This morning brought a scad of migrants to the woods and area, and today will
likely be the best day to bird Highland Woods. WHITE and RED BREASTED NUTHATCHES are everywhere. As are the DOWNYS and FLICKERS. Initially entering the open area, I had my first GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLETS of the fall, a small group of 4 birds. I also had RUBY CROWNED KINGLET, then a RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRD gathering nectar from Jewelweed. A large flock of WHITE THROATED SPARROWS has invaded the woods as well. I had 13 this morning. A surprise appearance, and only my third record of this bird, a LINCOLN'S SPARROW was also present. Continuing on I had the OLIVE SIDED FLYCATCHER, which has now been viewed by many, and has been around for a week or so.It is really easy to find. There are also a couple LEAST FLYCATCHERS in the area. A single SWAINSON'S THRUSH was spotted. Warblers included NASHVILLE, WILSON'S, AMERICAN REDSTART, YELLOW RUMPED, TENESSEE,BLACK THROATED GREEN and BAY BREASTED. I also had a few butterflies. PEARL CRESCENT X2, COMMON WOOD NYMPH X 1, plus the sulphurs, a few of each. You can call the Highland Woods Birding Hotline anytime at 226-663-8163 for a guided tour. And I could use some help with some of these warblers (2 I could not ID today). Len _______________________________________________ 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/
