Yesterday, April 15, I visited the Long Point area. At the viewing platform in Big Creek National Wildlife Area a Least Bittern flew across one of constructed canals. The observation was good and confirmatory.
Insectivores are coming in, including: hundreds of Tree Swallows, a few Rough-winged Swallows, Eastern Towhee, and Eastern Meadowlark. The Tundra Swans, Canada Geese, and diving ducks have mostly departed. The Old Cut Banding standing is now in full operation, so many of the local birds have leg jewellery. The Big Creek area is immediately south of the village of Port Rowan in Norfolk County. Paul Eagles Branchton, Ontario. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
