Multiple observers are reporting the Variegated Flycatcher along the Brooklin Lions Wilderness Trail is present again this morning as of 0745 November 17.
Directions: Brooklin is in the north end of Whitby. From the intersection of County Rd 12 (Baldwin Street) and Hwy 7 (which becomes County Rd 3/Winchester Rd to the east) go east for about 500 m to the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena. Parking is available here. Walk south towards the large white communications tower turning west (right) after the tennis courts and skate park. There is a trail immediately west of here that goes over a short wooden bridge. Follow this trail for about 400 m when it opens up a bit and there is a bench. The flycatcher spent most of yesterday in this general area, sometimes moving up the slope on the east side of the trail, visible from the field on the other side. Approximate location: https://goo.gl/maps/eiSXiW5iUf9CbQVx6 Please consider wearing a mask while viewing the bird, especially if crowds are forming. Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To edit your membership settings visit the Ontbirds setup page at: http://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
