Yellow-throated Warbler in Canatara!

Deryl found this handsome Yellow-throated Warbler while trying to locate a singing bird that he couldn't immediately identify by sound. As he stared at a mixed flock of warblers high in the tree canopy, the warbler found its way into the view of his binoculars! 

The Yellow-throated Warbler stayed in the park for 3 full days, much to the delight of many birders, some of whom traveled a few hours to see it! The northern end of its typical breeding zone is south of Lake Erie so we rarely get to see this species in Ontario. 

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-throated_Warbler/maps-range

Although the Lesser Yellowlegs is commonly found during migration in Southern Ontario, it is rare for it to stop in Canatara Park! Deryl watched it land in the park on April 28th. They will nest in Ontario's far north.

Willets are large shorebirds with pigeon-sized bodies on long legs. They have thick, straight bills which are considerably longer than the head. Deryl likes to check out the beach early in the morning to see if any birds arrived overnight. He was rewarded for his efforts with this individual that stayed on or near the groyne for close to an hour.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Willet/id 

Pied-billed Grebes are regularly found in the park. They are heavy birds which build up speed by running along the surface of the water to become airborne. If they feel threatened, they tend to sink, rather than dive below the water's surface.