Good evening Ontbirders, The best warblers of the afternoon at Rondeau were Prothonotary and Mourning, both at the south end of Harrison Trail. Four Blue-winged Warblers were seen this morning - 2 on South Point Trail and 2 at the south end of Harrison Trail. A Louisiana Waterthrush was reported on Spicebush Trail on the boardwalk on the side of the trail farther from the road. A total of 24 species of warblers were seen in the park today.
During today's bird hikes, we saw some interesting bird behaviour. On Bennett Road, a male Baltimore Oriole (likely with a nest nearby) was observed diving forcefully into a Blue Jay, producing an audible thump. On Harrison Trail, we watched a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak performing elaborate courtship displays for a female, including the "Adult Accompaniment Required" wing-droop-fluff! a la Stokes. We have not received any further reports of the Western Tanager or Swainson's Hawk. Outside of the park, 2 Common Moorhens were seen at McGeachy Pond. Good birding! Steve Steve LaForest Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
