Green Warbler, Yellow
Rumps, both Kinglets, three Flycatchers, and the surprise of the day, a
White Eyed Vireo.
I won't repeat Norm's excellent directions, except to say that we saw the
vast majority of today's birds in the trees to the right of the ferry dock.
Cheers,
Bernie Monette
right at Halls road. Drive slowly as there is almost
always something to see on the drive in.
Cheers,
Bernie Monette
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Greetings!
I was lucky to find a handful of cooperative crossbills eating in a nearby
tree at the Humber College Arboretum. Also in attendance were some red
breasted nuthatches, cardinals, juncos, and a white throated sparrow. It is
a nice spot for birds or a walk.
The Arboretum is located behind
finches were also singing
in the pines.
Good birding.
Cheers,
Bernie Monette
The College itself is east of the 427 and Finch. Head east on Finch, turn
right at Humber College Blvd and entrance is the last entrance before
highway 27.
Humber College Arboretum is behind Humber College: enter through
p and
Goldeneye.
In and amongst the Gulls were an juvenile Iceland and what we want to say is
a Thayer's but is probably a dark-eyed Herring Gull. There was also a
Juvenile Glaucous (judging by the size) feasting on a coffee cup.
Good birding
Bernie Monette
Bluffer's park is located at the
were in the
easternmost bay of the park.
Also of note were a Horned Grebe and White Winged Scoters.
Cheers,
Bernie Monette
Colonel Sam Smith park is south of Kipling and Lakeshore Blvd. Exit the QEW
at Kipling and go south to the end.
Humber Bay east is at Lakeshore Blvd and Parklawn. East of
The Arboretum at Humber College continues to attract more early migrants. So
it was a surprise to hear and then see a small flock of White winged Cross
bills.
The Arboretum is behind Humber College on Humber College Blvd east of the
427 and Finch in Etobicoke.
Cheers,
Bernie
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and saw two hundred fly by. They're back.
Colonel Sam Smith Park is south of Kipling and Lakeshore Blvd. Get off of
the QEW/Gardiner at Kipling and go south. Parking is either close to the
marina (free) or across from the old power station that has a large chimney
(paid).
Cheers,
Bern
tree swallows flying about and a small flock of Common
Terns (we think) flew overhead.
Cheers,
Bernie Monette
Colonel Sam Smith Park is south of Kipling and Lakeshore Blvd. Get off the
Gardiner/QEW at Kipling and head south: parking is free in a small lot by
the marina.
Humber Bay East it a Lake
Greetings!
Another lovely day for it.
We also saw the King Eider (looking more bulbous) along with the Common
Mergansers. Also in the same bay were two Common Loons.
We also went to Humber Bay East, lots of the usual migrants for this time of
year.
At High Park were the Wood Ducks who were voc
Greetings!
We too did the lakeshore tour yesterday. The usual Grebes, RWBB, BH
Cowbirds, Song Sparrows, and no Eider or W. Grebe.
At Humber Bay East we spotted the Pied Billed Grebe and had lovely views of
a Ruddy Duck in full, well, ruddy.
If you need to directions to either park please feel fr
come over the skyline. The wind was so strong
it threw up dust and dirt. We just made the car.
Cheers,
Bernie Monette
The Leslie Street Spit is south of Leslie and the Lakeshore.
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Greetings!
It was noisy today but the birds were difficult to spot. In the bowl we saw
sparrows (Chipping, White Throated, and White Crested) and some warblers. A
Blackburnian and a Palm and a bunch of shadows jumping from branch to
branch.
We then went to the lakeshore and saw a cooperative Yello
Good evening:
Spent a brief period at Colonel Sam Smith Park in Etobicoke yesterday
morning. There were a lot of nice birds: Least Flycatcher, a pair of
Mockingbirds, and a Nelson's sharp tailed sparrow, Along with a couple of
Common Yellowthroats, Robins, Red Necked Grebes, Song Sparrows, White
t
Greetings!
The last two days at the Arboretum and the valley have yielded nice results.
Namely, a couple of clay coloured sparrows, about 6 Fox sparrows, yellow
rumped, nashville, and other warblers. As well there are 6 or so Flickers, a
Cooper's Hawk, many many House Wrens, Pewees, and an Ovenbird
Greetings!
Humber Bay East has been slightly busy. I was lucky to find the resident
Kingfisher's favourite perch. As well a pair of American Wigeon were in the
the pond along with about a dozen Northern Shovellers.
Also present was a Great Egret (on the West side in the bay). There were not
many
Greetings!
What a beautiful day. For the most part lately it has been depressing at
Tommy Thompson Park: no birds. Today, we chanced it and were well-rewarded.
First of all we spotted a Hermit Thrush but it did not stick around. Then we
came upon a cooperative Eastern Phoebe. Sitting on a branch
Greetings!
The Arboretum at Humber College continues to be a good place to see Fall
migrants.
A quick visit this afternoon turned up:
A mixed flock of Sparrows: White crowned, White-throated, Song, Swamp, and
Junco. There was also a nice looking Field Sparrow.
There were House and Purple Finche
Greetings!
We went to both Reesor ponds today.
Upper Reesor was clear and cold. We saw the Sandpipers: I don't know if one
was a Dunlin...I will bow to wiser heads but two of the Sandpipers were much
the same size. Whether the bill was down-curved I will have to check my,
very distant, photograph
Greetings!
Yesterday was a nice day to bird. We saw several Eastern Phoebes playing in
the fields. Along with a Hermit Thrush and Ruby Crowned Kinglets.
Later in the day towards the western bay we saw about 6 American Wigeons
close to shore along with a raft of Scaup and a single Herring Gull.
O
Greetings!
A lovely day for a twitch. But lousy for looking at small birds far away. We
saw the Hudsonian Godwit to the north of the bridge at Duffins creek. It was
feeding like mad but you could clearly see the plumage and the bill.
To get there go east on the 401 to Westney Road and go south to
Greetings!
We decided to try our luck and see the Brant geese. They were right by the
water treatment plant. Five in total: four stayed together and a lone male,
with a limp, would get chased off when he got too close.
They were more concerned with dogs than with people.
When the sun came out th
Greetings!
Today's weather was fun but there was some nice sun later on. At Humber Bay
East there were the Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers, about thirty
Buffleheads, and a pair of Red Heads. There were many Gadwalls in the ponds
doing their dance. There were also about a dozen Green winged Te
Greetings!
The Brants were still at Colonel Sam Smith park this afternoon. They were in
the east bay on the far east side. There may have been as many as 6 (unless
3 flew without our seeing them).
North of the pond were two pairs of Shovelers and a pair of Green Winged
Teal. The male a lovely red
Greetings!
330 in the afternoon seems to be the time for this fellow. It flew around
the tops of the trees and a bit in the bushes for some great views.
There was also a Merlin hanging around: probably wondering what all the fuss
was about.
Directions as stated before: Dixie Road north of Steele
Greetings!
Many many thanks to the folks there: they have been very welcoming and
tolerant as we pursue our hobby!
The Phainopepla this afternoon in the same area that Dian referred to in her
earlier post. Great views were had by all.
Please refer to previous posts for directions.
Cheers,
Bern
Greetings!
If you are like me then these birds are often tough to get close to. But
today they were quite close to shore at Humber Bay West. There was a group
of 5 Redheads and a couple of Goldeneyes. Along with a Red Necked Grebe, an
American Wigeon, and a huge raft of what is probably Scaup (in
Greetings!
We had a nice surprise at Colonel Sam Smith: in and amongst the Canada
Geese, Gadwalls, and Mallards was a Northern Pintail. It was quite close to
shore and seemed unbothered by even the dogs! Also present were rafts and
rafts of Scaup/Redheads and 4 Trumpeter Swans.
They were in the b
Greetings!
It was a pleasant surprise to see 4 Harlequin ducks at Saddington today.
They were about half a kilometer west from the main park along the shore
trail. There was one adult male and three juveniles/hens. They came quite
close and then flew off to the west where there are a number of bay
Greetings!
It was a beautiful, which means at this time of year cold, day. The Barnacle
goose was seen nearby to 40 Mile creek and the pump house. It went west of
the pump house along the shore. At one point it flew up to the house right
near us. Great looking bird.
Also present were a male Ameri
Good evening:
It was a beautiful day for birding but bloody cold!
With luck and another birder we saw the Boreal Owl. Then a Saw Whet giving
nice views. We did not luck out and see the Long-eared and Short-eared owls.
We went by the KFN to see the resident Snowy.
Finally, on the ferry back we w
Greetings!
It was a great day to be out and about. There have been all sorts of reports
of the Barred Owls at Presqu'ile and today did not disappoint. Along the
lighthouse path we, thanks to some helpful birders, saw the first. Sitting
in a pine and in full sunlight. Shortly thereafter on the Jobe
Greetings!
It was a beautiful day to be out! We went to 50 Point Conservation Area to
see a Black Scoter (no luck) and in the marina we had a pleasant surprise to
see the male King Eider.
There were also White winged Scoters, Common Golden Eyes, Mallards, and
another (and different) Canada/Greyla
Greetings!
We had a nice day along the western side of lake Ontario.
At the end of 50 road we saw all three Scoters with some nice views of the
Black Scoters doing their courtship flights.
At LaSalle Marina we saw the Tundra Swan. Quite a lovely bird with a wing
tag of H58. It has the yellow spo
Greetings!
A lovely day - nice and crisp.
At Humber Bay East we saw the Harlequins, two females and a male. Around the
park were the usual: Buffleheads, Mallards, American Wigeons, and Gadwalls.
At Colonel Sam Smith the grebes are in full force: about 200 Red Necked and
12 Horned. Various stages
Greetings!
I kept hearing this Mockingbird call but could not see it - until it turned
out to be a pair of Brown Thrashers. This was in the valley in the brambles
on the north east side.
At the feeders were a cooperative Chipping Sparrow, in and amongst the trees
- which are coming into bloom and
Greetings!
The weather was not great but there were a fair number of birds about. Ruby
Crowned Kinglets, Yellow Rumped and Palm Warblers, many RWBBs, and White
Throated Sparrows.
This was in the woods to the right of the main gate.
Tommy Thompson Park is at the foot of Leslie Street south of Lak
Greetings!
As reported the Eared Grebe is at Port Cobourg on the West side. This was
between 11 and 12 today. Locals have said it has been there for this week
and is quite comfortable. At times coming very close to the dock where we
were sitting.
There was also a Leucistic Mallard with about a do
Greetings!
Even though yesterday was grey and rainy it was a nice time to be out. We
went first to Tiny Marsh and saw many Black Terns feeding in the lilies.
There was a lot of birdsong, warblers, a Least Bittern (I think), and many
sparrows.
At Wasaga Beach the original story was that the Piping
Greetings!
We went up to Luther to see the bird - but no luck. Beautiful evening,
lovely breeze, watched the Egrets returning home, Cedar Waxwings
flycatching, and lots of Goldfinches.
But no Scissor Tailed Flycatcher.
Lve's directions are bang on:
Luther Marsh/Lake is located north of Rd 109 a
Good evening!
It took tries - but we found the bird today - around three pm and then again
at 4. It was in it's usual place - between the Monticello sign and the gate
with a no parking sign.
(from Cody)
Luther Marsh/Lake is located north of Rd 109 approx. half way between
Arthur and Orangeville.
Greetings!
It was a nice day today at the Arboretum. In the valley there were some
Orange Crowned Warblers along with a very cooperative Mockingbird.
The usual White Throated and White Crowned Sparrows and a lone Fox Sparrow
were also present.
By the feeders were many Purple Finches, House Finch
Good evening!
This afternoon at Humber Bay West off, far off, the gazebo there was a
single Harlequin duck. A nice surprise.
Also present were two Common Goldeneyes, a Long tailed Duck, some Herring
Gulls, and Buffleheads.
Humber Bay West is west of Lakeshore Blvd and Parklawn Road, exit the QEW
Greetings!
I was unable to re-find the Harlequin today but on a positive note the ducks
at Humber Bay West are ranging closer to shore. There were some lovely Red
Breasted Mergansers, Buffleheads, and a Red Necked Grebe.
At Humber Bay East, where they race the RC boats, there are about a dozen
Ho
We saw this bird today and at one point were stuck in the garage as it ate
at the feeder. Many thanks to the Spragues for their kind hospitality! And
their son John for getting me out of the ditch!
Getting there: highway 400 north, then highway 11 north to 118. Go west to
South Monck Road and it i
Greetings!
After several misses in Carden and Balsam - it was nice to see about 40 to
60 Redpolls flying around the trees at the Arboretum today. They are in the
Aspens (?) on the left of the path - just as you go in. That is, when they
are not flying about chittering away.
The Arboretum is behi
Greetings!
The weather was not sunny - but there birds were nice. We saw the usual
early migrants: RWBB's, Robins, and a Cardinal. The Canada Geese were loudly
complaining about something.
We had a nice surprise along the entrance to the marina (west side) with
three horned grebes in Winter pluma
Greetings!
By the mouth of the marina and amongst some Canada geese was a Ross's Goose
today. It flew away soon after but may still be around.
Also present were some Iceland gulls, several Horned Grebes, and many
Starlings and RWBBs.
The park is at the end of Kipling south of Lakeshore Blvd. Exi
Greetings!
We spent a lovely couple of hours at Ridge Road Winery (the wine is quite
nice BTW) but did not see the Mountain Bluebird. Lots of Turkey Vultures and
a couple of Red Tail Hawks.
We went down to the 50 Point CA - Long tailed ducks, two Horned Grebes, and
several, skittish, White Wing S
Greetings!
It came a quite a surprise to see a Western Grebe today, It was swimming
with the Red Necked Grebes at the mouth of the marina. By the time I got
close the fog had rolled in and it was no longer there. Maybe it will come
back!
There were also two male and four female Ring Neck Ducks fl
Good afternoon:
After enduring a very cold wind we finally refound the Western grebe. It was
sleeping amongst a group of Red Necked Grebes and Horned Grebes along the
western side of the park just north of the mouth of the marina.
There were dozens of Red Necked Grebes in the central bay.
We als
Greetings!
Around 5 pm the Western Grebe was present on the lakeside of the peninsula -
then it disappeared into the fog.
Lots of RN Grebes and Horned Grebes - if the Eared Grebe was there is was
hiding - not that I am expert.
The Red Breasted Mergansers were doing their mating dance. Yesterday
Greetings!
In the pond were three Blue Winged Teal - two drakes and a hen. They were
there yesterday as well. An uncommon bird for me.
In the harbour was one Horned Grebe, some Buffleheads, and a Long tailed
duck.
Saddington park is in Port Credit: take the QEW to Hurontario, head south to
Lakes
Greetings!
A beautiful day today. This year the Horned Grebes stayed to show their
plumage - there are several in full feather. If you hang out by the western
peninsula they come in nice and close.
It looks like the Red Neck Grebes who nested last year are going to try
again this year.
No Wester
Greetings!
While dodging rain drops I had the pleasant surprise to see a Yellow
Breasted Chat at Tommy Thompson. It was in the bracken by the Wet Woods. Go
right after the parking lot, walk along the trail and past the first copse,
lots of water, walk a bit further and go to the left and up the ri
Greetings!
It was a lovely afternoon at TTP. We re-found the Canada Warbler (who gave
some excellent views) along with a Northern Parula, Nashville, Black and
White, Black Throated Blue, Cap May, Chestnut Sided, Yellow, Yellow-Rump,
American Redstart.
There were also a BG Gnatcatcher, Warbling V
Greetings!
After not seeing the Least Bittern and not seeing much else we decided to go
and not see something at Tommy Thompson. Well, we were wrong. There were at
least 15 species of warblers - the best being a Wilson's, a Blackpoll, and 3
pairs of Bay Brested. They were swarming the woods and di
Good morning:
My apologies for the late post -
We spent a lovely day yesterday at Tommy Thompson chasing Warblers - there
were 17 Warbler species of whom the highlights were: a Mourning, about 3
Blackpolls, and a Wilson's. All very close and giving spectacular views.
The Magnolias were there doi
Greetings!
We spent a lovely afternoon here - lots of peeps, maybe a Bairds and a
Pectoral. At one point a rather large, black, with a white rump, shore bird
flew away. We thought it was a Yellow Legs - but after looking at pictures
of a Black necked Stilt - well I will leave that with you. It mi
Greetings!
It was a fine day at Rock Point today. We saw about a half dozen Red Knots
in Winter plumage. If you like Sanderlings: there were about 30 or so. Along
with Semi-Palmated Plovers, and a Black Bellied Plover. There were Least and
Semi Palmated Sandpipers, and a possible Baird's.
A nice
Greetings!
We spent an hour at the Spit this afternoon. We were delighted to see about
6 Eastern Bluebirds, an Eastern Towhee, an Eastern Phoebe, Hermit Thrushes,
and a Raptor flying around. The light was grand for a change!
The Leslie Street Spit, aka Tommy Thompson Park, is at the foot of Lesli
Greetings!
Yesterday afternoon we saw about 8 or so White Winged Crossbills at Colonel
Sam Smith. They were by the parking lot and then winged their way to the
pines by the Power Station.
Other birds were the typical - with a nice make Shoveler in the pond and
lots of Red Necked Grebes. On the We
Greetings!
We have a lovely day of it:
Pelican - check
Red Throated Loon fly-by -check
Parasitic Jaeger - check
Razorbill - check
The Pelican is at Jack Custer's and we crossed over to the States to see the
other birds - including the Razorbill. Fort Niagara is interesting BTW.
To get to the Pe
Greetings!
The Mountain Bluebird continues to be seen along concession 1. It flies back
and forth across the road.
Getting there:
Puslinch Concession 1: Go south on Hwy 6 (south of Hwy 401) past Morriston.
Concession One meets Hwy 6 just south of Leslie Rd West and just north of
the boundary of
Good evening:
Sorry for the late post. Yesterday in the high winds there were three Tundra
swans at Colonel Sam Smith. They were cavorting around the marina: Mom, Dad,
and Cygnet with a lovely orange head. Each had the flash of yellow at the
base of their bill.
The Common Loon also continues to r
Good afternoon:
We have a lovely time with the Ross' goose this morning. It continues to
cavort with a group of Canada Geese. It seems to move around a bit. We saw
it in the far parking lot at the end of the Lakefront Promenade.
Directions:
QEW to Dixie south to Lakeshore Road and go west le
Greetings!
It was lovely to see a small flock of Common Redpolls this evening at
Colonel Sam Smith. They were on the southern point (below the marina). No
sign of the Eared Grebe however.
The park is just south of Kipling and Lakeshore Blvd.
Cheers,
Bernie
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Greetings!
For the past two days there have been about a dozen Red Polls hanging around
the feeders at the Humber College Arboretum. Along with them are several
Cardinals, DE Juncos, House Finches, Gold Finches, RB Nuthatches, and a WT
Sparrow.
The College is two lights east of Finch and the 427,
Greetings!
If you are loath to drive to Algonquin to see White-winged Crossbills then
you should head out to Humber Bay East. There are about a dozen of them
flying around giving great views in the Aspens (?) by the eastern pond
(just east of the restrooms). There was also a flock of American
Greetings!
A lovely surprise this afternoon in in the trees near the Centre were
about 100 Waxwings of both flavours. Also present are Chipping and Song
Sparrows, a Palm Warbler, and dozens of Juncos.
The Arboretum is behind Humber College at Humber College Blvd and Finch
Avenue, east of the
We had a lovely, but cold, time seeing the GGOW at Brooklin today. It was
moving around quite at bit on the east side and eventually decided to nap in
the sun by the tree line.
The bird was seen on Cedarbrook Trail, north of Brooklin (north of Whitby
and west of Thickson road). Take highway 12 to
Greetings!
The conditions are nice at Humber Bay West if you like ducks. There was a
male Harlequin duck amongst the Red Heads, Scaup, Buffleheads, and Mallards.
Because of the ice and food the ducks come close to the walkway well
within camera range. There are also a lot of Gulls there too wi
Good evening:
I saw a beautiful Yellow-throated Warbler at Ashbridges this afternoon. It
was seen along the trail on the east side of the first spit. South of the
Yacht Club.
You should note that it looks like this weekend is when they are putting
some of the boats in the water so it may be bus
Greetings!
The Cattle Egret was there at the park this morning. In the grass and
along the shore east of Whimbrel Point.
It stuck around in spite of the dogs and dog walkers!
Colonel Samuel Smith Park is at the end of Kipling Ave. (it becomes Col. Sam
Smith Drive) south of Lakeshore Blvd and Kip
Greetings!
After a short time in the sun the Lark Bunting showed up and darned if it
did not sound like a Cardinal.
Also along the road were many Eastern Kingbirds, Savannah Sparrows,
Goldfinches, and an Upland Sandpiper. Many Barn and Cliff Swallows were also
flying around.
The Lark Bunting w
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