Hello All, Jean and I visited a few beaches in St. Catharines today (September 8).
At Jones Beach (11:45 AM), we observed an Osprey flying westward. One Gadwall was observed with the many Mallards. Shorebirds observed included, Least Sandpiper (2) Semipalmated Sandpiper (1) and Sanderling (2). Common Terns (24) flew over the water as walked back to the parking area. At Municipal Beach (12:30 PM), we observed (despite the presence of jet-skis and one Border Collie) one American Golden-Plover, juvenile. Semipalmated Sandpiper (1) and Sanderling (2) were also observed. At Lakeside Park (1:00 PM), we observed a pair of Green-winged Teal with some Mallards. Semipalmated Sandpiper (2) were also seen. All birds were found at the west end of the beach in the park. At Charles Daley Park (2:15 PM), we observed a Wilson's Snipe. It was chased away from the pond's edge by a Green Heron. The Snipe ran into the small cluster of Willows on the west side of the pond. We observed it briefly once again in the same area before it ran back into the willows. All birds were observed at the east end of the park at 15 Mile Pond. Also observed were Great Blue Heron (2), Black-crowned Night-Heron, immature (1), Belted Kingfisher (1) and Caspian Tern (2). Bob Highcock & Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: For Jones Beach, travel east on Lakeshore Road and turn left on Broadway after crossing the Welland Canal, At this time you have to turn left due to construction on Lakeshore Road. Jones Beach is at the end of Broadway. For Municipal Beach, travel west on Lakeshore Road from the Welland Canal. Turn right on Arthur St. Turn right on Beachaven Dr. Turn left on Bogart St. Entrance to Municipal Beach will be on the left. For Lakeside Park, travel west on Lakeshore Rd. Turn right on Lakeport Rd. Once in Port Dalhousie, turn right at the lights. Angled parking will be on the right and a larger parking area is further down the one way street. For Charles Daley Park, heading west on the QEW, exit Seventh Street. Head west on the North Service Road. The park is located between 15 and 16 Mile Creeks. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
