Ontbirds subscribers, The Hermit Warbler is still here at Thickson's Woods. It was active at dawn at the big cedars on the eastern side of my house, but soon flew off north through the woods.
After not seeing it for several hours, I just saw it fifteen minutes ago at the top end of Corbett Avenue (one laneway west of my house) feeding low to the ground. It eventually flew to the east toward the centre of the woods and has not been relocated yet, as far as I know. However, there are very few observers here searching yet. There is a harsh and cold southeast wind blowing in off the lake, so if you come please dress for the weather. In these winds. the bird may be seeking cover more and not exerting itself frequently until things warm up more. I have just received word from Dave Worthington that he has found a pair of Piping Plovers that have arrived on the beach at Darlington Provincial Park. Thickson's Woods is accessed by exiting Highway 401 at exit 412 (Thickson Road) and going south 2 km down Thickson Road South to its terminus. Park at the bottom of Thickson Road and walk in to the woods along the Waterfront Trail where you see the large Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve sign. Good luck to those that come, Glenn Coady Whitby _______________________________________________ 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
