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Birding Reports => Toronto Reports => Topic started by: Bluffs Birder on February 26, 2008, 04:21:19 AM

Title: Redheads at Bluffer's Park
Post by: Bluffs Birder on February 26, 2008, 04:21:19 AM

While out for a walk on Sunday afternoon, I spotted 7 Redhead Ducks mixed in to a plethora of other waterfowl at Bluffer's Park in Scarborough.  These diving ducks didn't seem the least bit interested in the free food hand-outs that so many people were offering.  Also seen was an American Robin in Scarborough Bluff's Park (top of the bluffs between Midland Ave & Brimley Rd)...he was either very early in returning or forgot to leave in the first place.

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Post by: Anonymous on February 26, 2008, 09:21:49 PM

We had about 10 of them up at Kortright this past weekend (robins).  From what I've been told, they often spend time around the lake during the winter.

Attila

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Post by: RobMcKay on February 26, 2008, 10:43:32 PM

Hi Bluffs Birder,
I was there on Saturday late afternoon and saw the same, as well as a very strange looking light coloured female mallard.
Some pics of it, and the redhead here,
http://canadabirdingphotography.com/ont ... park-ducks (http://canadabirdingphotography.com/ontario/toronto-gta-birding/bluffers-park-ducks)

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Post by: Bluffs Birder on February 27, 2008, 12:01:43 PM

Hi Rob,

Actually I forgot to mention that strange looking light coloured mallard as she was mixed in to the feeding frenzy on Sunday afternoon.  She did stand out in the crowd that's for sure.

Those are some really amazing photos that you posted, great work!!!  May I ask what type of equipment you're using?  I'm looking in to buying a Canon Rebel xti.

BB

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Post by: Anonymous on February 27, 2008, 03:07:15 PM

Beauty shots as always Rob!

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Post by: Lee on February 27, 2008, 07:31:54 PM

Beautiful shots!  I haven't been to the park in a while but enjoyed watching the birds touchdown on the frozen water and slide to a stop!

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Post by: RobMcKay on February 28, 2008, 05:40:51 PM

Quote from: "Bluffs Birder"

Hi Rob,

Actually I forgot to mention that strange looking light coloured mallard as she was mixed in to the feeding frenzy on Sunday afternoon.  She did stand out in the crowd that's for sure.

Those are some really amazing photos that you posted, great work!!!  May I ask what type of equipment you're using?  I'm looking in to buying a Canon Rebel xti.

BB

Hi and thanks,
I'm using an oldy but goody Nikon D1H http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond1h/ (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond1h/) and a Nikon 300mm f/4.
Rob

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Post by: RobMcKay on February 28, 2008, 05:41:39 PM

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Beautiful shots!  I haven't been to the park in a while but enjoyed watching the birds touchdown on the frozen water and slide to a stop!

Thanks Lee & Attila!
Rob