A whip-poor-will was singing at 9:50 this evening near the hamlet of
Victoria Road in Carden. It was heard just east of Talbot River Road
marsh, between Kawartha Lakes 6 and 35, on the north side of the road.
A Virginia Rail was kidicking in the marsh nearby.
Directions: The Carden Important Bird Area is about 150 km.
northeast of Toronto. At the junction of highway 48 and Kawartha Lakes
6 in Kirkfield, go north on 6, passing under the Kirkfield Lift Lock.
Make a quick right on Talbot River Road. The marsh is a km. or so east
of Shrike Road.
Don't forget: The Carden Nature Festival runs June 15-17. There
are still some spaces available in hikes including Sounds of the Night,
Birding by Ear, and Grassland Birding tours. For info:
www.cardenguide.com/Festival
