[Ontbirds] Wild Turkeys Richmond Hill

Although not migratory, I thought 20-30 Wild Turkeys was significant, most I have seen in town. 4:20pm, Leslie St and 19th ave approx. 1km north of Elgin Mills. North west farm field. Sent from my iPad ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

[Ontbirds] Ring-necked Pheasant, Rouge Valley

During a walk in the Rouge valley today, I came across a male Ring-necked Pheasant beside Reesor Road, about 100 m south of the "Dog Pad Doggy Daycare" (about 1 km south of Steeles Ave.) Other sightings of lesser note included a pair of Great Horned Owls, a pair of Cooper's Hawks apparently on t

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe and signs of spring

The Western Grebe continues at Col. Sam Park - just off the west shore near the marina. The Snowy Owl is resting on the ice near the docks and the Harlequin was easily seen in the east bay with some Bufflehead. Up in the hinterland where I live, the Cardinals are singing, the Downies and Hairie

[Ontbirds] Colonel Sam Smith Park- Western Grebe, Harlequin Duck, and Snowy Owl

At Colonel Sam Smith Park in Toronto, between 9:30 and 11:00 am, a single immature male Harlequin Duck was seen in the eastern bay associating and diving with a group of Buffleheads. Next, the Western Grebe was seen diving in the unfrozen part of the marina, at very close range. Also in the mar

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Sam Smith Park

The western grebe remains at Col Sam Smith Park. It is swimming in the entrance to the marina. That is west side. Same directions as David provided Kevin Empey Kevin Empey President and CEO Lakeridge Health Excellence Every moment Every Day - Original Message - From: David

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Sam Smith Park

I am currently looking at a Western Grebe in the western bay which adjoins the marina at Sam Smith Park. It is about 30 yards offshore and diving frequently. Presumably this is the same bird that has been along the Toronto area waterfront since late January. Col. Sam Smith Lark is located at th