A great day. Highlights: 290 Broadwings (many of them super high in late
afternoon) plus 1 Merlin. Full report to follow tomorrow (not at my computer
until then). Big thx to the many helpers!Jack Alvo
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field
For YH blackbird and Cattle Egret, go to end of Angler's Line, turn left on
Richmond, and view on grass from Vincent's Guide Service sign. At least 2
males (just flew off) and two females (still here now). The Cattle Egret is
behind the log cabin.
The Least Bittern was heard once from Angler's
The Common Redpoll reported a few days ago on e-Bird was present again
today, in the same general area and once again in a flock of Goldfinches.
Following the main road south toward the lighthouse, this flock was very
close to the turn-off for Peninsula B (look for the big rocks by the edge of
the
Fox Sparrow was reported earlier this month at High Park, Toronto. Today I
was pleasantly surprised to find not 1 but 2 in same area.
Directions: High Park is at Keele and Bloor Street in Toronto. Take Colborne
Lodge Dr. south from Bloor Street, turn left (east) on Spring Rd. At bottom
of hill
The O.C. Warbler was on the small hill next to (just south) the small bridge a
bit east of main parking lot. Superb views. Seen at 12 noon.
Just before that, a peregrine was feasting on a pigeon near eastern tip of
park. Was on a tree stump 15 feet high, providing exceptional views.
From
Still here at windermere basin now, seen by many birders this morning. Also, 1
golden plover, several yellowlegs and a flock of dunlin. Ducks, gulls, herons,
etc.
Tollgate ponds had many ruddy ducks, some shovelers, at least 2 lesser scaup,
and 1 canvasback.
Directions: Eastport drive near
Since there haven't been any Ontbird updates regarding Ashbridge's Bay, I'm
enclosing a link to my ebird post of Tuesday.
http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist/S38550648
Shorebirding at Ashbridge's is terrific this year in spite of all the human
activity (beach-goers, volleyball). The
The long-staying King Eider (1st winter male) is still present. If you're
looking for it for your first time (as I did today), it will help you to
know that it is in the harbour - not the open water. You need to walk around
to the south side of the harbour. It is congregating with a bunch of
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