Ontbirders: Species and numbers continue to climb--daily changes. A Blue Phase Snow Goose, found by Josh V. was a one day visitor. As was a Common Loon, found by Mike N.0n April 19. However, this loon may have been our first-ever visit by that species.
Ducks: Ring-Necked; Northern Shoveler; Bufflehead; Am. Wigeon; Lesser Scaup; tons of Ruddy; Coot; and Green-Winged Teal. Shorebirds: Only the Spotted Sandpiper at present. This species successfully nests here each year. There is no shorebird habitat due to very high water. Tree Swallows; Ruby- Crowned Kinglets & Blackbirds as well. Irene Woods, Chatham- Kent Directions; Blenheim is on #3 H [Talbot Rd. ] in Chatham-Kent. Take # 3 H West out of Blenheim, about 1 km. You will see a car wash at the corner of Lagoon Rd., turn right [ North]. Go about 1/2 km. and you will see a small locked gate. Enter at this gate only. Park on the lagoon side of road. Permit required [ free]. Email Municipal Office : can...@chatham-kent.ca _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
