_____ The entry of spring did not follow a linear path this past week. Conditions included a tornado watch, wet snow flurries for most of a day, and finally very warm and sunny weather. Some sightings of general interest were as follows: Surf, White-winged, and Black Scoter (in order of abundance) off Tip and more commonly on west side Ruddy Duck – Tip and in Marsh close to entrance Carolina Wrens – most of singing birds were in the north half of the Park House Wren – observed from the DeLaurier Trail Winter wren – common throughout Brown Thrasher – Tip Area Wild Turkey -Tip Area Blue-gray Gnatcatcher – house hunting just north of the Sparrow Field Northern Mockingbird – road to Tip (could be day tripping from town or a new arrival) American Kestrel – Black Willow parking lot American Woodcock – flight lift off was 8:40 PM White-eyed Vireo and American Redstart (early) were reported in Sightings Book Mourning Cloak – several; American Lady – Centennial Trail Submitted by Ross Mackintosh for Friends of Point Pelee No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1382 - Release Date: 4/16/2008 5:34 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1382 - Release Date: 4/16/2008 5:34 PM _______________________________________________ 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
