Carleton Park, Brampton.
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Carleton Park, Brampton.

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cairnstone

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on: October 05, 2012, 11:47:16 PM
I am going to start a thread here about my local park. I will add photos as I go along. Hopefully others will start a thread about their local/favourite parks. Like Sam Smith, Lambton Woods, Humber Bay, Lasalle Park and so on.

Well here it goes. A Carleton Park Cooper's Hawk. A lucky shot. They are a daily sight most especially in the colder months.

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Reply #1 on: October 06, 2012, 12:15:56 PM
Sharp-shinned Hawk.

I have seen this individual on and off for the last 6 months. I recognize him by the markings on his back which you don't see in this photo.



Another Sharpie.

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Reply #2 on: October 06, 2012, 02:19:39 PM
Nice sightings and shots.  I've never been to this spot.  Is it off Dixie Road?  I think I tried to find it once with no luck.

I look forward to some Hawk activity at home as the weather cools.  The Starlings won't like it but what the heck, eh.
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Reply #3 on: October 07, 2012, 10:53:54 AM
Yes it's off Dixie Road bounded on the north by Clark Blvd. In fact, there are two sister parks continuing north, but you have to cross Clark Blvd and Queen Street to continue. They are Norton Place (with a lake) and Laurelcrest Park.

Here's a Magnolia Warbler I encountered at dusk on Labour Day weekend. I thought there was something wrong with it because it was so tame. It appears it was just a young one though as it happily flew off eventually. Magnolia Warblers are very common in the park. It's amazing how different they look in the late summer as opposed to spring.



Speaking of tame, I could hardly believe how this female Rose-breasted Grosbeak showed no interest in me.

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Reply #4 on: October 22, 2012, 08:03:41 PM
Monday, October 22, 2012.


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Reply #5 on: October 22, 2012, 08:46:58 PM
nice framing with branches on the LEO....... looks like your hawk in second shot just noticed his buddy on other side of the tree   :D  :D
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Reply #6 on: October 22, 2012, 08:57:28 PM
You are so right. The hawk was freaking out. The picture does not do her justice. She's the biggest Cooper's Hawk I have ever seen. She was gigantic.
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Reply #7 on: October 23, 2012, 08:58:02 AM
You've got some nice shots here.
I really like the Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak.

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Reply #8 on: October 23, 2012, 12:13:17 PM
Loving the Hawk shots.  We've got a Coopers starting to come around the yard again; but this park may be a place to check out for opportunities as well.
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Reply #9 on: October 23, 2012, 06:33:00 PM
Great set, looks like i'm going to have to make a trip out that way one day.
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Reply #10 on: October 29, 2012, 11:31:23 AM
Monday, October 29, 2012.

A miserable day, but no shortage of birds. Before my last post I considered the folks who are opposed to giving out the location of owls. I did not click the submit button before thinking it over. It's abundantly clear that the resident Cooper's Hawks will not tolerate interlopers so I am confident that the owl I photographed is long long gone. Driven out.

Anyway, the lighting was horrible this morning, but there were some interesting finds.

Two Eastern Towhees.



And a couple of Fox Sparrows.

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