Good evening, folks: Although overall numbers of shorebirds continue to be greatly reduced at the Exeter lagoons, the quality continues. In the second cell, in the north east quadrant, were three juvenile Red-Necked Phalaropes hanging together. Also, there was an Am Golden Plover as well as a Bairds Sandpiper. The shorebird area in the second cell has been confined to the southwest quadrant, making the shorebirds stay nice and close to the edge of the cell. In the first cell, was a trio of juvenile Green Herons roaming along the shoreline with a nice little buzz job of natal down still on their heads.
Exeter lagoons are accessible to the public, assuming you are in possession of a free pass, which can be obtained in person, from the town office. The lagoons are entered by driving west out of town on 83 highway, and then south on Airport Line (1st concession west). Turn left (east) on the first gravel road and park on the shoulder, without blocking the entrance to either the lagoons or the sheep 'pasture' gate. Walk up the dike road past the "No Trespassing" sign. Rick Thornton Exeter, ON _______________________________________________ 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/
