[NatureNS] Some birds this PM

Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:52:57 -0400
From: Bob McDonald <bobathome@hfx.eastlink.ca>
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Hello,

Wendy and I dropped over to Jean Hartley's location in Rockingham early 
afternoon and found at least 220 Common Redpolls including at least one and 
probably 2 Hoaries.  One female WW Crossbill remained at the niger feeder 
throughout. In addition a pair (?) of Pine Grosbeaks and then a large flock 
of Bohemian Waxwings (~120) showed up.  The Cardinal and the RC Kinglet did 
not!

We then went for a walk at Point Pleasant Park.  In addition to the dozen or 
so dogs in the "No Dogs Allowed" area, the only species of interest was a 
group of about 8 Pine Grosbeaks feeding in the grass just above the high 
water mark between Black Rock Beach and the Anchor.  On the Northwest Arm 
side at the sewage outflow were at least a dozen Iceland Gulls and 25-30 
Scaup, mostly Greaters, I believe.  A pair of WW Scoters and a C Loon were 
farther offshore.

On the way home we made a quick stop at Pier 9 but few gulls were present. 
It looks as though the sewage outflow here has been discontinued. . . ? 
Does anyone know more about this location?

Cheers,
Bob McDonald
Halifax 

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