This is the time of year we hope for good north winds to watch Lake Huron for birds at Point Edward. It is a great vantage point. Over the years, we have had some good times there with jaegers, kittiwakes, gulls and waterfowl. It is also a perfect spot to watch ship traffic!
With a strong north wind approaching 40 km/h today, I managed to slip away from work and head up to Point Edward. It was a little disappointing to say the least. Not much was flying. Even though the wind can be "perfect", this sometimes happens.
There were very few Bonaparte's gulls, but one flock contained an adult Little Gull. Easy to pick out with the jet black underwings. Surprisingly, this flock came out of the St. Clair River and headed out into the lake.
I saw a first basic Glaucous Gull--the first of the season.
Shorebirds included flocks of Dunlin (I think!), and later on possibly two Sanderlings.
All three scoter species were present with a few Long-tailed Ducks.
Well, I'll just have to wait for the next north wind, but this weekend looks good for the Tip of Point Pelee instead!
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