Yesterday Jenny Bull, Bob Tyler and I birded Ward’s, Algonquin and Snake Islands, and on to the Trout Pond on Gibraltar Point on the Toronto Islands and following are some of the birds we found. 14 Trumpeter Swans, 38 Mute Swans, undercounted, including some we could see on the harbour beside Hanan’s Point, many Canada Geese, Black Ducks, 100+ Mallards, Gadwall, Canvasbacks, Redheads, Ring-necked Duck, 1200 to 1500 Greater Scaup on the harbour, Lesser Scaup, 500+ Long-tailed Ducks, 4 Black Scoters, 115 White-winged Scoters, 1 Surf Scoter, 250+ Common Goldeneye, only about 40 Bufflehead, way down from previous years, 25+ Common Mergansers, 100+ Red-breasted Mergansers, Sharp-shined and Cooper’ Hawks, Peregrine Falcon, 1800 to 2000 Ring-billed Gulls (they are back), Great Black-backed Gull carrying some kind of prey in it’s beak, 11 Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpecker, many Chickadees as usual, White-breasted Nuthatches, Carolina and Winter Wren, 2 Hermit Thrushes, 29 Robins, 27 Cardinals, undercounted, Tree and White-throated Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos. Most waterfowl were on the harbour side with many of them very close to the islands giving great views. A scope may be useful in finding some waterfowl species that we missed. PS – Between Feb. 23rd and 25th Bob and Jenny also saw Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird, Common Redpolls, Golden-crowned Kinglets, a Male Northern Pintail and adult Bald Eagle. The Mockingbird and Red-bellied Woodpecker have been there all Winter, mostly on Algonquin Island. =========================================================================== Winter Ferry and Islands Information. Masked wearing is mandatory on the ferry. Note:- There is a washroom at the city side of the docks but the washroom on the ferry is closed due to Corvid and there is a washroom on Ward's Island straight out from the ferry dock at the corner of Lakeshore Ave.  and Fifth St. There is also a washroom at the Island Fire Station west of the ferry dock and another one on Centre Island just west of the bridge. There are no washrooms or fountains on Algonquin Island and no washrooms on Snake Island. The Riviera Café just east of the bridge onto Algonquin Island (west of the ferry dock) is closed until next Spring. The Island Café straight out from the ferry dock is closed until further notice. Be aware that there are still some  Frisbie players on Ward's Island so be alert in the course area. Note:- There are no washrooms on Gibraltar Point.             The only washrooms open on Hanlan's is at the docks.             You can obtain water at all washrooms All water fountains are turned off until next Spring. Another Note:- The Island ferry schedule -  Be aware that there is only one ferry operating from now until next Spring (mid April) and that is to  Ward's Island. The first boats are at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 am Monday to Saturday and 8:00 and 9:00 am on Sunday. And no matter how far you walk you will have to walk back to the Ward's Island ferry :>(( A bike would be a good idea if you have one. You can obtain ferry schedules, prices, restrictions, etc. at  -  https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/toronto-island-park/all-ferry-schedules/ Also be aware that the island school is now open and a recess there are many children out on in the school area, so please do not approach too close. Norm Murr Richmond Hill, ON