Migration Watchers :
At noon today there was a large flock of
Black-bellied Plovers ~150 flying South,
over the lagoons at Blenheim.They were
quite low over the ponds, and easily seen
by Dorothy Smith and myself.
An unexpected sight today----is this early ?
[Fri. July 9th] Irene Woods
Blenheim
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Dowitcher species at Exeter Lagoons
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Accompanying a beautiful sunset at the Exeter lagoons last evening were 3
dowitcher sp, which I will call ShortBilled. Along with them were Spotted
and Least Sandpipers, also a Lesser Yellowlegs. Much fewer Kildeer than
lately and very many Ruddy's. Also a Redhead and a couple of Blue Winged
Teal mixed in with the Mallard/Wood Duck families.
Exeter lagoons are a mile and a quarter to the west of the intersection of
highways 4 and 83 approximately 30 miles north of London in Exeter. Turn
south at the cemetary which is Airport Line road and drive to the second
gate on the left. Park without blocking the entrance and walk in. Just a
reminder that you are required to possess and display on your dashboard an
annual permit that is obtained at the town office during business hours at
no cost. Town office is at the intersection of Main St and Sanders St.
Good Birding..
Rick Thornton
