I went to check the rookery at Lower Baseline Road and Trafalgar Road and found many Great Blue Herons have returned to the nests. I counted ten with binoculars but I'm sure more can be seen by scope. Some can also be seen flying between nests.
The rookery is at the back of private property but visible from the road with binoculars or a scope. Not great for photos due to distance and branches. The road is very busy and the shoulders are narrow, so be extremely careful and be prepared to park in a wider spot then walk back. Take Trafalgar Road North of Burnhamthorpe, turn right onto Lower Baseline Road (it is the continuation of Eglinton). You can sometimes park on the shoulder near the driveway of International Landscaping. About 20' east of their driveway, look north to the forest at the back of the properties. You will be able to see some empty nests in silhouette at the top but look below them among the branches and you will find other nests occupied by herons. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
