Twenty birders turned out in the fog and mist at 8 am and seven hardy souls finished the day in the sun at 4:30 pm. A total of 86 species were seen by the group. Highlights were long views through the scope of a very co-operative Gray-cheeked Thrush, 19 species of worbler, close views of a roosting Common Nighthawk, 200 plus Chimney Swifts in a feeding frenzie over the (very) Wet Woods, 12 Whimbrel resting on the shoreline, and a few birders got looks at an young male Orchard Oriole and a Yellow-billed Cuckoo. I am also pleased to report that European Starling, Rock Pigeon and House Sparrow were not recorded on this outing. The Leslie St. Spit truly is Toronto's Urban Wilderness. Butterflies didn't show until late in the day but there were several newly emerged Black Swallow-tails and a single Spring Azure. Thanks to all the particpants and their keen eyes.
Garth Riley Etobicoke, Ontario [email protected] _______________________________________________ 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/
