Hi
Just (8am) had three Trumpeter Swans fly over the office at low altitude heading west (to Cobourg Harbour?). They were vocalizing and were a beautiful site against the blue sky. An immature Peregrine was sitting in a tree at Calf Pasture Point yesterday at 2pm. Maybe the same bird that was here for the 1st half of January? A 40+ flock of American Robins have been roaming the park and both chickadees and cardinal are quite vocal singing their spring songs. Presqu'ile bay is mostly frozen but there is still a good selection of ducks at the lighthouse area and along the picnic area shoreline. Presqu'ile Provincial Park is east of Toronto by 2 hours. Exit the 401 at exit #509 (Brighton). Follow the signs south through town (15 minutes). Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. The narrow channel between Owen Point and Gull Island is now ice-covered most of the time, but the ice, while appearing to be thick, might not support the weight of a human. However, the water beneath the crust, if there is any, is only ankle-deep. The surrounding shoreline can be very slippery. At any time, it is wise to stay off the shore ice. David Bree Natural Heritage Education (NHE) Leader Presqu'ile Provincial Park 328 Presqu'ile Parkway Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Tel: (613) 475-4324 ext. 225 Fax: (613) 475-2209 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
