Greetings birders: Sunday at the Constructed Wetland was fantastic. Doug Mcrae was on hand to identify the shorebirds that some of us have a problem with. There were huge numbers of Dunlins (70+), Semi-palmated Plovers (12+), many, many Least Sandpipers, a few Lesser Yellowlegs, Spotted Sandpipers, 2 Short-billed Dowitcher, BlueWinged Teal, GreenWinged Teal,t wo pair of Gadwall, two pair of American Widgeon, Northern Shovellers, and many, many Mallard (mostly Drakes and a couple of females). A sub-adult Redtailed Hawk (Doug Mcrae) was being pursued by a number of black birds. The Osprey continue to remain on the nest. We have no idea if they have hatched a little one or not.The Trumpeter was letting everyone hear his call. There is also as a Mute family of 8 cygnets. The Marsh Wren were showing how they can do the splits while calling at the same time. The Moorhen were very vocale. A Wilson's, Yellow Warbler and Common Yellowthroat Warblers could be heard calling. Three Rough-Winged Swallow were also observed along with many Tree and Barn Swallows and Purple Martins.A apir of Northern Oriole flew over the Wetland and a Turkey Vulture. There was also a Kingfisher and many Red Winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles. Thanks Doug - it is always nice to have an expert on hand.
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. _______________________________________________ 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
