Thirty-five enthusiastic birders enjoyed a sunny day on the islands and had plenty of birds to enjoy, as well as the afternoon spectacular air-show from the CNE.
Here is the complete list of the species encountered: 15 Warbler species: Common Yellowthroat, Tennessee, Chestnut-sided, Nashville, Magnolia, Blackburnian, Bay-breasted, Blackpoll, Black-and-white, Wilson's, Canada, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated green, American Redstart, Ovenbird. Flycatchers: Least, and Great-crested Flycatchers, Phoebe, Eastern Wood-Pewee, and Eastern Kingbird. Great Egret, Osprey, Sharp-shinned Hawks (21), Merlin, Kestrel, Belted Kingfisher, Philadelphia, Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Black-capped Chickadee, Cedar Waxwing, Swainson's Thrush, American Robin, American Goldfinch, Baltimore Oriole, Carolina Wren. Scarlet Tanager, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Common Grackle, Mourning Dove, European Starling, A. Crow, Gray Catbird. Downy Woodpecker, N. Flicker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Great Blue Heron, Rock Pigeon, House Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Canvasback, Mallard, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Double-crested Cormorant, Caspian Tern, Ring-billed Gull and Herring Gull. The surprise bird of the day was a cockatiel flying above us on Ward's Island and early arrivals at the ferry docks were entertained by a mink. My thanks to all the participants, who made the day so pleasant and particular thanks to Norm Murr, who helped us all find and decipher those "confusing fall warblers". The ferry dock for access to the Toronto Islands is located at the foot of Bay Street in Toronto. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
