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stux weekender may 13 1995 p 13 backyard birder trees literally alive with returning birds in may by yvonne sheppard correspondent the birds in our backyard fall into three main groups residents sum mer visitors and migrants although most of our enjoyment from backyard birdwatching comes from the first two groups the peak of the spring and fall migrations can be outstanding in backyards throughout york and durham depending on weather early may is the time to watch for migrants in this area back in the bleak cold days of feb ruary wintering birds throughout central and south america were beginning to feel the urge to move north they would begin a perilous northwards migration to nest and rear their young many of these birds warblers vireos kinglets and others will move through the york and durham area during migration many will stop and rest in our back yards part of this massive move ment will be our summer visitors those birds choosing to stay and nest here the others the migrants will move farther north to nest the earlier arrivals those winter ing not so far away have been back for several months returningin scattered individual flocks blue jays robins redwinged blackbirds kdldeer bluebirds and others have already begun to build their nests some already sitting on eggs the movement in early may will consist mainly of warblers and other small birds these small brightly coloured birds beloved by bird watchers only stop to rest and feed for a few days and identification can be difficult but quite exciting the nicest part for passive bird watchers is that they come to you all you have to do is look out your window and listen during two days last may our small backyard played host to seven species of war blers including blackthroated green black and white magnolia baybreasted and canada warblers whitethroated and whitecrowned sparrows an indigo bunting vireos and a host of others were also wel come visitors the trees literally rabies vaccination clinics 1995 dogs cats only good health over 4 months old pickering tuesday may 16 1995 400 lo 700 pm pickering recreation complex brooklin wednesday may 17 1995 200 lo 500 pm luther vipond memorial arena bowmanville thursday may 18 1995 100 to 500 pm bowmanville arena bowmaiwille ajax thursday may 18 1995 400 pm to 700 pm ajax community centre old arena floor please have animals properly restrained fee 1200 per animal cash only trie south ourham veterinary association will not be responsible for any loss of arimat or personal injury to any animal or person aitendng lite ratios clinics came alive if you keep a list of birds seen in your backyard this is the time to add to it goodbirding walmart garden centre at our garden centre youll find a great selection of nursery stock fertilizer lawn mowers garden accessories bbqs and patio furniture at everyday low prices live plant guarantee all live plants purchased at walmart are guaranteed if one of them fails to grow just return it with your receipt and we will cheerfiiuy replace it or refiind your money your satisfaction is guaranteed upright evergreens 1147 every day also available spreading evergreens 996 every day peat moss 38 cu ft bag mama top soil 28 l bag soman 10 bedding flowering plants baskets 4 pack markville shopping centre 5000 hwy 7 ttfarkham