Hello Ontbirders:
Today, 44 OFO members, guests, and future members, walked the Spit and
Baselands ( Toronto's Urban Wilderness) on the annual OFO Outing. A
total of 85 species were seen; along with 6 butterfly species.
A highlight was two large flocks of Whimbrel: the first flock, seen at
approx 10 am, was distant; the second flock at noon (of 140 to 175
birds...numbers vary according to observers of a wheeling flock) was
well-observed as it wheeled and turned over the Eastern Endikement.
Other highlights included two Black-billed Cuckoos (one in the
Baselands wet woods; the other at Embayment D); 16 species of warblers
(most in the wet woods) including Mourning and Canada. Blackpolls were
seen and heard in most wooded areas. Least, Willow, Alder, and
Yellow-bellied Flycatchers were observed in the wet woods.
Many thanks to all those who participated. To those who didn't: come
next year, to see how wonderful a day on The Spit can be.
Cheers
John Carley
(also co-chair of Friends of the Spit ) www.friendsofthespit.ca
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