Good morning birders, It doesn't seem to be exceptionally birdy in the park on this chilly morning, but there is still plenty to keep one occupied.
The Yellow-breasted Chat is still present around the maintenance yard, and has been seen this morning at the southeast corner of the fence and around a slough in the woods to the south. It seems to be spending quite a bit of time in the bushes inside the maintenance area where it is difficult or impossible to see. Yesterday I was able to get a lot of people on the bird by directing from inside the fence, and I will be back at the location at 11:30 this morning to hopefully show more people the bird. The Worm-eating Warbler was a highlight on my hike this morning just northwest of Bridge C on Spicebush Trail. Unfortunately it seems to have disappeared again. At least one of the Yellow-throated Warblers was seen again at the Visitor Centre Feeders. Aside from the Chat, Hooded, Wilson's, Blue-winged and Cape May Warblers are also present around the maintenance area. I received a report that a tour guide was playing Eastern Screech Owl calls to attract birds. Please be reminded that playing bird recordings is not permitted in Rondeau. Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so at the Visitor Centre. More information on the park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' website: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca. Directions: Take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Turn right and follow the signs to the park. The Bird Sightings Book, Bird Sightings Board, Bird Checklists and other relevant information are to be found at the Visitor Centre. To reach the Visitor Centre from the park Gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave., then follow it around the bend to the parking lot. Reuven Martin Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide _______________________________________________ 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/
