At about 1:00 p.m. today I found a Cave Swallow amidst numerous Barn, Northern
Rough-winged, Bank, and Tree Swallows that were flying around a long slough
that has been dug just east of Little River, adjacent to a road that is being
constructed through the subdivision being developed there. I've been wrestling
for the past hour with whether or not to post this, since it will probably
destroy whatever credibility I might have. If it were not for the Neotropic
Cormorant that turned up nearby, I would probably keep this to myself. That,
and the fact that the first provincial record for this species was also in the
spring: a bird found by Alan Wormington on April 21 1989. So there is precedent
at least.
The bird immediately grabbed my attention as it flew toward me from the south,
looking like a Cliff of course, except I could not see the chalky forehead. I
stayed with it, and it cooperated by flying close by and around me for a minute
or so, enabling me to note the diagnostic richer rump colour in combination
with a tawny throat which extended onto and across the nape. As I have seen
this species twice previously during fall invasions, it was a no-brainer.
If anyone wants to try their luck, they will have to walk a good ways southeast
from the parking lot. Walk past the south end of the toboggan hill and take any
path you see, just be sure to get to the east side of the old creek. You can
even walk the trail along the east side of the creek (as I did) until you reach
the spot where there is a huge mound of dirt. Just east of this is the road,
with the slough just east of the road. Keep your eyes open for shorebirds while
you're at it.
Best of luck.
Randy Horvath, Windsor
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Little River can be accessed from the intersection of Riverdale and Little
River Road in east Windsor. Drive in over the bridge to a parking lot beside
the toboggan hill. The old creek is a great migrant trap.
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Kentucky warbler, Hooded warbler, Yellow Breasted Chat - Rondeau
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To get to Rondeau take exit 101 from the 401 and follow the provincial park
signs south to the park.
A kentucky warbler was observed on Harrison Trail this morning, a Yellow
Breasted Chat was seen on the Marsh trail just past the viewing tower, and a
Hooded warbler (female) was observed on both the Tulip Tree trail and
Spicebush trail in the morning and afternoon respectivly.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]White pelicans
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There are 8 white pelicans at the south end of hillman marsh
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Eight Am. White Pelicans Hillman Marsh
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Birders,
This afternoon I found 8 American White Pelicans feeding swimming in the bay
area of Hillman Marsh. The birds were best viewed from the south side of the
marsh.
Good Birding,
Dean Ware
Wheatley ON.
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