Hello everyone: This report comes on behalf of Keith Lee (Tiny).
Many Marsh Wren, Common Yellowthroat Warbler, Redwing Blackbird, Yellow
Warbler, Common Grackle, Tree Swallow, Killdeer, Moorhen (were active - also
saw a couple of immature birds), Northern Oriole, Mute Swans, Trumpeter
(Oscar) Swan, Dunlin, many Mallard (Drakes), Canada Geese + three families
of 10, 8 and 5 goslings respectively, Blue Wing Teal (2 male), Song Sparrow,
families of Mallards of various ages, we did not see the 8 cygnet family of
Mute Swan because the cattails are very tall now. There was also a Hooded
Merganser, Kingfisher, Great Blue Heron, Northern Flicker, Tree and Barn
Swallow, and 2 Gadwall and three families of Wood Ducks.
Now the very exciting news: The Osprey have at least one offspring (Tiny and
I decided to call it "Catfish" as that is what the male brought in for it to
eat.) Catfish appears to be quite healthy and it hungrily accepted the food
offered by the female. This is Brighton Constructed Wetland's first baby
Osprey.
A reminder that starting next Saturday June 21, 2008 Keith Lee (Tiny) will
be at the Wetland between 4:00 and 5:30 or 6:00pm.
Please do not enter the Wetland without the permission of the Brighton
Public Works Department through Keith Lee.
Maureen Campeau
Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE corner of
Brighton. From Hwy 401, take the Brighton exit 509 (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
