Good afternoon, Although birding has slowed down on this windy, warm afternoon, there are still lots of birds around to see. At least 29 species of warbler have been found in the park today.
A Prairie Warbler was singing on Harrison Trail about 100 m South of the group campground, but was too far away to see. Prothonotary Warblers seem to be in territory at both the back of Tulip Tree Trail and at the West end of Bennett Rd. Six whimbrel were on the beach near the beginning of South Point Trail, but have since flown. I have seen a few reports of notable birds without any accompanying details. These include Prairie Warbler on Tulip Tree Trail, Connecticut Warbler and Acadian Flycatcher on South Point Trail and Yellow-throated Warbler at an unknown location. Any further information on any of these would be appreciated. Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so to me through email, or to the Visitor Centre in person or at (519) 674-1768. More information on the park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' website: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca. Directions: Take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Turn right and follow the signs to the park. Bird sighting information, bird checklists, bird feeders, and breakfast and lunch offered by the Friends can be found at the visitor centre. To reach the visitor centre from the park gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave., then follow it around the bend to the parking lot. I lead guided bird hikes in the park twice daily - contact the visitor centre for more information. Reuven Martin Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
