[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Rondeau

2014-02-22 Thread Jim Burk
Early this morning there were four Greater White-fronted Geese just east of Shrewsbury near Rondeau. They were very skittish and proceeded to fly towards Rondeau Bay where they are currently not visible. They should come back out to feed at some point. Jim Burk Directions: Exit highway

[Ontbirds] Killdeer at Tommy Thompson Park

2014-02-22 Thread Rob Porter
Greetings birders Just heard the distinctive call of the Killdeer in Tommy Thompson Park, about 200m past the gates, across from the marina. I couldn't locate it by eye, but I think it was along the shore on the other side of some snow drifts. Perhaps if you're there today you'll be lucky to

[Ontbirds] Bonaparte's Gull Humber Bay Toronto Feb 20th

2014-02-22 Thread Prof . D . W . Dunham
A Bonaparte's Gull in Gzowski Park at 1130 on February 20th. It was on the breakwater opposite the west end of the parking strip off Lakeshore Blvd., among the usual Ring-billed, Herring, and Great Black-backed gulls. Identified by David Dunham. Also several pairs of White-winged Scoters