OFO Field Trip- Durham Region and Lake Ontario Marshes Sunday, August 14, 2005
18 individuals met at Lynde Shores parking lot at 7:30, with overcast skies and forecast of showers. We lucked out with only a couple of showers. It was an excellent day for fall birding. The first stop was the rejuvenated Oshawa Second Marsh. From the open area beside Lake Ontario we had excellent views of families of Ruddy Ducks, Common Moorehen, American Coots, and Wood Ducks. There were lots of Green Herons and Black-crowned Night Herons and a single Least Bittern. Our best warbler flock of the day was in the low Willows next to the marsh. There were lots of migrating Eastern Kingbirds and other flycatchers. Next we made several stops in the Whitby Harbour area. Wilson's Snipe Solitary Sandpiper, and Pectoral Sandpiper at the bridge were the best birds. After lunch we visited Corner Marsh in Ajax. Highlights were a group of Hooded Mergansers, Common Terns, and a family of Baltimore Orioles. There was nothing new at Hydro Marsh but the shorebirds were close enough that everyone was able to get a good look at them. We ended the day with over 75 species of birds and only 1 butterfly. (Monarch) The next field trip is Sunday, August 21 with Dave Milsom. Rayfield Pye [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oshawa
