Today Alfred Adamo and I birded The Islands and though it started slow it sure picked up and following are just a few of the species we found today.
11 Raptor species including 671 Turkey Vultures ( a personal Island record for both Alfred and myself), both Eagle species, Osprey, Red-shouldered Hawks, Merlin and Peregrine Falcon, Woodcock, Pine Warbler, 9 Sparrow species including 1st of the season Tree Sparrows and a Vesper Sparrow, Rusty Blackbirds and Purple Finch. Seen by others today – Harlequin Duck, Short-eared Owl, Northern Shrike, Orange-crowned Warblers and we heard of a possible Nelson’s or Le Conte’s Sparrow. Directions: The Toronto Islands docks are at the very south end of Bay Street across Queens Quay. Note:- Monday the 12th was the last ferry service to both Hanlan’s Point and Centre Island until next April, bummer as the next 2 weeks are good sparrow migration days (Fox, Nelson’s, etc.) and that is also when blackbirds, robins bluebirds, finches and waxwing flocks move through, but you can always walk or bike the 5 1/2 km to and from Ward’s Island. Norm Murr Richmond Hill Ontario, Canada You can't see birds if you don't go out but sit and wait for others to find them. _______________________________________________ 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
