Hi all. Spent most of the afternoon in Stratford where I saw a Caspian Tern fishing in the "lake" in the middle of town, behind the Festival Theatre. This struck me as an odd place for a Caspian Tern this time of year. Back home in Flamborough I have seen them fishing on larger ponds, 20 km plus northwest of the Hamilton Harbour colony. Stratford is 90 km from the Hamilton colony, the closest according to the most recent breeding bird atlas. Can anyone comment on how far they forage from their nesting colonies or the movement of failed nesters this time of year?
Thanks. Paul Paul D. Smith West Flamborough (Hamilton), Ontario _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
