The weather was unfortunately not very cooperative for the 7 brave participants on this morning's Skunk's Misery trip. Other than a brief period of around 1 hour, rain was constant and heavy.
In between showers, we managed to get good looks at Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers and several Indigo Buntings. A Pileated Woodpecker was heard only for the most of the group. We later managed to track down a silent Acadian Flycatcher, but decided had to call it a day after that (rain and strong winds = no bird song). Here's hoping for better weather next year. Gavin Platt Toronto, ON Skunk's Misery is located in very southwestern Middlesex County, near the towns of Newbury and Wardsville. The forest complex is bounded by Concession Dr to the north and west, Hagerty Rd to the east and Longwoods Rd to the south. The best birding areas are located off of Sassafras and Dogwood (north/south) and Centreville and Trillium (east/west). _______________________________________________ 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
