Good morning birders, There are decent numbers of birds around the park today, with some interesting species seen, as well as good numbers of some late migrants like Mourning and Canada Warblers.
A Connecticut Warbler was seen and heard on South Point Trail just past the Ann McArthur Bench. Other birds here include Hooded Warbler and Yellow-throated Vireo. The White-winged Dove is still present along Lakeshore Rd. south of the Visitor Centre. Prothonotary Warblers are still on Tulip Tree Trail. Red-headed Woodpecker, Olive-sided Flycatcher and Yellow-throated Vireo were notable at Pony Barn. Unless some rare birds are found later today, this will be my last report from Rondeau this spring. Thanks everyone for a great season! Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so to me through email, or to the Visitor Centre in person or at (519) 674-1768. More information on the park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' website: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca. Directions: Take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Turn right and follow the signs to the park. Bird sighting information, bird checklists, bird feeders, and breakfast and lunch offered by the Friends can be found at the visitor centre. To reach the visitor centre from the park gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave., then follow it around the bend to the parking lot. I lead guided bird hikes in the park twice daily - contact the visitor centre for more information. Reuven Martin Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide _______________________________________________ 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
