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Birding Reports => Toronto Reports => Topic started by: Dr. John on February 27, 2017, 05:19:41 PM

Title: Red-winged blackbirds
Post by: Dr. John on February 27, 2017, 05:19:41 PM

Saw them yesterday and today around the Brickworks.  I think this is the earliest I've seen them but I'm guessing a few may overwinter.

Title: Re: Red-winged blackbirds
Post by: MikeN on February 27, 2017, 08:48:30 PM

I had 3 today singing away at Windermere in Hamilton. Early for sure.

Title: Re: Red-winged blackbirds
Post by: GStuart on February 28, 2017, 09:53:59 AM

There are always a few that over-winter, but the Red-winged Blackbirds are now back in greater numbers.  And there are a few Common Grackles among them, which I have never before seen in February.

Title: Re: Red-winged blackbirds
Post by: Napper on February 28, 2017, 05:03:03 PM

Yeah we had Grackles in Milton Yesterday

 I spotted one really noisy Killdeer flying around Downsview at  lunch time  today. :shock:

Does that mean its spring?