[Ontbirds]pine grosbeak Westney Rd., Mar.13

[Doug Lockrey]

Around 6pm I witnessed a male Pine Grosbeak feeding with several Cardinals on the ground below the feeder complex at the home of Betty Pegg's in N.Pickering--conc.7 and Westney Rd. Betty had seen it earlier in the day, along with 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers that have been visiting the suet feeders for the past 3 months. Both Nuthatches, Hairy & Downy Woodpeckers, Am.Goldfinches, House Finches, Juncos, Chickadees and others are constantly busy at the various feeders--a lull usually indicates the nearness of a Cooper's Hawk. 

Many of you know the locale; if not, e-mail me for directions.

Horned Larks and Snow Buntings, along with up to 14 Wild Turkeys, can usually be found along Hall's Rd. in southwest Whitby. 

Doug Lockrey, Whitby,ON