Good morning birders, It's a great morning in Rondeau, with a big arrival of later migrants like Red-eyed Vireo and many flycatchers.
Two Prothonotary Warblers were reported along the small side trail along Harrison Trail just north of the east parking lot. The maintenance area has been busy with all 5 Empidonax flycatchers including Acadian and Yellow-bellied, as well as multiple Mourning, Canada and Wilson's Warbler. On South Point Trail reports include Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Blue-winged, Mourning, Wilson's and Canada Warblers. Yellow-throated Warbler has been present again around the visitor centre, as well as an Olive-sided Flycatcher. Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so at the Visitor Centre. More information on the park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' website: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca. Directions: Take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Turn right and follow the signs to the park. The Bird Sightings Book, Bird Sightings Board, Bird Checklists and other relevant information are to be found at the Visitor Centre. To reach the Visitor Centre from the park Gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave., then follow it around the bend to the parking lot Reuven Martin Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide _______________________________________________ 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/
