[Ontbirds] Rondeau Festival of Flight May 18th (morning)

[Peter Simons via ONTBIRDS]

Rondeau Festival of Flight May 18th Morning Report

Spring is moving quite quickly in Rondeau with the leaves slowly coating the 
canopy. Blackpoll Warblers have moved in steadily, indicating the approach of 
the end of migration in southern Ontario. With that said still lots to see! 
Fly-catchers, Indigo Buntings, and Cuckoos have arrived in good numbers and 
offer excellent views when found. A Hooded Warbler and Blue-winged were seen 
this morning on Spicebush Trail which also happens to be the hotspot so far.

My apologies for the missing May 17th (afternoon) report, my e-mail was down. A 
Golden-winged Warbler and Common Nighthawk were seen late last evening.


The south end of Harrison Trail and South Point is extremely wet and flooded in 
parts, tall boots are recommended.


Join us from May 1st until the 19th for the Festival of Flight.


Guided hikes available.


Hike Leader: Peter Simons

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[Ontbirds] Rondeau Festival of Flight May 18th (Morning)

[Peter Simons via ONTBIRDS]

Festival of Flight May 18th Morning Report

Migration has started to wind down here at Rondeau with very few numbers of 
birds in the park.
The Maintenance Area as well as the Pony Barn Area have been the best spots for 
birding.

A Canada Warbler as well as several other species were sighted at the Pony Barn 
along with a singing Mourning Warbler. Another Mourning Warbler along with the 
Prothontary Warblers have been seen at Tulip Tree Trail. A Black-crowned Night 
Heron Was found on our morning hike at the Mainteiecne Loop. The Summer Tanager 
continues to show well on Water St.

The Campsite area is closed due to flooding and will remain closed until 
further notice.

Join us for our last few days of the Festival of Flight!

Hike Leader: Peter Simons

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provincial birding organization.
Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca
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