This evening, October 2, the MARBLED GODWIT was still present and seen from the
main park area at the west end of Mitchell's Bay, in Chatham-Kent. Also a SNOWY
EGRET was in the same vicinity, sometimes in the same field of view. Both birds
have been there off and on for about ten days.
Directions: From Chatham, take Hwy 40 north towards Wallaceburg. After about 12
km north of Chatham, take Municipal Road 42 west all the way to Mitchell's Bay.
Municipal Road 42 starts off from Hwy 40 as Electric Line, jogs south briefly
on Bear Line and then continues west on Bay Line. Drive through Mitchell's Bay
to the lake front where there is a parking area overlooking the water. Go to
the north end of the parking area and look north where you should see a small
sand/mud bar which frequently has a few Caspian Terns, etc. resting. Both the
Marbled Godwit and Snowy Egret are typically seen in the vicinity of this sand
bar. A spotting scope is essential for viewing.
Allen Woodliffe
Chatham
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