A kingfisher was present at the Canal today. There has also been a "Blonde" Mallard among the many ducks there. (Photo<http://ontfin.com/Word/a-blonde-mallard>). It is a cream-colored female, and I think it is a leucistic bird rather than a hybrid.
As well as Mute and Trumpeter Swans, Canada Geese, there was Mallards and Black Duck and a few hybrid MallardXBlack, as well as an American Coot and a male Hooded Merganser. Directions >From Cootes Dr. in Dundas, go north on Olympic Drive and the canal is on your left along King St. E. -- Harold Stiver Paris, Canada [email protected] http://ontfin.com/Word/ _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
