Hello everyone: This report comes on behalf of Keith Lee (Tiny).
Last Saturday I was excited to report that the Constructed Wetland had one possibly two baby Osprey. This Saturday - Tiny, Donna, Maureen R, and myself are very excited to report that we saw "3" baby Osprey - Catfish, Ollie and Oswald. We watched as one adult brought in what looked like a Carp. The adult on the nest immediately started feeding the brood. The adult seem to be making sure that each "chick" received the same amount. (Making sure that one chick did not eat it all). The third chick appears to be a little bit younger than the other two but still had no problem getting its bill in for the fish.
Now, more excitement - Donna, Maureen R. and I saw a little fluffy black Sora chick. Although I have seen a Sora chick before, this was a first for Maureen R. and Donna. What a totally amazing little chick. We watched as it scurried very quickly when called.
Also present at the Wetland - many Killdeer, a Blue Wing Teal, many Moorhen (seen and heard calling), Trumpeter Swan (Oscar), Mute Swan, Marsh Wren, Mourning Dove, Barn and Tree Swallows, a Spotted Sandpiper
A reminder that starting next Saturday June 28, 2008 Keith Lee (Tiny) will be at the Wetland between 4:00 and 5:30 or 6:00pm 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
