[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe - Sam Smith, Toronto

2016-11-13 Thread iaindmfleming
The Eared Grebe is back where it was initially reported at Sam Smith on November 7th. It is feeding close to shore off of the largest point east of Whimbrel Point. Colonel Sam Smith park is located at the foot of Kipling Ave. in Etobicoke. Good birding, Iain

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove - High Park, Toronto YES

2016-11-03 Thread iaindmfleming
The dove was present above feeders in High Park's 'bird sanctuary' at 5pm. It made several attempts to feed both on the feeders and on the ground but was flushed each time by dogs and/or people. Hopefully it sticks around for a while despite the traffic! Good Birding, Iain Directions as per

[Ontbirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - Spit, Toronto

2016-09-18 Thread iaindmfleming
Currently viewing Buff-breasted Sandpiper on Pen. B at Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie St. Spit) in Toronto. Also present are two Baird's Sandpiper and two American Golden-Plover among other shorebird sp. Park is located at the foot of Leslie St. in Toronto's east end. Good birding, Iain

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon YES - Toronto

2016-03-12 Thread iaindmfleming
I've just relocated the Eurasian Wigeon at the Leslie St Spit. It is foraging with a group of Scaup and Redhead just off the APSC sailing club docks (which are currently out of the water). Stand next to the club house and scope south to the edge of the ice. Scope highly recommended. Tommy

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallows - NO Oakville

2015-11-15 Thread iaindmfleming
Just spent an hour and half at Lakeside Park and Carrington Promenade in Oakville looking for yesterday's Cave Swallows. No luck. Take Southdown Rd south from the QEW until it turns into Lakeshore Rd. Lakeside Park is off of Lakshore, Carrington Promenade is off of Carrington Pl. at Birbank