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Birding Reports => Toronto Reports => Topic started by: JW Mills on February 07, 2010, 04:31:21 PM

Title: Kestrel -James Gardens
Post by: JW Mills on February 07, 2010, 04:31:21 PM

He was sitting high up in a tree just south of the parking lot.
This is the second time I have seen him so I suspect he is a resident.

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Post by: cairnstone on February 09, 2010, 12:29:39 PM

I saw a Kestrel eating a mouse in the exact area you describe (James Gardens) Saturday as well. Kind of a smallish Kestrel. A short stroll down into Lambton Woods produced numerous White-breasted Nuthatches, Downys, Hairys, House Finches, Common Goldeneyes, Common Mergansers. Was hoping to see a Red-bellied Woodpecker. No luck. My first visit there. Very nice spot.

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Post by: JW Mills on February 09, 2010, 11:54:54 PM

I agree, it is a nice spot, if a little icy.
There's no shortage of Downies and Hairies, that's for sure!
I believe there is only one Red-bellied.
If you follow the Humber across from and north of the lot you may find some Buffleheads mingling with the Mergansers.