Greetings Ontbirders The Juvenile Willet, Red knot and Wilson's Phalarope continue to be seen this morning at Owen Pt. Diversity of shorebirds (14) and numbers are also increasing with between 300 and 400 birds. A juvenile Baird's sandpiper joined the mix today.
There is also a good mixture of duck species as well at the point. In the calf pasture area Olive-sided Flycatchers have arrived with at least two individuals possibly three. Bill Gilmour To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is restricted at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds there. Birders are encouraged to record their observations on the bird sightings board provided near the campground office by The Friends of Presqu'ile Park and to fill out a rare bird report for species not listed there. _______________________________________________ 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/
