Cheam Wetlands Sept 3

[Gord]

Did a quick bomb at Cheam this afternoon.

Nothing out of the ordinary was seen. I didnt check out the lake very closely thus the lack of much waterfowl seen.

The best was a mixed flock of small birds consisting of:
Warbling Vireo
Western Tanager
Black-throated Grey Warbler
MacGillvray's Warbler
Brown Creeper
Black-capped Chickadee
Downy Woodpecker

Still a few eastern kingbirds kicking around too. Saw one ruffed grouse and heard the clucking of two or three more on the Creek Trail. Possibly a small family?

Almost will be nice to get a bit of foul weather to slow down the migrants for a closer look.

[JeffOver]

Hi Gord:
What time did you go? After the hike, my vehicle was in Rosedale anyway so I checked out the wetlands from about 3:30 to 5:30. The only notable I got (to me, anyway) was the black-throated gray warbler.
What I'm wondering is where do you usually see the ruffed grouse (is there a more specific location than the creek trail?) Is it usually in the blackberries or something? Thanks.
--Jeff
P.S. So now, instead of a Macgillivray's, it's a ruffed grouse!

[Gord]

Must have just missed you!

The ruffed grouse seem to be on the Creek Trail of late. Both times they were just before the bridge over the creek.