Phainopepla Update

We did not get to see the Phainopepla in Brampton. I guess our timing was just off, the weather was not cooperating and the change in daylight hours worked against us. And reading this posting from ONTBIRDS, it seems he may no longer be with us. Sad news. Please visit this link to read an elegantly written account that sums up the experience and emotions associated with this rare and lovely bird:

http://www.virtualbirder.com/bmail/ontbirds/200912/11/index.html#5