Hi there,
While conducting research for the MNR Brad McLeod, Levi Moore and myself
found a Brewster's Warbler singing in Jackson Tract, a property owned by the
Long Point Regional Conservation Authority. Conveniently, the bird was
located just south of Road 45 at a small access road.
Hybrids of Golden-winged and Blue-winged Warblers can assume a variety
of appearances. This bird looked like most pictures of Brewster's Warbler
but had a strong yellow wash on the breast and dull wingbars. It also had a
strange song, 4 rapid buzzy notes and then a lower final note. My older
National Geographic field guide has a picture closely resembling this bird.
An earlier trip into the same area several days ago had both
Golden-winged and Blue-winged Warblers.
While the site allows public access, a thick understorey, selective
cutting and several ravines make walking difficult. Luckily the Brewster's
was visible right from the road at the small pull-off on the south side.
From the intersection of Hwys 24 and 59, Jackson Tract can be reached by
traveling north on 59 for approximately 10 kilometres and then traveling
west on Road 45 for about 5 kilometres. Jackson Tract is marked by a large
sign and the small access road is on the south side and descends a fairly
steep hill.
Don Graham
Simcoe, ON
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