Greetings birders: I joined Keith Lee at the Constructed Wetland at 4:45 this afternoon (May 28th) for a quick 30 minutes of birding. The highlights were - Black Crowned Night Heron that took flight as we entered the wetland, the first Eastern Kingbirds at the wetllnd, and the return of a pair of Northern Pintail Ducks. Much to our dismay a large flock of mainly Dunlin took to the air and started flying rather erractically. The Semi-palmated plovers, Lesser Yellowlegs and Least Sandpipers were not as alarmed as the Dunlin when a Merlin flew very low over the water. The Dunlin returned a few minutes later as did the Merlin. What a sight to watch how tightly the Dunlin could fly together without flying into each other. Keith will be at the Wetland Friday evening 5:00 to 7:00pm and Sunday June 1st from 9:00 until noon. If you are going to be in the area, please take time to visit Brighton's Constucted Wetland and enjoy.
Kindest regards Maureen for Keith Lee 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
