manitoba
FRIEND55@aol.com
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:08:42 EDT
Arlene,
I have returned from the ABA conference in Winnipeg. Jane Kostenko and Tyler
Bell were also there.
We did have Sprague's Pipit near Douglas. The leaders from Manitoba were
excellent, but no one was able to locate a Baird's Sparrow.
When we did the boreal forest trip near Milner Ridge, we saw a lovely singing
male Connecticut Warbler. However, the warblers nesting in Manitoba are
extremely difficult to find, even for the locals. We heard many Conn
Warblers, but it took a lot of tape playing and then searching to find the
bird. The other bus did not see a Conn Warbler.
Oak Hammock Marsh is a really nice place not too far from Winnipeg. The marsh
area is very large and has many interesting nesters. There is a large center
with many many interesting displays. Also they have a restaurant; you could
spend the whole day without returning to any town. I have a checklist, but it
could not easily be copied. Tell me if you are looking for any particular
species, and I will check the list. The only phone number I have is the gift
shop at 204-467-3000 in Manitoba.
e-mail your questions to me.
Charlotte Friend
Friend55@aol.com