Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet by Ron Kingswood, April 12, 2010.

Rufus Towhee Sighted in Belmont

I live in Belmont and on February 22, 2010, a Rufus Towhee was feeding at my feeders for about 5 days when there was some heavy snow. Then he reappeared again on March 14. I am told that this is quite a rare sighting for this bird.

Joan Hodges

Bird Sighting Reports to April 9, 2010

At the April 9th meeting of the St.Thomas Field Naturalist Club Inc, many new bird sightings were reported by the members. This spring Ron Kingswood sighted American Woodcock, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Egret, Double-crested Cormorant, Hermit Thrush, Northern Mockingbird, and Tree Swallow to name a few.

Gary and Gillian Crowther sighted a Sandhill Crane near Port Stanley on April 7th.

During the Duck Rally several duck species were reported. Al Hurst saw Gadwills, Canvas Backs, Hooded Mergansers, American Widigeon and a Snow Goose in the last few weeks.

To us birders, the spring is like an amazing treasure hunt of the birds arriving back from their winter havens.

Happy Birding, Diane.