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Birding Reports => Migration Movements => Topic started by: tellin on May 16, 2012, 03:56:16 PM

Title: migration this long weekend
Post by: tellin on May 16, 2012, 03:56:16 PM
I am trying to decide whether to join a birding walk on the Toronto Islands this weekend or make plans for birding in cottage country. I am wondering if the birds may pass the city without stopping because clear skies are predicted for the next few days. Does anyone have any thoughts based on past experience (I realize there are no guarantees)? Thank you.
Title: Re: migration this long weekend
Post by: thouc on May 16, 2012, 05:01:15 PM
With those two choice I would probably opt for Toronto Islands this weekend, as the migration is going to wind down after that. In cottage country you would view more birds on terrority so you could go there in weeks to come if you have that opportunity.

/Thomas
Title: Re: migration this long weekend
Post by: mr.sharp-photo on May 16, 2012, 06:30:43 PM
Quote from: "thouc"
With those two choice I would probably opt for Toronto Islands this weekend, as the migration is going to wind down after that. In cottage country you would view more birds on terrority so you could go there in weeks to come if you have that opportunity.

/Thomas

they're predicting no rain and southerly winds this wknd.  i'm thinking that things will bypass Toronto, no?
Title: Re: migration this long weekend
Post by: thouc on May 16, 2012, 06:41:19 PM
With no rain there will be no fall-out at the lakefront, so the migrants will be more spread-out. But from the reports I've seen from the Islands, there are always pretty much birds to be seen during migration.
Title: Re: migration this long weekend
Post by: Trillian Flummox on May 16, 2012, 09:43:14 PM
Ward's Island is beautiful and I hear that the guided tours are always excellent. As an added bonus, there were no black flies, mosquitoes or deer flies last weekend when I was there - likely a different story in cottage country. Just something else to consider.  :)

-kris
Title: Re: migration this long weekend
Post by: tellin on May 16, 2012, 10:49:57 PM
Thanks for your reponses. I'll likely go to the islands.