[ONTBIRDS]Swallow-tailed Kite

[Mark Field]

Hello,

The Swallow-tailed Kite is being seen at the intersection of Temperance Line 
and Talbot Trail in Orwell, Ontario.

>From St. Thomas, take Talbot east to Temperance Line. 

Cheers,

Mark
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[ONTBIRDS]Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks in Port Dover

[Mark Field]

Hello,

The ducks were at the north end of Silver Lake in Port Dover at 4 pm. Earlier 
in the day they were at the pond off Blue Lake Avenue. 

>From highway 6, take Nelson Street East, turn left at St. Patrick Street, then 
>turn right to the Port Dover Lions Silver Lake Market. 

Cheers,

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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Bean goose/Barnacle Cumberland

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

A Barnacle goose appeared in flight at the same location, but the entire flock 
flushed and headed west. They have not come in to the Giroux road ponds.

Cheers,

Mark

> On Nov 12, 2020, at 10:20, Mark Field  wrote:
> 
> Bird just flew in To a cornfield on the east side of Sarsfield Road just 
> south of Regimbald. Unfortunately it landed out of view. 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Mark Field
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[ONTBIRDS] Bean goose Cumberland

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Bird just flew in To a cornfield on the east side of Sarsfield Road just south 
of Regimbald. Unfortunately it landed out of view. 

Cheers,

Mark Field

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[ONTBIRDS] Western Grebe at Rattray Marsh

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Good morning,

I was able to re-find the previously reported Western Grebe at Rattray Marsh 
this morning. I observed it from the west side of Jack Darling Park, amongst a 
large group of Red-necked Grebes.

>From Mississauga Road, head west on Lakeshore Blvd and turn left into Jack 
>Darling Park. Use the last parking lot, then walk west along the shore until 
>you can see the grebes. 

Cheers,

Mark Field

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Re: [Ontbirds] Cinnamon Teal - Sombra lagoons

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Hello,

Cinnamon Teal continues in the second cell. 

Directions: From Hwy 40, turn west on Smith Line West. The lagoon are on the 
south side just before the train tracks. 

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto

> On Apr 22, 2019, at 09:40, Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS 
>  wrote:
> 
> Just a heads up for those chasing this bird. A number of us were asked to 
> leave by one of the municipal workers. Enter at your own risk!
> 
> The Cinnamon Teal was present until a few minutes ago, when most of the teal 
> flushed after the worker drove around the lagoons in his truck, but it may 
> return. 
> 
> Cheers,
> Josh Vandermeulen 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull at Essex Landfill

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hi everyone,

The Slaty-backed Gull found yesterday continues at the Windsor-Essex Solid 
Waste Authority Landfill. We had it from 11:45 until we left at 1:45. It is in 
the same location on the south side of County Rd 18 w/ a large group of gulls.

Directions below by Dave Martin.

Jeremy Hatt and Mark Field

Cty rd 18 is a major east-west county road in Essex 
County running from Amherstburg in the west to 
Kingsville in the east. You can get to it from Arner Line to the east or from 
Walker Road to the west. Walker Road is connected to Hwy 401. Arner Line 
connects the town of Essex to the Lake Erie shoreline. If coming from the 
Leamington area take Hwy 3 to Windsor and exit on Cty Rd 18 south of the Town 
of Essex.

You will see the landfill long before you arrive. The gulls loaf in the 
ploughed field to the south of the Landfill. The only parking is a narrow 
shoulder on both sides of Rd 18. Traffic is fast along here so be careful 
parking and getting out of your vehicle. An OPP officer asked that hazard 
lights be used when stopped along the road. 

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[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret Oliphant

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hello,

The Reddish Egret is still present. Entering Oliphant via Oliphant Way, turn 
right onto Shoreline Avenue. The bird has been in several locations around the 
bay. 

Cheers,

Mark Field

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[Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - Port Weller east pier

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

The Bell's Vireo continues at Port Weller, giving a short view while foraging. 
Same location as below.

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto

> On May 10, 2018, at 12:56, Frank Pinilla (gmail) via ONTBIRDS 
> <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote:
> 
> Hi all, 
> 
> Josh V and I heard the bird sing just now (at 12:40), small trail through 
> woods on east side. About 100-150m north of north end of marina. 
> 
> A few people looking. 
> 
> Note: Lakeshore Rd is closed at the canal so if coming from Hamilton and 
> west, go to far side of canal and then make your way south to the east side 
> of Port Weller pier along Seaway Haulage Rd. 
> 
> Good birding,
> Frank Pinilla & Josh Vandermeulen (who’s phone is dead)
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca>
>> Date: May 10, 2018 at 12:02:56 PM EDT
>> To: "birdalert@ontbirds.ca" <birdalert@ontbirds.ca>
>> Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - Port Weller east pier
>> Reply-To: Josh Vandermeulen <joshvandermeu...@live.ca>
>> 
>> Just an update that the bird hasn't been seen/heard since my last post. 
>> There are some good brush piles in the area and the species can be extremely 
>> skulky so it's likely still in the area.
>> 
>> Josh
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On May 10, 2018, at 10:31, Josh Vandermeulen 
>> <joshvandermeu...@live.ca<mailto:joshvandermeu...@live.ca>> wrote:
>> 
>> A few more details:
>> 
>> I first heard the Bell's Vireo singing at 9:46 AM and soon after located it 
>> deep within a brush pile. It sang on and off for the next 15 mins or so, and 
>> I managed a few poor photos. I haven't seen or heard it over the last 25 
>> mins but it is likely still here.
>> 
>> I've posted a photo of the bird as well as screenshots of Google Maps 
>> showing my location on my blog:
>> http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/2018/05/ive-got-singing-male-bells-vireo-at.html?m=0
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> To get to Port Weller, take the Niagara Street/Regional Road 48 exit from 
>> the QEW in St Catharines, and drive north towards Lake Ontario. Stay on 
>> Niagara Street for 5 km, then turn right onto Lakeshore Road. Drive over the 
>> Welland Canal and take your second left onto Seaway Haulage Road, approx 500 
>> m after crossing over the canal. Follow Seaway Haulage road north towards 
>> the lake. it will turn into Broadway, follow Broadway to the end and park in 
>> the little parking lot at the terminus of Broadway at Lake Ontario. 
>> Alternatively you can park at the end of seaway Haulage Rd which is at the 
>> base of the pier. Follow the main path north. Once you pass the marina keep 
>> going another 150 m or so until a path veers off the main path to the right 
>> (east). This is the second path past the marina. The bird was in the scrub 
>> around the intersection of the main path and the side trail mentioned above.
>> 
>> 
>> Good birding,
>> Josh Vandermeulen
>> joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com<http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com>
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On May 10, 2018, at 09:52, Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS 
>> <birdalert@ontbirds.ca<mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca>> wrote:
>> 
>> I've got a singing Bells Vireo on the Port Weller east pier. Location is 
>> along the main (center) path about 100 m north of marina. More details to 
>> follow in a subsequent post - just wanted to get the word out.
>> 
>> Photos and recordings taken.
>> 
>> 
>> Good birding,
>> Josh Vandermeulen
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck at Windermere Basin

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hello birders,

Barry Coombs and I are looking at the Tufted Duck at Windermere Basin. Scope 
recommended. 

Directions: Take Eastport Drive south from the Burlington Lift Bridge, entrance 
is on the right side before Beach Blvd. 

Cheers,

Mark Field

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[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck - Cliff Lumsden park Toronto

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

When I left 10 minutes ago the Tufted Duck was reasonably close to shore in a 
large raft of diving ducks. You can reach Cliff Lumsden park by traveling south 
on seventh street from Lake shore Blvd West.

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto 

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[Ontbirds] Probable Hudsonian Godwit at Ashbridges Bay, Toronto

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hello,

Owen Yates called to say he has a probable Hudsonian Godwit on Woodbine Beach 
at Ashbridges Bay Park in Toronto.

Directions: Ashbridges Bay Park is at the foot of Coxwell Avenue, south of Lake 
Shore Boulevard East. 

Cheers,

Mark Field for Owen Yates

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[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull at Wheatley Harbour

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hello Birders,

I found an adult Laughing Gull on the rocks outside of the harbour. The thunder 
from the approaching storm is frequently flushing the gulls, and the bird is 
not currently in sight.

Wheatley Harbour is located at the south end of Erie Street in Wheatley. 

Cheers,

Mark Field

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[Ontbirds] Yes - Adult Male Blue Grosbeak, High Park, Toronto May 25, 2017

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hello Birders,

A group of 9 people are currently seeing the Blue Grosbeak at the previously 
reported location. It is high in trees along the west edge of the more open 
savannah habitat. See below for directions. 

Cheers,

Mark

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> From: Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS 
> Date: May 25, 2017 at 16:32:21 EDT
> To: OntBirds - Bird Alert 
> Subject: [Ontbirds] Adult Male Blue Grosbeak, High Park, Toronto May 25, 2017
> Reply-To: Garth Riley 
> 
> I am reporting on behalf of David Pryor who just called to let me know that 
> he refound the Blue Grosbeak reported earlier.
> His directions are as follows:Enter High Park off of Bloor St., park in the 
> last parking lot next to the ball diamond. Walk west across the road and 
> follow a path south. The bird was in a tree accompanied by Eastern Kingbirds 
> about 15 metres along the path in the Oak Savanna. 
> Good luck!
> Garth Riley Etobicoke, Ontario rile...@yahoo.com
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[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Mississauga (Saddington)

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hello,

I observed the Western Grebe at J. C. Saddington Park this afternoon (3:45) in 
difficult viewing conditions. A scope is likely required. It was to the west of 
the moored ship, out past the brown water.

Directions from the QEW: take Mississauga Road south then turn left onto Lake 
Street. You can park here, or continue and turn right onto Front St. S. and 
park on the east side of the street. Walk on the trail south to the lake. 

I also spent 35 minutes earlier today looking for the Harris's Sparrow in 
Milton without success.

Cheers,

Mark

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[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Toronto

[Mark Field]

Hello,

Maya Ricker-Wilson and I observed the Lark Sparrow in the previously reported 
location this morning just before 10:00. It was coming to feed on seed just 
west of a First Gulf Trailer in the lot behind, near the blue polka dotted poll 
(the third or fourth counting from the west)

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto

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[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake at Niagara Whirlpool

[Mark Field]

Hello,

Jeremy Hatt and I discovered a juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake at the Whirlpool 
around 1:40 p.m. Apologies for the late post, but we had connectivity issues. 

Directions:
>From hwy 405 exit at Stanley Avenue and turn right. Turn left onto Whirlpool 
>Road, then right onto the Niagara Parkway. Park at the Whirlpool Aero Car on 
>the left.

Cheers,

Mark Field and Jeremy Hatt

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[Ontbirds] Dickcissel, Simcoe County, Oro-Medonte Line 8 and Old Barrie Rd.

[Mark Field]

Bird is still present at 3:30. Directions as per Garth below. 

Cheers,

Mark

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> From: rile...@yahoo.com
> Date: June 11, 2016 at 12:42:05 EDT
> To: Ont Birds List 
> Subject: Dickcissel, Simcoe County, Oro-Medonte Line 8 and Old Barrie Rd.
> 
> Nancy and I just found a singing Dickcissel on a fence row east of 
> Oro-Medonte Line 8 about 100 metres south of Old Barrie Rd. Might be a first 
> record for Simcoe County.
> 
> Directions: take Hwy 11 north from Barrie. Exit at Oro-medonte Line 7 or 9 
> drive north (away from Lake Simcoe) to Old Barrie Rd. Take this road to line 
> 8 turn south and park on the side of the road next to the sign indicating 
> that there is a stop sign ahead. Look east along the fence line. 
> 
> Garth Riley
> Etobicoke, ON
> rile...@yahoo.com
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[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose - Casselman

[Mark Field]

Hello,

The Pink-footed Goose was feeding with a flock of Snow Geese on the sod farm 
north of Lafleche Road. First seen around 3:30, the flock has flushed twice. We 
refound it the first time, and left after the second. It should still be 
present. 

Directions: The bird is north of Lafleche Rd which is west of Hwy 138. Hwy 138 
is east of Casselman off Hwy 417. 

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto, Ontario
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[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant - Toronto (Sunnyside)

[Mark Field]

The previously reported Neotropic Cormorant is currently sitting on the 
breakwall by Windermere Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard. 

Directions: Take the Gardiner Expressway to Lake Shore Boulevard, and park in 
the lot at the foot of Windemere Avenue.


Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto, ON
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[Ontbirds] Harlequin x2 in Toronto and Brant in Oakville

[MARK FIELD]

Hello,
Today around noon, Jeremy Hatt and I observed two Harlequin Ducks from Sand 
Beach Road Parkette in Etobicoke; one adult and one first winter male. A single 
adult male was previously reported at this location.

Just before sunset this evening, we also observed a single Brant foraging 
within a flock of Canada Geese at Coronation Park in Oakville. This bird has 
been in the area for some time.
Directions to Sand Beach Road Parkette: From the Gardiner Expressway, travel 
south on Islington Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard. Proceed east along Lake 
Shore turning south onto Sand Beach Road.
Directions to Coronation Park: From the QEW, travel south on Third Line to 
Lakeshore Road West. Proceed east along Lakeshore and turn right into 
Coronation Park.
Cheers,
Mark FieldToronto, Ontario
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[Ontbirds] Myiarchus flycatcher in Barrie

[MARK FIELD]

Hello,
 
This report is on behalf of the original finder, Darlene
Deemert.
 
Earlier today, Darlene found a Myiarchus
flycatcher in her yard.
Initial photos look promising for Ash-throated Flycatcher. The bird flew off
with a flock of juncos and has not been seen since this afternoon. The bird was 
seen near the
intersection of Hanmer Street East
and Cassandra Boulevard
in Barrie.
 
Please be aware that a snow squall warning
is currently in effect for the area, with a forecast of 20-30 cm of snow
accumulating overnight, and blowing snow conditions.
 
Directions: From the 400, exit at Bayfield Street and
proceed north to Hanmer Street East where you will turn right. The intersection
is just past the Barrie Sports Dome.
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[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Col. Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

[Mark Field via ONTBIRDS]

Hello,

The juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron was present and out in the open along 
the shore of the pond from 3-3:45 p.m. today. Also present was a nearby 
juvenile Black-crowned Night-Heron for convenient comparison. They were in view 
from the lake shore trail and the viewing platform.

Directions: Head south on Kipling Avenue from the Gardiner Expressway until you 
reach the parking lot at the south end of Kipling. Walk east on the pea gravel 
trail to the viewing platform. 

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto, Ontario
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[Ontbirds] American White Pelican - Hamilton - Centre for Inland Waters

[Mark Field]

Hello,

At 6:15 p.m. today, Jon Ruddy and I found an American White Pelican on the 
North Shore Islands near the Canada Centre for Inland Waters.

From the QEW West, exit at Eastport Drive, then turn right onto Lakeshore 
Road. 

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto
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[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican -NO- Point Pelee NP

[Mark Field]

Unfortunately the Brown Pelican flew off from the Tip in a SE direction at 
10:25 a.m.

Cheers,

Mark Field
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[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire - Kendal

[Mark Field]

Hello,

The Townsend's Solitaire was seen by a group of birders this morning around 
9:45 a.m. near 8712 Langstaff Road mostly on the east side.

Directions from Barb Charlton: Exit Newtonville Road from HWY 401 and go north 
to where it ends at Ganaraska/Kirby Road. Turn right (east) and then turn left 
on Langstaff.

Cheers,

Mark
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[Ontbirds] Harlequin Ducks - Arkendo Park, Oakville

[Mark Field]

Hello,

The male and female Harlequin Ducks were being seen around noon at Arkendo 
Park. They are almost straight out from shore, in the company of a female 
White-winged Scoter. 

Directions:
Arkendo park is at the lake end of arkendo road. Take Winston Churchill south, 
turn right on Lake Shore, then left onto Arkendo. 

Cheers,

Mark Field
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[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon - Oshawa Harbour

[Mark Field]

Hello Birders,

The previously reported Pacific Loon is currently present off the end of the 
pier at Oshawa Harbour. Photos have been taken, and the bird is close enough to 
see the chinstrap field mark.

It is very windy and cold, be sure to dress appropriately. 

Directions:
From the 401, proceed south on Ritson Road South then turn left on Simcoe 
Street South. Parking on the right at the end is Simcoe Street. 

Cheers,

Mark Field  Amanda Guercio
Toronto, Ontario
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[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope - Toronto

[Mark Field]

Hello Birders,

The crew at the Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station observed a Red 
Phalarope this morning between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. from the south side of 
peninsula D. Tommy Thompson Park is NOT open to the public during weekdays, but 
the bird may be visible from Cherry Beach.

Cherry beach can be accessed by taking Cherry Street south from Lakeshore 
Avenue. 

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto
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[Ontbirds] Magnificent Frigatebird

[Mark Field]

Being seen now by house #12193 on Rose Beach Line. 

From the 401 take exit 101(Kent 15) to Rosebeach and turn left.

Cheers,

Mark Field
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Re: [Ontbirds] Frigatebird species

[Mark Field]

Hello,

The frigatebird has left its perch in front of #12193. It was last seen flying 
west along the beach and has not been seen in the last 30 minutes. 
Identification to species continues to be discussed. 

Cheers,

Mark

On 2012-07-03, at 11:56 AM, Mark Field mark.fi...@rogers.com wrote:

 Being seen now by house #12193 on Rose Beach Line. 
 
 From the 401 take exit 101(Kent 15) to Rosebeach and turn left.
 
 Cheers,
 
 Mark Field
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[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Van Wagner's Beach

[Mark Field]

The Western Grebe continues to be seen off Van Wagner's Beach, east of Hutch's 
Restaurant. The bird is quite distant and a scope is recommended, but it can be 
seen with binoculars.

An Iceland Gull is also present. 

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto, Ontario

Directions to Van Wagner's Beach (from previous posts): Take the Centennial 
Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the 
North Service Rd.,
turn left and continue west as it turns into Van Wagners Beach Road.

Continue to the parking lots at either Hutch's Restaurant and go to the east
end of it.
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[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon @ Townsend, King Eider @ LaSalle Park, Burlington

[MARK FIELD]

Hello Birders,

A male Eurasian 
Wigeon was seen at Townsend Sewage Lagoons between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. by Andrew 
Keaveney and Mark Field. It was on the bank between the western 
cells. Large flocks of Canada 
Geese were noted flying northward when we arrived, visible across most 
of the horizon north of the lagoons. A single Snow Goose was also 
present, but left with a flock of Canadas soon after we arrived. 

An immature male King Eider was seen at LaSalle Park in Burlington between 3:45 
and 4:45 p.m. by the same observers. It was visible from the 
boardwalk, quite close to shore.
Directions to the EUWI (from Ken Burrell):
Take Hwy. 3 east from Simcoe. Turn left onto Keith Richardson Parkway. Take the 
first road north of Hwy. 3. Go about 300m. and park. The lagoons are on the 
north side.

Directions to the KIEI:
From Hwy. 403 take Waterdown Road south until you reach the Marina. The 
boardwalk is NE of the parking lot.

Mark Field
Toronto, Ontario
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[Ontbirds]Ring-necked Duck at Humber Bay East Park, Toronto

[Mark Field]

Hello All,

Despite the rather unpleasant weather, I decided to stop in and check the 
waterfowl habitat at Humber Bay East Park around 7pm today.  I was rewarded 
with a male Ring-necked Duck in the northeast cell.  This is the first time I 
have seen this species in the park.

Cheers,

Mark Field
Toronto, Ontario
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