Hi all,
Today August 4 I found a phalarope at Blenheim Lagoons in the sprinkler
cell. I initially believed it to be a Red-necked, but after considerable
analysis and further discussion with Alan Wormington (thanks) it appears
that it was an adult Red Phalarope!
Due to the early date and location I never really considered Red Phalarope.
As well, I expected to find a Red-necked today. The somewhat thicker bill
and plumage bothered me at the time, however I did not think much about it
at the time.
Sorry for the late post on this!
The bird seems to hang around the flooded sprinkler cell near the building.
The lagoons are looking good for shorebirds. Perhaps 300+ were present
today. There is good edge along ponds 1 and 2. Pond 5 at the back has an
excellent spot for shorebirds this year (especially larger ones)! There,
about 85 Greater Yellowlegs, 7 Stilt Sandpipers and several dowitchers were
present among others.
Lagoon Directions: Exit 401 at #90 (Communications Rd.) and head into
Blenheim. At the main stoplight turn right (west) onto Rd. 3. Travel about
1.5 km and turn right (north) onto Lagoon Rd. at the carwash, and continue
north about 1 km to gate. You must have an annual permit to enter.
Available at the Municipal Service Centre, 35 Talbot St. in Blenheim,
during business hours, fax (519) 676-0244.
Cheers,
Blake A. Mann
Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent
boatmannATkentDOTnet
Blog: www.burgbirder.blogspot.com
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