Rondeau Bird Report – Friday May 9, 2008
Good morning birders. The best site for warblers this morning was Spicebush Trail, with good numbers of 14 species reported. Highlights there included Prothonotary, Blue-winged, and 6 Northern Parula. Tulip Tree Trail was another productive location, with 12 species mentioned. For those who prefer larger birds, there were two immature Bald Eagles seen at the end of South Point Trail. These are most likely last year’s fledglings from the nest in the Rondeau marsh. The birds have been present in the area all winter. We very much appreciate all of the sightings that visiting birders have reported to us, via the various sightings boards, the Bird Sightings Book, and even through the internet. We have also been very fortunate to receive photos of many birds, including some of this spring’s rarities. Many thanks. As noted previously, we have had no additional reports concerning the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher seen here on May 5 or the Harris’s Sparrow, present at the Visitor Centre feeder from May 2 – 6. Good birding. Steve LaForest Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768 I will lead a guided bird hike twice daily May 3 to 19 (fee $5), as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am & 1 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am & 7 pm; Friday 7:30 am. All of the 7:30 am and 1 pm hikes listed above will meet at the Visitor Centre. The 7 pm hikes will meet at the entrance to the Marsh Trail. A second hike on Friday at 1 pm 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 am. There will also be a special program, on Saturday May 10 at 7 pm - an evening presentation about the spring migration at Rondeau entitled “An Evening in the forest with Laforest” (contact the Visitor Centre re tickets). Directions: Take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Follow the signs to the park. The Bird Sightings Book, Bird Sightings Board and other relevant information are located at the Visitor Centre (open 7 am to 5 pm from May 3 - 19). 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 parking lot. _________________________________________________________________ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212_______________________________________________ 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
