Col Sam Smith Monday May 15th

[lovemypt]

Haven't seen any reports on this park lately, so will add one from this morning, species include:

Ovenbird
Yellow-rumped
Yellow
Common Yellowthroat
American Redstart
Magnolia
Palm
Black and White
Black-throated Blue
Black-throated Green
Nashville
Cape May
Northern Parula
Golden-wing warbler

Red-breast Grosbeak
Gnat-catcher
Indigo bunting
Warbling & Blue-headed vireos

[Howieh]

Good report, thanks. I'm hoping to get there later this week. Unfortunately, it will probably be in the afternoon but better than nothing I suppose...

[Dinusaur]

I was at the park after 5 PM on May 15 and found a lot less of the warbler variety than what was seen earlier in the day. There were plenty of bugs around in the Dogwood patch - just not enough birds. However, I got to see my first Wood Thrush - that was the plus point.

[Ally]

Hi, my name is Ally. I am a beginner, and I would like to got to Col Sam Smith this weekend to learn birding. Anyone who doesn't mind me tagging along? I'm truly grateful.

[Pat Hodgson]

Hi, my name is Ally. I am a beginner, and I would like to got to Col Sam Smith this weekend to learn birding. Anyone who doesn't mind me tagging along? I'm truly grateful.

you would do well to consider coming to organized group outings, for example:
http://www.ccfew.org/html/bird_walks.html

[Ally]

Hi, Pat.
Thanks for the tip. I will go next weekend. Was wondering whether anyone might be going this weekend.

Thanks

Ally

[lovemypt]

Riverwood Park in Mississauga has a bird walk tomorrow as well, 8.30-10am, which is pretty good for beginners to pick up some tips from

[cairnstone]

Ally,

I would suggest starting at the Whimbrel watch at Sam Smith. You will be sure to meet knowledgeable and friendly people there. The Whimbrel watch is at the southeast point of the park where the telephone pole is.

[Ally]

Thank you so much.