Arrived in Canada on Tuesday and will be travelling around over the next 5 weeks. I will try to update this report as I go along in places where I have internet access.
Days 1 & 2 Long Point Area
We started at Long Point Marsh. Unfortunately the trail was closed because of breeding birds, however, as it was very windy this did not prove a major issue. Highlights: Sandhill Crane, c4 Northern Harrier and loads of Red-winged Blackbirds.
Moving on to the Observatory we got of out of the wind and in amongst the trees. Not many warblers as yet but we did get a single Black and White Warbler and lots of Yellow Warbler.
Out on the point proved very productive and we saw some good species. Highlights: 4 Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, a single Orchard Oriole, Scarlet Tanager.
At nearby Backus Park it was very quiet with the highlight a Green Heron in a tree.
Photos: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, Yellow Warbler, Tree Swallow and Green Heron.
The weather has been windy and often wet since we arrived here keeping the birds out of sight. In fact the only additional warbler species so far has been Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Lots of Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser and a few Goosander on the lake.
Over breakfast today at out B&B we were recommended to visit the Brighton Wetlands (which turned out to be settling ponds). This proved quite productive with plenty of waterfowl, waders and a pair of Osprey on the nest. Anyone visiting the area should consider this, although you need a permit.
We still have one morning here, let’s hope the rain and wind hold off.
Interesting............keep it coming Robin.