The summer is rolling by....probably too quickly! Migrant birds are increasing in number now and moving quickly south.
On Friday I went to north Lambton in hopes of seeing some of the reported birds. The weather forecast was depressing, but as usual it was wrong and it turned out mostly sunny.
Essentially it was a waste of time for birds and insects, as I found virtually nothing and it was very quiet. The shorebirds of Thursday such as Avocets and Willets had moved on! Forest lagoons was rather quiet compared to the previous day. Better days ahead I hope.
On the way home, I stopped by Moore WMA again as I find it an interesting place. Once one gets through the "Ragweed Forest" (you never saw such a thick patch of tall ragweed here!), you are at the river crossing. Here I spend much time.
The odes have decreased in numbers, but a few Blue-tipped Dancers were seen.
I always look at the mussel shells in hopes of finding something different. I did find a Fluted Shell, a nice-looking creature. Note the fluted ridges at bottom right.
Deertoe is very common here, as well as Mapleleaf.
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| weathered Mapleleaf |
Fragile Papershell can be very large, and is the most common one found here.
I have found other species in the past including Pink Heelsplitter among others.
Later in the afternoon, I was desperate to see a decent bird, so I went near St. Clair NWA to see the Willet.
The north winds kicked in late yesterday, which was a good indication that migrants would be brought in overnight. There had not been much in the way of passerines lately. I went down to Rondeau in pleasant weather and indeed found some fresh migrants. It was nice not to be in hot and humid air!
Best find was a Prairie Warbler, sometimes difficult to find in fall migration. Luckily this fellow was right in front of me.
I had other warblers such as muliples of Blackburnian and Black-and-White.
The lake was very active for a change with hundreds of gulls and terns. Nothing of note though! There were even some Common Loons on the move, totalling eight on my watch.
I also stopped by Blenheim Lagoons to look at shorebirds. Most were Lesser Yellowlegs. No Wilson's Phalarope or White-rumped Sandpiper which keep being reported any time I am not there(!).
The Redhead ducks are still present.
It was so nice, I went for a long walk at Reid CA this afternoon. It was such a relief to be out in cooler air and with less mosquitoes. It has been so uncomfortable all summer fighting mosquitoes. Worst I have ever seen them!
I had doubts any Dukes' Skippers were still flying, but lo and behold I found one right away. My latest for there.
I took the long walk around the back field, which I like doing. My friends, Royal River Cruisers, were out and about and I even saw a pair in the "wheel" position. Never got a photo of that though.
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| Twelve-spotted Skimmer |
Amberwings did well this year though.
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