Ontario Rare Bird Alert for the week of August 7, 2020 Species mentioned: Brant (Niagara) Eurasian Collared-Dove (Essex) White-winged Dove (Chatham-Kent) American Avocet (Essex) Marbled Godwit (Chatham-Kent) Willet ((Lambton, Essex) Black Vulture (Niagara, Grey) Swallow-tailed Kite (Dufferin) Dickcissel (Perth) Brant (Niagara): A very out of season bird was photographed at Westcliffe Park in St. Catharines on August 11. Eurasian Collared-Dove (Essex): Up to two birds have been present for months now northwest of Leamington on Albuna Townline near the intersection with Mersea Rd 7. Both were reported on August 12 and 13. White-winged Dove (Chatham-Kent): This long-staying bird has been present since April at Rondeau along Lakeshore Road south of the visitor centre (vicinity of address 17272). It was reported August 8 and 9. American Avocet (Essex): A single adult was seen briefly at the tip of Point Pelee on August 11. Marbled Godwit (Chatham-Kent): A single bird was at Keith McLean Conservation Area on August 8. Willet (Lambton): A single bird was at Ketle Point on August 10. Willet (Essex): Two birds circled the tip at Point Pelee on August 11 before continuing along. Black Vulture (Niagara): Two birds were seen flying over the Locust Grove Picnic Area in Queenston on August 10. Black Vulture (Grey): One bird reported near Markdale on August 13. Swallow-tailed Kite (Dufferin): This bird was first reported to eBird by Peter Landry on August 1 and then observed daily (August 1-13) by many observers since then. Subsequently, a report from Tracy Muller on iNaturalist extended the record back to at least July 23. The bird has been seen on the east side of Luther Marsh, along Sideroad 21/22 between the main entrance to Luther Marsh and Mallard Pond. Dickcissel (Perth): A single bird was reported at West Perth Wetlands on August 8. Report compiled by Mike Burrell -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell.on@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation <https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bird-studies-canada/p2p/birdathon20/team/whimburrells/captain/mike-burrell/> ! Best Places to Bird in Ontario <http://burrellbirding.ca/best-places-to-bird-in-ontario/>