Hi Birders,
With the predicted north wind (moderate), I spent half a day at Point Edward
on Lake Huron near Sarnia. Overall it was rather slow, but the highlight
was a juv. SABINE'S GULL in late morning. At 10:50 a juv Sabine's Gull was
heading west off the Canadian shoreline. It then continued northerly up the
US shoreline.
Previously, at 09:25, a PARASITIC JAEGER was on the exact same course. This
bird was likely an adult. I have only seen juveniles and sub-adults here
before, so that was a treat.
Very few Bonaparte's Gulls today.
A RED-NECKED GREBE was also present earlier.
Migrating raptors included Sharp-shinned Hawks, Merlins, and T.V.'s.
Directions to Point Edward Lakewatch: Find Front St. in Sarnia (along
river in downtown) and follow it north to St. Clair St. just past the 402
overpass. Turn left on St. Clair St. and follow it to its very north end in
Point Edward past Michigan Ave. Turn left on Victoria Ave. and go less than
two blocks to Fort St. Turn right onto Fort St. and go to the parking lot
at the lake.
Blake A. Mann
Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
boatmannATkentDOTnet
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