King eider spotted at Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park

King eider spotted at Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park

February 21, 2026 10:32 am EST.

As birding experts say king eider ducks typically breed in the Arctic and can often be found along the Atlantic Ocean, local enthusiasts are excited after one has been seen near peninsulas A and B at Tommy Thompson Park. Nick Westoll has more.

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