45 birders enjoyed the beautiful cool day at Palgrave, Beeton sod farms and
Schomberg.
A total of 65 species were seen.
At Palgrave, highlights included 5 warbler species, Pileated Woodpecker, Purple
Finch, Wild Turkeys, immature Indigo Bunting and Great Crested Flycatcher.
Also, many Red-eyed Vireos and Red-breasted Nuthatches were seen.
Beeton Sod Farms and Schomberg Sewage Lagoons produced 13 species of Shorebirds.
Highlights were a juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper seen by all at Beeton (10th
Line/15th Siderd.), 20 juvenile Baird's Sandpipers, and at Schomberg 2 juvenile
Stilt Sandpipers.
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