.  A pair can seen regularly at the SW corner of the
impoundment and at one point flew within about 15 feet of me showing definite
territorial behaviour.  It’s only a matter of time before young will be
spotted I’m sure.

DIRECTIONS TO HULLETT - Hullett is just East of Clinton, in Central
Huron(County)Coming From the North or South – take HWY 4 to Hydro Line Rd and
follow the sign.
(Hydro Line Rd. is found just North of Clinton.)
Coming From the West or East – take HWY 8 to Sanctuary Line and again follow
the signs. Sanctuary Line is East of Clinton.

For more information, please contact myself via private email or call the
office, between 8-4:30 M-F.  Thanks.

Scot Russell
Outreach Coordinator
Friends of Hullett/Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area
www.hullettmarsh.org
outreach at hullettmarsh.org
(519) 482-7011

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Scot Russell
Outreach Coordinator
Friends of Hullett/Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area
www.hullettmarsh.org
outreach@hullettmarsh.org
(519) 482-7011

A singing Grasshopper Sparrow was found along Conservation Rd. yesterday. It was perched at the top of a spruce tree on the side of the road. Interestingly, it was in the middle of the day in a 30-degree plus temperatures. Conservation Rd. is on the West side of the property. Check the website www.hullettmarsh.org for a map of the area. The sparrow was seen just past the parking lot at 40589 Conservation Rd. I got a great look at the bird and luckily, just happened to have the parabolic microphone with me and got at 45 second recording of its song! In other news, there is no sign as of yet of offspring for the Black Terns on the Bluebill Pool. A pair can seen regularly at the SW corner of the impoundment and at one point flew within about 15 feet of me showing definite territorial behaviour. It’s only a matter of time before young will be spotted I’m sure. DIRECTIONS TO HULLETT - Hullett is just East of Clinton, in Central Huron(County)Coming From the North or South – take HWY 4 to Hydro Line Rd and follow the sign. (Hydro Line Rd. is found just North of Clinton.) Coming From the West or East – take HWY 8 to Sanctuary Line and again follow the signs. Sanctuary Line is East of Clinton. For more information, please contact myself via private email or call the office, between 8-4:30 M-F. Thanks. Scot Russell Outreach Coordinator Friends of Hullett/Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area www.hullettmarsh.org outreach at hullettmarsh.org (519) 482-7011 -- Scot Russell Outreach Coordinator Friends of Hullett/Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area www.hullettmarsh.org outreach@hullettmarsh.org (519) 482-7011