I visited the Westminster Ponds in London today.
The fields of the hospital grounds had many (40) Robins foraging in the
bare patches and gorging themselves on the left over winter berries.
As is usual for this spot I found 4 or 5 Hairy Woodpeckers. Downys of
course too.
Sparrows were at the feeders near the housing block. White Throated,
Song, American Tree.
Also first Common Grackle and heard Red Winged Blackbirds which defied
visual observation.
Ice still covers the ponds so no ducks yet. It is showing some signs of
melting though.
Mark Conlon
London, ON
Westminster ponds is located to the northeast of Wellington Road and
Southdale. Access and parking from the tourist information centre.
