I observed the Western Kingbird from approximately 7:15 p.m. until just before sunset, hawking insects in the same area as described by other reporters, left of the small pond's footbridge. It was using the same couple of small leafless maples for perches. It flew off just before sunset, seemingly towards the thicker copse of trees just to the west of this position, perhaps to roost, but we could not tell where it landed. It was also observed by several birders, including David Pryor and Steve LaForest.
Access to footpaths also available directly off Keele Street south of Sheppard if taking public transit. Nancy Barrett Toronto Directions as per Elias Takacs' post: The park is located at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue and Keele Street in North York. It is best accessed from Sheppard Avenue from which you will turn on John Drury Drive and then proceed onto Canuck Avenue and park your car at the end of that street. From there it's on foot and you have to take paved path that's somewhat circular and apparently also called John Drury Drive (according to Google Maps) but in reality isn't market...anyway you can't miss it if you come straight from the parking lot. Just make sure you turn left as that's the shorter route to the small bridge and small pond, although if you turn right you'll end up there as well since it's a circular path. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
