[Ontbirds]White heron/egret at Rouge Beach Park

Don Sands here... At dusk on Saturday, September 1, two white 'herons' were observed by myself at the Rouge Beach Park marsh. I have not observed very many of these birds, but they seemed smaller than I expected. Certainly smaller and more agile (they flew about a bit) th

[Ontbirds]Orchard Oriole, Black Crowned Night Heron, Caspian Terns, McLaughlin Bay

Don Sands here... McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Observation Highlights for June 27, 2007 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Orchard Oriole singing. It flew to various locations within the reserve. Black Crowned Night Heron at South-East end of Second Marsh Caspian Terns, 10+, flying eastward

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow?, Gordon Richards Park, Whitby

Don Sands here... At Gordon Richards Park, along the Waterfront Trail, I observed a small sparrow fitting the description of the Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow, both plummage and song. I have never seen one before so I am hestitant to be dogmatic re: ID. The bird was very tam

[Ontbirds]Robins - Oshawa

Don Sands here... Today, February 21. There is a sheltered corner, heated by the sun, protected from the wind, with softened earth. Several Robins have discovered it and provide a refreshing glimpse of Spring, a hopeful preview. This corner of the world is no place for public