Hi The Hudsonian Godwit was present again this AM on Gull Island in company with 8 Black-bellied Plovers. It is spending time along the south shore of the island and at the east tip. The latter location is viewable from Owen Point with a scope. Also present on the island were 8 American Pipits and a single Whimbrel on the north shore of the island. Splitting their time between Gull Island and Owen Point where 3 Pectoral Sandpipers, 1 White-rumped Sandpiper, 2 Least Sandpipers, 6 Semipalmated Sandpipers, 3 Semipalmated Plovers, 1 Dunlin and 20-30 Sanderlings. Baird's Sandpiper was also reported. There was also a significant build-up of Monarchs (50+) on Owen Point this AM.
To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, exit the 401 south at Brighton and follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Visitors to Gull Island not using a boat should be prepared to wade through knee-deep water (not allowing for waves) in which there is often a swift current and a substrate that is somewhat uneven and slippery. David Bree Sr. Natural Heritage Education Leader Presqu'ile Provincial Park 328 Presqu'ile Parkway Brighton, ON. K0K 1H0 613 475-4324 ext 225 [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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
