At 4:30 this afternoon, a possible American Bittern flew from the catchment ponds on the west side of the Whitby Shores neighbourhood, heading west towards the Lynne Shores marsh.
The quick sighting of the bird only allowed for an educated guess based on the 2-tone upper wing pattern as the bird flew off. A confirmed identification from the Lynne Shores or Cranberry Marsh tomorrow maybe possible with a better viewing if the bird has stayed in the area. Lynne Shores Conservation area is on Victoria Street in Whitby between Lakeridge Road and Brock Street. _______________________________________________ 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
