24 birders attended today's OFO trip on a beautiful sunny day. At
Palgrave 9 species of warbler, Purple Finch, Pine Siskin, a flock of
Wild Turkeys, were found. At Shomberg best shorebird of the 8 species
was a Baird's Sandpiper. Tottenham sod farms proved to be
disappointing until we stopped at the very last field at 4. 10 pm.
This was on 10th Line, over the railroad tracks, just west of the
Tottenham/Alliston Rd. Here Norm Murr spotted a Buff-breasted
Sandpiper, seen well by all present. Also on this field were many
Killdeer and two more Baird's Sandpipers.
Total bird species for the day was a respectable 74. Also,
butterfly enthusiasts were excited by the 14 species seen, plus 6 sp.
of dragonfly. (Email if you would like details).
Dave Milsom
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Subject: [Ontbirds]RedNecked Phalaropes at Exeter...
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Hey Folks....
Along with our Eared Grebe at the Exeter Lagoons this evening were 3
juvenile Red Necked Phalaropes. They were enjoying the weed mats at the
northwest corner of the first cell as you enter from Airport Line. Along
with the few Pied Billed was one that was pretty much adult size but still
had the remnants of the striping on the head.
Directions:
Exeter lagoons are west of Exeter (30 miles north of London on Highway
#4). Go west to the first concession (Airport Line) and turn left, south.
Proceed to the second gate on the left, park without blocking the gate and
walk in. Just a reminder that you are required to have and display on your
d ashboard, a valid, free, yearly pass to the lagoons which can be
obtained at the municipal office in Exeter during business hours. Office
is at the corner of Main and Sanders, in the same building as the library.
Good Birding,
Rick Thornton
Exeter
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