Ontbirds subscribers, Despite good morning coverage, there have been no further
hurricane waifs found along the lake off of Thickson's Woods today and very
little movement with the exception of Long-tailed Ducks and small numbers of
scoters. This afternoon there have been several mixed flocks of crossbills (91
White-winged Crossbills and 27 Red Crossbills) seen around the tops of conifers
along Crystal Beach Boulevard. There are also more than a hundred Pine Siskins
moving around the area. There are still 14 Brant foraging near the exposed
shoreline rocks on either side of the tip of Thickson Point. Winds are very
calm here today - perhaps activity will pick up again with stronger winds.
Glenn CoadyWhitby, Ontario To view Lake Ontario off Thickson's Woods, take
highway 401 to exit 412 (Thickson Road) and take Thickson Road S. south about 2
km. and park at the cul-de-sac at its terminus. Walk further south off the
cul-de-sac on Thickson Rd. until you reach the private road (Crystal Beach
Boulevard). Birders are welcome to observe from the benches in front of my
house (#330). However, please do not drive onto Crystal Beach Boulevard.
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