I just returned from a walk on the Bronte pier and did not see the Piping Plover that was so co-operative yesterday. Photo on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gavin_edmondstone/34799578125/in/dateposted/
A flock of about 30 Whimbrel flew overhead towards Toronto and 4 Dunlin flew by, also towards Toronto. There were about a dozen Bonaparte’s Gulls on the west pier along with Common and Caspian Terns. There are two tires out for nesting Red-necked Grebes. One tire had a bird sitting on it the other did not. There are nesting Cliff and Barn Swallows. Directions: Exit the QEW at Bronte Road and go to the lake. The area is served by Oakville Transit route 3 from the Bronte GO Train station and route 14 from the Appleby and Oakville stations. Caution tape is in place because of high water. On Saturday strong east wind were pushing water over the pier. It was no problem today but that can change. Gavin Edmondstone Oakville, Ontario _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
