Report for May 18, 2003 (Sunday): The unrelenting east wind is again limiting the arrival of new migrants at Rondeau and elsewhere in southern Ontario. Weather maps show the jet stream sitting just to the south of the Great Lakes, along with associated rain systems, which are effectively blocking many migrants from proceeding north. When this pattern breaks (Tuesday?) there should be a flood of new migrants.
Todays highlights include the following: BLUE GROSBEAK -- The female bird is again present on South Point Trail take Lakeshore Road south to where it ends, walk about 1 km south until you reach the beach. There are two different benches on the beach although the bird was initially around the first bench, it now tends to be closer to the second (further) bench. The bird habitually feeds in the tall dune grasses. PROTHONOTARY WARBLER today one has been reported on the Tulip Tree Trail. HOODED WARBLER -- one on Tulip Tree Trail. LONG-TAILED DUCK a pair is present in the vicinity of the Blue Grosbeak location. Alan Wormington, Friends of Rondeau ************************************************* DAILY BIRDING HIKES WITH AN EXPERT (free): May 1-19 and May 23-26 inclusive On each scheduled day there is a morning hike at 7:30 a.m. -- meet at the Visitor Centre. On each scheduled day there is also an afternoon OR evening hike, as follows: Mondays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park - meet at the Visitor Centre 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 For Additional Birding Events at Rondeau, visit the Friends website at www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca ------------------------------------------------- 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.
