Rondeau Sightings

Rondeau Park                               20c, few clouds, SW winds

Today was the day to go to Rondeau Park to see what birds I can find.
Thanks to my sister for driving me to Rondeau Park.  We arrived at the park around 9:30am.  I first visited the feeders at the visitor centre.  The visitor centre was closed due to no hydro.  I'm assuming from the wind storm yesterday.  Then walked around the Tulip Tree Trail.  The Prothonotary Warbler was there so I was able to get some photos, not clear but at least got some pictures.  Also saw Baltimore Oriole and some thrushes.  After lunch, I walked around Spicebush Trail.  It was very quiet...didn't see much.  Then on to the Marsh Trail. 

Song Sparrow

American Goldfinches

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

I didn't get a clear photo of this thrush.  

Thrush

The Mayapple plants are growing nicely.

Mayapple

I was able to see the Prothonotary Warbler...what a beauty!

Prothonotary Warbler

Prothonotary Warbler

Saw another different thrush.  Possibly a Swainson's Thrush.

Swainson's Thrush

Yellow Warbler

Dutchman's Breeches

I saw the odd trillium around.

White Trillium

On the Marsh Trail saw some turtles and warblers.

Painted Turtle

Black and White Warbler

Spring Sightings

Springbank Park, London, Ontario               25c, sunny, strong SW winds

I decided to go to Springbank Park this morning.  It was a very warm day.  The list of birds I saw were Mallard, Canada Geese, Turkey Vulture, Common Crow, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove, Common Grackle, Northern Flicker, Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Blue Jay, American Robin, Hermit Thrush, Cardinal, Blue-headed Vireo, Song Sparrow, and White-throated Sparrow.  I didn't see any warblers.

Bloodroot

Yellow Trout Lily

It was nice to see the turtle!

Painted Turtle

Blue-headed Vireo

Common Grackle

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Hermit Thrush

Cardinal

White-throated Sparrow

Roaming Gibbons Park

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario                      17c, sunny

I decided to take a walk in Gibbons Park today.  It was 10c when I was out this morning.  I went over to the area where the owls are and they are still there.  I saw one adult owl but the two owlets apparently were further over on other trees together.  I didn't see them.  The adult owl was facing the sun for some warmth.

I saw the common birds.  I was trying to find a warbler but with no luck.
The birds I saw or heard....Red-winged Blackbird, Carolina Wren, Black-capped Chickadee, Mallard, Canada Geese, Song Sparrow, Common Grackle, American Robin, Downy Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Great Horned Owl. Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker.

Thames River

The photos below is the damage from the February Flood.