Hi All, As mentioned in Alan's report, migrants were plentiful and singing in Rondeau this morning. Finally a decent birding day! Birding with Steve Charbonneau, Keith and Jim Burk, we had at least 23 species of warblers. Still quite a few Yellow-rumps, Black-throated Greens, and Black-and Whites around. A Prothonotary (with banded right leg) is reliable on Bennett Ave. Mourning Warblers are plentiful--we had about 6. We also had a couple of Blue-winged (hopefully will nest again this year). On south point trail we had at least 4 White-eyed Vireos, as well as many Philadelphia and Red-eyed, and still many Blue-headed. We found the Clay-colored Sparrow early in the morning just before the first bench on the beach. At the beginning of Marsh trail we had nice male Cape May Warbler--scarce yet this year. Farther out the Marsh Trail we had two singing Sedge Wrens. While listening to these we saw some raptors in the distance--one was determined to be a sub-adult MISSISSIPPI KITE. It was heading south (about 12:30 pm.), but never to be seen again. Off south point trail parking lot (east beach) I observed about 40 Whimbrel circling around (about 3 pm.). ________________________________ Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent, Ont. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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