Hey, With NW winds blowing (and a threat of heavy snowsqualls later), the Ipperwash shoreline provided a fine movement this morning, Although short on big numbers, diversity was excellent.
Early on I had a Short-eared Owl come in from well off the lake, as I have seen them do a few times elsewhere. Two Parasitic Jaeger (both light adults) moved south well up, soaring and kiting in the strong winds, before cutting inland before Kettle Point. Four adult Greater White-fronted Geese flew by, mixed with Canadas, just as I was packing up. Gull numbers were pretty low, with Bonies nearly absent. A moderate Herring Gull passage contained my first-for-fall Iceland Gull - a 1st cycle bird. Waterfowl were dominated by Bufflehead (475) and Common Goldeneye (150). To reach Ipperwash Beach - from Hwy 21 take Army Camp Road to East Parkway and choose a spot. James Holdsworth 'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
