Ontbirders, Ross Snider and I visited the east end of Wildwood Lake and there is finally some decent shorebird habitat, mostly in the area around the 1st bridge along the 31st Line.
Notable was a basic adult Red-necked Phalarope, 7 Stilt Sandpipers [mostly juvs.] and a single juv. Baird's Sandpiper. Other species were present in good numbers - 95 Lesser Yellowlegs, 45 Pectoral Sandpiper, 300+ Killdeer and a sprinkling of Leasts and Semis. Diversity wasn't the greatest although that should improve as more birds find the habitat. We had a light raptor movement over the Lake as well, with about 30 Broad-winged Hawks, a few Sharpies and a Northern Harrier. The requisite Great Egret flock numbers 6 at present, and should build through the fall. To reach the lake, take CR 6 north from the 401 to CR 28. Go west through Harrington and take the 1st right [31st Line] to the bridge. Cheers, James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 14 Marian St, RR#1 Woodstock, On, N4S-7V6 [519]537-2027 [519]535-8760 [cell] [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
