Little Gull 27. Several groups doing courtship flights most of the time I was there. Of interest there was a pair that were determined to get an immature Herring Gull off a stump they preferred, even if it meant they had to kill it.
Bonaparte's Gulls 1679. Flocks arriving in the marsh varied between 13 and 238 birds. Terns: 8 Caspian, 6 Forster's Shorebirds: only one Killdeer. There should be more mud soon as the marsh continues to drain out all last weeks rain. Waterfowl 18 species: most common this morning were Canada Goose, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Mallard, Ruddy Duck, and Northern Pintail Other birds observed this morning included: Virginia Rail, Eastern Towhee, Common Raven, and Purple Finch. Little Gull viewing weekend April 27 & 28 (Saturday/Sunday) annual Little Gull viewing at Second Marsh, from dawn to 9:30 am. Viewing will occur from the 'GM' platform. Park in the west General Motors of Canada parking lot (off Colonel Sam Drive), enter the trail from the southwest corner of the lot, and follow directional signs to the platform. Directions Exit from the 401 at the Harmony Rd. Exit(419) in Oshawa. Go south on Farewell St. Colonel Sam Drive. Turn East onto Colonel Sam Drive and follow to the parking lot at the GM Headquarters. Park in the west parking lot close to the marsh. The east (GM) platform is visible from the NW corner of the lot. For a trail map of the Oshawa Second marsh area visit http://secondmarsh.outdoorontario.ca/Recreation.html and check the link for a trail map of the area. Tyler Hoar Oshawa _______________________________________________ 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/
