[NatureNS] Hants Co. Birds

Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:12:08 -0400
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On my second try I did manage to see the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at 
Marion Fulton, Hantsport this afternoon. Its very bright red areas 
looked especially striking as the snow was falling.
Just after returning to Hwy. 101 at the top of "Hantsport" hill, a 
Merlin flew across the highway. It displayed a very light gray back 
(not blue, at least in the overcast conditions), suggesting the race 
"Richardsons", usually referred to as the Prairie Merlin. However 
from a Net search, I see where some think the local race 
"Columbarius" can be that light in colour. In any case such 
light-coloured Merlins are rarely seen in NS (correct me if that is 
not true?!). No mention of this race in the "Birds of Nova Scotia".
Just W. of Avonport a Peregrine flew along the Gaspereau R. and 
crossed #101 heading perhaps to Grand Pre.
Angus

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