Good afternoon birders, Although activity has dropped with the very hot weather, there are still plenty of birds to see out there today.
A Prothonotary Warbler was seen on Tulip Tree Trail where it crosses Harrison Trail. The Worm-eating Warbler was seen again at Spicebush bridge A. Whimbrel was reported on the beach south of beach access #11. Olive-sided flycatcher was seen at Maintenance and a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was along Rondeau rd. halfway between Spicebush Trail and South Point Trail. There are apparently at least 4 Hooded Warblers at the maintenance loop, although many are having trouble finding any at all. At Blenheim Sewage Lagoons today, 4 Wilson's Phalarope, at least 20 Short-billed Dowitcher and 2 Black Tern. There have been concerns about activity at the lagoons. There is no guarantee that access to this great site will remain, so please ensure that you park only on the lagoon side of the road so farm equipment can get past and that you lock the gate (it is acceptable to leave the lock open while you are in the lagoons, but the lock needs to be looped through the chain and gate so it appears locked). 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/
