Report for May 19, 2003 (Monday): Despite the continuing east winds, bird activity seems to have picked up a bit this morning at Rondeau. For example, there is a distict increase in the number of birds that are singing. With the upcoming change in the weather (Tuesday and/or Wednesday), there should be a new flood of 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 a co-operative male is present along the start of Spicebush Trail and the west end of Bennett Road. It often spends its time on the railings on the boardwalk, providing exceptional views. Each morning there has been an Eastern Screech-Owl perched in the open at the junction of Bennett Road and Rondeau Road (start of Spicebush Trail). WHIMBREL late yesterday two birds were observed just outside the park gate along the beach, a first observation for the season. 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.
