Friday, January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Sue McCreadie Reports:
-1 C / 30 F
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Overcast and Grey Skies
Cirrus and Mackenzie
Photos copyright of Bill McCreadie and Scott Howley
We were at the Lift Bridge twice today. Bill was there around 11:00 am and we both returned around 1:00 pm. We found Mackenzie (black 29/Y band now verified) roosting between the Hamilton Tower Lake Side Cable Arm and the bottom arm of the Hamilton hydro tower. Cirrus was tucked in on the vent on the lake side of the Burlington Tower. There was not much activity until Cirrus spotted something and took off towards the Skyway with Mackenzie hot on her tail. We lost sight of them as they rounded the Burlington Tower. We never did see them again and gave up and headed for home.
The last two photos of Mackenzie having a meal were taken at some time during the day by Scott Howley. Apparently, both birds were sitting on top of light standards on the pier. Of course, we missed it. Thanks Scott for sharing these amazing photos.
