A large group of KFN members lead by Peter Good visited Prince Edward
Point and the Amherstview Lagoons today and tallied 106 species of birds.
Highlights from Prince Edward Pt. were 10 species of raptors including 20
BALD EAGLES with 6 together in one kettle, 3 MERLINS, 1 NORTHERN GOSHAWK, 1
COOPER'S HAWK, 1 RED-SHOULDERED HAWK and 6 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS. 14 species
of warblers were observed including 1 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER. Some other
birds seen were 2 WILD TURKEYS, 3 PHILADELPHIA VIREOS and 2 WHITE-CROWNED
SPARROWS.
The eastern pond at the Amherstview Lagoons is now being drained and has
excellent shorebird habitat with 7 species of shorebirds being observed. A
single RUSTY BLACKBIRD was feeding along the muddy shoreline and the day
ended with a single SANDHILL CRANE which circled directly overhead for great
viewing. 13 species of butterflies and 6 species of dragonflies were seen.
Great weather, fun times and lots of birds.
Good Birding
Bruce Ripley
Amherstview
613-384-6392
Directions to Amherstview Sewage Lagoon - Ontario Road Atlas, MapArt
Publishing [Pg. 36, D55]
>From Hwy. 401 take exit 599 (County Rd. 6, Odessa) south on County Rd. 6 to
Taylor-Kidd Blvd. Turn left (east) on Taylor-Kidd and drive approx. 1 km
watching for a lane on your right after crossing railway overpass. This is
the entrance to the lagoon. If you're coming from Amherst Island, drive east
on Hwy 33 approx. 9 km. and then turn left on County Rd 6. Continue north
about 1.5 km and turn right (east) onto Taylor-Kidd Blvd.
Directions to Prince Edward Point - Ontario Road Atlas, MapArt Publishing
[pge 35, quad G 52 & 53]
Located in Prince Edward County. Take exit 566 (Marysville) off the 401 and
go south on County Road 49 to Picton. Take County Rd. 8 to County Rd. 17 to
County Rd. 16 to County Rd. 13. Follow County Rd. 13 to the end until you
reach the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area.
