Peep Show

This afternoon after some time in Point Pelee, I stopped at Hillman Marsh to see what was in.  Lots of "peeps" were in, but they were over on the far side.  I walked over to get a closer view.  They were quite close, affording good views of dozens of Semipalmated Sandpipers, Dunlins, about 12 White-rumped Sandpipers and a single Semipalmated Plover.  Lots of Bonaparte's Gulls were present as well.

Bonie Bonanza 

One Semipalmated Sandpiper was of interest since it wore a colour flag on its left leg.  The marker was blue with white lettering EMT on both sides of the flag.  I sent in the information to see what response I get.

I walked all the way around the cell, and some butterflies were out even though there was a gale force wind.  A single Fiery Skipper, which did not co-operate very well was of note.

Fiery Skipper at Hillman

A Common Buckeye, the first in a while, was also on the path.

In the morning I did some birding in the park, starting at the Tip.  Some birds were trying to fly off, but the gale force winds told them otherwise.  Besides countless blackbirds and Cedar Waxwings, a Black-billed Cuckoo, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and about a half dozen hummingbirds made the attempt.
The only shorebird I saw was a Semipalmated Sandpiper that rounded the Tip.

A Good Wind at the Tip (for fall!)

Walking back, Kory Renaud and I heard a Mourning Warbler at the 42 sign.  It was quite elusive until I finally spotted it from the shelter.  It was singing happily almost like a Kentucky!
I walked back through the centre and heard only two Blackpoll Warblers in the migrant department.

Prothonotary Warbler on Woodland Trail

I also walked De Laurier and Anders.  A Swainson's Thrush was singing along Anders and a couple of cuckoos.  A Little Yellow butterfly was along here as well.

Giant Swallowtail (note missing tail)

On the way home I stopped at Tilbury Lagoons and noted more shorebirds.  Different for the day was a Short-billed Dowitcher.

peeps at Tilbury

There were also several Semipalmated Sandpipers and White-rumped Sandpipers.

I checked out Angler Line near Mitchell's Bay, but did not come up with anything of note.  One cannot see anything due to the phragmites!  A Great Egret was in the ditch along the road.