It is interesting to note that Sandbanks has summer records for both species that date back to 1972. Despite only a 30 percent chance of rain today, a two-hour hike at Sheffield Conservation Area, south of Kaladar in which 20 people endured a steady relentless rain from start to finish, resulted in a number of interesting birds being seen and heard. Flowers in bloom included Sorrel, Star Toadflax, Golden Corydalis, bunchberry, and water-arum.
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And that's it for this week from Prince Edward County and the Quinte area. Good birding everyone and our thanks to contributors who make this report possible.