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Birding Reports => Southern Ontario Reports => Topic started by: silverfoxx on August 24, 2012, 09:50:12 PM

Title: Sanderlings at Balm Beach Tiny Township
Post by: silverfoxx on August 24, 2012, 09:50:12 PM

I saw 6 Sanderlings at Balm Beach yesterday
my Peterson field guide seems to indicate that their territory is limited to coasts and far north
are they very common in this area?

Title: Re: Sanderlings at Balm Beach Tiny Township
Post by: thouc on August 25, 2012, 10:01:41 AM

They are usually seen on beaches in Southern Ontario in Aug-Sep during fall migration. More rarely during spring migration. I guess your field guide only shows breeding and wintering grounds.

/Thomas

Title: Re: Sanderlings at Balm Beach Tiny Township
Post by: Napper on August 25, 2012, 11:12:11 AM

Very nice!

Where along the beach?  just did a quick tour down the beach

No Sanderlings or Brown Thrashers.

Napper @balm beach  :D