All, Yesterday evening at Rock Point Provincial Park I found what appears to be a probable quite uncommon Dunlin * White-rumped Sandpiper hybrid (or less possibly Dunlin * Baird's). I apologize for the 24 hour delay in posting, I wanted to get some external feedback an thoughts before posting. Multiple individuals I have asked for support on the bird have agreed on the ID.
Rock Point Provincial Park is located south of Dunnville on the north shore of Lake Erie (I guess it would have to be the north shore to still be in Ontario). It is reached by taking Highway 3 and then turning off on Niece Rd. The shorebird habitat is in the southeast corner of the park past the beach, and continues for perhaps 1-1.5 km along the shore. The bird was approximately half way along this habitat. For those Whimbrel fans, there were 7 on the beach when I arrived at the eariest rock outcrop, but as soon as they saw me they flew off to the west, but may still be around. Pics of the bird are available upon request. C. Cheatle, Hamilton _______________________________________________ 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
