Hey Birders,
Went to check for the ibis today. No sign of it, there were some interesting
things around though. An adult Tundra Swan was present near the boat launch, as
well as an adult Bald Eagle, and a few shorebirds; most notably 3 Baird's
Sandpipers. There's lots of great spots for the Ibis, so it could definitely
still be there.
Decided to try my luck in Mitchell. Some good numbers of shorebirds.
Wilson's Phalarope - 1
Ruddy Turnstone - 1 adult - first time I've seen one at this location
Stilt Sandpiper - 3
Semipalmated Plover - 5
Spotted Sandpiper - 2
Solitary - 1
Greater Yellowlegs - 2
Lesser Yellowlegs - 150
Semipalmated - 10
Least - 30
Baird's - 4
Pecotral - 15
Dowitcher sp. - 2
Wilson's Snipe - 3
Directions for Hullet (courtesy of Dave Brown):
Drive about a half hour west of Mitchell on Hwy#8 to Kinburn Line (aka county
rd. 15). Turn right (North ) and go to Summerhill Rd.
Turn left (West) and go to Burns Line. Turn left (South) and travel down the
gravel road to Parking lot 81001. Just past there on the left side is an
entrance to the boat launch and dyke. Go out the dusty dyke road about 100 yds.
to where it's gated off. Scope the shallow waters where there are stumps and
logs galore.
Directions for Mitchell (West Perth), again courtesy of Dave Brown:
>From the East (Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, GTA) - take Hwy 8 thru Stratford
>heading west to first lights in Mitchell (Wellington St) and
turn left (south) and continue till you hit the "T" intersection at the ball
diamond. Lagoon cells are straight back behind the ball diamond
and soccer fields and the sewage treatment plant. You can go straight ahead on
the gravel and park next to the berm.
>From the London area....take Hwy 23 into Mitchell from the south and just
>after you pass the "Welcome to Mitchell" sign...watch for Frank St...go right
>on Frank St and head down over the bridge till you get to the ball diamond
>(will be on your right). Again...the cells are behind the ball diamond and
>soccer fields. You can go straight ahead on the gravel and park next to the
>berm.
>From Southampton area....take Hwy 21, to Goderich and then Hwy 8 to Clinton
>and down to Mitchell, turn south on Hwy 23 to Frank St. and turn left on Frank
>St. and head over the bridge to the ball diamonds (which will be on your
>right). You can go straight ahead on the gravel and park next to the berm.
This weekend looks good for something to show up!
Good Birding,
Ken Burrell
Heidelberg, Ont
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