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Saturday, September 19, 2015
Ist WINTER HERRING GULL, VAN WAGNER'S BEACH, HAMILTON, ON
The Herring Gull does not get full breeding plumage until it is 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 years old. The Herring Gull in the photo is at the beginning of its Ist winter plumage.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
JUVENILE NORTHERN HARRIER IN FLIGHT, LYNDE SHORES CONSERVATION AREA, WHITBY, ON
We identified this bird as a juvenile Northern Harrier by the following:
- Dark head.
- Orange body; by spring it will fade to white.
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