Sat 9/8 Both the adult Male and Juvenile Wilson's Phalarope were feeding in the
fenced Cell at 11.30am this morning. They were not visible at 6.30am, when I
arrived. They were observed from the south side, when they were feeding close
to the primary viewing area (next to Cell 2). Of the 13 species of Shorebird
present, others of note were 1 Stilt Sandpiper, 2 Solitary Sandpiper, 3
Wilson's Snipe, 3 Semi-palmated Plover and a single Black-bellied Plover. There
was also a small flock of 5 Bobolink, in the south-east corner of the fenced
cell. DIRECTIONS - from the East, follow Hwy8 through Stratford, to the first
traffic lights in Mitchell. Turn LEFT onto Wellington Street and follow it to
Frank Street. Continue on the gravel road, past the Ball Diamond, to the
parking lot. From the West, follow Hwy 8 into Mitchell. At the bottom of the
hill, turn RIGHT onto Hwy 23 South. Turn LEFT onto Frank Street (the last
street on the left), over the bridge and up the hill. Turn RIGHT onto the gra
vel road at the Ball Diamond and follow it to the parking lot. From the South,
follow Hwy 23 to Mitchell. Just past the blue "Mitchell" sign, turn RIGHT onto
Frank Street (at the 50 km/h sign) and proceed over the bridge to the Ball
Diamond. Turn RIGHT onto the gravel road to the parking lot. Cell 2 is beside
the parking lot, Cell 3 is east of the fenced cell and Cell 5 is the large Cell
to the south-east. NO PERMITS REQUIRED. The fenced cell is getting better every
day, shallower water and more mud appearing. Eric Jeffery, St. Marys
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