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Leaders; Susan Weaver, Cathy Bailey
Participants; Anne-Marie Benedict, Barbara Palmer, Becky Grieveson, Bill Hatten, BJ Martin, Bob Droine, Bob Taylor, Bruce Edmunds, Carole Lupton, Cathy Bailey, Connie Plante, Donna Kearns, Doug Martin, Fred Jazvac, Gayle Schaus, Heidi Johnston, James Turland, Jenny Halpin, John Dickson, Judy Duncan, Liz Addison, Margaret Anderton, Marilyn Ohler, Marshall Byle, Nancy McHardy, Norah Toth, Norma Nanni, Ralph Knowles, Rob Kearns, Shilpa Chocsi, Susan Weaver, Yvonne Bieman
On Wednesday morning May 15th the BBC enjoyed a plentitude of birds at the Kincardine Lagoons. We saw the earliest and latest returning warblers, Yellow-rumps and Blackpolls respectively, so all warblers in between were possible. The Blackpoll lingered in the trees giving great views. With 30 some members strung out on the trails we covered a lot of ground simultaneously. When a Yellow-throated Warbler was found many of us knew almost instantly because of a post on our messenger service. A hike that was moving along so leisurely suddenly upped the pace and hustled to the trestle where the rare bird was seen. Unfortunately the bird was not seen again. 51 species were seen at the lagoons including 17 different warblers. The leaders toured us past a mennonite farm with an active Purple Martin house. Martins have become rare and this is the only site I presently know to see them. Susan then entertained us at her summer residence in Fisherman's Cove. They provided a BBQ lunch with all the fixings for the whole crew. The dinner show was also tremendous as orioles, grosbeaks, finches and hummingbirds buzzed around Susan's yard. After a leisurely social dinner in the backyard we took a walk to see the Bank Swallow colony. Our last stop of the day was at the Greenock Swamp's known haunt of the Cerulean Warbler. The Cerulean was a no show but several other warblers were observed. The finishing touch was multiple Bobolinks flying over a grassy field doing their R2D2 impersonations. Thanks to all who came out. Following is a list of the 77 species seen. Thanks to Marilyn for keeping eBird checklists. To see Marilyn's Trip Report click on the link. https://ebird.org/tripreport/239791 Thanks to Marshall for helping at the grill. Big salute to Susan and Cathy for scouting and planning the day. Providing such a wonderful meal takes the cake. Well done ladies.What a great day of memories
Yellow-throated Warbler Photos by Bruce Edmunds
Kincardine Lagoons to Greenock Swamp
May 15, 2024 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
50.0 kilometer(s)
Checklist Comments: BBC Outing lead by Susan Weaver and Cathy Bailey
77 species
Canada Goose X
Northern Shoveler X
Mallard X
Ruffed Grouse X
Mourning Dove X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird X
Killdeer X
Spotted Sandpiper X
Ring-billed Gull X
Green Heron X
Great Blue Heron X
Turkey Vulture X
Belted Kingfisher X
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Hairy Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Wood-Pewee X
Least Flycatcher X
Eastern Phoebe X
Great Crested Flycatcher X
Eastern Kingbird X
Yellow-throated Vireo X
Blue-headed Vireo X
Warbling Vireo X
Red-eyed Vireo X
American Crow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Bank Swallow X
Tree Swallow X
Purple Martin X
Barn Swallow X
White-breasted Nuthatch X
House Wren X
European Starling X
Gray Catbird X
Brown Thrasher X
Eastern Bluebird X
Swainson's Thrush X
Wood Thrush X
American Robin X
House Finch X
Purple Finch X
Pine Siskin X
American Goldfinch X
Chipping Sparrow X
Savannah Sparrow X
Song Sparrow X
Swamp Sparrow X
Bobolink X
Orchard Oriole X
Baltimore Oriole X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Black-and-white Warbler X
Tennessee Warbler X
Mourning Warbler X
Common Yellowthroat X
American Redstart X
Cape May Warbler X
Northern Parula X
Magnolia Warbler X
Bay-breasted Warbler X
Blackburnian Warbler X
Yellow Warbler X
Chestnut-sided Warbler X
Blackpoll Warbler X
Black-throated Blue Warbler X
Palm Warbler X
Yellow-rumped Warbler X
Yellow-throated Warbler X pic
Black-throated Green Warbler X
Scarlet Tanager X
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak X
Indigo Bunting X
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