Rondeau Bird Report Wed. May 16 & Thurs. May 17, 2007
Twenty-four species of warblers were seen during the period. A major
movement of Bay-breasted Warblers involved reports of of 20-25 birds (mostly
males) in one locality South of Bennett Road. Many of these have apparently
moved on, and have now been replaced by females. There are at least two
Prothonotarys being observed on Tulip Tree Trail, based on colored leg-band
combinations. One or both are entering nest boxes. Other noteworthy
species seen included Golden-winged, Orange-crowned, Northern Parula,
Prairie, Mourning, Hooded and Yellow-breasted Chat.
Tulip Tree Trail had sightings of nesting Red-headed Woodpeckers, 2 Acadian
Flycatchers (at different sites), at least one each of Yellow-bellied
Fycatcher and Gray-cheeked Thrush, a Lincolns Sparrow and a Tufted
Titmouse. The American Three-toed Woodpecker reported previously has moved
to the Spicebush Trail, where it was photographed.
Among the non-passerines, Black-billed Cuckoo has been reported regularly
from South Point Trail. There were 2 Black Terns seen near the park at the
Blenheim Sewage Lagoons. Tomorrows report will include an update on
sightings there, in addition to birding news in the park.
I will lead a guided bird hike twice daily May 5 21 (fee $5), as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am & 1 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday
7:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Friday 7:30 am
All of the 7:30 am and 1 pm hikes listed above meet at the Visitor Centre.
The 7 p.m. hikes meet at the entrance to the Marsh Trail.
A second hike on Friday at 1 p.m. will meet at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons.
The Friends of Rondeau will provide a birders brunch for a small donation
(coffee, tea, bagels, soups & treats) daily from 7 11 a.m.
Directions: from Highway 401, take exit 101 and drive South 16 km on Chatham
Kent Road 15, then turn right on Chatham Kent Road and 17 travel 1.1 km to
the park. The Bird Sightings Book, Bird Sightings Board and other relevant
information are located at the Visitor Centre (open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from
May 5 21). To reach the Centre from the park gate, travel 6 km South on
Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave. and follow it around the bend to the left to
the parking lot.
Steve LaForest
Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide
c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768
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