[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings, Pine Grosbeaks in the Guelph Arburetum

[Terry Osborne]

My fourth trip in almost as many days proved successful this morning. A large flock of between 110 and 115 birds were well seen by a few looking west from Victoria between Stone Road and College Street. This location seems to be the most reliable place to catch these elusive birds

Also seen were a few Pine Grosbeaks from behind the Canadian Tire store north of Stone Rd. and west of Gordon St. Also there was a Northern Shrike.

DIRECTIONS for the WAXWINGS:

>From the 401, take Highway 6 north to Guelph.  Turn right onto College Avenue.  Go through the University of Guelph campus, past the stadium and towards Victoria Road.  Just before Victoria Road (and just before College Avenue ends) turn right into The Arboretum (note:  this is our new entrance and doesn't have a new sign
yet). Today and other days, the Waxwings were  ( and have been seen ) from Victoria Rd. between Stone Rd. and College St. looking westerly towards the Arboretum Building.

DIRECTIONS for the PINE GROSBEAKS & NORTHERN SHRIKE:

Take the 401 to Hwy 6 north to Stone Rd. Go west to the fire hall and the new Canadian Tire Store. There is a road between these two buildings. Go north into a parking area after twisting slightly to the west. You will find a long row of Crab-apple trees full of fruit within this area. More specific directions to these trees is difficult. . About 40 to 50 Pine Grosbeaks were feasting on the berries in these trees.

Terry Osborne