Today there were 2 Red-necked Phalaropes at Blenheim sewage lagoons. One
was in Pond 2, the other in Pond 3.
Recently, two sprinkler cells have been turned back on, hence some
shorebirds are taking adavantage! About 50 birds present the last few days,
mostly yellowlegs. Also 3 Stilt Sandpipers and 1 White-rumped today among
others.
In Pond 3, a good variety of ducks including about 15 Redhead. Also a
(transitional) Horned Grebe has been around for a while.
Over at Ridgetown Lagoon, the habitat is still fairly good. Today and
yesterday 8 Short-billed Dowitchers among other common species.
**Reminder for OFO participants who are interested in the Rondeau field trip
on Sunday. Meet at the visitor centre at 08:30. (There is a gate fee).
**An afternoon outing to Blenheim Lagoons starts about 1 p.m.
See you at the OFO Conference!
Blenheim Lagoon Directions: Exit 401 at #90 (Communications Rd.) and head
into
Blenheim. At the main stoplight turn right (west) onto Rd. 3. Travel about
1.5 km and turn right (north) onto Lagoon Rd. at the carwash, and continue
north about 1 km to gate. You must have an annual permit to enter.
Available at the Municipal Service Centre, 35 Talbot St. in Blenheim,
during business hours, fax (519) 676-0244.
Ridgetown Lagoon Directions: Ridgetown is about 30 minutes east of Chatham.
Exit 401
at Rd. 21 (#109) and head south. From the main corner in Ridgetown at Erie
St. and Main St., follow Erie St. north about 1.5 km to Mitton Line/Palmer
St. Turn left onto Mitton Line and go past fertilizer plant. Lagoons are
on the south (left) side and you will see a viewing stand. Do not enter
beyond fence.
Cheers,
Blake A. Mann
Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
boatmannATkentDOTnet
Blog: http://burgbirder.blogspot.com/
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