[Ontbirds] Harlequin Duck and King Eider - Kempenfelt Bay Barrie

2011-01-05 Thread Nathan Beaulne
Hello everyone, Today I was finally able to see the male Harlequin Duck that has been in Barrie for the last week. It appears to be a first winter male as it's plumage is on the dull side and he was giving great views right along the shoreline just down from the South Shore Center. I also spott

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings - Barrie

2010-12-15 Thread Nathan Beaulne
. Directions: As if coming from Toronto - Exit off Hwy 400 on Essa Rd, turn right on Essa and follow until merge with Tiffin ST continue to Lakeshore Dr, turn right then shortly after turn left at The South Shore Center and park. Rotary Islands are just down from there along the waterfront. Cheers, Nathan

[Ontbirds] Pine Siskins @ McRae PP

2010-10-24 Thread Nathan Beaulne
Lake Simcoe. Other than that the park was really quiet and the only other notable sightings were along the shore in a Horned Grebe, Bufflehead and a small group of Goldeneyes. Nathan Beaulne pwtohotography.com McRae PP directions : Take Hwy 12 West from Orillia, turn right on Muley Point Rd,