Hi all, Shorebirds were in bigger numbers this weekend at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons. The 7 HUDSONIAN GODWITS as reported last week were still in pond 5. As well, the WILSON'S PHALAROPE was still there among the many shorebirds. The most numerous were Semipalmated Sandpipers. In pond 3 was a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. In pond 1 a male Lesser Scaup continues to feed.
Rondeau Park was rather devoid of migrants this morning. Lagoon directions: Blenheim is located between Chatham and Rondeau Provincial Park. Exit the 401 at what they used to call Hwy. 40, exit 90. Go south to Blenheim. At the main street in Blenheim (stop light) turn right/west. Go out of Blenheim on this road (old Hwy.3, now called the Talbot Trail) for approx. 1.5 km. Turn right (north) on Lagoon Rd. (at carwash) and continue north 1 km. to the lagoons. I remind you that you should have a permit from the town office (35 Talbot St.) located in Blenheim. ________________________________ Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent, Ont. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Blake Mann" <[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.
