At around 10am, there was a single Tundra Swan preening on a rock 20ft from shore directly off Thickson's Point proper.
It was smaller billed and bodied than the Trumpeters, and only slightly bigger than the CAGOs. Nearby Mutes were larger. It had a very small yellow spot on the back corner of the bill on the right side only (from what I could see). If they molt similarly to other swans it was probably a second-year bird. Also seen in the general Thickson area: 3 Brant (off the Point) 1 Goshawk adult (prob F) being harrassed by a juv Harrier 1 Barred Owl 1 Long-eared Owl Photos taken. With only binos, I could not find the Eurasian Wigeon. Directions: >From the 401 at Whitby, take Thickson Road south right down to the >turnaround/parking area near the lake. Do NOT drive into the private enclave >of houses to the left. To reach the Point, take the waterfront trail on foot and turn left at the first green map sign. Be cautious of a muddy trail through a grass and brush field. Head toward the lake and keep right. The trail travels along a substantial cliff so be cautious. Follow this trial west for about 400m to Thickson's Point. Keith Linton Orono, ONT Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry _______________________________________________ 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/
