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Birding Reports => Toronto Reports => Topic started by: nana on November 29, 2013, 04:29:55 PM

Title: Ring-necked Duck, Coots and others @ABB today
Post by: nana on November 29, 2013, 04:29:55 PM

At Ashbridges Bay this afternoon, a handsome male Ring-necked Duck was swimming off to the side of a very large mixed raft of ducks, along with a beautiful male Hooded Merganser. Three American Coot were in the mix, along with all sorts of regular winter ducks, in particular a large group of vocal Longtails. Gulls were sitting on the ice. Tree Sparrows, Chickadees - super friendly, Goldfinch, Robins, Cardinals - male and female. A spectacular winter afternoon. The ice makes the most amazing sounds as it forms - tinkling, crackling noises!

Title: Re: Ring-necked Duck, Coots and others @ABB today
Post by: nana on December 03, 2013, 03:52:27 PM

The Ring-necked Duck and 4 Coots are still in the marina with a mix of other ducks - very close to the boardwalk for easy viewing.