Good evening Ontbirders, Our final total of warblers at Rondeau for today was 22 species. A welcome late afternoon addition was the Yellow-breasted Chat on South Point Trail. The Prothonotary seen on Tulip Tree Trail this afternoon turned out to be colour-banded, which will help with the ongoing assessment of the status of this species.
On my 1:00 pm bird hike, I found a nightjar perched on a branch on Harrison Trail midway between Maintenance Loop and Pony Barn. Opinions as to identification varied (but no violence ensued!) and photos will tell the tale soon enough concerning Common Nighthawk versus Whip-poor-will. Other noteworthy birds found later in the day included a late Hermit Thrush on Harrison Trail and a Yellow-throated Vireo, both south of the Group Campground. Outside the park, a flock of 200++ Black-bellied Plovers was seen in a flooded field about 5 km east of Port Alma. The Eared Grebe was observed again today at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons. Note that birders can obtain permits at the Rondeau Visitor Centre, as well as online. Good birding! Steve Steve LaForest Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide [email protected] _______________________________________________ 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/
