Ontario Rare Bird Alert for the week of August 14, 2020 Species mentioned: White-winged Dove (Chatham-Kent) Marbled Godwit (Huron, Lambton, Ottawa) Red Knot (Chatham-Kent) Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Hamilton) Western Sandpiper (Essex) Willet (Norfolk) Swallow-tailed Kite (Dufferin, Sudbury) Lark Sparrow (Norfolk) Dickcissel (Perth, Rainy River, Lambton) 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). Marbled Godwit (Huron): One bird was photographed yesterday (August 20) at Exeter Sewage Lagoons (https://ebird.org/checklist/S72618134). Marbled Godwit (Lambton): One bird was at Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia on August 19 and 20 (https://ebird.org/checklist/S72595448). Marbled Godwit (Ottawa): One bird was seen near Britannia Point on August 17. Red Knot (Chatham-Kent): One bird was at Keith McLean Conservation Area just outside of Rondeau on August 18-20 ( https://ebird.org/checklist/S72556005). Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Hamilton): A single bird was at Windermere Basin from August 14-17. Western Sandpiper (Essex): Two birds were reported at Essex Sewage Lagoons on August 16 and a single bird was reported there August 17-18. Note: this species is on the review list for Ontario and anyone who observes it is asked to submit a report to the OBRC (http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Willet (Norfolk): A single bird was at the beach at Turkey Point Marina August 18-20. Swallow-tailed Kite (Dufferin): This bird was first reported to eBird by Peter Landry on August 1 and then observed daily (August 1-15) 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. Swallow-tailed Kite (Sudbury): One was photographed as it flew over a yard in Espanola on August 14 by Sherry Brunne. Lark Sparrow (Norfolk): One bird was found by Adam Timpf along West 1/4 Line on August 14 and reported until August 16. Dickcissel (Perth): Presumably the same bird that was reported on August 8 was photographed again at West Perth Wetlands on August 16 ( https://ebird.org/checklist/S72463684). Dickcissel (Rainy River): Part of a huge irruption year to this area, two birds were observed near Rainy River on August 16. Dickcissel (Lambton): One bird was photgraphed at the former Sarnia Landfill on August 17 (https://ebird.org/checklist/S72514455). 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/>