Hearing reports of pileated woodpeckers and the warmer weather was a cause to venture further east to Rondeau this Saturday.
Birding was quiet in the wooded areas. Much evidence of pileated along the Spice Bush Trail but no sightings. An immature Bald Eagle did a fly over. Rondeau Bay has a few open patches of water. The dominant bird is the Common Merganser with is sharing company with Red Breasted Merganser, Canvasback, Common Goldeneye and Buffleheads. Near the shore of the pier lookout we spotted our first ever American Wigeon !!! Also present was a pair of Mallards and Gadwalls. A flock of 24 Tundra Swans did a fly over while we scanned for ducks on the pier. A quiet day overall but the Wigeon was a big surprise find at days end. The habitat at Rondeau seems great for warblers and we are sure to be going again as the spring unfolds. Mark Conlon Lasalle, ON Directions: Rondeau Provincial Park is located southeast of Chatham on the shore of Lake Erie. Access to the park from the 401 is obtained by exiting at Kent Road 15 (exit 101) and proceeding south 11 km to Kent Road 17. Turn right and continue 1 km to the park. "Mark Conlon \(mDirect\)" <[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.
