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Monday, April 18, 2016

WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, LYNDE SHORES CONSERVATION AREA, WHITBY, ON

   We can ID this sparrow as a White-throated Sparrow by its bright white "eyebrow", yellow supraloral, white throat and two wingbars.  The eyebrow stripe varies in color from drab (tan) to bright white.


BREEDING MALE NORTHERN SHOVELER, CRANBERRY MARSH, LYNDE SHORES CONSERVATION AREA, WHITBY, ON

   We can ID this duck as male Northern Shoveler in breeding plumage by its very long bill, rufous flanks and belly and white breast.