Winter birding in Tommy Thompson Park this November was very rewarding. Due to low water levels, the island on the northwest side was accessible. The island is a nesting colony for Double-crested Cormorants, gulls, and night-herons between April and September, so there were some remains that were difficult to avoid.
On the harbour we saw a flock of hundreds of waterfowl that mainly consisted of Long-tailed Ducks. Additionally, sparrows were abundant in the dense shrubs north of the island. We also had a long look at one Peregrine Falcon that was perched upon a tall dead tree preening its feathers.
At about noon, we decided we would start heading back. Just as we were passing the harbour, I noticed a silhouette beside a big boat; an owl! Looking closer I realized it was just wooden...
