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Adult Short-billed Dowitchers at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto |
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A fallout of adult Short-billed Dowitchers happened after a rain and
thunderstorm in Toronto. These are brightly-coloured adult
hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed Dowitchers migrating
south. Ashbridges Bay on 17 July 2019. |
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V|IDEO LINK: Super video of Short-billed Dowitchers in Toronto |
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This individual is closer to griseus subspecies, which breeds
in Quebec, It's pale below and is well marked with bars and spots.
Ashbridges Bay on 17 July 2019. |
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It's a delight to see these
gorgeous shorebirds up close. Ashbridges Bay on 17 July 2019. |
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Something spooked them, but they soon settled
back down and continued feeding. Ashbridges Bay on 17 August 2019. |
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These Short-billed Dowitchers refueled and rested a little before
continuing their southbound migration. Ashbridges Bay on 17 August
2019. |
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