Report for May 24, 2003 (Saturday): No more east winds! Although the winds this morning were from the south, it remains rather cool. Birders at South Point encountered small numbers of migrants -- but an excellent variety -- including warblers. Some of the later spring migrants are starting to kick in, but early migrants such as Yellow- rumped Warblers are still present. With the change of the weather, the next few days should be interesting in particular, watch for big flocks of Whimbrels wheeling over Lake Erie.
Seen this morning along South Point Trail were Cerulean Warbler (female), Mourning Warbler (3 singing males), Blackpoll Warbler (3 singing males) and several Wilsons and Canada Warblers, etc. Todays Highlights (May 24): EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE seen this morning flying around South Point (Steve Charbonneau). The bird was also HEARD about (10) days ago, so apparently it never left. However, there are many locations where this bird could pop up, including one of the many dozens of feeders that are scattered along Lakeshore Road. Connecticut Warbler --- one at South Point Trail. Prothonotary Warbler sightings have been regular at both Tulip Tree Trail and 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. 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.
