I found a gorgeous Nelson's Sparrow at Wheatley harbor this evening. The bird was alone but White-crowned Sparrows and Golden-crowned Kinglets were foraging nearby. It initially flushed from the edge of base of the eastern pier (where everyone looks for gulls). When I last left it it was in the southern most herbs/shrubs near the beach. It started to run around after being flushed a few times. I was able to call up the Platt's from London who had just left a few minutes earlier and they circled back and had excellent views as well.
No Red Phalarope sightings today. Directions: Wheatley is directly south of Tilbury on county rd 1 Follow 1 south to the lake. There is a large black earth mound south of the car park and the bird was initially foraging in goldenrod, etc. here. Sent from Andrew's iPhone _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
