Hello, Ontbirders, This rainy morning, 10 intrepid OFO members and their guests joined Lynne Freeman, Howard Shapiro, and John Carley for the annual OFO Walk at The Spit (parts of which are known as Tommy Thompson Park) in Toronto. In light rain at 8 am, to torrential rain and wind at 10 am, the group continued birding until 10:40. In that time, 38 species were recorded, a low total, but satisfactory in light of the poor viewing conditions! The highlight was a flock of approximately 45 Hudsonian Whimbrel that flew past. Other highlights were a male Canvasback, male Hooded Merganser, male Green-winged Teal, and a singing Willow Flycatcher. In addition to the five species of swallow spotted, approximately 100 Chimney Swifts were observed. For those who cherish The Spit as a wonderful place to bird, please make your thoughts known to the City and the TRCA, who have now embarked on a "Visitor Experience Plan". The plan's scope seems very limited, but please voice your thoughts about any and all aspects of The Spit. If you wish, you may convey them to Friends of the Spit, who will relay them to the consultants. Our email address is newsletter.friendsofthespit@gmail.com <mailto:newsletter.friendsoftghespit@gmail.com> . We need your voices, and now is the time! Cheers John