The Western Sandpiper was seen by at least 4 observers Aug. 16, 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Rattray Marsh. Not really a good time to be there looking because of the sun, but we were lucky when it moved to the closest mud flat together with both a Least S. and a Semi-p.
Sandra Eadie, Toronto Quoting Wayne Renaud: Directions: I would suggest parking in the western-most parking lot in Jack Darling Park which is located around a half kilometer east of Clarkson which is just east of the intersection of Erin Mills Parkway and Lakeshore. (Drive into the park until you see the water, and park as far west as you can then walk along the shore west to the marsh). Take the Erin Mills parkway south off the QEW to reach Clarkson. The sw corner of Jack Darling Park is a five-minute walk to the marsh. The best view (and closest) view of the mudflat is from the beach barrier where the creek breaks through into Lake Ontario.
