Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
The KING EIDER initially reported by Mark Peck and re-found today by Barb
Charlton was present at the same locale this morning at 11:00 Am.
I found the bird about 200m from the start of the waterfront path at Bayfront
Park. It was in the small bay and was chillin' like a villain in the company of
MALLARDS, GREATER SCAUP, and a couple GADWALL. At some points, it was so close
to shore that even binoculars were not needed. A great look at an Eider if
there ever was one!
I viewed the bird until about noon, at which point, Jackie Meretz and I headed
to Vineland to look for the Snowy Owl that was recently reported. We checked
around the Beacon Harbourside Inn and could not find the owl, but will be
re-trying tomorrow morning.
Any updates on the owl are appreciated of course.
Best in birding,
Leonard Manning
Hamilton, ON
289-456-6502
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