An informal survey of waterfowl at LaSalle Park yesterday afternoon: Mallard- commonest duck close to shore American Black Duck Gadwall- 4 Canvasback- flock of about 60, near the eastern islands Redhead-only a few intermingled with the mallards Scaup-commonest duck offshore White-winged Scoter Common Goldeneye-very common Bufflehead Common Merganser Red-breasted Merganser-common
Non-ducks: American Coot Red-necked Grebe-out with the scaup Mute Swan Trumpeter Swan >100 all "trumpeting"- very impressive. LaSalle Park is a good place to see waterfowl close to the shore/dock. A scope is useful for the scoters and goldeneyes, etc. Close to the shore, the swans, geese & mallards dominant, but coots, buffleheads, redheads intermingle. Directions: QEW to Waterdown Rd. exit south about 3 km to the Bay. Free parking. Wayne Bullock, Ancaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.12 - Release Date: 1/14/05
