Hello Ontbirders, The annual fall outing went well as we had 19 hopeful participants on a beautiful day. Temperatures were comfortable at 25 degrees and winds continued easterly throughout the day.
We were hopeful but not especially lucky as the stationary front over the region meant few migrants and we were only able to tally 41 species. To my fellow OFO trip leaders let it be known I have thrown down the gauntlet with all these birds. Just try and beat 41! :) We did have a few uncommon island species. The highlights were four Sanderling on the beach near Centre Island Pier. We also had a Raven on the airfield. Only seven Warbler species and I felt like shaking trees for them. Magnolia (6) Nashville (1) Blackpoll (2) Blackburnian (1) Wilson's (1) Chestnut-Sided (1) American Redstart (1) One Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher, Warbling Vireos, Swainson's Thrush, Cooper's and Sharp-Shinned Hawks, American Kestrel. One Red-Breasted Nuthatch, Belted Kingfisher and Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds. Despite a very quiet day the good company and conversations made the time fly by and fun was had by all. Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto Directions: the ferry docks are at the foot of Bay Street. Fares range from $4.50 for seniors to $7.00 for adults. Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
