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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: Howieh on March 16, 2010, 06:24:05 PM

Title: First butterflies
Post by: Howieh on March 16, 2010, 06:24:05 PM

Just back from my first butterfly hunt of the season, saw and photographed a couple of eastern commas in Bestview Park; still no mourning cloaks but it shouldn't be long (of course I may have missed them because the sun was already pretty low when I got to the park - will try again tomorrow).

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Post by: Axeman on March 16, 2010, 07:12:25 PM

Now if that doesn't say the groundhog was wrong, I"m not sure what does...except perhaps some bats.

Title: groundhog
Post by: Howieh on March 16, 2010, 07:51:32 PM

Are you referring to the Canadian groundhog? If he sees his shadow it just means there's six more weeks of hockey!!

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Post by: BIGFRANK on March 17, 2010, 05:15:08 AM

Unless the groundhog wears a Maple Leafs sweater then it stopped playing hockey in late November.

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Post by: Axeman on March 17, 2010, 06:23:25 PM

6 more weeks if you're a Toronto fan...and i guess an Oiler fan...every other team in Canada will likely have more than 6 more weeks...

Title: Butterfly's and Bats
Post by: Napper on March 17, 2010, 07:37:59 PM

Hey Folks

I was enjoying my Wednesday walk to the Go Go bus stop When a co-worker graciously offered me a ride (I really needed the walk)

As we approached Keele Street I spotted a Morning Cloak along Wilson Ave. I thought that was pretty cool..

A pair of courting Retail Hawks kept my interest while waiting for my transport home from  Keele and 401..

Axeman:!:  there were bats circling around my house in Milton two nights ago.

p.s. All  of our normal migrants are back.  I am seeing flock after flock of Red-Winged Blackbirds flying over town & Robins everywhere today.

Napper  :D

Title: Highway Hawks
Post by: Howieh on March 17, 2010, 10:27:59 PM

You mean retail hawks? (as opposed to wholesale hawks! - sorry, just kidding, couldn't resist!). It's been a really disappointing winter at my feeder but I've seen more redtails than ever; a couple of weeks ago we were driving on the ramp from Bathurst to highway 7 when I spotted a redtail on a light standard beside the road; pointed him out to my (much) better half but she didn't look up in time; didn't matter 'cause there was another hawk on the next lamppost and still another one on the first pole across the highway. Unless they're waiting for smart cars there must be a good food source nearby!

Title: Retail Hawk
Post by: Napper on March 18, 2010, 06:15:50 PM

Howieh

I am surprised that I only speeled that one wrod warong..

I could barley keep my eyes open last nite.  Sinus issues and lack of sleep.

Napster   :D

Title: Sinus problems
Post by: Howieh on March 18, 2010, 07:20:36 PM

Hi Napper,

You have my complete sympathy where sinuses are concerned. I've had chronic sinusitous since the womb and growing up in a smokey house probably didn't help! I'm sure you've tried most of the suggested treatments but if you've never tried a saline rinse, give it a try. It really helps me. Hope yer feeling better!