Presqu'ile Provincial Park is always a good spot to go birding, though
the mid-summer doldrums usually restrict the menu to the breeding birds,
of which there is a good variety. This week one or two species have
been found that have not been reported in recent weeks.
GADWALLS can usually be seen on the north shore of Gull Island, and
three REDHEADS were there on July 20. A male RED-BREASTED MERGANSER was
on the east shore of Gull Island today. Although most AMERICAN WHITE
PELICAN sightings at Presqu'ile have been in August, one was present for
two days on July 25-26 eleven years ago. GREAT EGRETS remain at their
nests on High Bluff Island. A COMMON GALLINULE was seen on July 20.
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS were seen in two different parts of the Park
this week, and two PILEATED WOODPECKERS were seen yesterday. MERLINS
have also been seen and heard this week. A CAROLINA WREN was heard, and
a banded HOUSE WREN was seen, which may have been among birds banded
nearby this spring. BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERS were seen in at least two
different parts of the Park this week. PURPLE FINCHES continue to visit
the feeders at 83 Bayshore Road.
To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, 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. Access to the offshore islands is
restricted
at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting
birds there.
Birders are encouraged to record their observations on the bird sightings
board provided near the campground office by The Friends of Presqu'ile Park
and to fill out a rare bird report for species not listed there.
Questions and comments about bird sightings at Presqu'ile may be
directed to: [email protected].
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Fred Helleiner
186 Bayshore Road
Brighton, Ontario
K0K 1H0
613-475-5309
If visiting, access via Presqu'ile Provincial Park
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