Led by Doug McRae and Bill Gilmour, a small group of young birders and their parents ventured out into the ice and snow of Presqu'ile Park today.
It was well worth it. We had great looks at ducks - the mergansers, Common Goldeeye, scaup - lesser and greater, Redheads and Ruddy Ducks. We also had Red-necked grebes and a Red-throated Loon - a lifer for some. We observed a Bald Eagle swimming to catch a fish which it carried off to eat. Later we observed Common Redpolls and a Hoary Redpoll at Bill Gilmour's feeders. We spent a great afternoon learning the finer points of skinning birds and a great time was had by all. Lynne Lynne Freeman OFO President _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
