Subscribers: The Greenfinch was present this afternoon at the feeders, although not seeing taking seed but consuming berries. No bands were evident, and the flight feathers appeared unworn and were actually quite fresh. Also, not particularly confiding in nature.
All this, the presence of multiple Lapwings along the Eastern Seaboard, and the fact that it appeared ahead of a nor'easter makes one think that a wild origin cannot be summarily ruled out. There were many photographers present at the feeders and in the area so no doubt many good photos were taken. Go have a look yourselves and make your own mind up. To get to James Gardens go to Royal York Road and Eglinton Ave West in west Toronto. Drive south on Royal York and turn left on Edenbridge Dr. The James Park entrance is on your right at the bottom of the hill. From the parking lot walk south parallel to the Humber River about .5KM. You will enter Lambton Woods while walking along this trail. You will see a secondary trail on your right and look for 2 plastic bottle hanging bird feeders and a small platform feeder. This is where the bird was seen. Alfred Adamo City of York _______________________________________________ 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/
