Hello All,
I went to Ashbridge's Bay Park today to check out the long-staying Western Grebe. The bird was still there, on the southeast point, hanging around with a bunch of Long-tailed Ducks. I watched it for about five or so minutes, and then a couple of boaters flushed the entire flock of Long-tails and the grebe dove and could not be relocated. Like everyone said, a spotting scope is a must. I also managed to locate 4 ICELAND GULLS on the Marina docks. There were two birds in juvenile plumage (one particularly pale), a second-year bird and an adult. At one point all four could be seen in flight. There were also a bunch of the regular waterfowl. No scoters or other grebes. Directions: Ashbridge's Bay Park is located south of Lake Shore Blvd East, at the foot of Coxwell Avenue. Park in the marina parking lot and follow the paths to the southeast corner of the park. Good Birding, Lev Frid _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
