Birders: particularly those in Kent & Essex counties. The Trumpeter Swan found July 16 by both Josh Vandermeulen and Brandon Holden continues to be found at the lagoons here in Tilbury. This was an unusual sighting for our area--we rarely see Trumpeter Swans. The bird seems healthy, and I think he looks much heavier too--but I wonder about his future here. The ponds will freeze over soon. After 4 months, does he know enough to leave ? I hope so.
While at the lagoons, I found a cloth Canon camera case. It is in my car trunk. If it is yours, please contact me personally. There were very few birds at the lagoon. Directions below. Irene Woods--Chatham-Kent iwoo...@cogeco.ca Directions to Tilbury Lagoons: Go to Tilbury--which is in South Kent--just off #401 Take the main street [ Queen ] North--continue under the 401 overpass--go ~ 1 km.--watch for hidden street sign "Clouthier"--turn left---drive another ~2 km. The lagoons--Water Treatment--are on your left. You can drive in near the ponds. Do not block service vehicles. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
