Last Week of October Birding

I haven't seen any unusual birds lately.  I've been watching birds in their activity migrating.  Here is what I saw the last week of October.  I will list some birds I saw.  I hope this is not too boring to read.

Hyde Park - Saturday, October 26, 2019

Today was a cool day and sunny.  I went to the Hyde Park area to see what was around.  There were a couple of Great Blue Herons, Mallards, Canada Geese, Pied-billed Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, American Robins and a couple of Turkey Vultures flew over.

Great Blue Heron

Ring-necked Duck

Pied-billed Grebe

American Robins and some young

The Coves - Monday, October 28, 2919

The day started off cool 2c but warmed up by noon and sunny, There was a flurry of American Robins and Cedar Waxwings along with Ruby-crowned Kinglets, American Goldfinch, and a Carolina Wren.
I went over the Greenway Park and saw Turkey Vultures, American Goldfinch, White-throated Sparrows, Song Sparrows, American Robins and Northern Cardinals.  As I was walking a White-tailed Deer came out of the bush followed by two more right in front of me.  

Hyde Park - Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Today was a beautiful day warming up to 13c but cloudy.  There was a movement of American Robins going through - flybys or landing in the trees.  There were for sure over 75...I lost count.  With the Robins there were also some Cedar Waxwings and Red-winged Blackbirds.  There was a big flock of Starlings in one tree.  At the pond, Canada Geese, Mallards, Great Blue Heron, Double-crested Cormorants, Ring-billed Gulls and a Pied-billed Grebe.  

There were some Blue Jays flying over, American Goldfinches and saw a White-breasted Nuthatch.

Bird Outings This past Week

London - Hyde Park - Saturday, October 19, 2019

I walked a couple of spots in the Hyde Park area.  Saw some Killdeers and  Greater Yellowlegs lingering around through migration.  It won't be long, the shorebirds will be gone.

Killdeer

Greater Yellowlegs

Belted Kingfisher

 

Red-winged Blackbird  (female)

This is probably the last time I will see a frog until Spring. 

London - The Coves - Wednesday, October 23, 2019

It was a cool start this morning with gusty SW winds. I saw a lot of Canada Geese in the soccer field before entering the Coves.  There were some Mallards, Wood Ducks and one Great Blue Heron.  I came across a flock of American Robins flying around and eating berries.  Also with the robins were Cedar Waxwings, a couple of Northern Flickers and Red-winged Blackbirds.  It was nice to stand there and watch the birds. 

Further down the path about 5 White-tailed Deer were watching me.

London - Gibbons Park - Thursday, October 24, 2019

I saw 16 species of birds on this beautiful sunny day.  The trees were spectacular.  Some highlights were Black-capped Chickadees, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Downy Woodpeckers, White-breasted Nuthatch, American Goldfinch and a nice flock of American Robins with some Red-winged Blackbirds. 

There were many Mallards Canada Geese and a couple of Double-crested Cormorants.

Double-crested Cormorants

Thames River 

A Bald Eagle was nice to see.

Bald Eagle

Thames River and The Coves

I have been out and about.  I haven't seen too much.  Here are some places I went to through the week.

October 12, 2019 - The Coves, London, Ontario

Saturday, October 12, 2019 was a very windy day.  Strong SW winds, high of 10c.  It was a quiet day for birds but enjoying the Fall colours.

Double-crested Cormorant

Great Blue Heron

Eastern Phoebe

I saw a couple of Clouded Sulphurs low in the grass because of the strong wind.

October 15, 2019  Springbank Park, London, Ontario

I haven't been to Springbank Park for awhile.  I wanted to see the tree colours along Thames River. 

October 18, 2019 - The Coves, London, Ontario

After a couple of days of rain, I went to the Coves.  It was cool but sunny.  I saw a flurry of sparrows, robins and cedar waxwings. I also saw Northern Cardinals, Blue Jays, American Goldfinch, Black-capped Chickadees, Mallards and Canada Geese.  

Song Sparrow

Cedar Waxwing

Yellow-rumped Warbler

White-throated Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Fox Sparrow

This chipmunk has its cheeks full.