Rondeau Red-throats

Sunday was another nice weather day at Rondeau Park.  Perhaps too nice, as birds were spread out.  I decided to start with a lakewatch at dog beach first thing.
There were lots of ducks moving and Red-throated Loons were again the highlight.

I saw about 25 there in less than a hour.

It seems the last couple of years the numbers have certainly ballooned for this time of year.   We were lucky to see one or two!  Also, we have have been paying more attention to the lake.  Today, Steve had nearly 100 along the east side.  One wonders what the deal is with these creatures!

South point trail was dead for birds, but I only hope things improve by next Sunday! If it is anything like yesterday, there is no point in walking the trail!

On the way back to the north end, I noticed the Gray Catbird was feeding on Moonseed berries alongside the road.  It has been there for some time.  Hopefully it does not eat itself out of house and home by next Sunday.

I walked the campground with Keith Burk.  A fair number of birds were once again at the north end where there are some feeders.  No sign of the oriole from last week, but it was an elusive bird.
A nice bright Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was at the north end.

At maintenance, the White-eyed Vireo was still around, but was hiding when I checked.  A couple of Yellow-rumped Warblers were nearby.  One was not looking too healthy.

Down near pony barn, a couple of Hermit Thrushes were still around.

While talking with others beside maintenance birders from farther afield arrived.  It was nice to see Todd Hagedorn and Kathryn Hoo, Josh Vandermeulen and Laura Bond.  They were hoping to come across the Great Kiskadee, but it seems one needs to be there early morning.  Hopefully it is still around for at least another week, but it is becoming more and more elusive.

Here is my list for the day:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50544768

Cheers!