Following the post by Josh Vandermeulen, I came to Fruitland Road at the lake
to look for both Eiders that were reported. I found the female west of the
lookout, close to shore with a few Merganser. The young Male took some work but
I did find him straight out amongst all the Long-tailed.
As I scanned I located a 3rd Eider, another female King, about as far out as
the male, but west about 150 m. She is much richer in cinnamon colour than the
bird currently closer to shore.
If my hunch is right there are several along shore here and maybe a Common. Get
out there and check the lake.
Also of note a Red-throated Loon off Green Road jyst west of here,this morning,
which can be tough here for the winter list.
Fruitland road is acessed off the QEW Niagara in Stoney Creek. Get off and
drive north to the lake. View.
Len ManningStoney Creek
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From: Josh Vandermeulen <joshvandermeu...@live.ca>
Date: 12-02-2015 12:18 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: hamiltonbi...@googlegroups.com
Subject: [hamiltonbirds] King Eiders - Fruitland Road
Taking advantage of the calm lake conditions, I scoped the ducks from the end
of Fruitland Road. A female King Eider was located fairly distant to the west
with some scoters, though not far offshore. This is probably the bird found by
Brandon Holden and seen by several parties yesterday and today. I also
discovered a second King Eider, this one a young male. It was straight out and
a bit to the right, about 200-300 m offshore.
Good birding,
Josh
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