This morning there were 71 Little Gulls at Oshawa Second Marsh.
Birds were performing courtship displays over the marsh all morning. And
several pairs are now apparent.
other highlights:
2300+ Bonaparte's Gulls
24 species of waterfowl including Tundra Swan, Wood Duck, Northern Pintail,
Northern Shoveler, Canvasback, and Ruddy Ducks
several Caspian and Common Terns, some performing courtship flights
Common Loons and Red-necked Grebes in the lake
several Great Blue Herons and Black-crowned Night Herons
Spotted Sandpiper
Yellow and Yellow-rumped Warblers
8 species of Sparrows
Little Gull viewing weekend
April 30 & May 1 (Saturday/Sunday) - 8th annual Little Gull viewing at
Second Marsh, from dawn to 9:30 am.
Viewing will occur from the 'GM' platform. Park in the west General Motors
of Canada parking lot (off Colonel Sam Drive), enter the trail from the
southwest corner of the lot, and follow directional signs to the platform.
Directions
Exit from the 401 at the Harmony Rd. Exit(419) in Oshawa. Go south on
Farewell St. Colonel Sam Drive. Turn East onto Colonel Sam Drive and follow
to the parking lot at the GM Headquarters. Park in the west parking lot
close to the marsh. The east (GM) platform is visible from the NW corner of
the lot.
For a trail map of the Oshawa Second marsh area visit
www.secondmarsh.com and check the link for a trail map of
the area.
Tyler Hoar
Oshawa
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