On Saturday, August 17, 2019, a party of eight birded at the Moonbeam sewage lagoons. A total of 25 species were observed, mostly ducks, which provided an interesting study since many ducks are in eclipse this time of year. Highlights among the ducks were one Wood Duck and one Bufflehead.
Other good finds were four Sandhill Cranes disappearing noiselessly (unusual for them) behind the tree line, some lingering Cliff Swallows, one juvenile thrush that we were unable to identify, and assorted warblers. A weasel type animal, likely a mink, provided some non-bird excitement. We would like to thank the town of Moonbeam for allowing us access to the sewage lagoons. Angie & Ken Williams _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
