I stopped at the Blenheim lagoons on the way home from work today. Ran into a
couple other birders - Dan Wilkie, and Christian (I did not get your last
name). The water levels in lagoon one is far down but there was still a decent
variety with 12 species of shorebirds seen. Highlights:
1 juv. Buff-breasted Sandpiper (picked out by Christian) hanging out at the
south end of Lagoon 1
1 Red-necked Phalarope frolicking with the mallards in Lagoon #3
1 juv. Stilt Sandpiper and 1 ad. Ruddy Turnstone in Lagoon 1
Blenheim Lagoons is on Lagoon Road, just north of HWY 3 (Talbot Trail) and west
of the town of Blenheim. From the 401, take exit 90 Communication Road south to
Blenheim. At Talbot Street, turn right and go through town. Lagoon Road will be
just past the carwash. Turn right on Lagoon Road and the sewage lagoons will be
on your right after 1 km. Permits are available from the Municipal Office in
Blenheim.
Good birding,
Josh Vandermeulen
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