Good evening Ontbirders. Our daily Rondeau warbler count reached 23 species, with the addition this afternoon of Prothonotary on Bennett Road (near the second bench from the parking lot) and Blue-winged Warbler on Harrison Trail. Good lists were recorded for the Maintenance Loop, as well as Tulip Tree, Spicebush, South Point and Harrison Trails. Of these, Spicebush was particularly lively, with small mixed flocks of warblers moving through.
Recent arrivals in the park include Veery, Philadelphia Vireo and Chimney Swift. The bird garden and feeders at the Visitor Centre viewing window were very active. A total of 20 species were seen today. Recent highlights include Purple Finch, Lincoln's Sparrow, a pair of Tufted Titmouse, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and both Baltimore and Orchard Orioles. Good birding! Steve LaForest Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
