Today we braved the elements to see what was up at the Nonquon sewage lagoons, just north of Port Perry. We were less than 15 feet away from a juvenile short-billed dowitcher on the west edge of the westernmost cell before the hill. Along with this bird were yellowlegs (both) and some peeps.
In the third cell there was a leucistic tree swallow flying with all the other swallows. The colouration of this bird was quite beautiful and it stood out from all the rest of the swallows. Nonquon lagoons are located on concession road 8, just west of Simcoe Street, north of Port Perry Ontario. A permit is needed. Eric Davis _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
