Either this is a new drake or the Eurasian Wigeon that disappeared from the
marsh early last week has returned. It was foraging in front of the GM
platform at 5pm
No sign of the Garganey
Highlights:
15 species of waterfowl including American Wigeon-2, Ruddy Duck-3,
Bufflehead, and Ring-necked Duck
9 Species of Shorebirds (91 birds) ( Wilson's Snipe-1, Greater-2 and Lesser
Yellowlegs-9, Solitary Sandpipers-5, Least-49, Semi-palmated Plover 7, etc.)
Most shorebirds were in Jim's pond. (small pond straight south of GM office)
5 species of Herons ( American Bittern-1, Great Egret-2, Green Heron-2 )
Terns 3 species: Caspian 33, Black 8, Common 6
Gulls 5 species: Little 7, Bonaparte's 658, Great Black-backed 1 immature
Several Moorhens, Coots, Pied-billed Grebes and Marsh Wrens present.
Directions
Exit from the 401 at the Harmony Rd. Exit(419) in Oshawa. Go south on
Farewell St. Colonel Sam Drive. Turn East onto Colonel Sam Drive and follow
to the parking lot at the GM Headquarters. Park in the west parking lot
close to the marsh. The east (GM) platform is visible from the NW corner of
the lot.
For a trail map of the Oshawa Second marsh area visit
www.secondmarsh.com and check the link for a trail map of
the area.
