Mark Breaks and I found a Worm-eating Warbler this afternoon in the woods at Point Traverse. The birds was actively feeding on the abundant midges and didn't sing. It didn't seem concerned with us and often approached us to within 8 feet, it stayed about 10 feet up in the canopy most of the time. Some photos were obtained. The bird was at the western end of the trail system in the woods, park on the gravel road and follow the trails. Several Scarlet Tanagers and Baltimore Orioles are also present in the woods.
Ticks are plentiful in the woods so be advised and take precautions. David Okines PEPTBO Station Manager Directions to PEPTBO - Prince Edward Point is in the extreme south-east corner of Prince Edward county. From the 401 head to Picton then follow County Road 8 (opposite the Harbour Inn), heading South East out of Picton for about 3km and then turn right onto County Road 17, follow this until you can turn left on to County Road 16 (signed to the Black River Cheese Factory), this road is County Road 13, turn right and follow this road to the gravel road at the end (approx 25km). Point Traverse woods are on the left by the big bend. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
