Today's 10 participants on the OFO Skunk's Misery trip were treated to great views of Cerulean Warbler, Hooded Warbler and Acadian Flycatcher, all within the first half hour! Other highlights included Blue-winged Warbler, Mourning Warbler, a very cooperative Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Tufted Titmouse, Broad-winged Hawk and Yellow-throated Vireo. The species total for the trip was not very high, but definitely a case of quality over quantity.
Interestingly, the Mourning Warbler was singing a perfect Common Yellowthroat song. I didn't hear it sing a typical Mourning Warbler song at all. Thanks to everyone who came for a great morning! Gavin Platt Toronto, ON Directions: Skunk's Misery is located in very southwest Middlesex County, just southwest of the town of Newbury. The main forest generally occupies the area bounded by Concession Dr to the north and west, Longwoods Rd to the south and Hagerty Rd to the east. Birding can be good along any of the forested portions of the roads or any of the trails into the forest. Contact me privately for directions to sites for any specific species. _______________________________________________ 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
