It's been a good weekend for shorebirds in the area.
At Oliphant this morning there were:
- approximately 60 Black-bellied Plovers in various plumages,
- 11 Red Knot,
- 9 Sanderling,
- 9 Bairds Sandpiper,
- Least Sandpiper,
- Semipalmated Sandpiper,
- Semipalmated Plover,
- Greater Yellowlegs
The Godwits were not observed.
A Merlin dashed in and took several shots at the shorebirds but ended up
leaving the beach without lunch.
Many people had a chance to see the Buff-breasted Sandpipers reported at the
Sauble Sod Farms. They were not observed this morning.
Cindy Cartwright
Saugeen Shores
Tom's excellent directions:
Oliphant can be found by exiting H6 in north Wiarton at Bruce road
13, this road will take you into Oliphant. At Shoreline Ave.in Oliphant,
turn right (north), and drive along the shoreline until you can either turn
right onto Spry lake Rd., or continue on along the shoreline on a no exit
rd. Look for Shorebirds anywhere from this road, as there are vast expanses
of muddy beach habitat.
Oliphant can also be reached by taking the Sauble Falls Parkway (13)
out of Sauble Beach, and turning left at the stop sign where Bruce Rd.13
turns to the right towards Wiarton. Turning left at this Stop sign will
again take you to the Shoreline at Oliphant, then continue as outlined in
the previous directions.
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The Hudsonian Godwits were not found this morning, but an excellent shorebird
count. There were 11 Red Knott, 9 Baird's Sandpipers, 9 Sanderling, Least
Sandpiper, Semi Palmated Plover, 50 to 60 Black-bellied Plover in various
stages of plumage, 6 Greater Yellowlegs and Semi Palmated Sandpiper.
Common Loons were heard calling and a couple flew by in the early morning.
A Merlin was observed chasing the shorebirds looking for lunch, but was
unsuccessful and went away empty handed.
Thanks to Mark Cranford and Tom Thomas for the e-mail and phone call from Joe
Johnson.
Directions to Oliphant.
Take Bruce Rd. #13 from Hwy. #6 just north of Wiarton. This road willtake you
directly into Oliphant at the Marina, turn right and go north to Spry Lake
Rd.(Allan's Sandy Bay restaurant is on the corner) and continue north on the
"no Exit" road scanning the shore for shorebirds on the mud flats.
Oliphant can also be reached from Sauble Beach, travelling north on Sauble
Falls Parkway till you reach Bruce #13 and turn left into Oliphant and follow
above directions.
Mike Pickup
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I am not sure whether this report got sent out or not, so I will try again.
The Hudsonian Godwits were not found this morning, but an excellent
shorebird count. There were 11 Red Knott, 9 Baird's Sandpipers, 9
Sanderling, Least Sandpiper, Semi Palmated Plover, 50 to 60 Black-bellied
Plover in various stages of plumage, 6 Greater Yellowlegs and Semi Palmated
Sandpiper.
Common Loons were heard calling and a couple flew by in the early morning.
A Merlin was observed chasing the shorebirds looking for lunch, but was
unsuccessful and went away empty handed.
Thanks to Mark Cranford and Tom Thomas for the e-mail and phone call from
Joe Johnson.
Directions to Oliphant.
Take Bruce Rd. #13 from Hwy. #6 just north of Wiarton. This road willtake
you directly into Oliphant at the Marina, turn right and go north to Spry
Lake Rd.(Allan's Sandy Bay restaurant is on the corner) and continue north
on the "no Exit" road scanning the shore for shorebirds on the mud flats.
Oliphant can also be reached from Sauble Beach, travelling north on Sauble
Falls Parkway till you reach Bruce #13 and turn left into Oliphant and
follow above directions.
Mike Pickup
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