Following on from Stan's post (I was the photog that startled the Egrets and GBH when approaching the creek), there were two/three double-crested cormorants, some hooded mergansers, common mergansers, common goldeneyes, and bufflehead ducks. Those hoping to see the egrets and GBH will likely be out of luck as they flew off in an easterly direction shortly after being spotted. They were located in the far right hard side of the pond if looking on from the pull-over bay in a recessed area of reeds - if they choose to return to the same spot. Weather was beautiful up until around 8am, when the wind really started to pick up and the snow moved in. Was having problems with my original post but hope this will provide some useful info.
Those interested in having a look at a selection of photos from this morning can access the following online album: https://picasaweb.google.com/109917796142255686844/ReesorRdPondApr172011?feat=directlink Reesor Road pond lies just north of Hwy 407 on Reesor Road in Markham. Ricardo Cardoso, Markham http://rcphotography.ifp3.com _______________________________________________ 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/
