This morning was much busier at Rondeau then it had been the last couple of days. 20+ species of Warbler could be recorded, new ones for the year or in numbers were Cape May, Bay-breasted, Magnolia, Blue-winged and Blackburnian. The Male Prothonotary has continued to be seen from Bennet rd on the first bench. This bird is colour banded with "hot pink" bands on both legs and a silver band (if anyone gets the specifics of the location of the silver band please email me privately). Among shorbirds seen at the boat launch just inside the park gates Semi P Plover and Solitary Sandpiper made appearances, both last night and this morning.
Good birding, Ross Wood Directions: from Hi-way 401 take exit 101 (approx. 40 minutes west of London) follow signs south to park. Once in the park to get the the visitor center follow Rondeau rd. straight back until it ends(approx. 8km) then turn left on Gardiner, follow for 1.5km until you reach the VC on the right. Bennet rd. is about 2km straight in from the park gate on the left hand side (only road that runs east-west once into the woods). The road is gated off to vehicle traffic but is open to birders, with benches set up for comforttable viewing of all migrants. Parking is available at the Spicebush trail entrance.
