Report for Tuesday 11 September 1012. Turkey Vulture 26 (includes 12 in a tree) locals and migrants
Osprey 2 Northern Harrier 1 migrating juvenile + 1 local juvenile Sharp-shinned Hawk 26 mostly juveniles Cooper's Hawk 1 juvenile Broad-winged Hawk 1 juvenile Red-tailed Hawk 4 probable locals American Kestrel 12 Merlin 2 , 1 carrying a large dragonfly Totals: 9 species and 76 individuals Other Birds: Bufflehead 2 juveniles, American Pipit 95 (several flocks), Rusty Blackbird 1, Blue Jays 189 (starting to move), Great Egret 8, Wilson's Snipe 10, Ruby-throated Hummingbird 16. Low water level in marsh and short cattail growth give an unobstructed view of the marsh and 10 species of waterfowl. Counter: Jean Iron Observers: Ron Pittaway, John Stirrat, Garney Gunn, Doug Lockrey, Alan Woods, Karl Jennewein, Charlie Adey Directions: From Victoria St in Whitby go south on Halls Rd to the second short walkway going east to the Cranberry Marsh Lookout. Hawkwatching Guide (ID tips, migration times, hawk basics) http://www.ofo.ca/webapp/site/page/view/articles.hawkwatching Jean Iron Toronto, Ontario _______________________________________________ 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/
