A Worm-eating Warbler was in a small woodlot at the east end of
Cobourg this morning. It was present between 9.00-10.00 a.m., and was
still present when I left. It was feeding mainly on the ground
[together with a multitude of White-throated Sparrows] on the east
side of the woodlot, and moving slowly south.
Exiting Cobourg east on County Road 2 there is an industrial park on
the south of the road [Diamond Head Mall]. Two streets access this
area from the County Road. The westernmost is Willmott Street, which
runs due south, passing a housing development on the west. At its
south end Willmott turns east to parallel a strip of parkland
bordering Lake Ontario. This parkland terminates on the west in a
small mixed woodlot at the foot of Willmott, and backing on the
housing. The bird was located in this area. It seems very tame, and
provided superb views.
To access County Road 2 in Cobourg, exit #401 at the eastern Cobourg
exit [#474] and turn south off the exit ramp. This is Division
Street. Continue south through town to the main intersection of
Division and King Streets. Turn left [east]. King becomes County Road
2 on leaving the town. The two streets into the industrial park are
immediately before the railroad bridge as one leaves town.
Clive Goodwin, Cobourg
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