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[Ontbirds] Toronto Waterfront West Field Trip

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John Schmelefske
Mon, Dec 16, 2019 2:11 AM

OFO Waterfront Field Trip, Dec 15 2019

Today’s Waterfront West OFO was attended just two participants!  Having just participated  in a gruelling foul-weather Christmas Bird Count the day before, I was happy to lead a leisurely outing in fine weather (but a bit windy).  Our small group covered East and West Humber Bay Park and  Colonel Sam Park, plus we were happy to pick up 4 species at the MacDonald’s Restaurant we stopped at for lunch.  We birded till about 3:30.

Both waterfowl and land bird numbers seemed down this year.  The variety and quantity of ducks was especially low.

Highlights included White-winged Scoter seen at Humber Bay Park and Turkey Vulture (flypast), Golden-crowned Kinglet and Hermit Thrush seen at Colonel Sam Park.

Thanks again to Maurilio and Elliot Cocca for their great companionship and keen eyes!

John Schmelefske

OFO Waterfront Field Trip, Dec 15 2019 Today’s Waterfront West OFO was attended just two participants! Having just participated in a gruelling foul-weather Christmas Bird Count the day before, I was happy to lead a leisurely outing in fine weather (but a bit windy). Our small group covered East and West Humber Bay Park and Colonel Sam Park, plus we were happy to pick up 4 species at the MacDonald’s Restaurant we stopped at for lunch. We birded till about 3:30. Both waterfowl and land bird numbers seemed down this year. The variety and quantity of ducks was especially low. Highlights included White-winged Scoter seen at Humber Bay Park and Turkey Vulture (flypast), Golden-crowned Kinglet and Hermit Thrush seen at Colonel Sam Park. Thanks again to Maurilio and Elliot Cocca for their great companionship and keen eyes! John Schmelefske