The Eurasian Wigeon was there today and as previously reported, it was relatively close to shore. However, it was on the EAST side of the point today, as that is where the calmer waters were - in contrast to most previous reports that had it just west of the point.
Go to the south end of Thickson Rd. Take the paved path going southwest. When you get to the sign that says "Thickson's Point/You are Here", you should go another 50 or so meters along the path before turning south to the lake. From here you can see the point itself from the east. As bonus birds, Frances and I also saw around 5 pipits on the algae-covered rocks on the main shoreline just east of the point, plus (while walking the main trail toward the point) Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, Harrier, Mockingbird and a possible Rough-Legged Hawk. Since we didn't get a good enough look to confirm, if anyone else has seen a Rough-Legged in that area recently, can you pls let know by private email? Happy New Year and good birding to all! Jack and Frances Alvo a...@sympatico.ca Home 416-462-9851 _______________________________________________ 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/
