Birding was relatively slow at the Sanctuary this afternoon, due to the wind and brisk conditions on the St. Lawrence. Very little in the way of waterfowl, with a few pairs of COMMON MERGANSERS and GREEN-WINGED TEALS, along with numerous CANADA GEESE. The highlight of the afternoon was what I believe to be a "CASSIAR" DARK-EYED JUNCO, which was foraging with about a half-dozen of the typical "slate-coloured" subspecies. I was unable to get a photograph of this junco, but it was almost the spitting image of the examples provided by Mark Szantyr at http://www.oceanwanderers.com/JuncoID.html - I reviewed this website from an ONTBirds posting back in December 2009 by Andrew Keaveney. I doubt this junco will be relocated as the flocks are quite mobile now, but if you're in the area it may be worth a look. The flock was foraging on Nairne Island near the wooded picnic area, just south of the Sanctuary proper. Good birding! DIRECTIONS: From the 401, take exit 770 south to Ingleside. Turn right or east onto Hwy 2 and follow until you see the sign for the Sanctuary (approx. 5km). _________________________________________________________________ Got a phone? Get Hotmail & Messenger for mobile! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9724464