[Ontbirds] King Eider, Port Weller area, Ontario; Jan. 10

2011-01-10 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
The following was posted to Geneseebirds, NY. The King Eider that Scott Baron refers to was reportedly seen and photographed at Port Weller on 11 December. It's a gorgeous bird - I saw a nice photo by Tim King. Good birding! Willie D'Anna Wilson, New York Hi, I don't know how rare t

[Ontbirds] King Eider, Port Weller area, Ontario; Jan. 10

2011-01-10 Thread Scott Baron
Hi, I don't know how rare this is but it case birders want to chase it I wanted to get the word out: I found an adult male King Eider in St. Catherine's, Ont. at approx. noon today.  The bird was one of many waterfowl in a cove along Lake Ontario.  It was offshore maybe 150' from the trail.  I