[NatureNS] Duncan's Cove this morning (Oct. 23)

Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:40:53 -0300
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A sunny Sunday that commanded a morning outing. The westerlies 
overnight did not seem to occasion any coastal migrant fall-out, but 
at Duncan's Cove, near Halifax, I relocated previously reported rare 
birds: three Baltimore Orioles, a Clay-colored Sparrow, and an Indigo Bunting.

Very few birds around, with the only other highlights being a 
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and two Gray Jays.

There was a lot of activity on the ocean off Duncan's Reef -- dozens 
of Northern Gannets were diving, alongside spouting Minke Whales and 
cruising Harbour Porpoises.

But nothing bettered the glorious colour of the coastal barrens (the 
gate to the lighthouse was open today. . .).

Enjoy the autumn,

Blake


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Blake Maybank
maybank@ns.sympatico.ca
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blakemaybank/
902-852-2077

Editor, "Nova Scotia Birds"
http://nsbs.chebucto.org

Organiser, Maritimes Nature Travel Club
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author, "Birding Sites of Nova Scotia"
http://tinyurl.com/birdingns
Downloadable Nova Scotia Maps for inside front and back covers:
http://tinyurl.com/mr627d

White's Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada  
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A sunny Sunday that commanded a morning outing. The westerlies overnight
did not seem to occasion any coastal migrant fall-out, but at
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Duncan's Cove</b></font>, near Halifax, I
relocated previously reported rare birds: three
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Baltimore Orioles</b></font>, a
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Clay-colored Sparrow</b></font>, and an
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Indigo Bunting</b></font>. <br><br>
Very few birds around, with the only other highlights being a
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Ruby-crowned Kinglet,</b></font> and two
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Gray Jays.<br><br>
</b></font>There was a lot of activity on the ocean off Duncan's Reef --
dozens of Northern Gannets were diving, alongside spouting
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Minke Whales</b></font> and cruising
<font color="#0000FF"><b>Harbour Porpoises</b></font>.<br><br>
But nothing bettered the glorious colour of the coastal barrens (the gate
to the lighthouse was open today. . .).<br><br>
Enjoy the autumn,<br><br>
Blake<br><br>
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Blake Maybank<br>
maybank@ns.sympatico.ca<br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blakemaybank/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blakemaybank/<br>
</a>902-852-2077<br><br>
Editor, &quot;Nova Scotia Birds&quot;<br>
<a href="http://nsbs.chebucto.org/" eudora="autourl">
http://nsbs.chebucto.org<br><br>
</a>Organiser, Maritimes Nature Travel Club<br>
<font color="#0000FF"><u>
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/naturetravel" eudora="autourl">
http://tinyurl.com/naturetravel</a></u></font> <br><br>
author, &quot;Birding Sites of Nova Scotia&quot;<br>
<font color="#0000FF"><u>
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/birdingns" eudora="autourl">
http://tinyurl.com/birdingns<br>
</a></u></font>Downloadable Nova Scotia Maps for inside front and back
covers:<br>
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/mr627d" eudora="autourl">
http://tinyurl.com/mr627d</a> <br><br>
White's Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada </body>
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