[ValleyNature] snow buntings, Hantsport and Pt. Wms.

[James W. Wolford]

Perhaps 15 or more years ago, there was a house a bit east of Port  
Williams that during more than one winter hosted large flocks of SNOW  
BUNTINGS, where they would perch on the roof when not at the  
feeders.  This house was just north of a lot of open country/fields.

Cheers from Jim in Wolfville

Begin forwarded message:
> From: john belbin <jbelbin at ns.sympatico.ca>
> Date: February 6, 2009 9:19:50 AM AST
> To: NatureNS <naturens at chebucto.ns.ca>
> Subject: [NatureNS] More Snow Buntings
> Reply-To: naturens at chebucto.ns.ca
>
> The Snow Bunting flock coming to my deck has now increased to more  
> than 80 birds and they have been here continuously for 3 days. They  
> are eating huge amounts of seed and I don't know how long I can  
> afford them. They seem to have a permanent zone established between  
> my place and a neighbour on the street down the hill. They just fly  
> back and forth between the two places all day long, perching either  
> on the roofs or on the small trees between the properties. Those  
> flashing wings in a large flock are attracting attention and I have  
> seen several cars stop and watch them.
>
> Yesterday they were joined by the local male Cardinal, an  
> unbelievable colour seen against all the snow. Purple Finch also  
> showed up for the first time in quite a while. The Goldfinch and  
> Junco hordes continue to expand and make up a permanent level of  
> activity I haven't seen all winter. The Chicadees, pheasants and  
> mourning doves seem intimidated by all the rushing about and try to  
> sneak in during slow times.

> John belbin - Hantsport
>
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