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 can raise and lower it, and when it's down these birds can easily be mistaken for Buffleheads. These two guys were with only one other immature male and there were no females about, so they're probably 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. It's along the lakeshore right near the Humber College campus. Hurry and you might still catch them!!
