Hi Ontbirder's: There were 5 Bonaparte's Gulls seen close to shore just east of Andrew Haydon Park on saturday afternoon. From what I could tell anyway, the plumage on some looked to be first winter birds. Also at the same location were 5 Semi-Palmated Plovers, a few Least and Semi-Palmated Sandpipers. There was a Great Egret close to shore at Dick Bell Park (probably the same bird seen frequently feeding at the eastern end of Andrew Haydon Park). A couple of Turkey Vultures were seen perched in a tree along Rifle Road. A group or family of Wild Turkeys have been seen feeding at the same general location for the past month, often seen crossing Rifle Road. Happy birding.
W. H. Directions: Andrew Haydon Park can be reached by heading west on Carling (look for the entrance signs to the park...there are 2 entrances). Construction in the area so follow the signs and drive slowly. Rifle Road is about a 5 to 10 minute drive west of Andrew Haydon Park. _______________________________________________ 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/
