[Ontbirds]birds north of Newmarket and at Humber Bay East - April 3

[Peter Wukasch]

Yesterday, April 2, I took a quick run up to the end of Bathurst St. north of Newmarket to look for Tundra Swans. I didn't see any but had several close up looks at at least 7 pairs of Northern Pintails at close range and a flock of a dozen Snow Buntings. The onion fields are weel-flooded so the swans may still show up. Today, a quick look at Humber Bay East produced a beautifully marked male Harlequin Duck (likely the one sen throughout the winter), Belted Kingfisher, Northern Flicker, and many Lesser Scaup, Long-tailed Ducks, Redhead, Ruddy Duck,etc.
Go north on Hwy. 400 to Hwy. 9. Head east to Newmarket and turn left on Green Lane. turn left again at Yonge Street and go north to the lights at Bathurst. Turn Right and then left towards Queensville. Continue along Bathurst to the marina at the very end, checking the flooded fields on either side.
Humber Bay - exit Gardiner Expressway at Park Lawn Ave. Go south past Lakeshore Blvd. to the park. Bear right after the bus loop.
Peter Wukasch