Some Sightings This Week As October Ends

 Some warm weather descended upon us this past week.  Then we experienced strong winds!  It will be interesting to see if anything of interest shows up as a result.

Some lingering butterflies enjoyed the warm weather.  This past Monday, I found a rather late Pearl Crescent at Reid CA.  On average, these are done by this date.

Tuesday, I did a lakewatch at Rondeau, but had to leave early.  As usual, nothing of note showed up, but it was active.  Lots of Dunlin lately.

Of course, well after I left, a Pacific Loon went by!

I went back on Wednesday since I had more time.  Just my luck (again), it was a slower day.  

The day started with another nice sunrise.

I stopped by Keith McLean C. L. after visiting the park.  A lot of Dunlin were in taking advantage of the mud.

A Common Painted-Lady was along the dike.

As well, I noted a couple of Fiery Skippers.

With all the mud, Wilson's Snipe were taking advantage.

Thursday was not a birding day for me for various reasons.  The afternoon was spent gathering up leaves in the yard!

Today, the only option was to check out Rondeau again.  With the change in weather, it looked promising for some activity.

Another lake watch was in order to start.  A good amount of activity, but as usual, nothing of note showed.  These lakewatches are getting quite discouraging!

Afterwards, I walked various spots in the park.  Lots of kinglets and other things.

Of interest, a large flock of Eastern Bluebirds was working south point trail area.  I could not see every bird, but there were at least 40.  One of the largest flocks of bluebirds I have ever seen at once.

As per usual, I stopped by Keith McLean C. L.  I was not going to stay long, but there was a fair bit of bird activity, so I stayed a while.

What peaked my interest, was the passage of three Golden Eagles just after I arrived.  All three seemed to be travelling together.  I ended up seeing a total of six during my stay.  Unfortunately, lighting was absolutely horrible!

As well, my camera was not co-operating.  For some reason it completely seized up! No explanation.

Water levels are very low right now.  Lots of mud exposed at McLean's.  Possibly the lowest I have seen it here.

Lots of birds were in the air including gulls, blackbirds and American Pipits.  Well over 100 pipits were around.

On the way home, I saw another Golden Eagle at Rushton's Corners.  Seems Golden Eagles have been in good numbers this year.

This month should bring us some things of interest.