The fall migration is mostly passed now but there are still some ducks and aquatic birds passing through and hanging around.
These two Hooded Mergansers I found only yesterday and they fall into the category of 'no way those are in Toronto!' But they are. The crest on top of their heads isn't always there, they have to raise it and when it's down they can easily be mistaken for Buffleheads (consult your local bird ID book or website). These two guys were with only one other immature male and there were no females about at all so perhaps they're stragglers.
And where in Toronto would you find these? Well, since they're always going to be passing through in the fall or spring they can be in most any pond in the city but these were at Colonel Sam Smith Park along the lake shore right near the Humber College campus. Hurry and you might still catch them!!
