[Ontbirds] 59 Sandhill Cranes west of Port Rowan
Yesterday afternoon, driving west out of Port Rowan, past the Bird Studies Canada (BSC) Headquarters, crossing Hwy 59, and onto Lakeshore Rd., we saw several small groups (3-25 birds) of Sandhill Cranes totally 59 individuals. Several groups of 3-5 birds were foraging in stubble cornfields on both sides of the road ; the group of 25+/- was standing and foraging in a small stream/creek on the north side of the road with 25-50 Canada Geese. Two other small groups of cranes were seen also in other open-water areas along Lakeshore Rd. Directions: From the south end of the town of Port Rowan at the overlook of Long Point Bay, continue west, past BSC Headquarters, cross over Hwy 59 and continue on what becomes Lakeshore Rd. All the cranes were within the first 1-2 kms of Lakeshore Rd. Chip and Linda Weseloh ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] CORRECTION: No Ring-necked Duck (Windsor)
Since yesterday, Josh Vandermeulen has gone over some diagnostic points with reference to my duck photo and helped me reach the conclusion that this was a female Redhead, not Ring-necked Duck. I apologize to anyone inconvenienced by this mis-identification. Kelly Morrissey, Windsor There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Trumpeter Swans (Windsor)
Hello, There are two Trumpeter Swans at Lakeview Park Marina in Windsor affording great views, vocalizing and dancing with each other. They are right up close by the ice fishermen. Lakeview Park Marina is at the end of Riverdale Ave where it meets Riverside Drive East. Coming from outside Windsor, take the Manning Road exit and follow it all the way north to Riverside Drive and turn west. That's the best I can do from the field on a phone. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Bohemian waxwings on northern edge of Georgetown
At 2:40 pm there was a flock of 40-50 bohemian waxwings in a tree at the southwest corner of Hwy 7 and Hyland Ave (across from Watch Tower). They kept flying down from this tree to a fruit bush/shrub situated on the corner of Jocelyn Cr.and Hyland Ave, behind 23 Hyland Ave. This section of Hwy 7 is to the north of Georgetown where it curves slightly west and before the lights where Hwy 7 meets with Trafalgar Rd. Good birding. Paloma ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Townsend's solitaire
Hello, Ontbirders. The Townsend's Solitaire still [thankfully] remains at its previous location on Langstaff Road. On my fifth try, we viewed it at 4:20 pm today, perched at the top of a spruce just south of the house. A scope is handy. cheers, John Carley Directions from a previous post: Exit Hwy 401 at Hwy 115/35, then exit 115/35 at the town of Kirby. Drive east on Ganaraska Road about 8 km, then turn left (north) on Langstaff Road. Drive past Thertell Road to green number 8666 on the east side of Langstaff Road. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] purple sandpiper leslie spit, toronto
Seen today feeding on rocks just east of the entrance gate (near the fenced off area to Ashbridges Bay. Also the resident Great Horned Owl was spotted. directions: bottom of Lelie St. in Toronto. Purple SP about 400m from front gate. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings, Redpolls (Ottawa)
Hi Ontbirders. Today a flock of 3 dozen plus Bohemian Waxwings flew over the Old Quarry Trail. Last weekend, I saw a dozen or two there as well. Others saw a lot more. From the parking lot, take the right-most trailthe one that allows dog-walking. Go past the hydro station and follow trail until it turns left. It's about a 2 minute walk. Seveal dozen common redpolls at the Hilda Road feeders today. I saw one that may be a Hoary but those things move around so hard to be sure. But a trio of birders mentioned seeing two Hoaries there while I was watching the birds. Mornings seem better for seeing greater number of the redpolls. Thanks. W. Hum http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/some_recent_shots Directions: Old Quarry Trail. From Ottaw, take queensway west and get off eagleson/march exit. Keep left and take Eagleson to Roberston. Cross Robertson and turn left into Old Quarry Trail parking lot. Take right-most trail past hydro station and follow trail as it turns left. Hilda Road Feeders. From Ottawa, take Carling west to Rifle Road. Turn right on Rifle Road and right t Lois. Left at Hilda. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] White-winged Scoter
Hello birds There was a imm pair of White winged scoters on the red it river today feeding off the peer across from the Snug harbour Restaurant. Seen all afternoon. Lake shore drive to the mouth of the credit river and can be seen from the boat lunch. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Tundrius Peregrine on Amherst Island
Today I birded Amherst Island. Near Millhaven there were 3 Red-tailed Hawks, one Northern Shrike, and a flock of 13 Bohemian Waxwings. Along the south shore of Amherst Island there were 8 Red-tailed Hawks, 7 American Kestrels, 3 Rough-legged Hawks (all light morphs), 3 Bald Eagles, 2 Northern Harriers, 1 Cooper¹s Hawk, and an adult tundrius Peregrine. Also, 8 Tundra Swans, 400 Common Goldeneye, 500 Redhead, 200 Greater Scaup, 8 Bufflehead, 1 Bohemian Waxwing and 1 Northern Shrike. Amerherst Island is reached by ferry from Millhaven, departing on the hour. Good birding! Michael Runtz ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Bald Eagles
Hi everyone, I saw three Bald Eagles today on the ice near the Government Dock, on Bayshore Road, in Presqu'ile Provincial Park. There were two adults and one second year. Garry Kirsch Directions to Presqu'ile Provincial Park: In Brighton, take Ontario Street south as far as it will go and it will take you into the park. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] OFO Fisherville trip Sunday Feb. 24
45 birders enjoyed a beautiful day along Lake Erie today and saw a number of interesting birds.Despite missing Short-eared owls at Fisherville, the group saw many other raptors.Highlights were 21 Bald Eagles in one tree on RR # 3 near Nanticoke !Barry Coombs spotted 3 Long-eared owls in a fir tree nearby-all birders obtained fabulous views of these beautiful birds.Also seen were 7 Rough-legged hawks (both morphs), 8 N Harriers, 3 Am. Kestrels, 3 Coopers and numerous Red-tailed hawks.Other highlights included 5 Eastern Bluebirds, 5 Tufted Titmice, 4 Red-bellied Woodpeckers, 4 Golden-crowned Kinglets, many White-breasted Nuthatches, a Northern Flicker, Hairy, Downy woodpeckers, 4 N Mockingbirds, 25 Common Redpolls.A Lapland Longspur was found amongst a large mixed flock of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks on a cornfield near Port Dover.Large numbers of Tundra Swans were seen in bays between Sweets Corners and Nanticoke.Altogether 50 species were recorded.Thanks to Kevin Shackleton, Barry Coombs and Len Manning for their great assistance. Dave milsommilsomd...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
