Port Perry Lagoons Sunday, August 22, 6 PM (permit required for entrance) Red-necked Phalarope- 1 (juvenile)
It was in the 4th lagoon from the east side, swimming with a large flock of Bonaparte's Gulls. Water levels are very high in all of the lagoons. There were only 6 shorebirds seen, most were feeding on the floating mats of algae. Don't forget your access permit if you go. To obtain a permit, you must go in person [no proxies] to the Port Perry Waste Transfer Station, located at 1623 Reach Road, Port Perry. Go north of town on Hwy 12, to Regional Rd 8 [= Reach Road] and turn right [east] to the Transfer Station [on your left]. Stop at the gatehouse and you can buy your permit from Tuesday to Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. 905-985-7973. To reach the lagoons from here, back track to Hwy 12 and go north to the next street Concession 8 [don't be confused by the similarity in the names - it is a different road than Regional Road 8] and go east and follow it over a bridge and past a chain link fence to the second gate. The lock box to enter the lagoons is located at this gate. Rayfield Pye [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oshawa
