Hi all,
Some decent numbers of birds finally arrived this weekend, resulting in some
excellent birding in the Rondeau area.
Of note were upwards of 15 Red Knots on the south beach seen from Erieau
just after lunch. They were among many hundreds of shorebirds, which
consisted mostly of Black-bellied Plovers. There were also over 100
Whimbrel, a significant number of Short-billed Dowitchers, Ruddy Turnstones
and others. There were also hundreds of gulls, but nothing we could see of
significance.
A Willet was also off south point trail early this morning, offering good
photo ops.
A White Pelican was still being seen yesterday off Rondeau's marsh. Haven't
heard about it yet today.
Significant numbers of warblers and thrushes were all over the park.
Probably 20 species of warblers including early ones such as Palm (several),
Yellow-rumped, etc. Other late birds included many Red-breasted Nuthatches,
a few White-crowned Sparrows and White-throated, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and
a Hermit Thrush.
Flycatchers were in significant numbers finally as well. Olive-sided was
reported near the Pony Barn area.
Directions to Erieau: The port of Erieau is located south of Blenheim.
West out of Blenheim on Talbot Trail (Rd. 3), turn left onto (Erieau Rd.)
Rd. 12 and follow to village. The pier area is found by continuing through
the village and turning right at the restaurant intersection.
Good birding!
Blake A. Mann
Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
boatmannATkentDOTnet
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