Overheard at Fleming Park
A father and his daughter were strolling along the shore of Sir Sandford Fleming Park Tuesday when the father spotted a seabird on the opposite shore. Father (age 39): Look, Rosa, over on the far side. I think it's a loon. Rosa (age 3-1/2): It's a black guillemot. Father: Maybe it's a red-breasted merganser. Rosa: It's a black guillemot. Later, at home, the photo was enlarged. Verdict: Black guillemot, winter plumage....
16 March, 2010