Hi,
Our next door neighbour, Warren Brailsford, photographed an adult golden eagle
in a tall pine toward the south edge of the woods. It flew off to the north,
but blue jays were scolding more than usual until noon, so it might still have
been around.
Directions to Thickson’s Woods Nature Reserve
To get to Thickson's Woods, Exit from #401 to Thickson Rd. S. Continue south
about 1.5 kilometres to the Waterfront Trail, where you will see a large green
sign on your left that says "Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve". Park along the
east side of Thickson Road and walk east along the Waterfront Trail about 200
metres to where a pathway enters the woods on your right. Trails lead through
the woods with two extending to the roadway on the south side of the woods
along the shore of Lake Ontario. The roadways in the woods are the property of
Thickson’s Woods Land Trust. Birder’s are welcome to walk along the roadways,
but please park outside the gate. Exceptions are made for handicapped folks
who are unable to walk about.
The entrance to the meadow portion of the reserve is on the north side of
the Waterfront Trail opposite the entrance to the woods.
There is a “No Motorized Vehicles” sign immediately east of
Thickson Road where the Waterfront Trail passes through the reserve. There
have been times in the past when cars have been ticketed for parking in that
area.
Dennis Barry & Margaret Carney
338 Crystal Beach Blvd.
Whitby, Ontario L1N 9Z7
905-725-2116
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