The OFO trip to Skunk's Misery today was attended by 16 birders (a record high!). The trip was generally successful, although strong winds made hearing songbirds challenging at times (it was very quiet after about 10 am). Highlights at Skunk's Misery included Blue-winged, Hooded Warbler and Mourning (heard only) Warbler, Pileated Woodpecker and Black-billed and Yellow-billed (heard only) Cuckoo. Unfortunately, Acadian Flycatcher was only distantly heard and we couldn't locate a Cerulean Warbler (despite a lot of walking in the right areas). Visits to Blenhiem and Ridgetown Sewage Lagoons in the afternoon were highlighted by a pair of Surf Scoters at Blenhiem. Total species for the trip was around 75.
Thanks to all the participants! Good Birding, Gavin Platt Toronto, 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/
