I returned to Andrew Haydon Park this morning and spent several hours trying to
relocate the BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER I reported yesterday afternoon, with no
luck. With the strong northernly winds today, it has likely moved on.
However, there were shorebirds to be found, with SANDERLINGS (9), LEAST (6),
SEMIPALMATED (1) and BAIRD'S (1) SANDPIPERS represented. I also found a small
flock of SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS (7). Ten AMERICAN PIPITS were found along the
rocky shoreline in the western end of the park. Three GREAT EGRETS, a pair of
AMERICAN WIGEONS, and a passing PEREGRINE FALCON were all sighted in the
western end of the park.
Later in the afternoon I explored the St. Albert sewage lagoons. Overall there
wasn't much activity, but I did find several dozen BLUE-WINGED TEALS, NORTHERN
PINTAILS (3), a female NORTHERN SHOVELER, an AMERICAN WIGEON, and an adult
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE on different cells of the lagoon. Of non-bird interest
were at least two dozen or more MONARCH BUTTERFLIES at the lagoons, with
several BLACK SWALLOWTAILS and VICEROYS.
Pat
DIRECTIONS:
ANDREW HAYDON: Andrew Haydon Park is located at the intersection of Carling
Avenue and Holly Acres Road. Be aware of construction on Carling Avenue.
ST. ALBERT S.L.: From Ottawa, take 417 east to exit 79, turning right onto
Limoges Road (CR-5). Stay on this road for approximately 9km. The entrance to
the lagoons is marked by a small sign and a long dirt road on the right-hand
side.
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