All, After a tip from Eric Jeffery that the east end of Wildwood Lake finally had some shorebird mud, I checked things out today. Conditions south of the Impoundment Dyke are exceptional, with acres [hectares?] of fresh mudflats and an est. 700 shorebirds - mostly Lesser Yellowlegs [150] and Killdeer [300], but with many other species mixed in - lots of very fresh juveniles. Best birds were 3 Stilt Sandpiper, one Baird's and one juvenile Wilson's Phalarope - not great I know but more eyes may mean better records to come.
Also present were 5 [unbanded] Great Egret and an adult Bald Eagle and Merlin keeping everyone on their toes..... To reach the lake, take CR 6 north from the 401 to CR 28. Go west through Harrington and take the 1st right [31st Line] down 500 m. to the steel armco barrier on your right [east]. Best views are from here - down the bank a bit - or continue another 200 m to the Ducks Unlimited entrance. Cheers, James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 14 Marian St, RR#1 Woodstock, On, N4S-7V6 [519]537-2027 226-228-1428 [cell] - note - NEW [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
