Rondeau Daily Report May17/04 Not too many migrants around today but a few pockets of warblers, etc. could be found and in total 19 species of warbler were reported. These included a Connecticut, Hooded and Mourning along the South Pt. Trail. Thrushes were again reasonably easy to find and Veery, Swainson’s, Wood and Grey-cheeked were all present, the latter was even singing in places. Sparrows were well represented with just a couple of White-throated and White- crowned joining the resident Song, Field, Swamp and Chipping. Special migrants noted were a Lincoln’s on the South Pt Trail and both Grasshopper and Le Conte’s along the Marsh Trail. Also along the Marsh Trail today were numerous Marsh Wren, up to 10 singing Sedge Wren, a Yellow-breasted Chat, Tufted Titmouse, and White-eyed Vireo. A few shore birds were in evidence today on South Beach with 1 each of a Semi- palmated and White-rumped Sandpiper joining several Dunlin and 8 Whimbrel. (the latter actually arrived yesterday evening). A Peregrine was also present keeping things lively. The Friends of Rondeau are sponsoring two guided hikes daily until May 23rd. For more information on events and daily sightings check out their website www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca David Bree Friends of Rondeau Birder in Residence ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/