[ValleyNature] 16Jan10-Birds Kingston to Port George: Paint eating BJs

[James W. Wolford]

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> From: Patrick Giffin <p_giffin at hotmail.com>
> Date: January 17, 2010 9:04:43 AM AST
> To: NATURENS <naturens at chebucto.ns.ca>
> Subject: [NatureNS] 16Jan10-Birds Kingston to Port George: Paint  
> eating BJs
> Reply-To: naturens at chebucto.ns.ca
>
> 16Jan10 1100-1300
> Kingston to Port George Sightings:
> 5m,5f, Mallards in obvious pairs in open water Walker Brook,  
> Marshall Rd
> Song Sparrow, Melvern Square
> Mature Bald Eagle, Intersection Dodge Rd, #221hwy
> Rough-legged Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, -6 Dark-eyed Juncos- Spa Springs
> 6m,5f, Harlequin Ducks, 8m, 8f Red-breasted Mergansers, 2f Common  
> Eider,  1m Surf Scoter, 4 Common Loon, 1 Horned Grebe -Port George/ 
> Cottage Cove
>
> The Wagners in Brickton, who feed the birds, called to describe  
> Blue Jays which were eating white enamel that was peeling from the  
> railing on their deck. The paint, designated for exterior use, had  
> been applied to wood and PVC material. They would appreciate an  
> explanation and are concerned that it would harm the BJs. If  
> possible please provide an explanation.
> Cheers, Barbara and Pat
>
>
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