Hello Ontbirders
I spent a pleasant morning birding Thickson's Woods today. Yellow-
bellied Sapsuckers, Hermit Thrushes and Fox Sparrows were abundant.
Both Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets were present, the latter
heard singing and seen diplaying its crest. Winter Wrens could be seen
in the brush piles. Tree Swallows have returned to the meadow, and a
single Barn Swallow was sitting on a wire on Thickson's Road adjacent
to the meadow. A single Yellow-rumped Warbler was seen, but we were
unable to see or hear the Pine Warbler reported yesterday. On the lake
there were many Red-necked and Horned Grebes, and a single Common
Loon. Many Bonaparte's Gulls were seen flying from east to west over
the lake.
Directions and IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION:
Thickson's Woods is found at the south end of Thickson's Road in
Whitby. From the 401 go south on Thickson's Road to the waterfront
trail. Entrance to the woods is from the south side of the waterfront
trail east of Thickson's road. The meadow is on the north side of the
waterfront trail.
PARKING CHANGES: Information taken directly from latest Thickson's
Woods Land Trust Newsletter:
Everyone visiting the Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve is asked to park
on Thickson's Road from now on, instead of along the Waterfront Trail.
Recent legal action taken by a trail user has inspired the Town of
Whitby to change the signage, (no motorized vehices) to protect
taxpayers from future litigation. It's possible ANYONE PARKING OR
DRIVING ON THE TRAIL COULD BE TICKETED.
Carol Horner
Toronto
photo galleries at
www.pbase.com/carolmhorner
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