Birding was relatively slow at the Sanctuary this afternoon, due to the wind
and brisk conditions on the St. Lawrence. Very little in the way of waterfowl,
with a few pairs of COMMON MERGANSERS and GREEN-WINGED TEALS, along with
numerous CANADA GEESE. The highlight of the afternoon was what I believe to be
a "CASSIAR" DARK-EYED JUNCO, which was foraging with about a half-dozen of the
typical "slate-coloured" subspecies. I was unable to get a photograph of this
junco, but it was almost the spitting image of the examples provided by Mark
Szantyr at http://www.oceanwanderers.com/JuncoID.html - I reviewed this website
from an ONTBirds posting back in December 2009 by Andrew Keaveney.
I doubt this junco will be relocated as the flocks are quite mobile now, but if
you're in the area it may be worth a look. The flock was foraging on Nairne
Island near the wooded picnic area, just south of the Sanctuary proper.
Good birding!
DIRECTIONS: From the 401, take exit 770 south to Ingleside. Turn right or east
onto Hwy 2 and follow until you see the sign for the Sanctuary (approx. 5km).
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