Report for April 24, 2003 (Thursday): Due to an overnight low that produced widespread frost, apparent migration of new arrivals was vitually non-existent. This morning's 2-mile walk failed to identify a single warbler (!), although a single bird got away unidentified. However, the arrival of warm weather this weekend should spark a significant wave of new arrivals, including warblers.
Recent sightings of note: Worm-eating Warbler (1) over the weekend at Tulip Tree Trail. Sandhill Cranes (5) flying over Marsh Trail Numbers of Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Hermit Thrush, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Chipping Sparrow, Eastern Towhee, etc. are scattered throughout the park. This morning a Blue-headed Vireo was north of the Visitor Centre. Shorebirds in the area include Dunlin, Greater Yellowlegs and Lesser Yellowlegs. Alan Wormington, Friends of Rondeau ************************************************* RONDEAU BIRDING EVENTS: DAILY BIRDING HIKES WITH AN EXPERT (free): April 24-27 inclusive, and 30 May 1 to 19 inclusive, and 23-26 inclusive Each day there is a morning hike at 7:30 a.m. -- meet at the Visitor Centre. Each day there is also an afternoon OR evening hike, as follows: Mondays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park - meet at the Visitor Centre Tuesdays: 1:00 p.m. at the Blenheim Sewage Ponds - map available at the V.C. Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. on Marsh Trail -- meet at parking lot (Note: May 7 and 14 hikes are in Ridgetown, and will start at 6:00 p.m. -- meet at the Native Trail, Scane Road just south of Golf Course Line) Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park -- meet at the Visitor Centre Fridays: 7:00 p.m. on Marsh Trail -- meet at parking lot Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park -- meet at the Visitor Centre Sundays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park -- meet at the Visitor Centre Group size limited -- sign up at the Visitor Centre Additional Events: BIRDERS BREAKFAST: May 1-20 inclusive -- 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Visitor Centre FIRST ANNUAL RONDEAU BIG-DAY BIRDING: May 9-10 -- Noon to Noon (24 hours), winners receive the Rondeau Cup: Register at the Visitor Centre "AN EVENING IN THE PARK" with Ethan Meleg May 10 -- 6:30 p.m. "Confessions of a Crazed Bird Photographer" -- includes guest speaker, horsd'ourves dinner, wine social, silent auction, bucket raffle and presentation of the Rondeau Cup. Tickets ($25) are limited -- phone 674- 1768 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] WADERS TO WARBLERS May 11 -- 2:00 p.m. at the Visitor Centre; join Scott Fairbairn and John Reaume to hear about their adventures with bird photography. "WHY DO BIRDS SING" May 15 -- at the Visitor Centre; John Neville entertains you with his audio presentation on birds and why they sing. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
