Ontbirders : A pasture field just to the East of Blenheim is home again to Bobolinks which have appeared each year, for many years, in the first week of May. Although I only saw the males today, there is certain to be others to come. They have successful hatches most years. The pasture is rarely mowed, and there is normally a large herd of cattle in the field. That often includes a Bull--so entering the Private field may not be a good idea.
These birds are usually here for several weeks, so you may have ample time to search for them, as you go to, or from Rondeau Park--a 10 minute drive. Irene Woods, Chatham-Kent Directions : Driving out of Blenheim, East, on #3 Highway,watch for a large church on your left--Glad Tidings--Stefina Line is just before the Church. Turn left. Or: Driving from Rondeau Park,on #3 Highway, just before the Golf Course, you will see a dirt crossroad, marked Sinclair Line one way and Harwich Road the other way. Take Harwich Road. Drive ~ 1 km.and you will intersect with Stefina Line. Turn Right / East on Stefina. Either way--the pasture is just a short distance down the road, after an S-Curve in the road. You will see a Cattle Loading area on the curve. Lots of room to park here. Scan the reeds for the birds. _______________________________________________ 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/
