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JAMES HOLDSWORTH

Fri, Aug 10, 2018 8:15 PM

Hey,

Since no one else has chimed in, thought I would just update this bird. It was / is being seen by many in the same general area as reported by Richard this morning - just south of the berm, sometimes quite close but occasionally far to the back [south] and out of sight. This is just the 3rd record ever for the county - thanks to Norm Holden for finding it and Richard Skevington for getting the word out.

While there I did see a pre-basic adult Stilt Sandpiper with 50 Lesser Yellowlegs, a few Pectorals, Leasts, Semipalmated Plover and Solitary Sandpipers. Habitat is excellent.

Directions:[from Richard's post] From hyw. 401 turn north on Oxford County Rd. # 6 towards Stratford. About halfway between Embro and Stratford, turn West onto Oxford Rd 28. You will then pass through the small community of Herrington. Just through the community turn right onto rd. 3.1 Travel exactly 1 kl north. On the east side of the road there is a berm dividing the lake from a containment pond. The Little Blue Heron is actively feeding in the containment pond along with Great Egrets, shorebirds and other waterfowl. A scope would come in handy as it is fairly distant at times.
James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services
226-228-1428, jmholdsworth@rogers.com

'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche

Hey, Since no one else has chimed in, thought I would just update this bird. It was / is being seen by many in the same general area as reported by Richard this morning - just south of the berm, sometimes quite close but occasionally far to the back [south] and out of sight. This is just the 3rd record ever for the county - thanks to Norm Holden for finding it and Richard Skevington for getting the word out. While there I did see a pre-basic adult Stilt Sandpiper with 50 Lesser Yellowlegs, a few Pectorals, Leasts, Semipalmated Plover and Solitary Sandpipers. Habitat is excellent. Directions:[from Richard's post] From hyw. 401 turn north on Oxford County Rd. # 6 towards Stratford. About halfway between Embro and Stratford, turn West onto Oxford Rd 28. You will then pass through the small community of Herrington. Just through the community turn right onto rd. 3.1 Travel exactly 1 kl north. On the east side of the road there is a berm dividing the lake from a containment pond. The Little Blue Heron is actively feeding in the containment pond along with Great Egrets, shorebirds and other waterfowl. A scope would come in handy as it is fairly distant at times. James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 226-228-1428, jmholdsworth@rogers.com 'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche

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rtontbirds

Sat, Aug 11, 2018 12:25 PM

Little zblue Heron continues this morning...
-------- Original message --------From: JAMES HOLDSWORTH via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: 2018-08-10 4:15 PM (GMT-05:00) To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron Update, Wildwood Lake, Oxford, Aug 10
Hey,

Since no one else has chimed in, thought I would just update this bird. It was / is being seen by many in the same general area as reported by Richard this morning - just south of the berm, sometimes quite close but occasionally far to the back [south] and out of sight. This is just the 3rd record ever for the county - thanks to Norm Holden for finding it and Richard Skevington for getting the word out.

While there I did see a pre-basic adult Stilt Sandpiper with 50 Lesser Yellowlegs, a few Pectorals, Leasts, Semipalmated Plover and Solitary Sandpipers. Habitat is excellent.

Directions:[from Richard's post] From hyw. 401 turn north on Oxford County Rd. # 6 towards Stratford. About halfway between Embro and Stratford, turn West onto Oxford Rd 28. You will then pass through the small community of Herrington. Just through the community turn right onto rd. 3.1 Travel exactly 1 kl north. On the east side of the road there is a berm dividing the lake from a containment pond. The Little Blue Heron is actively feeding in the containment pond along with Great Egrets, shorebirds and other waterfowl. A scope would come in handy as it is fairly distant at times.
James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services
226-228-1428, jmholdsworth@rogers.com

'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche

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Little zblue Heron continues this morning... -------- Original message --------From: JAMES HOLDSWORTH via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> Date: 2018-08-10 4:15 PM (GMT-05:00) To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron Update, Wildwood Lake, Oxford, Aug 10 Hey, Since no one else has chimed in, thought I would just update this bird. It was / is being seen by many in the same general area as reported by Richard this morning - just south of the berm, sometimes quite close but occasionally far to the back [south] and out of sight. This is just the 3rd record ever for the county - thanks to Norm Holden for finding it and Richard Skevington for getting the word out. While there I did see a pre-basic adult Stilt Sandpiper with 50 Lesser Yellowlegs, a few Pectorals, Leasts, Semipalmated Plover and Solitary Sandpipers. Habitat is excellent. Directions:[from Richard's post] From hyw. 401 turn north on Oxford County Rd. # 6 towards Stratford. About halfway between Embro and Stratford, turn West onto Oxford Rd 28. You will then pass through the small community of Herrington. Just through the community turn right onto rd. 3.1 Travel exactly 1 kl north. On the east side of the road there is a berm dividing the lake from a containment pond. The Little Blue Heron is actively feeding in the containment pond along with Great Egrets, shorebirds and other waterfowl. A scope would come in handy as it is fairly distant at times. James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 226-228-1428, jmholdsworth@rogers.com 'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists

JR

Joanne Redwood

Mon, Aug 13, 2018 2:59 PM

Little Blue Heron is still present this morning.

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: rtontbirds via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca>
Date: August 11, 2018 at 8:25:54 AM EDT
To: ontario birds <birdalert@ontbirds.ca mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca>
Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron Update, Wildwood Lake, Oxford - Aug. 13th.

Directions: From hyw. 401 turn north on Oxford County Rd. # 6 towards Stratford. About halfway between Embro and Stratford, turn West onto Oxford Rd 28. You will then pass through the small community of Herrington. Just through the community turn right onto 31st Line. Travel exactly 1 kl north. On the east side of the road there is a berm dividing the lake from a containment pond. The Little Blue Heron is actively feeding in the containment pond along with Great Egrets, shorebirds and other waterfowl. A scope would come in handy as it is fairly distant at times.
James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services
226-228-1428, jmholdsworth@rogers.com mailto:jmholdsworth@rogers.com

'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche

ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.
Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca
For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists

Little Blue Heron is still present this morning. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: rtontbirds via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca<mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca>> Date: August 11, 2018 at 8:25:54 AM EDT To: ontario birds <birdalert@ontbirds.ca<mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca>> Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron Update, Wildwood Lake, Oxford - Aug. 13th. Directions: From hyw. 401 turn north on Oxford County Rd. # 6 towards Stratford. About halfway between Embro and Stratford, turn West onto Oxford Rd 28. You will then pass through the small community of Herrington. Just through the community turn right onto 31st Line. Travel exactly 1 kl north. On the east side of the road there is a berm dividing the lake from a containment pond. The Little Blue Heron is actively feeding in the containment pond along with Great Egrets, shorebirds and other waterfowl. A scope would come in handy as it is fairly distant at times. James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 226-228-1428, jmholdsworth@rogers.com<mailto:jmholdsworth@rogers.com> 'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca<mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca> For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca<mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca> For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists