Today's trip to Hawk Cliff didn't produce many migrant hawks, due to nearly constant rain. However, we still managed to see some good birds, highlighted by a Baird's Sandpiper at Port Stanley Lagoons, a Greater White-fronted Goose on the beach at Port Stanley and a Red-necked Phalarope at Aylmer Sewage Lagoons.
A good selection of non-raptors was around, including lots of Eastern Bluebirds at Hawk Cliff, two adult Bald Eagles at Port Stanley and a good selection of waterfowl at both Port Stanley and Aylmer Sewage Lagoons. Thanks to the many participants who showed up despite the weather! Good Birding, Gavin & Ian Platt Toronto/London Directions: *Hawk Cliff * >From *EAST* 401: Take the Highbury south cut off at London, follow Highbury (Hwy 30) south to St. Thomas. Highbury changes into South Edgeware at a large curve in the road to the west. Follow South Edgeware west to the first set of traffic lights - Burwell Road, turn left (south) and stay on this road. It becomes Fairview Ave (Regional Road 22), which runs directly into Hawk Cliff Road. You will see a sign for Hawkes Cliff Farm. Just continue down gravel road to viewing area. >From *WEST* 401: Take the Highway # 4 (Colonel Talbot Rd.) exit south, through Talbotville, road now is Sunset Rd. continue towards St. Thomas; you will come to a veer in the road, straight up to St. Thomas, veer to the right for Port Stanley, follow Highway 4, now Sunset to Port Stanley. As you approach Port Stanley you will come to a large curve in the road with a sign saying East St, to the left. Take East St., and follow it to the first road left, (opposite Port Stanley Water Tower) Dexter Line. Follow Dexter Line approximately 2 km. and turn right down gravel road at Hawkes Cliff Farm, and follow gravel road to viewing area *Port Stanley Sewage Lagoons* >From the town of Port Stanley on Lake Erie, take Highway 4 west over the river, then go north on County Road 20. At the next stop sign, go left and up a large hill. This road is called Lake Road. At the top of the hill take a right onto Scotch Road and go 1.1 km to the lagoon complex on the left side of the road. *Aylmer Sewage Lagoons* To get to the Aylmer sewage lagoons from Hwy 401, take exit 203 (Imperial Road/county road 73) south approx 20ish km (or 20 min) through the small hamlets of Mossley, Harrietsville, and Lyons; just before u get to Aylmer, turn right (east) on Glencolin Line; take the first left (south) onto Rogers Road. The first road right-of-way a few hundred meters down on the right there is a yellow metal gate u can park by off the road, another option is continuing to the the other side of the lagoons to the first long dirt driveway on the right and parking outside the gate. _______________________________________________ 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
