I just saw a large number of Rusty Blackbirds in the wet woods off the
boardwalk between Green Glades School and the bridge over Sheridan Creek
at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. I saw maybe 70 but they were loud
and there could be a lot more further in. They were crossing the
boardwalk from north to south. Over the years I've seen the odd Rusty
(spring, fall, winter) never more than a handful. I doubt these birds
will linger long.
Lots of Hermit Thrush, White-throated Sparrow, 6 species Warbler,
Blue-headed Vireo. Also Siskins and Purple Finch (flocks)
Rattray Marsh can be accessed from the bottom of Bexhill Road off
Lakeshore Road in Mississauga, east of Southdown Road and Clarkson Road
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Mark Cranford
Mississauga, Ont.
mark.cranford at rogers dot com
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