Good morning birders! There was a significant influx of birds overnight, with good numbers of warblers including Orange-crowned and several Blue-winged on South Point Trail this morning. Things have now quieted down significantly there as birds have moved inland.
The White-winged Dove is still present and singing regularly on Lakeshore Rd. South of the visitor centre (cottage # 17266 today) The Red-throated Loon is still being seen very close to shore on South Point Trail. It moves up and down the shore, so check both the washout and the lookout just before the washout. There have not been many reports from elsewhere in the park, but I suspect the various trails through the woods will be productive today. Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so to me through email, or to the Visitor Centre in person or at (519) 674-1768. More information on the park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' website: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca. Directions: Take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Turn right and follow the signs to the park. Bird sighting information, bird checklists, bird feeders, and breakfast and lunch offered by the Friends can be found at the visitor centre. To reach the visitor centre from the park gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave., then follow it around the bend to the parking lot. I lead guided bird hikes in the park twice daily - contact the visitor centre for more information. Reuven Martin Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide _______________________________________________ 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
