The Bruce Birding Club and a few Stratford Field Naturalists birded the
wetlands this morning. A total of 10 shorebird species were seen. Two
Wilson`s Phalarope (likely a worn adult and a juvenile) as well as a Stilt
Sandpiper were well seen in the fenced cell. Other shorebirds seen were
Greater Yellowlegs (1), Lesser Yellowlegs (30+), Pectoral Sandpiper (10+),
Semipalmated Sandpiper (5+), Least Sandpiper (2+), Solitary Sandpiper (1+),
Spotted Sandpiper (3+), and Wilson`s Snipe (4) . In the first cell we had
great looks at 3 Sora , 2 Green Heron, and a Great Egret.
Conditions were good for shorebirds and may get better as the drier weather
should produce more beach area in the fenced cell.
West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell, which is 20 km NW of
Stratford. From Ontario St (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington St to Frank St.
Cross over onto the gravel and follow it to the parking lot . No permits, no
hassle, just good birding.
Steve Thorpe
Stratford
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