Hi ONTbirders,
This Saturday morning I birded Pinery Prov. Park with Brett Woodman. It was
a productive day, as I found two target species for this weekend!
Along the river beside Riverside Campground, we came upon 3 Bohemian
Waxwings among many Cedar Waxwings.
A few minutes later, I heard the sound of a Pine Grosbeak. Sure enough one
was on top of a Red Cedar. Eventually 3 more showed up, and flew over our
heads. Another female Pine Grosbeak was at the visitor centre feeder at
09:30.
At Burley bridge near the south end of the park, we encountered at least 20
Bohemian Waxwings eating grapes. They put on quite a show.
While there, a flock of about 20 finch-type birds flew over that I am sure
were White-winged Crossbills going by their call notes. A Merlin also
crossed over the river there.
Common Redpolls were flying over all morning long.
There were a few Purple Finches around, as well as a few Pine Siskins.
No Evening Grosbeaks today, but I'll get them at Rondeau tomorrow!
Directions:
After getting into Pinery P.P. on hwy 21 ten min. south of Grand Bend,
follow road to the store. Park, and pay for park pass there at the machine.
Walk along the trail beside the campground. There is a low area where finch
types and waxwings hangout. The visitor centre is just past the store over
the bridge.
Burley bridge is found by turning left at the store and following road to
the bridge.
Blake A. Mann
Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
boatmannATkentDOTnet
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