Although not an uncommon species, today on Echo Island in Echo Bay on Lake Boshkung, Haliburton County there are more Pine Warblers than I have ever encountered in one location. Very conservative estimate would be 25+ recently fledged (still begging to be fed) and 10+ adults, and very possibly more. If you have a boat and are in the area, you won't be able to miss the begging calls with a slow drive/paddle past the island. Echo Bay is about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way north of Hwy 118 on the east side of the lake, while navigating to Buttermilk Falls at the north end of the lake. Last night's and today's periodic rain must have brought out the insects they want, to attract so many. None have been on the island for the past 3 or so weeks, but even in breeding season there were only 2-3 breeding pairs on the island.
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