This morning there were 18 Little Gulls at Oshawa Second Marsh.
Birds were performing courtship displays over the marsh and they all left by
7:18am
With all the rain in the last 24hrs the marsh is up 8-10 inches and the area
where most of the gulls loaf is submerged. Flock upon flock of Bonaparte's
came in looked at the lack of loafing areas and returned to the lake.
That said there were 3 species of terns (Caspian, Common and Forster's) and
6 species of gulls ( Little, Bonaparte's, Ring-billed, Herring, Great
Black-backed and Glaucous) observed this morning.
other highlights (73 species):
22 species of waterfowl including Blue morph Snow Goose, Tundra Swan, Wood
Duck, Northern Pintail,
American Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Canvasback, and Ruddy Ducks
16 Common Loons migrating overhead.
Egret sp. observed west of the marsh flying westward.
several Great Blue Herons and Black-crowned Night Herons
Sora and Virginia Rail calling near the platform all morning
5 species of Swallows
Many Yellow Warblers
Eastern Kingbird
Little Gull viewing weekend
April 30 & May 1 (Saturday/Sunday) - 8th annual Little Gull viewing at
Second Marsh, from dawn to 9:30 am.
Viewing will occur from the 'GM' platform. Park in the west General Motors
of Canada parking lot (off Colonel Sam Drive), enter the trail from the
southwest corner of the lot, and follow directional signs to the platform.
Directions
Exit from the 401 at the Harmony Rd. Exit(419) in Oshawa. Go south on
Farewell St. Colonel Sam Drive. Turn East onto Colonel Sam Drive and follow
to the parking lot at the GM Headquarters. Park in the west parking lot
close to the marsh. The east (GM) platform is visible from the NW corner of
the lot.
For a trail map of the Oshawa Second marsh area visit
www.secondmarsh.com and check the link for a trail map of
the area.
Tyler Hoar
Oshawa
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