The general impression is that the spring bird migration at Presqu'ile
Provincial Park has ended. Nevertheless, there have been a few days in
the past week when migration was still evident, either in the form of
birds that breed farther north (especially shorebirds) or in the form of
birds actually observed migrating over the lighthouse.
Eight Wood Ducks were observed in the marsh on June 12. Both Greater
Scaup and Lesser Scaup have been seen this week, as well as two
Long-tailed Ducks. Up to six Common Loons have been seen on a single
day, most of them likely non-breeders. Great Egrets are a daily sight,
and a Green Heron flew over the calf pasture on June 6. Although most
of the migrant shorebirds have departed, on June 11 there were still two
Semipalmated Plovers, two Ruddy Turnstones, six Semipalmated Sandpipers
(three of which were still present the next morning), and five Dunlins.
Black-billed Cuckoos have been seen/heard in at least three different
parts of the Park. A rather late Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was at the
calf pasture on June 6. On June 9 and 10, Blue Jays were migrating over
the lighthouse, 8 and 14 birds, respectively. Cedar Waxwings were also
migrating there this week. The only obviously migrant warblers seen in
the past week were a Magnolia Warbler and a Wilson's Warbler, both on
June 6. A Vesper Sparrow at the calf pasture may represent a breeding
bird, though that species has not been known to breed there (or anywhere
else in the Park) in recent years. Bobolinks and Orchard Orioles are
present there on most days, and the latter also in other locations.
To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton.
Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid
that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is
restricted at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial
nesting birds there.
Questions and comments about bird sightings at Presqu'ile may be
directed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Fred Helleiner
186 Bayshore Road,
Brighton, Ontario, Canada, K0K 1H0
VOICE: (613) 475 5309
If visiting, access via Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
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