Winter bird watching, no cars

[Bingoye]

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

The TOC is also in the "Birding Links" above (see top bar).

[Bingoye]

Btw, I saw three friends who were birding at Humber Bay Park East yesterday. Not sure if they are in this forum.

[Bingoye]

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.

[Bingoye]

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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.

[Bingoye]

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.

[Bingoye]

I found information from following web and I may try again.

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/.

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.

[Bingoye]

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  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

[Bingoye]

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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[Bingoye]

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Also from Lambton Woods, could you tell me the name? Thank you.

[feathered]

The first is a female Downy Woodpecker and the second is a Black-capped Chickadee.

[Bingoye]

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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[thouc]

That's a Great Blue Heron.

[feathered]

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.

[Bingoye]

That's a Great Blue Heron.

Geat Blue Heron! I got to know it.
Thank you.

[Bingoye]

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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