Greetings on this rather cool morning: The Brighton Constructed Wetland was
a very good place for shore birds yesterday. Rod and I relieved Doug Mcrae
at 11:00am. Doug reported a White-rumped Sandpiper, 15 Dunlin, 3
Short-billed Dowitcher, 2 Semi-palmated Plover, many Least Sandpiper and 8
Lesser Yellowlegs as well as 1 Solitary Sandpiper. Doug had lost sight of
the Solitary but Fred Helleiner quickly relocated this beautiful sandpiper
as Doug was leaving. Thanks Fred, as we were able to point out its location
to the seven people who stopped at the Wetland. Rod and I were able to add
1 Greater Yellowlegs to the list of shorebirds. Seven of us watched as one
Osprey came to the nest with a fish in talon. The nesting Osprey took the
fish and left the nest while its mate took its place on the nest. A
Black-billed Cuckoo could also be heard calling. The Trumpeter Swan and 8
Mutes continue to stay in the Wetland. There were also a pair of Gadwall,
many Mallard - Drake and 1 female and a Blue-winged Teal. Other birds of
interest: Common Yellowthroated Warbler, Yellow Warbler and the first Purple
Martins. Also the Moorhen were very vocal and two could be seen for a very
few minutes in different locations. The Marsh Wrens were also very vocal
and a 2 were actually seen. All-in-all a very pleasant couple of hours at
Brighton's Constructed Wetland.
Doug Mcrae will advise if the Wetland will be open this coming Friday May
23, 2008.
Kindest regards
Maureen and Rod
Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE corner of
Brighton. From Hwy 401, take the Brighton exit (Hwy. 30)and follow
it south into town. Go south through the two traffic lights, over
the railway tracks and follow the main road, now called Prince Edward
Street, south. About 1 km south of the tracks, the main road begins
to swing to the left and becomes Cty. Rd. 64. As this long turn
ends, the constructed wetlands appear on the right side.
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