Report for May 23, 2003 (Friday): Winds continue out of the east, but there is a distinct increase in the number of migrants. This morning along South Point Trail there was a good variety of migrants including Mourning, Blackburnian (three males in the same tree!), Wilsons, Canada, Magnolia, Black-throated Green and Tennessee Warblers. Also a singing and very tame White-eyed Vireo. Hopefully the much anticipated change in the weather will happen soon, with a corresponding flood of new migrants.
Recent Sightings: Prothonotary Warbler sightings have been regular at both Tulip Tree Trail and along Bennett Road. Eastern Screech-Owl one continues to sit in the open opposite the entrance to Spicebush Trail. Enquire at Visitor Centre as to directions. Whimbrel: On May 21, two were at Terrance Beach, which is just east of the park entrance a couple of km. BLUE GROSBEAK -- The long-staying female bird at South Point Trail is apparently gone; it was last reported on May 19th. Alan Wormington, Friends of Rondeau ************************************************* DAILY BIRDING HIKES WITH AN EXPERT (free): Last hikes for the season: 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.
