Ontbirds subscribers,
This afternoon I had an adult Pacific Loon in winter plumage well out off Thickson Point. Judging by the similarity of the plumage, I believe this is the same bird that was in Thickson Bay directly in front of my house back on November 15th (although I have not seen it in the interim). It is diving frequently and for long periods and it is easy to lose track of it at times. It is at a distance that a scope is recommended to find it, even though it is the only loon that I saw on the lake. Good numbers of American Pipits are still moving westward past the point today too. To reach Thickson Point, take Highway 401 to exit 412 (Thickson Road) and exit onto Thickson Road South and follow it 2 kilometres to its southern terminus at a cul-de-sac where parking is available. Follow the paved Waterfront Trail path off the cul-de-sac west toward the point and then take a secondaries unpaved trail south to the lake edge near the point. Be mindful to stay well back from the bluff edge which can be a trip hazard and a collapse hazard! Glenn Coady Whitby _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
