Before I start - pls note that the lagoon gates are not self-closing so pls
pull them shut and make sure the lock is clicked when you leave.
Lots of birds at Nonquon today. Highlights were two Long-billed Dowitchers
that stayed until buzzed by an immature Peregrine Falcon 3 times! The
Nelson's Sparrow was skulking as expected but after a bit came out into the
open briefly. I clearly saw one but believe there may have been as many as 3
there. Lots of other sparrows and wrens so patience is key. Investigate
every chip but pls use discretion if considering to pish or lure the birds
out. Migration is a stressful time and the birds need to rest. Chasing
imaginary predators or taped calls can do a lot of harm to these birds.
Other stuff:
Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) 155
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) 2
Common Gallinule (American) (Gallinula galeata [galeata Group]) 1
Dunlin (Calidris alpina) 14
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 1
Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 15
Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) 2
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 1
Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 43 carefully counted
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 87
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) 11 carefully counted
American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) 1
Nelson's Sparrow (Ammodramus nelsoni) 1
Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 13
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 3
View this checklist online at
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S31875324
How to Obtain a Nonquon Sewage Lagoon Permit
Permits must be purchased in advance of entering the lagoons. Permits can be
obtained from 605 Rossland Rd., Whitby, or at the Scugog Waste Transfer
Station, 1623 Reach Street, Port Perry.
The Durham Region Transfer Site is open during the following business hours
.... Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
An electronic version of the Nonquon Sewage Lagoon Birder Permit is
available in PDF format at
http://www.durham.ca/finance.asp?nr=/departments/finance/financeinside.htm.
Nonquon Sewage Lagoon Birder Permits are available for $10 per permit.
Cheques will only be accepted at Regional Headquarters. Payment by cash only
at the Scugog Waste Transfer Station.
Completed Applications should be forwarded to: Finance Department -
Insurance & Risk Management, 605 Rossland Road E., Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
The lagoons are located one road north of the transfer site on Concession
Rd. 8 [don't get confused as, despite the fact that these roads are both
numbered "8", they are two different roads - one is a regional paved road,
the other a dirt concession road.]. Access to the lagoons is from the east
end of Conc. 8 only as the bridge is out west of the lagoons.
Geoff Carpentier
AVOCET NATURE SERVICES
Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or [email protected]
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Specializing in Environmental & Natural History Surveys and
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