The annual waterfowl congregation in the area between Peche Island and Lakeview Park Marina in Windsor has begun.
Over the past week I've had 70+ Bonaparte's Gull, 1 Herring Gull, ten or so Bufflehead, 20+ Canvasback, 4 to 6 Common Goldeneye, a dozen or more Mute Swan, 3 sp. of merganser. Mergansers dominated today with scores of Red-breasted, dozens of Common coming close to the Windsor side and into the marina proper, and a few Hooded that stayed closer to the shore of the island. After seeing only Mute Swans for weeks, today I noticed swans with black bills for the first time, which I'll assume are Tundra. There were many more Canvasback today, but no sign of the Bonaparte's Gull. I'll continue to keep an eye on these waters and would appreciate other birders posting if they notice the arrival of some of the other annual visitors or any interesting vagrants in the mix! Good birding, Kelly Morrissey [email protected] Lakeview Park Marina is at the foot of Riverdale Ave where it ends at 9200 Riverside Drive East in Windsor, just 10 km east of the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. Follow Riverside Drive until you see the 66-foot tall white and red lighthouse on the corner. The marina is on the left. >From the 401, take Manning Road/County Road 19, exit number 21. Turn right >(north) on Manning Road/County Road 19 to Riverside Drive, approximately 9.5 km. Turn left (west) on Riverside Drive and go approximately 5 km. until you see the old Pelee Passage lighthouse. Turn right into the marina. _______________________________________________ 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/
