Greenway Park

Greenway/Coves, London Ontario

I went out for a walk this afternoon at Greenway and part of the Coves.  It was a nice warm day, 19c, calm SE winds.
I saw some butterflies, a few Cabbage Whites and a Red Admiral.  I was able to see some birds, Eastern Kingbird, Yellow Warbler, Baltimore Oriole, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and Carolina Wren along with others.
My eyes and focusing the camera were not cooperating today.

Canada Geese with goslings.

Red Admiral

Gray Catbird

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