I decided to try Ward`s Island this morning and another good decision (not unlike Frank`s) though I only found one real nice bird unlike Frank Pinilla`s multiple finds.
The first fall Western Tanager was behind the Ward`s Island washroom (straight out from the ferry dock) in the company of a Red-eyed Vireo and a Pine Warbler. I spent about 5 minutes with this bird before it disappeared into thicker bushes. Later I returned to the area but did not re-find it but there is a lot of cover ( and berries and wild grapes) between the washroom and the beach and the washroom and the Eastern Gap. I also noticed that there were about 1000 Long-tailed Ducks on and over the lake off of the boardwalk as well as 17 White-winged Scoters and I had a fly over of 7 Sanderling. Also seen were Winter Wrens, 10+ Hermit Thrushes and Fox and Tree Sparrows. Directions:- The Toronto Islands docks are at the very south end of Bay Street across Queens Quay. Note:- Monday the 12th was the last ferry service to both Hanlan’s Point and Centre Island until next April. A Ferry schedule is available at the city docks. Norm Murr Richmond Hill Ontario, Canada You can't see birds if you don't go out but sit and wait for others to find them. _______________________________________________ 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
