Today, September 24, the MARBLED GODWIT was still present and seen from the
main park area at the west end of Mitchell's Bay, in Chatham-Kent. Also a SNOWY
EGRET was in the same vicinity, sometimes in the same field of view. Both birds
have been there off and on since the end of last week.
Directions: From Chatham, take Hwy 40 north towards Wallaceburg. After about 12
km north of Chatham, take Municipal Road 42 west all the way to Mitchell's Bay.
Municipal Road 42 starts off from Hwy 40 as Electric Line, jogs south briefly
on Bear Line and then continues west on Bay Line. At the extreme west side of
Mitchell's Bay is a parking area by the waterfront. Go to the north end of the
parking area and look north where you should see a small sand bar which
frequently has a few Caspian Terns, etc. resting. Both the Marbled Godwit and
Snowy Egret are typically seen in the vicinity of this sand bar. A spotting
scope is necessary for viewing.
Photos of these two birds will be submitted to the OFO rare bird photo gallery.
Hopefully these birds remain for the OFO trip coming up!
Allen Woodliffe
Chatham
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