We met Marshall at the Visitor Centre after lunch for our trip to Inverhuron Park. For once, the staging from the parking lot did not work properly, as there were three groups all trying to depart at the same time. But we finally got it sorted out and drove over to Inverhuron. There was another delay at the park gate but that got sorted too.
Marshall gave us some background about Bruce Nuclear Power owning the property, finally reopening the park after decommissioning the heavy water storage facility.
We had a very pleasant hike along the river trail. There was one steep section where Marshall used a rope to help us down and prevent falls.
Unfortunately, there were almost no birds. Near the start of the trail, there was a Black-throated Green Warbler singing and showing off. Later we saw a skulking American Redstart and a Red-breasted Nuthatch near the cars.
On the way back to MacGregor, Bill suggested a stop near the Tower, to try for Sora Rail. He had a little difficulty finding the right access, but finally got there. A pair of Ospreys were on a platform nest very close to the road.
Soon another car pulled up; it was Jean Iron. Together we looked for a Sora, but instead we found a Virginia Rail right at our feet!
Colin invited Jean to join us for supper at the Lord Elgin Fish and Chips restaurant. Jean was staying at the same motel as us, so we walked over together. We all enjoyed our fish dinner together.
Inverhuron Provincial Park, Bruce, Ontario, CA
Jun 3, 2022 2:35 PM - 4:13 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.018 kilometer(s)
Checklist Comments: HFBF B20 Inverhuron PP leader Marshall Byle.
13 species
Ring-billed Gull 10
Belted Kingfisher 1 Likely two, but could only confirm one female.
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Common Grackle 8
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 3
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 6
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S112817642