Violet-green Swallow overhead today at approx. 1 p.m in Long Point Provincial Park in the vicinity of the children’s play ground about 1 1/4 km past the park entrance gate.
Probably a tricky bird to find if you go as there are many Tree Swallows as well but if you have electronic access to their call then do listen to it before or when you go. Total number of species seen in the park, at Old Cut and along a couple of roads around Port Rowan was 99. Directions: LONG POINT PROVINCIAL PARK (FEE IN SEASON) The Provincial Park at Long Point is southwest of Hamilton, directly south of Port Rowan. To reach it you can drive south on Hwy 6 from Hamilton, passing through Hagersville and turning right, west in Jarvis onto Hwy 3, drive to Simcoe and turn left, south on Hwy 24 and follow this west to Hwy 59, ( Hwy 59 curves to the west south of Simcoe) turn left, south on Hwy 59 and drive right down about 8 km and past the golf coarse and you will be on the causeway (Long Point Rd). Drive on across the bridge and continue past the marina on your left. The road comes to Lake Erie where it curves to the left (Erie Blvd) through the cottage / retail business area. Continue driving along this road passing Old Cut Road and you will come to the park entrance gate. The park is closed for the season so you have to park at the gate being sure not to block road and walk into the park. Norm Murr Richmond Hill, Ontario _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
