Hi there, A recent trip to the distant locale of Rainy River yielded some interesting species including several of the "western" specialties. However, many species had not yet arrived. A Marbled Godwit was seen about 10 km east of Rainy River on Worthington Rd. 3 about 1 km south of Highway 11. Other western birds seen included lots of Black-billed Magpies, Brewer's Blackbirds a few White Pelicans and 2 Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Migrants included Horned Grebe, Common Loon, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Sparrow, Eastern Phoebe, Purple Martin, Blue-headed Vireo, Yellow-rumped Warblers and a few Palm Warblers. Shorebirds included the Godwit, several Greater Yellowlegs, Killdeer and a Wilson's Phalarope. There were many Broad-winged Hawks on the drive there and a nesting pair of Bald Eagles. Purple Finch and Pine Siskins were also seen.
Rainy River is at the western extreme of Ontario south of Lake of the Woods. Don Graham Simcoe, ON [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Don" <[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.
