Birding in the dense fog was rewarding this morning at West Perth Wetlands in
Mitchell. There were 2 juvenile Red-necked Phalaropes swimming together in the
largest cell. Feeding on the muck in the first cell were 3 Rusty Blackbirds.
Other noteworthy birds were 2 American Golden Plover, 7 Wilson's Snipe,
Pied-billed Grebe, Blackpoll Warbler, and a large falcon that passed over,
likely a Peregrine. In the largest cell were large numbers of dabbling ducks -
widgeon, blacks, Mallard, shoveler, both teal, and Wood Duck. Lots of
shorebirds of many species continue to inhabit the fenced cell and big flocks
of blackbirds move around. Lots to see indeed.
Steve Thorpe
West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell. From Hwy 8 travel south on Wellington
street to Frank St. Cross over and follow the gravel to the parking lot.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: The International Plowing Match is taking place on the east
side of Mitchell. Your best bet is to approach the wetlands from the south or
the west. From Hwy 23 turn east on Frank Street and follow it to Wellington St.
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