Recent Rondeau Stuff

I birded Rondeau and area the last two days. Things were rather slow--probably more typical of this time of year. Last week's flurry of migrants spoiled us!

Birds were rather scarce, but new ones were to be seen every day. Northern Waterthrushes seem to be more common that any other warbler! They have been scattered throughout the park.

Red-headed Woodpeckers have arrived. Rondeau is one of the better places in SW Ontario to find this declining species.

Warblers such as Black-throated Blue and Chestnut-sided have made an appearance.

Red Admiral

The first slough on Tulip Tree Trail was most active yesterday (Friday). Several Pine Warblers were among the warblers there. Two very gray females accompanied a bright male.

Today, White-eyed Vireos were plentiful, including at least 5 on South Point Trail and a couple of others elsewhere.

A Clay-colored Sparrow was in a typical area near the churches.

Clay-colored Sparrow

Later, I went over to Erieau and looked at gulls and terns. Nothing unusual caught my eye. Along the railroad track trail, I heard a Sora and a couple of Marsh Wrens. A solitary Solitary Sandipiper was in a ditch beside the trail--another first for the year for me.

Solitary Sandpiper