[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck x Scaup Hybrid - Toronto

[Iain Fleming]

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 


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
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[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck x Scaup Hybrid - Toronto

[David Pryor]

Just a heads up for anyone interested - I just refound the Tufted Duck x Scaup 
hybrid that was seen earlier this winter. The bird is back at Mimico Waterfront 
Park / Humber Bay West. 

It is currently in the marina, diving frequently, and is associating with a 
handful of Greater Scaup.

Best access to view it is to turn south onto Superior Ave from Lakeshore Blvd., 
park in the grocery store parking lot and walk to the waterfront. The bird is 
maybe 50 yards offshore but within the mouth of the marina.

David Pryor

Sent from my iPhone
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