Hi birders,
Thousands of birds were around the Tip of Point Pelee this morning during a
five hour lake watch by myself, Kevin McLaughlin and Alan Wormington. A
total of eight (8) Cave Swallows were counted.
The first two at 09:05, another four about 11:35 and another two with a very
pale Barn Swallow about 12:05. We also had another single Barn Swallow.
All came down the East Beach.
Another highlight at high noon was a remarkable flock of twenty-two (22)
FRANKLIN'S GULLS heading SE! Most were first basic. Not a record high
count, but impressive. (I see some were reported in Michigan today as
well).
Among the hundreds upon hundreds of Bonaparte's Gulls, we spotted one first
basic LITTLE GULL.
Another interesting bird was an imm. Peregrine Falcon that set down on the
sand for good looks. It was banded with a red band on the right leg, and a
light blue band on the left leg.
Shorebirds included a few Sanderlings and several groups of Dunlin.
Tomorrow could be good as well!
Good birding!
Blake A. Mann
Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
boatmannATkentDOTnet
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