Oshawa Second Marsh
Little Gulls returned to the marsh on the 10th. Their numbers have climbed
to 20 birds this morning. When I left at 9am there was still 17 Little Gulls
and 150+ Bonaparte' s Gull in the marsh.
Other species seen were Caspian Terns, American Bittern, Black-crowned Night
Heron, Osprey, American Coots, Greater Yellowlegs and among the waterfowl
were Northern Pintails, American Wigeons, Canvasbacks, Ruddy Ducks,
Green-winged and Blue-winged Teal.
In Lake Ontario offshore of the marsh were several Common Loons, Red-necked
Grebes, Boanparte's Gulls, and White-winged Scoters
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.
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