Today's OFO trip to Tiny Marsh attracted about 30 participants who collectively observed about 60 birds species (I did not have a chance to check with everyone; my own list was 58). It was a beautiful day with perfect lighting for bird observation. Highlights included: SANDHILL CRANE (5); SNOW GOOSE - dark adult "blue goose" morph (1); OSPREY (3 in an interesting social interaction); CASPIAN TERN (3); NORTHERN HARRIER (3 males); 12 duck species including WOOD DUCK, AMERICAN WIGEON, REDHEAD and HOODED MERGANSER; YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER (30+); PINE WARBLER (6); and AMERICAN BITTERN (5), one of which posed beautifully for all of us to observe for several minutes. We also had a late Tree Sparrow and an early (relative to Tiny Marsh's location) Barn Swallow. Many thanks to those who participated - a marvellous group to hike with!
Ron Fleming, Newmarket DIRECTIONS: Tiny Marsh is northwest of Barrie, accessible by exiting Hwy. 400 at Bayfield Ave. in Barrie, then following it steadily northwest, through Elmvale. Approx. two kms north of Elmvale you cross the Wye River. Take a left at Regional Rd. 6 just after this and follow it about 2 more kms to the Tiny-Flos Townline, which is also known as Concession 1. There is a large sign indicating Tiny Marsh. Turn left (west) and drive about 3kms to the main parking lot. Park and hike from here. The 8 km dike trail is east of the main building; the shorter woodland trails (including a boardwalk section) are west. "Ronald J. Fleming" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
