A female breeding plumaged American Avocet was seen from the main
covered viewing stand at Aylmer WMA this morning at 11:00 a.m. It was
still present at 1:30 p.m. when we checked again.
It disappeared behind berms along the shoreline for extended periods.
It was quite nervous and flushed a number of times when crows, gulls and
a 2nd year Bald Eagle flew over but always returned.
Other shorebirds were 3 Semi-palmated Plovers and 10 Least Sandpipers.
Directions:
Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive
south from Exit 203 on Elgin Road / Hwy 73 which becomes Imperial Road
once you are in Elgin County. Turn left/east on College Line. Turn
right/south on Hacienda Road and drive to the south end of the Ontario
Police College. Turn left/east and follow the laneway to the viewing
stands.
Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski
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