I saw some interesting birds but not in great numbers. Both days were cool and cloudy. I can't remember the last time I've been to Rondeau when it was sunny! Some trails were muddy with some water. Saturday was very busy with a lot of people around.
At the beach access, I saw two Bald Eagles standing on the shore. One of them had a fish.
The Eastern Screech Owl on Bennett Rd.
A few Trilliums were out but not a lot yet.
Turtles at Marsh Trail....Painted Turtles and a Blanding's Turtle.
Rondeau Park - May 13, 2019
It was a cool, 9c and overcast day. I stopped at Keith McLean CA for the first time. It a very nice area. Went to the tower to view the marsh. I didn't have my scope with me. There were lots of Barn Swallows and Tree Swallows flying around, a Great Egret, Virginia Rail, and heard a Sora. No Glossy Ibis.
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| Virginia Rail |
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| Virginia Rail |
At Rondeau Park, warblers I saw were Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Blue, Yellow-rumped, Palm, and an American Redstart.
I saw a Scarlet Tanager (FOY). Apparently, Scarlet Tanagers were all over the place the day before.
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| Rose-breasted Grosbeak |
There were strong winds coming off Lake Erie.
Saw a few warblers - Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Palm Warbler, and American Redstart.
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| Yellow Warbler |
There was word that a Common Nighthawk was roosting at Harrison Trail so I went to have a look.
Warbler Way - saw an American Redstart, House Wren, Chestnut-sided Warbler, White-throated Sparrows.
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| American Redstart |
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| Chestnut-sided Warbler |
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| Dutchman's Breeches |
