Hi everyone,
This morning was the most active for birds so far this spring. There were
at least 13 species of warblers found in the woods and meadow between 7:00
and 9:00 a.m. New for the year for me were Black-throated Blue,
Chestnut-sided, Blackburnian, Northern Parula, Ovenbird, and
Black-and-white. Also present were Yellow, Black-throated Green, Nashville,
Palm, Pine, Northern Waterthrush, and many dozens of Yellow-rumps. It's
quite likely there are others as well, but light was very poor.
Other new species for the spring were Gray Catbird and
Rose-breasted grosbeak.
Ruby-crowned Kinglets were everywhere. Midge numbers are
peaking, so there's plenty of food for all. Even wild turkeys were feasting
on them.
It has been raining steadily since mid-morning. If the rain
let's up and lighting improves, birding might be good in the evening.
Dennis Barry
Directions to Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve
To get to Thickson's Woods, Exit from #401 to Thickson Rd. S. Continue
south about 1.5 kilometres to the Waterfront Trail, where you will see a
large green sign on your left that says "Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve".
Park along the east side of Thickson Road north of the Waterfront Trail, and
walk east along the Waterfront Trail about 200 metres to where a pathway
enters the woods on your right. Trails lead through the woods with two
extending to the roadway on the south side of the woods along the shore of
Lake Ontario. The roadways in the woods are the property of Thickson's
Woods Land Trust. Birders are welcome to walk along the roadways, but
please park outside the gate. Exceptions are made for handicapped folks who
are unable to walk about.
The entrance to the meadow portion of the reserve is on the north side
of the Waterfront Trail opposite the entrance to the woods.
The Waterfront Trail east of Thickson Road is now gated, so no
motorized vehicles can access it. Please don't stand in the middle of the
Waterfront Trail while birding, as you may endanger cyclists and in-line
skaters, as well as yourself.
Dennis Barry & Margaret Carney
338 Crystal Beach Blvd.
Whitby, Ontario L1N 9Z7
905-725-2116
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