I came across about 3 Blackpoll Warblers, 1 Wilson's and a Magnolia. The Magnolia was singing along the maintenance fence.I checked out the beach area at Dog Beach where there is an interesting sand formation. It started last fall and a couple of neat ponds are present. A single White-rumped Sandpiper was probing the pond.
I went down to south point trail and walked back the beach. About 75 Sanderlings were along the edge. It was interesting to note the plumage variations. Some very white to some with lots of colour!
Sanderlings
Blenheim Lagoons had the usual Semipalmated and White-rumped Sandpipers. Ducks included the two Redhead, an American Wigeon, a female Hooded Merganser, a Northern Shoveler and a few Ruddy Ducks.
After some lunch I skooted over to Ridgetown and met the OFO trip from Skunk's Misery. More White-rumped and Semisands!
I headed back to north of Wallaceburg and checked out McKellar Tract on Bickford Line. It is a neat area to check for dragonflies since there are lots of ponds. Many species were present. A few photos follow. One clubtail I am stumped with. Feel free to comment. thanks to Adam Timpf for helping me ID the clubtail!
Lilypad Clubtail
Dot-tailed Whiteface
Calico Pennant
teneral Common Whitetail
Dot-tailed Whiteface (f)
froggie
The clubtail looks like a Lilypad Clubtail to me.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the Ode you have as a possible female Blue Dasher looks like it might be a female Dot-tailed Whiteface instead.
Thanks Adam.
ReplyDeleteI would certainly agree it is a Lilypad Clubtail. First time I have noted this species! I think it is rather uncommon here.
On the other, I was thinking female Dot-tailed Whiteface, but wasn't sure due to its brightness.
I will make changes!