While scanning for the Eurasian Wigeon at the spit late this afternoon (4:45pm), I came across what appears to be a Tufted Duck x Scaup hybrid. The bird has a noticeable stubby tuft and charcoal back (darker than surrounding Greater Scaup). It was roughly 150m offshore at the mouth of the Marina Harbour. A nice bonus to the continuing Wigeon!
Photos are posted to ebird here: http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S28010736 <http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S28010736> Directions stolen from David Pryor: Walk about 5 minutes past the enclosed gatehouse to the "Speed Bump" sign. Just past the sign there is a snow-covered path/road leading west towards the water. Walk the path/road to the end and scan. Tommy Thompson Park is located at the base of Leslie Street in Toronto. Good birding, Iain _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
