Festival of Flight: The festival is over but good birding will likely
continue in the weeks ahead. The last day was dampened by heavy rains in
the morning but cleared in time for the afternoon hike. Good birds such as
Gold-winged, Blue-winged and Connecticut warblers were seen on South Point
Festival of Flight; Lots of birds in the park today. Best places were South
Point in the morning and Spicebush for the afternoon. Birders saw a total
of 124 species. Included in the 20 species of warblers seen were
Yellowrumps, Canada's and Blackpolls. The Prothonotary continues nest
building
Festival of Flight. Good selection of birds being seen in the park. Two
places of action are Spicebush and South Point Trails. Prothonotary is
pretty well a sure bet for anybody that spends time on the Tulip Trail.
Woodcock and Whippoorwills can be heard at dusk in the campground.
White-winged
Festival of Flight; After a busy morning things quieted down for the
afternoon. Cuckoos showing well on Bennet Rd. Prothonotary is displaying
nesting activity on Tulip Trail. Northern Mockingbird bird at the tip of
South Point Trail.
Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from
Festival of Flight; Good number and mix of birds in the park. Best numbers
being seen on South Point Trail. Canada and Mourning Warbler, several
Vireos species and some Gnatcatchers. Least Flycatchers common and many
other flycatchers observed as well. The Prothonotary continues on Tulip
Trail
Festival of Flight; Good number of warblers seen in the park today
including numerous Cape May and Blackpolls. The Prothonotary continues on
Tulip Trail. Scarlet Tanagers and Indigo Buntings are being seen throughout
the park. Both cuckoos continue to be seen on Bennet Rd. The most common
bird at
Bit of a wind but fair amount of warblers being seen in the park today.
Hooded, Prothonotary, Connecticut and Chat all seen on South Point trail.
Prothonotary on Tulip trail.
Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from now until
May
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Festival of Flight; Quite a few less warblers seen in the park today.
Cuckoos were the star attraction on Bennet Rd with both Black and
Yellow-billed spending a lot of the day close up to the road. A Connecticut
Warbler found on Bowman Ave. just north of the camp ground was singing for
about an
Festival of Flight; Mourning Warblers are being heard numerous locations in
the park. An Acadian Flycatcher was observed on Bennett Rd. Good collection
of warblers seen on Bennet Rd plus both Yellow-billed and Black-billed
Cuckoos.
Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from
Festival of flight; After a slow start because of the rain warbler action
picked up late morning. Warblers were seen throughout the park including
Gold-winged and Canada. American and Least Bitterns can be heard on the
marsh trail. Whippoorwills were heard at the campground last night.
Rondeau's
Festival of Flight; The heavy rain kept sightings in the park quiet. So
far just a few warblers being reported. Maybe once the rain passes things
will perk up. Prothonotary can be found in its usual place on Tulip Trail.
Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from now until
Festival of Flight; Wood warblers were the star attraction today and good
sightings lasted throughout the afternoon. Both Bennet Rd and Spicebush
Trail were great places to be dazzled. Bennet Rd is closed to vehicle
traffic and the park has benches spaced along the way so you can sit back
and rest
Festival of Flight; Lots of activity and song in the park today. Both
Yellow-rumped and Blackpoll warblers are being seen so that means
everything in between is possible as well. Spice-bush Trail and Bennet were
good this morning with both Cerulean and Hooded Warblers. Also on Spicebush
several
Festival of Flight; Some individuals clocked close to 100 species today
with the collective e-birders seeing 133 species. Some exciting birds were
found. The Kirkland's Warbler found by Josh Bouman in the campground was
relocated by Steve Charbonneau at Eire beach access 2. Many observers got
A variety of birds are being seen, but in small numbers.
Yellow-breasted chat was found at the end of maintenance trail - follow the
footpath as far as you can go.
Clay coloured sparrow was seen at the north end of the campground and the
brush pile/ compost pile at the entrance to the Log Pond
Festival of Flight; Number of good birds being seen in the park today.
1. Summer Tanager South Point trail
2. Gold-winged and Cerulean Warblers South Point trail
3. Kirkland's Warbler in campground
Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from now until
May 21. Check
Festival of Flight; Fine weather brought many birders to the park. Total of
17 Warblers found. Birds of note;
1. The Prothonotary Warblers can be reliable seen on Tulip Trail and
were also seen on Bennet Road.
2. The White-winged Dove has found another chimney to court just up the
Festival of Flight; Lots of birds busy making nests in the park. Warblers
are thinly spread.
Birds of interest.
Prothonotary Warbler is showing well on Tulip Trail.
White-winged Dove can be found in its usual haunts.
Orchard Orioles can be seen coming to feeders in the Campground.
Tufted Titmouse
Festival of Flight; The birds were harder to find today. 20 warblers
species in total being seen including Prothonotary and Cerulean. Orchard
Orioles can be found coming to feeders in the campground. Clay-colored
Sparrow seen in the picnic area. Tanagers being seen on the maintenance
loop.
Link to
Festival of Flight May 8; Warblers have arrived. Many delighted birders
were welcomed by a mix of warblers at the Maintenance Loop Trail including
Hooded and Chat.
Link to list of birds known to be seen in the park May 8th.
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36701053
Festival of Flight; Mixed flocks of warblers have arrived. The maintenance
loop was hopping this morning including Yellow- breasted Chat and Hooded
Warbler.
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the
provincial birding
Festival of Flight May 8; Nice weather day brought many birders to the
park. Migrant numbers still low but some noteworthy sightings
1. White -winged Dove trying to make nest at 17168 Lakeshore Rd
2. Prothonotary Warbler being seen more often on Tulip trail.
3. Yellow-breasted Chat at
The Western Tanager seen at the Visitor Centre this morning was last seen
flying north at 9:00am and hasn't turned up again.
2 Male Summer Tanagers were seen this morning. One on South Point Trail
(Lakeshore entrance, between the 1st two benches) this morning at 10:00am and
the other was seen
Festival of Flight May 7; Better weather but birds still in low numbers.
1. White-winged Dove continuing bird at 17168 Lakeshore Rd
2. Yellow-breasted Chat being seen at the parking area for south point
trail
Link to list of birds seen in the park May 7 (95 species)
Festival of Flight May 6: Despite the cold weather 105 species were seen in
the park.
1. The Ross's Goose that flew over the Visitor Centre has been hanging
out in the area for a while.
2. Red-throated Loons were spotted well off the east beach.
3. White-winged Dove is almost a
Festival of Flight report for May 5; Rain all day and cooler temps kept
bird sightings low. South Point Trail has flooded sections so if you are
coming for the Yellow-breasted Chat bring rubber boots. A total of 11
warblers seen in the park including the Prothonotary on Tulip Trail. The
Visitors
Festival of Flight; There were few birders in the park May 4th because of
the wet weather.
1. The Yellow-breasted Chat continues to be found at the first bench on
South Point Trail. The Chat can often be heard along this section of trail
singing quietly to itself. With patience it will
Festival of Flight; Yesterday was the best day so far. Several notable
sightings including.
1. Cerulean Warbler at the parking lot South Point Trail.
2. American White Pelican soaring at the tip
3. Hooded warbler at Eire Beach Access # 1
4. Willet on east beach
5. White-winged Dove
Nice weather and more birders meant more birds were found today. The
Yellow-breasted Chat is still at the 1st bench on South Point Trail.
White-winged Dove now offering nesting materials to its chimney
reflection(17168 Lakeshore Rd). White-eyed Vireos seen at different
locations. A Hooded Warbler
Still waiting for the first major fallout. The Yellow-breasted Chat
continues on South Point Trail and will reward most birders that have the
patience. The Chat is consistently seen near the first bench on South Point
Trail. The White-winged Dove has been seen getting amorous with a chimney
and
The first day of the Festival of Flight at Rondeau Provincial Park had a
rainy start with several new migrants arriving such as Parula and Cape May
Warblers. A Prothonatory made a brief appearance on Tulip Trail and in
total, 11 warblers were seen. A Yellow-breasted Chat has been hanging out
near
We had eleven species of warbler move through the yard of the cottage this
afternoon.
Blackburnian,magnolia,wilsons,tennessee,black and white,yellow,cape
may,redstart,nashville,blackpoll and pine.
We are close to the visitor centre in the park.
Ric
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs
Still being seen as of this morning about10am around the bird feeder at the
visitor centre.
Really a nice male E Towhee, with all the snow the bird pops
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park.
A valid park pass must be displayed in all vehicles entering all provincial
A mature golden eagle has been flying around at beach access 10 beside the
Visitor Centre.
It seems to be trying to put up a raft of ducks just off shore.
9.34 am.
Take exit 101 off the 401and follow the signs to the park.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
While on the boat we saw one whimbrel on the beach across from Erieau. Also
Two adult sandhill cranes were feeding in the brushy area along the channel.
Seen July 31. Sorry for the delay in posting.
Ric
Take hwy 40 to Blenheim off the 401, at the light in Blenheim turn left.
Proceed out of town
There is an avocet just outside of the park.
At the junction of Rose Beach Line and McKinley look towards the lake.
There is a natural gas pumping station with some heavy equipment and the
avocet has been standing at the waters edge for several hours.
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the road
A clay coloured sparrow has been seen Monday evening and again Tuesday
morning around the visitor centre.
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
Ruby throated hummingbird at visitor centre at 6.30
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial
birding
The yellow throat is back, actually there are two of them.
They were at the suet and peanut feeders at the visitor centre most of the
afternoon.
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
On tulip trail
brown creepers
rusty blackbirds
large numbers of hermit thrushes
golden crowned kinglets
sapsuckers
flickers
brown thrashers calling
and all the other regulars
Ric
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada
OVer the past two days we have had bluebirds,swamp sparrow,golden crowned
kinglet and tow tree swallows near the visitor centre.
Ric
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park.
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
We saw one and have been hearing other field sparrows for a few days.
Also there is a pileated woodpecker being seen near the visitor centre for
two days.
Ric
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park.
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
We have 3+ evening grosbeaks coming to our platform feeder - first
seen Monday late afternoon and seen intermittently through this
morning
We also have 1 white winged crossbill coming to our niger feeder this
morning - also intermittently, but it stays a while when it is on the
feeder.
Directions
At approx 2 pm Anne and I saw a pelican over the south beach near Erieau.
It was traveling east and it wasn't white. It did not have black wing tips.
It was light brown with a distinct line on the underside of the wing.
Its head was darker, defenitely not white.
We suspect it was an immature
The yellow throated warbler turned into 2 yellow throated warblers today.
Blake Mann noticed 2 warblers at 17372 Lakeshore this morning.
Also there is a report of whippoorwills calling near Bennett and Lakeshore.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
Chimney swifts were flying over the visitor centre today and a male
baltimore oriole was also seen.
The yellow throated warbler continues to be seen in the 1/2 kilometre
stretch just north of the visitor centre.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
Besides the usual there were
blue headed vireo
white eyed vireo
yellow throated warbler
blackburnian warbler
waterthrush
The yellow throated was seen again today.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
Morning
The yellow throated warbler and 2 hummingbirds were seen just north of
the visitor centre.
Also male and female grosbeaks and a blue headed vireo.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
The yellow throated warbler is still being seen along the road near
the visitor centre.
A female rose breasted grosbeak showed up today as well as a flyover
by an adult bald eagle at the visitor centre.
Ric
take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park.
***Make sure you display your
We had a first of year ruby throated hummingbird at our feeders at 6.15pm today.
Just north of the visitor centre.
Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs to the park.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
The yellow throat was heard by Scott Taylor at the visitor centre and
seen by one birder also at the vc. Both were in the afternoon.
It was not seen at 17372 Lakeshore.
Ric
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
Evening
The yellow throated showed up at the cottage at 7.10
It was working over a feeder stand and ended up on a peanut feeder it
shared with a downey woodpecker.
This feeder is on the lake side of the cottage. Please stay on the path.
17372 Lakeshore.
The bird seems to be working north and south
The bird was seen again this morning at the visitor centre and at
cottages north off the centre.
Two sightings of an ovenbird on Spicebush Trail,. also numerous rusty
blackbirds on Spicebush
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Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur
Rondeau Daily Report May18/04
Few birds reported today but then there were few people in the park to find
them. There was a steady movement of migrants up the east edge of the park,
though overall numbers remained low. Migrants seen near the South Pt Trail
parking lot included Parula,
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