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Request for Information => Birding Areas => Topic started by: Bingoye on November 27, 2010, 03:12:25 PM
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Dear friends,
Anyone could suggest me some bird watching areas around Toronto now in winter, which I could reach by TTC or go train etc., because I have no car?
Thanks in advance.
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I suggest Humber Bay Park East and West. You can walk along the water front. Enjoy!
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Lambton Woods is a great place as well. You'll have to google for location - I think it's Scarlet Rd. & Eglinton?
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I suggest Humber Bay Park East and West. You can walk along the water front. Enjoy!
Thank you very much for your suggestions. I will try to find how to go there.
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Lambton Woods is a great place as well. You'll have to google for location - I think it's Scarlet Rd. & Eglinton?[/quo
Thank you very much.
I found the way from my home.
1. Bus 32 to west, stop at Midblock West of Scarlett Road
2. Bus 73 to Royal York Station, stop at Darlingbrook Crescent
3. Walk to Lambton Woods.
I am new in Toronto.
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Tommy Thompson Park...Leslie Street Spit at Leslie and Lakeshore. Only open weekends. Saturdays U can get a bus which take you close to the park. Its a few blocks walk once off the bus. It is alot of walking and can be absolutely fridgid. Wear everything you think you need..then wear everything U dont think you need. There are tons of overwinter ducks and often owls can be found there this time of year. Often there are a few raptors,in the past Ive seen Roughlegs and Northern Goshawks in the winter.
Additionally there are several inner city sites where you can view overwintering Peregrine Falcons. None of the resident adults in metro area leave their territory. Seeing them in the winter is abit tough sometimes as they arent glued to the nest buildings. Check the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website for where the nests are.
Any lake front park can have surprises. Often at Col Sam Smith Park,all winter there is a Snowy Owl. Havent heard of reports yet but keep your eyes open.
Good luck and keep us posted here what you may see.
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Lambton Woods is a great place as well. You'll have to google for location - I think it's Scarlet Rd. & Eglinton?
Thank you very much.
I found the way from my home.
1. Bus 32 to west, stop at Midblock West of Scarlett Road
2. Bus 73 to Royal York Station, stop at Darlingbrook Crescent
3. Walk to Lambton Woods.
I am new in Toronto.
I would recommend getting off the bus at Edenbridge Drive. The walk to James Gardens/Lambton Woods would be more direct.
There is also a trail to the Woods off Royal York Road between Edgehill and Ashley Park
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Hello:
High Park is great for birds all year, including the winter. Look for waterfowl in Grenadier Pond if it does not freeze completely. Last year a Wood Duck wintered in the pond. High Park is easily accessed by TTC by Subway at the north (High Park Station) or streetcars at the south (Queen Street line) or on the east side (Carlton 506).
Toronto Islands can be OK over the winter. Accessible by ferry from the docks at the bottom of Bay Street. TTC take the subway to Union and the 510 or 509 streetcar.
The Humber Valley can be accessed from a number of TTC routes and there is a walking path that runs from the Lake all the way to the northern reaches of Toronto. The trail is not cleared of snow or ice. The lower section can be reached from the subway by getting off at Old Mill and walking down Old Mill Road to the park. A map of the trails in the valleys can be down loaded from the City of Toronto web site. http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/index.htm#tcm (http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/index.htm#tcm) Sometimes paper copies are available at the MEC store on King Street or bicycle stores in TO. The map should be free.
In the later part of the winter and early spring Colonel Samuel Smith Park has been very good for waterfowl and other birds. It si located on the lake at the end of Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke. TTC is by the Queen Streetcar 501 (Make sure you are on a car going to LongBranch and not a short turn car).
Daryl
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I suggest Humber Bay Park East and West. You can walk along the water front. Enjoy!
Thank you very much for your suggestions. I will try to find how to go there.
Welcome to the forum! 8)
Humber Bay Park:
OLD MILL Subway Station
Route: Southbound 66D Prince Edward towards Lakeshore
Arrives at: Park Lawn Lake Shore Loop (SW corner of Park Lawn/Lakeshore)
Something to think about if you go to Humber Bay Park - afterwards, if you like cookies, crackers, etc. ... NE corner of Park Lawn/Lakeshore, it's the Mr. Christie Factory Outlet store. Lots of products at very inexpensive prices! A great place to visit and load up on goodies. :D
http://www.shoestringshopping.com/searc ... doSearch=l (http://www.shoestringshopping.com/search.php?txtKeyword=mr%20christie&rdoSearch=l)
(scroll down to Mr. Christie Bakery Outlet)
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I suggest Humber Bay Park East and West. You can walk along the water front. Enjoy!
I went to Humber Bay Park East today, departed home at 10:00 am and got the park at 11:00 by subway(Eglinton/Yonge to Bloor and then to Old Mill) and bus 66(Old Mill to Park Lawn Lake Shore Loop). It's convenient to go there.
I saw many gulls, mallards, Canadian geese, and some others birds I did not know the names. I took some pictures and will up load here. Hope friends here could help me.
Thanks again.
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I saw Mr. Christie Bakery Outlet, but I thought it was a factory, so I did not go in. Maybe next time.
Thank you.
I suggest Humber Bay Park East and West. You can walk along the water front. Enjoy!
Thank you very much for your suggestions. I will try to find how to go there.
Welcome to the forum! 8)
Humber Bay Park:
OLD MILL Subway Station
Route: Southbound 66D Prince Edward towards Lakeshore
Arrives at: Park Lawn Lake Shore Loop (SW corner of Park Lawn/Lakeshore)
Something to think about if you go to Humber Bay Park - afterwards, if you like cookies, crackers, etc. ... NE corner of Park Lawn/Lakeshore, it's the Mr. Christie Factory Outlet store. Lots of products at very inexpensive prices! A great place to visit and load up on goodies. :D
http://www.shoestringshopping.com/searc ... doSearch=l (http://www.shoestringshopping.com/search.php?txtKeyword=mr%20christie&rdoSearch=l)
(scroll down to Mr. Christie Bakery Outlet)
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Hi! Thanks for your information. I passed the High Park Station today. I will keep in mind and go there.
Hello:
High Park is great for birds all year, including the winter. Look for waterfowl in Grenadier Pond if it does not freeze completely. Last year a Wood Duck wintered in the pond. High Park is easily accessed by TTC by Subway at the north (High Park Station) or streetcars at the south (Queen Street line) or on the east side (Carlton 506).
Toronto Islands can be OK over the winter. Accessible by ferry from the docks at the bottom of Bay Street. TTC take the subway to Union and the 510 or 509 streetcar.
The Humber Valley can be accessed from a number of TTC routes and there is a walking path that runs from the Lake all the way to the northern reaches of Toronto. The trail is not cleared of snow or ice. The lower section can be reached from the subway by getting off at Old Mill and walking down Old Mill Road to the park. A map of the trails in the valleys can be down loaded from the City of Toronto web site. http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/index.htm#tcm (http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/index.htm#tcm) Sometimes paper copies are available at the MEC store on King Street or bicycle stores in TO. The map should be free.
In the later part of the winter and early spring Colonel Samuel Smith Park has been very good for waterfowl and other birds. It si located on the lake at the end of Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke. TTC is by the Queen Streetcar 501 (Make sure you are on a car going to LongBranch and not a short turn car).
Daryl
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Thanks for your suggestions.
Lambton Woods is a great place as well. You'll have to google for location - I think it's Scarlet Rd. & Eglinton?
Thank you very much.
I found the way from my home.
1. Bus 32 to west, stop at Midblock West of Scarlett Road
2. Bus 73 to Royal York Station, stop at Darlingbrook Crescent
3. Walk to Lambton Woods.
I am new in Toronto.
I would recommend getting off the bus at Edenbridge Drive. The walk to James Gardens/Lambton Woods would be more direct.
There is also a trail to the Woods off Royal York Road between Edgehill and Ashley Park
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It is nice to know so many birding places within the area of TTC. Thanks for your kind help and I will go there.
Tommy Thompson Park...Leslie Street Spit at Leslie and Lakeshore. Only open weekends. Saturdays U can get a bus which take you close to the park. Its a few blocks walk once off the bus. It is alot of walking and can be absolutely fridgid. Wear everything you think you need..then wear everything U dont think you need. There are tons of overwinter ducks and often owls can be found there this time of year. Often there are a few raptors,in the past Ive seen Roughlegs and Northern Goshawks in the winter.
Additionally there are several inner city sites where you can view overwintering Peregrine Falcons. None of the resident adults in metro area leave their territory. Seeing them in the winter is abit tough sometimes as they arent glued to the nest buildings. Check the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website for where the nests are.
Any lake front park can have surprises. Often at Col Sam Smith Park,all winter there is a Snowy Owl. Havent heard of reports yet but keep your eyes open.
Good luck and keep us posted here what you may see.
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I would also suggest clicking thru on http://www.torontobirding.ca/hotspots/map.php (http://www.torontobirding.ca/hotspots/map.php)
The TOC is also in the "Birding Links" above (see top bar).
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It is nice. Thank you very much. Then I have to go out for birding every weekend!
I would also suggest clicking thru on http://www.torontobirding.ca/hotspots/map.php (http://www.torontobirding.ca/hotspots/map.php)
The TOC is also in the "Birding Links" above (see top bar).
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Btw, I saw three friends who were birding at Humber Bay Park East yesterday. Not sure if they are in this forum.
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At Humber Bay Park East on 26th Nov., 2010, I took some pictures of following birds:
Canada Geeze(first saw them at Kington this Oct.)
Northern Cardinal(first saw them at Hawaii this July)
American Crow
Ring-billed gull,
Bufflehead(first saw them at Humber Bay Park East this time)
Mute Swan
Starlings(first saw them at Humber Bay Park East this time)
Mallard
I suggest Humber Bay Park East and West. You can walk along the water front. Enjoy!
I went to Humber Bay Park East today, departed home at 10:00 am and got the park at 11:00 by subway(Eglinton/Yonge to Bloor and then to Old Mill) and bus 66(Old Mill to Park Lawn Lake Shore Loop). It's convenient to go there.
I saw many gulls, mallards, Canadian geese, and some others birds I did not know the names. I took some pictures and will up load here. Hope friends here could help me.
Thanks again.
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I suggest Humber Bay Park East and West. You can walk along the water front. Enjoy!
Thank you very much for your suggestions. I will try to find how to go there.
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I tried to go to Tommy Thompson Park yesterday(Saturday) and googled the route first. I was told to take the subway to King St. and take bus 72 to Commissioners St. at Sauter St. and then take taxi.
I stopped at Sauter St. and could not find any taxidd. So I had to give up.
Tommy Thompson Park...Leslie Street Spit at Leslie and Lakeshore. Only open weekends. Saturdays U can get a bus which take you close to the park. Its a few blocks walk once off the bus. It is alot of walking and can be absolutely fridgid. Wear everything you think you need..then wear everything U dont think you need. There are tons of overwinter ducks and often owls can be found there this time of year. Often there are a few raptors,in the past Ive seen Roughlegs and Northern Goshawks in the winter.
Additionally there are several inner city sites where you can view overwintering Peregrine Falcons. None of the resident adults in metro area leave their territory. Seeing them in the winter is abit tough sometimes as they arent glued to the nest buildings. Check the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website for where the nests are.
Any lake front park can have surprises. Often at Col Sam Smith Park,all winter there is a Snowy Owl. Havent heard of reports yet but keep your eyes open.
Good luck and keep us posted here what you may see.
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I found information from following web and I may try again.
http://www.tommythompsonpark.ca/home/index.dot (http://www.tommythompsonpark.ca/home/index.dot)
How do I get there by TTC?
The # 83 Jones S bus will take you to Commissioner Street and Leslie Street. It is just a short walk to the park entrance from Commissioner. The TTC runs this bus Monday through Saturday with limited service. There is no bus on Sundays or holidays. Streetcar service is also available on the Queen Street line (hop off at Leslie St.) but it is a longer walk to get to the park front entrance. For more information please visit http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/ (http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/).
I tried to go to Tommy Thompson Park yesterday(Saturday) and googled the route first. I was told to take the subway to King St. and take bus 72 to Commissioners St. at Sauter St. and then take taxi.
I stopped at Sauter St. and could not find any taxidd. So I had to give up.
Tommy Thompson Park...Leslie Street Spit at Leslie and Lakeshore. Only open weekends. Saturdays U can get a bus which take you close to the park. Its a few blocks walk once off the bus. It is alot of walking and can be absolutely fridgid. Wear everything you think you need..then wear everything U dont think you need. There are tons of overwinter ducks and often owls can be found there this time of year. Often there are a few raptors,in the past Ive seen Roughlegs and Northern Goshawks in the winter.
Additionally there are several inner city sites where you can view overwintering Peregrine Falcons. None of the resident adults in metro area leave their territory. Seeing them in the winter is abit tough sometimes as they arent glued to the nest buildings. Check the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website for where the nests are.
Any lake front park can have surprises. Often at Col Sam Smith Park,all winter there is a Snowy Owl. Havent heard of reports yet but keep your eyes open.
Good luck and keep us posted here what you may see.
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Hi! I went to High Park today. It is nice and easy to get the Park by Subway. Thank you very much for your information.
I saw Mute Swans, Canada Geese, Mallards, Northern Cardinals, Woodpeckers and some other birds I do not know the name.
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Hello:
High Park is great for birds all year, including the winter. Look for waterfowl in Grenadier Pond if it does not freeze completely. Last year a Wood Duck wintered in the pond. High Park is easily accessed by TTC by Subway at the north (High Park Station) or streetcars at the south (Queen Street line) or on the east side (Carlton 506).
Toronto Islands can be OK over the winter. Accessible by ferry from the docks at the bottom of Bay Street. TTC take the subway to Union and the 510 or 509 streetcar.
The Humber Valley can be accessed from a number of TTC routes and there is a walking path that runs from the Lake all the way to the northern reaches of Toronto. The trail is not cleared of snow or ice. The lower section can be reached from the subway by getting off at Old Mill and walking down Old Mill Road to the park. A map of the trails in the valleys can be down loaded from the City of Toronto web site. http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/index.htm#tcm (http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/index.htm#tcm) Sometimes paper copies are available at the MEC store on King Street or bicycle stores in TO. The map should be free.
In the later part of the winter and early spring Colonel Samuel Smith Park has been very good for waterfowl and other birds. It si located on the lake at the end of Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke. TTC is by the Queen Streetcar 501 (Make sure you are on a car going to LongBranch and not a short turn car).
Daryl
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Lambton Woods is a great place as well. You'll have to google for location - I think it's Scarlet Rd. & Eglinton?
Went to the Lambton Woods on Jan. 5, 2011. Woodpeck?
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Also from Lambton Woods, could you tell me the name? Thank you.
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The first is a female Downy Woodpecker and the second is a Black-capped Chickadee.
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The first is a female Downy Woodpecker and the second is a Black-capped Chickadee.
Thank you very much. Male Downy Woodpecker has a red spot on the back its head. There are many Black-capped Chickadees in Toronto areas, right?
Following was also from Lambton Woods, what is the name? Thank you.
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That's a Great Blue Heron.
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Thank you very much. Male Downy Woodpecker has a red spot on the back its head. There are many Black-capped Chickadees in Toronto areas, right?
Yes. Many of the chickadees in the busier parks are fairly tame and will eat seed right out of your hand if you're patient.
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That's a Great Blue Heron.
Geat Blue Heron! I got to know it.
Thank you.
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Thank you very much. Male Downy Woodpecker has a red spot on the back its head. There are many Black-capped Chickadees in Toronto areas, right?
Yes. Many of the chickadees in the busier parks are fairly tame and will eat seed right out of your hand if you're patient.
Thanks, I though I saw them at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Milton.
Is it a Zebra Dove? Guess it is not a Spotted Dove？
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Mourning Dove.
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I went to Tommy Thompson Park yesterday. I saw a long-eared owl(it should be?), but could not take pictures.
Following is Male Downy Woodpecker, right?
Tommy Thompson Park...Leslie Street Spit at Leslie and Lakeshore. Only open weekends. Saturdays U can get a bus which take you close to the park. Its a few blocks walk once off the bus. It is alot of walking and can be absolutely fridgid. Wear everything you think you need..then wear everything U dont think you need. There are tons of overwinter ducks and often owls can be found there this time of year. Often there are a few raptors,in the past Ive seen Roughlegs and Northern Goshawks in the winter.
Additionally there are several inner city sites where you can view overwintering Peregrine Falcons. None of the resident adults in metro area leave their territory. Seeing them in the winter is abit tough sometimes as they arent glued to the nest buildings. Check the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website for where the nests are.
Any lake front park can have surprises. Often at Col Sam Smith Park,all winter there is a Snowy Owl. Havent heard of reports yet but keep your eyes open.
Good luck and keep us posted here what you may see.
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Right you are.
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Right you are.
I am happy and thank you very much. What is the name of following? Duck?
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Long-tailed Duck.
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Long-tailed Duck.
Thank you, but we could not see its tail from the photo.
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Long-tailed Duck.
Thank you, but we could not see its tail from the photo.
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Long-tailed Duck.
Thank you. I wish I could see its long tail.
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An add-on to thouc's posting ... a male (Winter plumage). :)
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Long-tailed Duck.
Long-tailed Duck
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Bufflehead
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Mallard
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In case you were wondering, birds in your last 3 photos are all males. :)
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Long-tailed Duck.
Thank you, but we could not see its tail from the photo.
Hi, you can actually see the long tail in your photo. It is a blurry dark line that comes from the duck's back end and goes up at a bit of an angle, crossing the ripples in the background. It is a little more than half the length of the duck's body.
-John
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Long-tailed Duck.
Thank you, but we could not see its tail from the photo.
Hi, you can actually see the long tail in your photo. It is a blurry dark line that comes from the duck's back end and goes up at a bit of an angle, crossing the ripples in the background. It is a little more than half the length of the duck's body.
-John
Yes, I noticed it. Thank you.
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In case you were wondering, birds in your last 3 photos are all males. :)
Yes? Thank you. I only know that Mallard is male, but have no ideas of other two, Long-tailed Duck and Bufflehead.
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Wait until you see the male Long-tailed Duck in Spring plumage. Wow! Looks very different than now in his Winter plumage. :)
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Wait until you see the male Long-tailed Duck in Spring plumage. Wow! Looks very different than now in his Winter plumage. :)
Bravo! Wish I would be Toronto in Spring!
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I guess following are Black-capped Chickadees?
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I went to Tommy Thompson Park yesterday. I saw a long-eared owl(it should be?), but could not take pictures.
Following is Male Downy Woodpecker, right?
Tommy Thompson Park...Leslie Street Spit at Leslie and Lakeshore. Only open weekends. Saturdays U can get a bus which take you close to the park. Its a few blocks walk once off the bus. It is alot of walking and can be absolutely fridgid. Wear everything you think you need..then wear everything U dont think you need. There are tons of overwinter ducks and often owls can be found there this time of year. Often there are a few raptors,in the past Ive seen Roughlegs and Northern Goshawks in the winter.
Additionally there are several inner city sites where you can view overwintering Peregrine Falcons. None of the resident adults in metro area leave their territory. Seeing them in the winter is abit tough sometimes as they arent glued to the nest buildings. Check the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website for where the nests are.
Any lake front park can have surprises. Often at Col Sam Smith Park,all winter there is a Snowy Owl. Havent heard of reports yet but keep your eyes open.
Good luck and keep us posted here what you may see.
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Tommy Thompson Park...Leslie Street Spit at Leslie and Lakeshore. Only open weekends. Saturdays U can get a bus which take you close to the park. Its a few blocks walk once off the bus. It is alot of walking and can be absolutely fridgid. Wear everything you think you need..then wear everything U dont think you need. There are tons of overwinter ducks and often owls can be found there this time of year. Often there are a few raptors,in the past Ive seen Roughlegs and Northern Goshawks in the winter.
Additionally there are several inner city sites where you can view overwintering Peregrine Falcons. None of the resident adults in metro area leave their territory. Seeing them in the winter is abit tough sometimes as they arent glued to the nest buildings. Check the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website for where the nests are.
Any lake front park can have surprises. Often at Col Sam Smith Park,all winter there is a Snowy Owl. Havent heard of reports yet but keep your eyes open.
Good luck and keep us posted here what you may see.
I am planning to go to Col Sam Smith Park and find the route from Google. Hope it is right.
1. Bloor-Danforth Subway: get of at Kipling Station
2. Bus 44: get off Colonel Samuel Park at Humber College Building
3. Walk to Col Sam Smith Park
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I am planning to go to Col Sam Smith Park and find the route from Google. Hope it is right.
1. Bloor-Danforth Subway: get of at Kipling Station
2. Bus 44: get off Colonel Samuel Park at Humber College Building
3. Walk to Col Sam Smith Park
Yes. Have fun - that's a great park to visit! :D
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what great info!
tks
I am without car
as well
Egret :)
i want to go to Col Sam Smith
but it is quite far for me
are there any cafes near there?
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There's a Williams Coffee Pub on the Humber College campus right along Col. Sam Smith Park Drive, just north of the bus stop loop. There are probably other/cheaper options west of Kipling along Lakeshore as well.
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I am planning to go to Col Sam Smith Park and find the route from Google. Hope it is right.
1. Bloor-Danforth Subway: get of at Kipling Station
2. Bus 44: get off Colonel Samuel Park at Humber College Building
3. Walk to Col Sam Smith Park
Yes. Have fun - that's a great park to visit! :D
Sure, thank you for so many information.
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Went to Colonel Samuel Smith Park(2011-02-20), but only saw some water birds.
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Went to Colonel Samuel Smith Park(2011-02-20), but only saw some water birds.
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Following ducks
They are not buffleheads? not Long-taileds?
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Your first one is a male hooded merganser you second a female long-tailed duck.
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Your first one is a male hooded merganser you second a female long-tailed duck.
Thank you very much. So I got both male and female long-tailed ducks!
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Male long-tailed duck
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Female long-tailed duck
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tks for the info re the cafe
will check it out
and also the px of the ducks
Egret :D
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Mute Swan, also from Colonel Samuel Smith Park.
But how to distinguish male or female? Thanks.
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Came back to Toronto.
Went to Humber Bay Park East on 22nd Sept., 2011. Pls. help me for the namce of this duck? Thank you.
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Came back to Toronto.
Went to Humber Bay Park East on 22nd Sept., 2011. Pls. help me for the namce of this duck? Thank you.
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Double-crested Cormorant. :)
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Thank you very much
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This photo was taken at Shand Dam, between Lake Belwood and Grand River.
Please help me the names of them? Thank you.
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These are herring gulls
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Take a bus for $20 down to Niagara Falls. An hour and forty minutes later you can enjoy one of North america's best spots for gulls. Lots of other good stuff down there too, including Black vultures and Harlequin ducks.
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These are herring gulls
Thank you, Reuven.
But they seem a little bit different? Are these three all Herring Gulls?
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Take a bus for $20 down to Niagara Falls. An hour and forty minutes later you can enjoy one of North america's best spots for gulls. Lots of other good stuff down there too, including Black vultures and Harlequin ducks.
Thank you, Andreas. I have been Niagara Falls before and I saw some gulls near the falls flying up and down.
Any other places to see gulls apart from the falls?
Btw, where will be better way to see Black vultures in Niagara Falls area? Winter Ok?
Thanks.
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Bingoye,
Have a look at the OFO gulling guide (http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/gulls.php) and search the ONTBIRDS archive (http://www.mail-archive.com/birdalert@ontbirds.ca/) for detailed location descriptions. BVs have been seen recently. Good luck