Hello everyone: This report comes on behalf of Tiny (Keith Lee)
As usual as I entered the Constructed Wetland two Marsh Wren were there to greet everyone.
Catfish went for a fly about and had not returned to the nest with Mom by the time I left at 10:20am. There were many ducks that have not acquired the adult look yet - Mallard, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal and American Widgeons. The Trumpeter is still alone. Many Moorhen could be seen as well as heard. Now the really good stuff - Virgina Rail (calling), many Lesser Yellowlegs, a Northern Harrier, Black Crowned Night Heron (juvenile), Chimney Swifts, Spotted Sandpipers, Wilson's Snipe, and American Bittern (spotted by Maureen Riggs) and at least three possibly more Solitary Sandpipers (Colin Griffiths).
Once again a delightful visit to Brighton Constructed Wetland. Come and visit - you never know what you will see! Maureen Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE corner of Brighton. From Hwy 401, take the Brighton exit 509 (Hwy. 30) and follow it south into town. Go south through the two traffic lights, over the railway tracks and follow the main road, now called Prince Edward Street, south. About 1 km south of the tracks, the main road begins to swing to the left and becomes Cty. Rd. 64. As this long turn ends the Constructed Wetlands appear on the right side. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
