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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesduy, May 19, 1993 -3 Spring is a hectic period of trne for birders but one in which the adrenaline begins ta flow as the birds begin their return ta either nest in this area or ta pass through ta more northern locations. Years ago it seems the only bird ta herald in spring was the Canada Goose as il made its way north in a V-shaped formation. This was sametbing ta run indoars ta tell your parents about -the geese have returned. 1With these birds now living tbraugbout the year in the area this annual trek nortb seems t0 have vanisbed or at least has almost vanisbed. With the popularity of birding cantinuîng to expand the spning return of the birds certainly does not go unpbserved by any means. It likely starts early in March when the snow is still on the ground witb the return of the Homed Larks ta then be followed by a procession of bird species from Redwing Blackbirds, ta the waterfowl breeds, the shorebirds and most currently the series of warbler familles. As far as we know one af the latest birds ta return for the breeding season is the Indigo Bunting, that cykadelic blue little bird that can be seen singing from a tree top along the country road side. It is all a matter of foad supply as ta when the birds do return and of course some as to weather conditions for the flight north. But it is all about what bad us up at six a.m. Sunday momning for a two and a haîf trip to Point Traverse in Prince Edward County. We have gone througb the early birds even ta the shorebirds and this trip was for sightings of warblers which bave been commng nortb over the past couple of weeks. Some five years ago when attending the Queens Biology Station we were taken ta Point Traverse at a tirne when the birds were in full flight. It was a great experience. Bill Bunting and I were hoping for another similar experience. The day didn't reach wbat had happened five years ago but there were a lot of warblers mostly Myrtles and Magnolias. We were able to add a few other species including an American Redstart, Tennesse and a Black- Tbroated Green. It was not that successful of a day when one considers people record upwards of 150 ta 175 différent species in a day. But then we did have five hours of travelling time and of course almost a full hour for lunch drinking in the warmth of the sun on the lakeshore. The number did rise over fifty. Forgettmng about the birds it is interesting to be able to take time ta explore other areas and this we did being rewarded by some wild flowers that are not seen in this area especially Spring Beauty and Blue Flox. On returning home it is quite possible that there were more birds in the two maples infront of the house than was seen all day on the Point. The American Goldfinch had ta number close ta at least two hundred and their individual sangs certainly filled the air with a melodiaus sound. There is always another Urne. Use the IWa"nt Ads in the Orono Times Just a phone cali away 983-53011 Look Who's 16 Ang Cou ncil Briefs The meeting of the-Gencral Purpose cammittee on Monday was a relatively quiet affair with the main topic of discussion centering around commercial and retail development in east Courtice along bighway No. 2. -Revisian of a former plan for the area devised in 1989 and 1990 were presented to council by their planning 'staff. It bad been intended that the area would favour special purpose commer- cial. That bas been cbanged ta General Purpose commercial allowing a greater mix of commercial and retail outlets for the area. There was some objection, toaa town prapased park in the area on the soutb side of the commercial area with some developers contending that the park was interfering with their proposed developments. Many of the proposed developments are now on bold due ta the state of the economy. Mayor Hamre tald the meeting that the pravince bad stated that the Town must make a final decisian on the park before the remainder of the plan can be considered by the province. Proposed amendments ta the area have been waived for a two week period giving time ta furdier consider concemns expressed at the public meeting on Monday. TMe Cammittee of Adjustment bas denied an application by Paul and Lisa Halminen for the creation of a defined lot area of 2353M2 in the RC- I Zone in Bond Head. The committee states the application is flot considered desirable for the development of the area in the Bondhead community. Revenue from parking in the Town has been increasing this year with a total amount of $32,767.00 ta the end of April comparing witb $26,033.00 for the samie periail in 1992. The Town hias informed Ed and Anne Van Hamburg that lands owned by themn on Regional Road 57 nortb of Hampton are being illegally used for the purpose of starage of trucks, bulldozers and other items. The Town has instructed them ta cease operations within thirty days. If steps have not been taken by that time legal action will be taken. The committee on Monday agreed ta the signing of a lease for lands owned in Hampton by the Central Ontario Conservation Authority. The lands will be used by the Town for a community park in the hamlet. The March Break program offered by t 'he Community Services departmnent recorded an increase in enrolment in 1993 with a total of 650 cbildren. This compares with 379 in 1992. The Town hati offered a Pre-teen dance as well as a number of day trips. .With-registration up the Town showed a profit of $2775.00 for the activities. Cameron and Dad Book Review from Crystal Pages ALL AROUND THE TOWN by Mary Higgins Clark - A timely story this, current, rigbt up the mark, brand new. This is, in fact, this authors latest work, on subjects bound ta evoke quivers of terror in the hears of any parent of a quite young child. The relatiansbip between multiple personalities, with its dreadful scaurge an the life of the afflicted, and previaus though forgotten abuse, is sbown in ail its terrifying wonder as the author leads us tbrougb the labyrintbs of the tartured mind. Today one is painfuliy aware of tbe indecencies wbicb have been perpetrated by people 'of the cloth. Its now no longer a surprise when we pick up the news and find yet another deviant soul bas been discovered ta have wrecked the lives of t.he young in its cane; and this stary bas a similar theme. The girl bas a laving family, but a family who refused ta acknowledge the concept of what she might have suffered before ber return. By not being able ta deal witb ber pain and an understanding and therapeutic way, she was opened up to the agony of living life as a non- integrated soul. AUI the facets of one's personality whicb one learns ta keep in check, were bouncing free - ail the time - disastrously. Recycled - Pocket Books Fiction -