Our vacation last week included several days spent at Darlington Provincial
Park. We were unable to post these sightings until we returned home.
On Saturday, August 23, we saw at least 12 warbler species. While some
could have been residents, and we have never birded the area before, the
fact that there were almost no warblers the previous day leads us to believe
that most of them were migrants. Species we are certain of:
American Redstart
Black-and-White
Blackburnian
Black-throated Blue
Common Yellowthroat
Magnolia
Nashville
Wilson's
Yellow
Also present were Red-eyed Vireos. Most of the above were on the Burk
Trail, within a short distance (100 meter radius ?) of the Pioneer
Cemetery.
There were numerous Ruby-throated hummingbirds on the 1.5 km. Robinson Creek
Trail, at least 15 sightings of which we're reasonably sure 6 or more were
individuals.
Morning shorebirds included Spotted Sandpipers and Semi-Palmated Plovers.
The next day, August 24, most of the warblers were no longer present.
Instead, we saw 2-3 Eastern Wood Peewees and 5+ Least Flycatchers in the
same general area of the Burk Trail.
Dave and Vanna Harding
Penfield, New York
Directions to Darlington Provincial Park:
>From western New York, after entering Ontario, take the QEW as far as
Oakville, then follow Highway 403 when it splits off at exit 123. 403 will
take you to Highway 401.
Take Highway 401 to exit 425. Turn south onto Courtice Road and follow the
Provincial Park signs.
The trails can be found on the maps in the park guide. The day-use fee is
CAD 9.50.
The trip from Darlngton back to Rochester took us nearly 5 hr., including a
45-minute wait at the border crossing on Sunday afternoon.
"David and Vanna Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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