Today the continuing Western Sandpiper, along with 8 Dunlin, was seen at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons in the very last pond to the right as you walk in to the lagoons.
Also, the Red-necked Phalarope reported yesterday was seen again today in the Shorebird Cell. It was observed from the covered blind to the very left as you are looking out on the water associating with Northern Shovelers and Mallards. A scope is essential in viewing this bird. Also seen in the onion fields was a mixed flock of blackbirds consisting of Rusty and Red-winged Blackbirds, Brown-headed Cowbirds and Common Grackles. A lone Snow Goose was also observed flying towards the marsh. Good Birding Chris and Anna Street Directions; Blenheim Sewage Lagoons The sewage lagoons are located 1 km west of the town of Blenheim along Hwy 3-Talbot Trail. Turn right on Lagoon Rd. and travel 1/2 km north until you reach the locked gate. A permit is required and can be acquired for free by contacting Candy McGuigan at can...@chatham-kent.ca<http://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca> . Hillman Marsh Conservation Area Exit the 401 at Highway 77, turn left (South) into Leamington. Highway 77 turns into Erie St. Follow Erie St 2 km down to Oak St. Turn left (East) on Oak St (it turns into Rd 2), follow it (approximately 7 km) to its end directly to the front entrance of Hillman Marsh. ________________________________ _______________________________________________ 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
