Sorry for the delay, I tried sending this message this morning, but I must have
messed up.
This morning at aprox. 9:30 I came across a Reeve (female Ruff) on
McKinnon Rd. at the south end of Minesing swamp. I first saw it briefly
in a flooded area on the sod farm on the left as you approach the
wetlands area. It was with a large group of Greater and Lesser
Yellowlegs and a few Pectoral Sandpipers. The bird vanished as I was
looking for my camera.
I encountered it again at the end of McKinnon Rd where the road
is completely flooded and watched it for about 20 minutes. It was there
when I left, with a group of yellowlegs and pectoral sandpipers.
Directions;
Turn north on McKinnon Rd. which is off Hwy 90 at the eastern outskirts
of Angus. About 1 Km. up there is a large sod field on the left. The
edge of the field on the north side is flooded and this is where it was
first seen along with a number of other shorebirds. Continuing up
Mckinnon Rd. go past the junction at the next concession on the left. This area is quite
flooded and there are lots of waterfowl. Continue past the junction.
The road curves. Then there is a house on the right with great bird
feeder in the driveway. Had Red-bellied Woodpecker and White-throated
Sparrow here. After the house the road is covered with water. On the
right hand side, past the outbuidings of the farm there is a large
partially flooded field. The Reeve was relocated at the far end of the
flooded area along with other shorebirds. A scope is needed and rubber boots
are a good idea.
John Schmelefske
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