Hi birders. After spending the morning at Point Pelee, I stopped at Blenheim. There were 4 HUDSONIAN GODWITS in pond 5 as well as a single DUNLIN and several Greater Yellowlegs. Pelee had some activity at the tip this morning, although nothing unusual. A few Barn Swallows and a Cliff Swallow were flying off the tip, as well as a few R. T. hummingbirds. There were also a few Merlins that flew out into the lake for a bit, and a couple of Peregrines also were seen at the tip. There were a few warblers up the east beach (at least 8 species), as well as an immature White-crowned Sparrow. Several Juncos were in the parking lot first thing in the 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 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.
