[Ontbirds] Niagara:Black-headed Gull
Hi Everyone The BHGU is still present at Whirlpool area at 11:00 am. Good birding Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] OFO Big Sit Point Pelee May 11,2019
Hello Ontbirders Tom Hince, Paul Pratt, and I had lots of fun on our Big Sit fundraiser for the Ontario Field Ornithologists. We used the same location as last year, west side of the tip of Point Pelee National Park. Park staff (especially Sarah Rupert) kindly allowed early access to the Tip and were very supportive. Again, many friends dropped by through the day offering support and even adding a bird or two to the list. Unlike last year’s unsettled weather it was a beautiful sunny day; not the best for an exciting birding day. Kathi Cavanaugh Hince brought us hot coffee and snacks plus enough food for an army! Greatly appreciated by the team. Jeremy Bensette made sure we didn’t miss anything! Our final total was 108 species. Last year we recorded 110 species. The top bird was a Yellow-billed Cuckoo which landed briefly in a tree beside the van. Thanks to all those who contributed to the OFO fundraiser (visit www.ofo.ca to contribute). It was again a wonderful experience! Thank you, Tom, Paul and Bruce Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] OFO Big Sit May 11,2019 Point Pelee
Hello Ontbirders Tom Hince, Paul Pratt, and I had lots of fun on our Big Sit fundraiser for the Ontario Field Ornithologists. We used the same location as last year, west side of the tip of Point Pelee National Park. Park staff (especially Sarah Rupert) kindly allowed early access to the Tip and were very supportive. Again, many friends dropped by through the day offering support and even adding a bird or two to the list. Unlike last year’s unsettled weather it was a beautiful sunny day; not the best for an exciting birding day. Kathi Cavanaugh Hince brought us hot coffee and snacks plus enough food for an army! Greatly appreciated by the team. Jeremy Bensette made sure we didn’t miss anything! The top bird was a Yellow-billed Cuckoo which landed briefly in a tree beside the van. Thanks to all those who contributed to the OFO fundraiser (visit www.ofo.ca to contribute). It was again a wonderful experience! Thank you, Tom, Paul and Bruce Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa:Pink-footed Goose. Still present at bridge along Frank Kenny Road.
Hi Everyone The PFFO is still present sleeping with Canada Geese east side of Frank Kenny at bridge. Thanks Vincent Fyson! Good birding Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] 100th Ottawa-Gatineau CBC preliminary results
The 100th Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count took place on Sunday,December 16, 2018. A total of 75 species were reported (average count 72 species). Highlights included Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (2nd record) and Rose-breasted Grosbeak (4th record). It was a pleasant day weather wise with an overnight low of -5c and a daylight high of +2c. With only a few centimeters of snow left on the ground the overall coverage was good. The Ottawa and Rideau Rivers were still mainly open but since the deep freeze during the latter part of November, a number of waterbirds were absent and late lingering land birds disappeared. Fortunately most species of winter finches were found in varying numbers. Other notable species included 4 Barrow's Goldeneye, 3 Belted Kingfisher, 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker, 1 Winter Wren, and 1 Swamp Sparrow. There were a number of species missed including Gray Partridge, Great Horned Owl, and Northern Flicker. I'd like to thank the co-compilers, Bernie Ladouceur and Daniel Toussaint, the sector leaders Quebec side: Aylmer: Rod Dubois, Hull:Daniel St. Hilaire, Ontario side: Britannia: Bruce Di Labio, Ottawa: Aaron Hywarren, and Gloucester: Bernie Ladouceur and feeder coordinator Lorraine Elworthy. Finally, on behalf of the Ottawa Field Naturalist Club I'd like to thank the Club des ornithologues de I'Outaouais for organizing the amazing dinner and celebration of both the 100th Ottawa CBC and their club's 40th anniversary. It was a great time! Merry Christmas, Bruce Di Labio Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 new email: dilabiobird...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Goderich Calliope Hummingbird
Hi everyone The Calliope is showing well. Spending its time feeding or perched at the heat lamp. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Directions: please see earlier post. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Renfrew County: Pembroke: White-crowned Pigeon
Hi Everyone No sightings of the pigeon as of 1:40pm. Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Kenneth Hooles > Date: November 14, 2018 at 11:53:11 EST > To: Bruce Di Labio > Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Renfrew County: Pembroke: White-crowned Pigeon > > No sign of pigeon as of 11:15 am around college areally. > > Ken hooles > >> On Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 10:45 AM Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS >> > Hi Everyone >> Received report of WCPI photographed by Mark Dojczman behind Algonquin >> College in Pembroke. It was observed in flight and resting in a tree earlier >> this morning. No further reports. Though origin is unknown, you never know >> in the world of birds. I’ll update if report/relocated. >> Good birding >> Bruce >> >> Directions: Pembroke is located north west of Ottawa off Hwy 17. Algonquin >> College is located west side along Ottawa River. >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ___ >> ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the >> provincial birding organization. >> Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca >> For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit >> http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup >> Posting guidelines can be found at >> http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide >> Visit the OFO Facebook page >> https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists >> ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Renfrew County: Pembroke: White-crowned Pigeon
Hi Everyone Received report of WCPI photographed by Mark Dojczman behind Algonquin College in Pembroke. It was observed in flight and resting in a tree earlier this morning. No further reports. Though origin is unknown, you never know in the world of birds. I’ll update if report/relocated. Good birding Bruce Directions: Pembroke is located north west of Ottawa off Hwy 17. Algonquin College is located west side along Ottawa River. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
Re: [Ontbirds] King Eider Ottawa
Hi Everyone The male King Eider flew and is now resting in the bay just east of the Shirley’s Bay boat launch parking lot. Cheers Bruce Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2018, at 11:19, Michelle Martin via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Hi everyone > > There is a breeding plumage male King Eider (probably second year > male)visible now off Shirley’s Bay boat launch. > > The boat launch is at the end of Rifle road which runs of Carling just west > of Moodie Drive. > > > > Michelle > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the > provincial birding organization. > Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca > For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit > http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup > Posting guidelines can be found at > http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide > Visit the OFO Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
Re: [Ontbirds] King Eider Ottawa
Hi everyone The King Eider is still present off Shirley’s Bay parking lot. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2018, at 11:19, Michelle Martin via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Hi everyone > > There is a breeding plumage male King Eider (probably second year > male)visible now off Shirley’s Bay boat launch. > > The boat launch is at the end of Rifle road which runs of Carling just west > of Moodie Drive. > > > > Michelle > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the > provincial birding organization. > Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca > For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit > http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup > Posting guidelines can be found at > http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide > Visit the OFO Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Renfrew County: Pembroke: Dickcissel
Hi Everyone The Dickcissel first observed on October 5 by Mark Dojczman and relocated by Ben and I on Monday, October 8, was still present this morning at the Algonquin College Parking lot towards the west end. The bird feeds in the surrounding vegetation. Good birding Bruce Directions: Pembroke is located in Renfrew County northwest of Ottawa off Hwy 17. The college is located at 1 College Way. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park: Say’s Phoebe
Hi everyone, Took the long way home and stopped to look for the Phoebe. The bird is still present in the same area as previously reported. Good birding, Bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Say’s Phoebe: Algonquin Park
Ben just phoned and the bird was still present at 1:18pm. Same general area. Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Oliphant: Reddish Egret
Hi Everyone The reddish Egret is still present opposite house # 241 Shoreline Ave. sitting on a rock but out of sight. Only visible if you’re willing to get wet. Good birding Bruce and Ben Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Chaffeys Lock Area: Yellow-throated Warbler
Hi Ontbirders A Yellow-throated Warbler was photographed this morning by Brian Morin about 150 ft east of 2382 Opinicon Road. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Directions: From Kingston take Hwy 15 north to Chaffeys Lock Rd. Turn left and follow to lock and continue to address. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] The Big Sit Results
Hello Ontbirders Wondering how we did? Tom Hince, Paul Pratt, and myself just wrapped up our Big Sit fundraiser for the Ontario Field Orthithologists. We picked a spot on the west side of the Tip of Point Pelee National Park. Park staff (especially Sarah Rupert) kindly allowed early access to the Tip and were very supportive. Many friends dropped by through the day offering support and even adding a bird or two to the list. The weather was a challenge but we sheltered under the tailgate of the van when the rains came and Kathi Cavanaugh Hince brought us hot coffee and a hot lunch to keep us going. Michael A. Biro brought some hot potatoes and a gnatcatcher. Mike Runtz snagged the only Bay-breasted Warbler of the day. The top birds were a heard only Smith's Longspur (rattle call), six Red-throated Loons, 20 species of warblers, and all three scoters. Big misses were American Crow, Chimney Swift and Red-bellied Woodpecker. And drum roll please.. the grand total was 110 species smashing the previous Pelee Big Sit record! Thanks to all those who contributed to the OFO fundraiser (visit www.ofo.ca to contribute). It was fantastic for us to do a big day together after almost seventeen years (since breaking the North American big day record!). Thank you, Tom, Paul and Bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa District: Quebec side: Conroy Island: Neotropic Cormorant
Hi everyone Just a heads up that a Neotropic Cormorant was photographed yesterday late afternoon on Conroy Island, Deschenes Rapids by Greg Rand. This is a first record for the Ottawa-Gatineau district. Birders have been on site since dawn but no sightings yet. Check all the cormorants you see along the Ottawa River and inland. Hopefully the bird will return to roost on the island later today. Good luck, Bruce Di Labio 613-715-2571 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Kinburn: Ruff/Reeve
Hi Ontbirders The Ruff/Reeve is still present near the corner of John Shaw Road and Grant’s Side Road. The bird was relocated yesterday evening by Kari Kaunisto and Michael Runtz. Good birding Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west towards Arnprior and exit at Kinburn Side Road. Continue east though village and at John Shaw Road turn right . Follow to intersection. A scope is required to view the bird. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Snow Geese in Eastern Ontario
Hi everyone This morning in the Riceville-Bourget- Pendleton area there were up to 25,000 Greater Snow Geese and another 20,000 east of Fournier. Amazing sight watching large flocks in flight and landing. Also 4 Ross’s Geese and 15 Tundra Swans. Lots of action. Good birding and Happy Easter, Bruce and Ben Di Labio DIRECTIONS: from Ottawa, Take Hwy 417 to 174 and east to Alfred and right on Station Road (CR 15). Then drive 13km south on Station Road to arrive at the area where many geese are. Lots of other roads to explore as well. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Black-throated Gray Warbler update
Hi Everyone Sadly this morning I found the Britannia ridge Black-throated Gray Warbler near death. After searching for a while I noticed a bird laying motionless at the base of a tree. I picked it up and held it in my hands to warm it up. Unfortunately it did not make it. The specimen will be donated to the Royal Ontario Museum. This individual was first observed on November 2 and was seen most days until December 2. After a week of absence it was back on site December 10-12. This warbler was enjoyed by many birders and photographers over its lengthy stay. Unfortunately insectivorous don't do well in the winter. Bruce Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: B.T. Gray Warbler and Anna’s Hummingbird
Hi everyone Both species still present at previously reported locations in the Ottawa area. Weather conditions still ok with a mixture of very light ice pellets and snow flurries. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Carleton Place: Anna's Hummingbird
Hi Ontbirders There is an immature female Anna’s Hummingbird visiting a feeder in Carleton Place which is located west of Ottawa. This is the first accessible Anna’s Hummingbird for southern Ontario and one of the few for Ontario. This bird will generate lots of interest. The hummer was first observed on November 3 and I was asked to view it on November 10. On this date I determined it to be an Anna’s Hummingbird. A few small groups were able to view it on November 11 and 13 but due to the sensitivity of the situation, it wasn’t until November 16 that an agreement was arranged for a general alert. This could change at any time resulting in the homeowners removing the feeder from their premise. The homeowners do not want anyone on their property, but it’s possible to view the feeder from Mackenzie St, between Dufferin and Thomas. Look southeast opposite #61 Mackenzie over two backyards. The third yard has a wooden fence with a standard hummingbird feeder on it. The hummingbird shows up early, usually shortly after 7:30 and feeds a few times every 10-20 minutes depending on the temperature. A scope is necessary to identify the bird. Please park on Dufferin or another nearby street but not Mackenzie. You can view from the edge of the road, at 60 Mackenzie. Please do not go onto the lawn. Neighbours have been very pleasant to birders who have seen it and we would like to keep this as a positive experience for them! Good luck, Bruce Di Labio Carp, Ontario 613-715-2571 Directions: From southern Ontario you can take Hwy 401 to exit #544 and go north to Hwy 7 via Tweed. Turn right and drive east towards Ottawa. As you near Carleton Place turn left on Townline Road and continue to Dufferin St. Turn left and follow to Mackenzie. Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Black-throated Gray Warbler
Hi Everyone Still present east side of Britannia Ridge in White Pines. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Almonte: Cave Swallow
Hi Everyone The Cave Swallow found by Michelle and Paul Martin was still present from 1630 to 1647 over the field opposite the church at Wolf Grove Road and Ramsay Con. 8. The swallow spent most of its time low over the field at eye level and occainally would rise up high. The last time we observed it, the swallow was over the spruce trees at the church. This represents the 3rd record for the Ottawa 50 km District and the first record for Lanark County. The first Ottawa record was on November 3,2012 at Bate Island at the Champlain Bridge followed by the second occurrence on November 23 and 24, 2012 at Constance Bay. Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to March Road. After existing for March Road to Almonte and continue to the intersection of Wolf Grove and Ramsay Con. 8. The swallow was last observed feeding over the field opposite the church before moving over to the spruce trees. Good birding Bruce and Ben Di Labio Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Black-throated Gray Warbler
Hi everyone Just photographed it along Britannia Ridge in Ottawa. Good birding Bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Razorbill and migrants
Hi Ontbirders Well it was another exciting day in Canada's capital! The Razorbill was found today by Jon Ruddy and Ottawa birders experienced another fallout/flight from the north. After a few days of good birding a number of us were stationed at various vantage points along the south side of Lake Deschenes (Ottawa River) and we weren't disappointed. With the continuing unsettled weather there was a good movement of waterbirds. Highlights included a small flight of Brant, likely 400+, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Red-throated Loons, 250+ Dunlin, 1 Black-bellied Plover and 1 Greater Yellowlegs. So in general, lots of waterbirds on the move south as temperatures drop in the north. Lots of possibilities. With Jon Ruddy at Dick Bell Park, Mike Tate at Andrew Haydon Park and myself along with others at Britannia Pier it was a interesting time and lots of texting to keep up with all the observations. What a change in birding! The highlight of the day was the Razorbill observed in flight by Jon Ruddy as it landed off Dick Bell Park. The word went out and numerous birders got to see this rarity. This represents the second record for the Ottawa-Gatineau 50 km district and one of the few records for eastern Ontario. There is a specimen record from October 14,1950 in Big Rideau Lake,Lanark County, a photographic record of a specimen from Wolfe Island on November 29, 1984, a record from Lake Dore, Renfrew county, December 1-5,1989, and another sight record from the St. Lawrence River at Cornwall on November 27, 1987. The first record for the Ottawa District was found on October 22,2011 by Mark Gawn and was last observed on November 1, 2011.I would watch out for anything along the Ottawa River since these birds are likely from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Anything is possible! Good birding, Bruce Directions: Check along the Ottawa off Carling Ave. between Dick Bell Park and Britannia. Also check Deschenes Rapids below Britannia. Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Razorbill, Purple Sandpipers, and Golden Eagles
Hi Everyone Great day birding the Ottawa River with numerous highlights. This morning at around 8:00 a.m. while birding Dick Bell Park I observed 3 Purple Sandpipers. There were a number of small flocks of Dunlin over the river as well as 2 Sanderling, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and 4 Brant. The Purples were very nervous and didn't land on the rocky point but continued flying west. There were a number of scoters on the river including 40+ Black, 4 Surf and 2 White-winged along with 18 male Long-tailed Ducks. At least one late lingering Great Egret was present at Andrew Haydon Park. Late morning I birded Constance Bay. With the changing weather conditions I headed to the point area to view the Ottawa River/Constance Bay. Within a few minutes I spotted my first Golden Eagle migrating south overhead and after an hour I observed 6 Golden and 1 Bald Eagle. My highest one day count ever for Golden's in the Ottawa area. This once rare species has been been increasing in numbers over the past 3 decades. At around 12:30 pm I spotted a Razorbill offshore. The bird disappeared twice for a period of time but fortunately was present when the first group of birders from Ottawa arrived but later disappeared offshore again for any late arrivals. This represents the second record for the Ottawa district. A total of 9 Purple Sandpipers were found during the day. Good birding, Bruce Di Labio Directions: Constance Bay is located NW of Ottawa off Dunrobin Road and Point Restaurant is off Bayview Drive. Dick Bell Park is located off Carling Ave. Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Constance Bay: Razorbill
Hi Everyone Just found a Razorbill at Constance Bay. Viewing it from the Point Restaurant area off Bayview Drive near fire hall. Bruce Di Labio Constance Bay is located nw of Ottawa off Dunrobin Road. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Toronto: Fork-tailed Flycatcher: Cell 1
Hi Everyone Ben just called me to say the FTFL is still present at the previously reported site. Cheers Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Parasitic Jaeger
Hi Everyone The adult Parasitic Jaeger is still present between Britannia Pier and Andrew Hayden Park sitting on the water. Good birding Bruce Di Labio 613-715-2571 Directions: Access of Carling Ave. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Leamington: Frigatebird
Hi Everyone The frigatebird is still showing well in its favourite tree 424 Robson Rd. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Pelee: Henslow's Sparrow
There is a Henslow's Sparrow present along the west beach trail 150 yards south of midway tram stop. Still being observed at 8:50am. Good birding Bruce and Ben Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: chestnut-sided Warbler
Hi everyone There is a chestnut-sided Warbler feeding just east of the ridge towards the point at Britannia Conservation Area. Cheers Bruce Directions: BCA is located off Cassels Road. Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Great Cormorant
Hi Everyone While leading a field trip this morning along the Ottawa River we observed an immature Great Cormorant off Andrew Haydon Park as it flew over Lake Deschenes and headed west within 150 metres of us. Unfortunately the bird hasn't been relocated. A few birders checked various areas up to Constance Bay with no sightings. Good birding Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cobden: Thick-billed Murre and PALO
Hi Everyone Both birds still present and can be viewed from either boat launch or end of Summerfield Drive. Good birding Bruce Directions: just before Cobden along Hwy 17 turn right onto Foresters Fall Road. Follow to Summerfield and turn left drive to end of road. Boat launch is signed off Hwy 17 as you enter Cobden. Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cobden: Pacific Loon
Hi everyone Just saw Pacific Loon from boat lunch. Good birding Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cobden tbmurre
Hi everyone Currently viewing the murre from boat launch. Good birding Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cobden Thick-billed Murre
Hi everyone, Thick-billed Murre still present. Best viewing from end of Summerfield. Good birding, Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Cobden: Thick-billed Murre
Hi Everyone First and foremost I'd like to thank Burke Korol for finding the Thick-billed Murre and getting the word out. I was birding along the Ottawa River when the news hit. I headed straight to Cobden followed by Tate and company. Fortunately the murre was still present and we had good views and managed a couple of distant photos. If you are considering venturing up to Renfrew County tomorrow Muskrat Lake is at Cobden. It’s a long somewhat narrow lake with only a few public access points. So far the murre has been staying at the south end of the lake which is where the town is located. The first location to check is the public boat launch which is signed off HWY 17. A scope is definitely helpful for viewing over the lake. During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s flights of Thick-billed Murres appeared almost every few years along the Ottawa River and nearby inland lakes during mid-November to late December. Sometimes large numbers were sighted and occasionally hundreds were reported. Since the early 1950s there has been only a few documented records in Ontario including one along the Ottawa River at Deschenes Rapids, Ottawa on December 5-6, 1995, and another more recent record from the Kingston waterfront on December 3-4, 2013. Based on the recent records these birds did remain in the area overnight. Good luck, Bruce Directions: Muskrat Lake at Cobden is easy to find. If you are coming from southern Ontario you can either take Hwy 401 to Hwy 416 and west to Hwy 17 to Cobden. If you are more adventitious you can cut up from HWY 401 and work your way to Cobden overland. Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Red-throated Loon Fallout
Hi Everyone Today, November 25 I spent most of the morning birding Lake Deschenes-Ottawa River. It was a great morning and I observed 226 Red-throated Loons (counted them all!) in 4-5 flocks with a few singles too. At first the loons were resting but as the weather started to clear, a small number began to take flight and fly around between Britannia Pier and Deschenes Rapids before settling back on the lake. As the morning progressed the visibility improved and though distant you could see them well and they appeared to be all winter adults. Since the early 1980s I've encountered RTLO fallout/flights a number of times on Lake Deschenes, (1983-2010) between October 27 to November 23 with the largest fallout, 2000-3000 birds on November 12,1984. Today's fallout/flight is the latest date, the previous late date for a Red-throated Loon fallout/flight was on November 23,2010 when Tom Hanrahan and I observed a flock of 120+ on Lake Deschenes. The origin of these fallouts/flights is still somewhat of a mystery. Are they birds coming out of Hudson/James Bay due to a freeze up or from the St.Lawrence River? I'm sure weather plays an important role with the combination of low cloud ceiling, fog and precipitation. Good birding, Bruce Directions: There are a number of vantage points along the south shoreline of Lake Deschenes/Ottawa River including Shirley's Bay Boat Launch, Dick Bell Park, and Britanna Pier. All accessible off Carling Ave. Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 Send Ottawa Citizen Bird Column Reports/photos to dilabiobird...@gmail.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cobden: TBMurre
Hi Everyone We are currently watching the T.B. Murre from the end of Summerfield Road off Foresters Falls Road. Good birding Bruce Directions: just before Cobden along Hwy 17 turn right onto Foresters Fall Road. Follow to Summerfield and turn left drive to end of road. Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario:GWFGeese
Hi everyone There are currently 11 GWFG with a few 100 Canada Geese on the Madawaska headpond ( Madawaska Lake) at Arnprior. Access off Baskin Drive East. Good birding Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Barrow's Goldeneye update
Hi Everyone Viewing conditions along the Ottawa River were excellent this morning and I observed two adult male Barrow's Goldeneyes, one west of Britannia Pier (photo) and a second male at the top of Deschenes Rapids. I was watching these individuals as Jon watched the Barrow's Goldeneye's at Shirley's Bay. A total of 5 Barrow's Goldeneye's in early November is a record high count. I also observed two yellow/orange billed female Common Goldeneyes and at Shirley's Bay Jon and I observed another one. Last winter there were up to 5 Barrow's Goldeneyes overwintering in the area. Theses are likely some of the individuals returning for the winter. Good birding, Bruce Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Millhaven: King Eider
Hi Everyone The female King Eider is still present just east of the Millhaven ferry dock off the rocky point. Amherst Island Ferry. Good birding Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Amherst island: Purple Sandpiper and Eurasian Wigeon.
Hi everyone There is a Purple Sandpiper feeding along the shoreline on the Martin Edwards Nature reserve just past the last martin house and a male Eurasian wigeon off the gravel point. Good birding Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Pink-footed Goose
Hi Everyone posting on behalf of Bob Curry. The Pink-footed Goose flew in at about 3:10 p.m. It was in the air for a few minutes before dropping out of sight in the large mass of Snow Geese. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Take Hwy 417 east from Ottawa past Casselman and take exit 58. Turn right (south) on Hwy 138. After a short distance turn right on Lafleche Rd. The geese are feeding in the fields to the north. Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Late report of Golden-crowned Sparrow from Renfrew County.
Hi everyone I received an email late last night with photos of a Golden-crowned Sparrow in Renfrew County near Mackey, Ontario. It was photographed on October 12 along Jennings Road near Driftwood provincial park. This is one of a few records from Eastern Ontario. Good birding, Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Pink-footed Goose east of Casselman
Hi Everyone Brian Morin just called to report that a Pink-footed Goose is present in the large concentration of Snow Geese (60,000+) east of Casselman on the sod fields north of Lafleche Road. He had close up views and photographed it. This is the same location the first record for Ontario was discovered last year by Jacques Bouvier on October 30. Same bird? Good luck, Bruce Directions: Take Hwy 417 east from Ottawa past Casselman and take exit 58. Turn right (south) on Hwy 138. After a short distance turn right on Lafleche Rd. The geese are feeding in the fields to the north. Good luck, Bruce Bruce Di Labio P.O.Box 538 Carp,Ontario K0A 1L0 613-715-2571 http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher - Port Weller
Found along main pathway out to the tip of the pier where the King Eider is being seen. It is hanging around the buildings of the Marina on Seaway Haulage road, 500m past the gate where you park your vehicles. Good luck, Bruce and Ben Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Eurasian Tree Sparrow still present
Hi all, It is still being seen as of right now (3:15p.m.) It is at address 15732 Niagara River Parkway. Thanks, Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Northern Wheatear
Hi everyone The northern wheatear is still present showing well at 4000 Milton Road. Directions : from Ottawa take hwy 417 east to exit 96 Carlsbad springs and north to Russell road. Turn east on Russell and follow to Milton road turn north and follow to 4000 Milton road. Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Northern Wheatear
Hi everyone The wheatear is still present at 4000 Milton road spending much of its time perched on the wooden fence posts. There are three horses in the field. Starting to rain. Good luck Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 On Sep 21, 2014, at 10:23, Bruce Di Labio bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi everyone The northern wheatear is still present showing well at 4000 Milton Road. Directions : from Ottawa take hwy 417 east to exit 96 Carlsbad springs and north to Russell road. Turn east on Russell and follow to Milton road turn north and follow to 4000 Milton road. Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Northern Wheatear still present
Hi all, The Northern Wheatear is still present at 4000 Milton Road, as of 4:28p.m., hanging around behind the white wrapped hay bales. Good birding, Bruce and Ben see previous emails for directions Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Pr.Pk.: Hudsonian Godwit, Red Knot and warblers
Hi Everyone A group of us spent part of the day birding the park. Despite the rain the birding was excellent. Shorebird watching was very good with a total of 13 species including 1 Hudsonian Godwit, 2 Red Knot, 1 American Golden Plover, 78 Sanderling, 6 Baird's Sandpiper, 1 White-rumped Sandpiper, and 1 American Golden-Plover. These birds were located between Beach #1 and Owen Point. The highlight of the outing was an amazing movement of land birds, mainly warblers at Calf Pasture. Over 500+ warblers were observed, 18 species, as they passed through the area moving north. It was reminiscent of a spring Pelee reverse migration. It was an incredible sight as the birds quickly moved south to north through the vegetation. High counts included Black and White Warbler 20+, Bay-breasted Warbler 20+, Black-throated Green Warbler 50+, Nashville Warbler 50+, Northern Parula 50+, American Redstart 20+, and 130 unidentified warbler. We also recorded Red-eyed Vireo 70+, Warbling Vireo 6, Philadelphia Vir eo 2, and Blue-headed Vireo 3. With all of the activity we also a number of birds of prey including 1 Peregrine Falcon, 1 Merlin, 1 American Kestrel and 1 Red-tailed Hawk. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Courtesy of Fred Helleiner: To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is restricted until after September 10 to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds there. Birders are encouraged to record their observations on the bird sightings board provided near the campground office by The Friends of Presqu'ile Park and to fill out a rare bird report for species not listed there. Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 cell 613-715-2571 dilabiobird...@gmail.com Ottawa Citizen Bird Column Di Labio Birding Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca Under Construction http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Little Gull
Hi everyone There is a first summer Little Gull feeding with 2 Bonaparte's Gulls off the end of Britannia Pier. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Britannia pier is located north of carling ave at the end of greenview road just west of the intersection of carling and Richmond road. 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: white-eyed vireo
Hi everyone Just had a White-eyed Vireo singing at the gate entrance to Shirley's bay on the south side of road. Bird was moving south. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Shirley's bay is located off carling ave west of Moodie drive at the end of rifle road 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Northern Mockingbird, Orange-cr.Warbler, Yellow-thr. Vireo and migrants
Hi Ontbirders The birding today, May 14th was excellent in the Ottawa area with a large number of migrant warblers and other land birds in various woodlots around the city. At the Britannia Conservation Area-Mud Lake there were 20 species of warblers including 1 Orange-crowned Warbler, 10+ Northern Parula, 450+ Yellow -rumped Warbler, 40 Yellow Warbler, 30 American Redstart, 7 Black-throated Blue Warbler, and smaller numbers of Bay-breasted, Pine, Palm, Magnolia, Canada, Wilson, Blackburnian and other species. Numerous vireos including 3 Philadelphia Vireo, 15 Warbling Vireo, 6 Red-eyed Vireo and 3 Bobolink flew over and 500+ Cedar Waxwing were observed. A Northern Mockingbird was found south of the BOCA along the bike path. Over the village of Britannia a loose flock of 100+ Chimney Swift were observed feeding high in the sky. A Yellow-throated Vireo was observed in a small wood lot off Island Park Drive and the Ottawa River Parkway. Lots of activity! Good birding, Bruce Directions: The Britannia Conservation Area-Mud Lake is located north of Carling Ave at Richmond Road. Follow Britannia Road north to Cassels Road and turn right. Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Kentucky, Cerulean and Prairie - Blue Heron
Hi all, Kentucky Warbler is still present in the same area as yesterday but only heard singing. Also around the same general area is a female Cerulean Warbler, Yellow-billed Cuckoo and a singing White-eyed Vireo. At the seasonal trail in Blue Heron, there was a female Prairie Warbler moving south towards parking lot. Also, there has been a large number of Canada Warblers between Blue Heron and NW beach (5+ birds). Good birding, Bruce and Ben Di Labio 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] male Summer Tanager - Blue Heron
Male Summer Tanager present where the Kentucky has been singing. Bruce and Ben 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Point Pelee: Kentucky Warbler, Summer Tanager
Hi All, The Kentucky Warbler is still singing opposite Blue Heron in Point Pelee N.P. Three Summer Tanagers were also present in that same area. Regarding earlier post, all birds are in Point Pelee National Park. Thanks, Bruce 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Kentucky Warbler pelee
Mike Runtz, Ben and I along with many others had a brief view. Bird is still calling in same area. Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: May 12, 2014 at 11:13:34 EDT To: Ontbirds birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler pelee Reply-To: mike.burrell...@gmail.com A group of us (ken burrell, barb charlton, doug mcrae and I) just had a Kentucky Warbler singing and foraging in the tree tops(!) along the west beach about 400m south of blue heron/northwest beach. May be moving south along west edge of woods. Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Summer tanager Point Pelee
Still present south of 42 on east beach. Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Pete And Sue Read via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: May 10, 2014 at 8:18:17 EDT To: Ontbirds birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Summer tanager Point Pelee Reply-To: Pete And Sue Read psr...@xplornet.com On the east beach near path over to beach at the 42 sign. Pete 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee...
Bird is still present in the same general area as the original report. Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Steve Pike via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: May 10, 2014 at 9:34:36 EDT To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee... Reply-To: Steve Pike stevepike@gmail.com Showing beautifully now along east beach, just south of schuster's trail. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Avocets Hillman -- Marsh Cell
Birds are still present in opposite side of cell, to the left of the greenhouse with the black window. Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Stu Williams via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: May 10, 2014 at 13:39:56 EDT To: ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Avocets Hillman -- Marsh Cell Reply-To: stwilli...@trebnet.com Presently viewing 3 Avocets in water Stu and Marsha wqillams Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Prothonotary Warbler - Hillman Marsh
Hi all, Prothonotary Warbler off the trail just past the barn with the solar panels on the right. Bruce 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Chaffey's Lock: Yellow-throated Vireo's
Hi everyone, Lots of activity today at Chaffey's Lock, compared to a visit on May 6th. At least 3 Yellow-throated Vireos were singing at multiple places throughout the area. Lots more warblers present, with at least 10 Ovenbird, many Black-and-White Warbler, Northern Parula, and Yellow Warbler to name a few. Other migrants included a male Scarlet Tanager, Great-crested Flycatcher and Warbling Vireo. All of these birds were along Opinicon Road, west of Chaffey's Lock. Good birding, Bruce and Ben 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Chaffey's Lock: Directions
Hi All, Forgot to include directions in previous email. Thanks, Bruce Chaffey's Lock can be accessed from Hwy. 15 out of Smith Falls. Head south on 15 towards Kingston, and make a right turn off 15, to Opinicon Road/Chaffey's Lock Road. To access from Kingston, take exit 617 off 401 and head north of Division St./ CR10, and take right on Opinicon Road. 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Hooded Warbler in Ottawa still present
Hi everyone The Hooded Warbler is still present at same location. Good birding, Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Runtz via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: April 30, 2014 at 13:31:15 EDT To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Hooded Warbler in Ottawa still present Reply-To: Michael Runtz mru...@start.ca The Hooded Warbler was still present at 1 p.m. In Terry Carrise Park along the river edge approximately halfway between the two park entrances. Directions from Ottawa: Take 417 west to 416. Take 416 south to Fallowfield. Go west on Fallowfield to Steeplehill. South on Steeplehill to Terry Carrise park. Happy Birding! Michael ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Ottawa: Male Hooded Warbler
Hi everyone, Bird is still present as of 10:10a.m. Good birding, bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Kevin Hannah via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: April 28, 2014 at 12:18:30 EDT To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Male Hooded Warbler Reply-To: Kevin Hannah kchan...@yahoo.com The male hooded warbler was seen at the same location today, at ~11:45 am, by at least 3 birders. It was feeding on the midges on the riverbank, on the ground, directly across from the white farmhouse. After 10 mins, it subsequently flew up into the deciduous and coniferous trees, and was hopping between trees, moving North within the park. From previous post: The bird was found and photographed in the Fallowfield area off Steeple Hill Crescent along the Jock River at Terry Carisse Park. Direction: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416 south to Fallowfiled Road. Turn right and follow west past Moodie Drive and watch for Steeple Hill Crescent and turn left. The park is on your left as you cross over the Jock River. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Hooded Warbler
Hi Everyone In spite of the continuing cool weather a surprise find yesterday, April 27th, a male Hooded Warbler was found by Stephen Phillips in the Ottawa area. The bird was found and photographed in the Fallowfield area off Steeple Hill Crescent along the Jock River at Terry Carisse Park. This represents the earliest spring occurrence for this very rare visitor to the Ottawa-Gatineau district. Previous earliest record, May 7,1994 at Clyde Ave Woods, Ottawa. Good birding, Bruce Direction: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416 south to Fallowfiled Road. Turn right and follow west past Moodie Drive and watch for Steeple Hill Crescent and turn left. The park is on your left as you cross over the Jock River. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Ross's Goose and Snowy Owls
Hi Everyone This morning at around 9:15a.m. there was an adult Ross's Goose feeding in a corn field with a large concentration of Canada Geese along Boundary Road just north of Cooper Hill Road. There were 1000's of Canada Geese feeding in the various corn fields and reports from Carlsbad Springs/ Bear Brook indicated a large increase, 25,000 + since yesterday. Snowy Owls continue to move north through the Ottawa area. I counted a total of 11 owls sitting on the remaining ice along the Ottawa River (Lake Deschenes) yesterday, April 17th. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy.417 east to Boundary road exit and turn right. Follow south to Cooper Hill Road. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Kingston Area: Snowy Owls
Hi Everyone Spent most of the weekend birding the Kingston area including Wolfe and Amherst Island. The Snowy Owls continue to dominant the winter birding scene with 15+ on February 8th on Wolfe Island, mainly the west end of the island and 11 on February 9th on Amherst Island, with at least 5 out on the ice along the south shore. There were very few hawks observed, 2 American Kestrel on Wolfe and 3 Red-tailed Hawks on Amherst Island. One Northern Shrike was observed at the east end ( Martin Edwards Reserve) of Amherst Island. Overall very few land birds on either island but did see a couple of small flocks of Snow Bunting on Wolfe Island. There was virtually no water birds due to the ice conditions except a small number in the ice chocked ferry channels. At the Kingston ferry dock a flock of 110+ Greater Scaup, 3 Lesser Scaup,1 Red-breasted Merganser,6 Common Merganser, and 2 Common Goldeneye were crammed into the limited open water. At the Millhaven dock a flock of 6 Red-breasted Mergansers w ere dealing with a similar situation. Watch for Snowy Owls on the ice when crossings. The road into the Owl Woods is impassable with amazingly high snow drifts but there is a well packed path you can follow to the woods. I haven't seen snow banks so high on Amherst Island in years! Interestingly we observed a group of 4 Ring-necked Pheasant (3 male,1 female) and 1 female feeding on the remaining Wild Grapes that were still on the vine in a Hawthorne tree. This is likely due to the deep snow this winter. I've only observed pheasants in trees once, back in 1972 at the Arboretum in Ottawa. The warm water lagoon at the Invista/DuPont Plant had 200+ Mallard,15+ American Black Duck, 7 Gadwall, and 6 American Coot. Please review the OFO Birding code of ethics at http://www.ofo.ca/ofo-docs/Code_of_Ethics.pdf Good birding, Bruce Directions: Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 meters until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $9.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property ( Martin Edwards Reserve) is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an S in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl ob serving ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Directions: Wolfe Island ferry is located along the waterfront in downtown Kingston. Check ferry schedule at http://www.wolfeisland.com/ferry.php Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ . Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Snowy Owls and Northern Shrikes
Hi Everyone Just back from a weekend of birding various areas in eastern Ontario. The Snowy Owl continues to be found through most of the region in suitable habitat. Today on Wolfe Island we counted 13 Snowy Owls all on the west side of the island. All individuals appeared to be juvenile birds and very nervous. Most individuals flushed easily. Though the winds were out of the southwest at 30-35 km's with blowing snow most birds were perched on telephone poles, farm buildings and a few on the ground. Also saw 650+ Snow Buntings and a couple of Horned Lark. There was no open water except for the ice choked ferry channel. Most side roads had numerous snow drifts. On Saturday out in the Ste. Rose area there were 10+ Snowy Owls including a very tame individual that didn't flush even with 20+ photographers around it. This is likely one of the regularly baited Snowy Owls. In the Chesterville area another 5+ Snowy Owls were observed. It appears that many of these owls have set up a winter territory sin ce they were using the same perches back on December 28th. At the DuPont Plant's warm water lagoon there were 2 Mute Swan, 40+ Gadwall, 1 male Ring-necked Duck, and 8 American Coot. If you're still looking for Snowy Owls check your local airport! While leading a birding tour in Newfoundland and not seeing any, I finally got my Snowy Owl for NL while taxiing down the runway. When we landed home 3 were present! Good birding, Bruce Directions: If you require additional information please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Nothern Shrikes
Hi Everyone Just realized I forgot to mention in my last post the movement of Northern Shrikes. On January 16th I observed 9 Northern Shrikes west of Ottawa while searching for Snowy Owls. This is the largest single day total I've ever recorded in the Ottawa-Gatineau area in +40 yrs. The following day I found 5 shrikes northwest of Ottawa. There definitely appears to be a southward movement of Northern Shrikes. Good birding, Bruce Directions: If you require directions please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] 41st Massena, N.Y.-Cornwall, On Christmas Bird Count Results December 28, 2013
Hi Everyone The 41st Massena,N.Y.- Cornwall,On. CBC took place on Saturday, December 28,2013. A total of 54 species and 10,888 individuals were recorded by 19 field observers and 10 feeder watchers. The weather conditions for the day were mainly overcast and windy with the temperatures ranging from -3c to +3c. The St.Lawrence River was open except for sheltered bays and shoreline ice. Overall, it was quiet with a low density of lands birds. The normal variety of water bird species was down too. Of the 10,888 individual birds, 5,744 were American Crows. The following highlights were recorded: Record highs: Previous highs are shown in parentheses followed by year. Long-tailed Duck 6 (4,1992) Bald Eagle 11 ( 9, 2011) Iceland Gull 53 (28,1986) Lesser Black-backed Gull 2 (1, 85,98) Glaucous Gull69 (28,1986) Snowy Owl 5 (4,87,93) Tied Record Highs: Previous record year in parentheses. Merlin 2 (08,11) Carolina Wren 1 (5yrs.,2012) Other species of interest: Common Loon 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Winter Finches: Purple Finch (1) House Finch (1) American Goldfinch (221) Good birding, Bruce Di Labio Compiler Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Snowy owl irruption continues
Hi Ontbirds The Snowy Owl southward movement continues with more sightings from various areas in eastern Ontario. Today I observed 10+ in the Winchester area and yesterday 5 were found behind the Ottawa Airport. On the Massena -Cornwall CBC at least 3 were found. The overall total for eastern Ontario is now reaching 150 birds. This is unprecedented as far as I know for this region. Over the years there has been concentrated areas or hot spots like Wolfe or Amherst Island. With all of the sighting south of eastern Ontario there must be 100's of Snowy Owls in Ontario. I have found the best time to look for these owls is late day or on overcast days. Check all the telephone poles, fence posts, buildings in open farm land areas and tree tops. Good birding, Bruce Directions: If you require additional information please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Snowy Owl irruption
Hi Everyone The Snowy Owl southward irruption continues in eastern Ontario. Since early December the numbers have been slowly increasing with a noticeable movement on December 8th when a combined total of 25 individuals were observed in the Richmond and Casselman-Hawkesbury areas. Sightings continue to be reported all over eastern Ontario including concentrations in the Kingston area including both Wolfe and Amherst Island, Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Cobden, Winchester-Chesterville and along the St.Lawrence River from Cornwall to Brockville. This is likely the largest southward and most widespread movement of Snowy Owls in the past 4 decades. Based on reports, I estimate between 100-130+ Snowy Owls are either present or have passed through eastern Ontario moving further south in search of food. This movement coincides with a large movement in Newfoundland and in northeastern United States. Please remember to review OFO's birding code of ethics. http://www.ofo.ca/ofo-docs/Code_of_Ethics.pdf Good birding and Merry Christmas! Bruce Directions: If you require additional information,please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: king eider
Hi ontbirders Brian Morin and I are watching a flock 3 female King Eiders off Andrew Haydon Park right now, 8:45am. They are in a flock of geese. Good birding Bruce 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: King Eider
Hi Ontbirders Brian Morin reports the one female King Eider was still present at 1:00pm off the east end of Andrew Haydon Park. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Andrew Haydon Park is located along Carling Ave. west of Bayshore Drive. Use the Holly Acres Road entrance. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Red-throated Loons
Hi Ontbirders Spent a couple of hours birding Lake Deschenes,Ottawa River today. Overall it was very quiet with little bird activity and no fallout. The water level along the Ottawa River continues to be very high. The highlight was a flock of 5 adult winter plumage Red-throated Loons feeding off the Shirley's Bay parking lot at 3:15p.m. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road. Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch). Walk back to the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of National Defense property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked with vehicle No Entry signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually to the causeway. There is lots of POISON IVY along the causeway. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE SHIRLEY'S BAY AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request permission to visit the causeway area for birding. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario: Northern Hawk-Owl, Purple Sandpiper, Black-legged Kittiwake
Hi Ontbirders Had a great afternoon birding in eastern Ontario. My wife, Laure and I observed a Northern Hawk-Owl just east of Perth hunting along Hwy.7 near Drummond 7th Cons. at 2:00 p.m. Later on while birding along the Ottawa River, Lake Deschenes, I observed a Purple Sandpiper at Dick Bell Park and a 1st winter Black-legged Kittiwake over Lake Deschenes at around 4:00 p.m. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Dick Bell Park is located along Carling Ave. west of Holly Acres Rd. If you require additional information please email me privately. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Brant and scoters
Hi Ontbirders Today, October 4th, I spent 3 hours birding from Shirley's Bay to Britannia Pier along the Ottawa River at Lake Deschenes. There appeared to have been a small fallout of waterfowl with a number of flocks resting on the river. I counted a total of 146 Brant (4 flocks) , 138 White-winged Scoter (3 flocks) 5 Surf Scoter and 1 male Black Scoter. Other species noted included 27 Red-breasted Merganser, 62 Greater Scaup, 38 Lesser Scaup, 4 Common Goldeneye, 18 American Black Duck, 12 Mallard, 14 Northern Pintail and 7 Green-winged Teal. Also counted 3 Red-necked Grebe, 2 Horned Grebe and 2 Common Loon. I checked later in the afternoon and all the Brant had left along with most of the puddle ducks. Good birding, Bruce Directions: There are a number of viewing point between Shirley's Bay and Britannia Point. All areas are accessible off Carling Ave. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Sabine's Gull
Hi Everyone The breeding plumage Sabine's Gull was still present today, September 27th, off Britannia Point. It was spending most of its time feeding above the rapids and would disappear for 20-30 minutes at a time before feeding below and visible from Britannia Point. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Carling Avenue and Richmond Road intersection head east on Richmond Road for 100 metres. Turn left (north) onto Poulin Avenue.Follow Poulin Avenue 600m until it swings left and becomes Howe Street. After 200m turn right at the stop sign onto Britannia Road. At the Tintersection with Cassels Street turn right and proceed about 800m to a gravel parking lot at the filtration plant and Britannia Point. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Sabine's Gull September 28,2013 (correction)
Hi Everyone The breeding plumage Sabine's Gull was still present today, September 28th, off Britannia Point. It was spending most of its time feeding above the rapids and would disappear for 20-30 minutes at a time before feeding below and visible from Britannia Point. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Carling Avenue and Richmond Road intersection head east on Richmond Road for 100 metres. Turn left (north) onto Poulin Avenue.Follow Poulin Avenue 600m until it swings left and becomes Howe Street. After 200m turn right at the stop sign onto Britannia Road. At the Tintersection with Cassels Street turn right and proceed about 800m to a gravel parking lot at the filtration plant and Britannia Point. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Sabine's Gull
Hi Everyone The adult Sabine's Gull found yesterday evening by Jake Walker is still present at Deschenes Rapids at 9:11am. Best to view from Britannia Point, east end of Cassels Road. Good birding, Bruce 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Ross's Goose and Sabine's Gull
Hi Everyone At 3:00 pm there was a Ross's Goose with Canada Geese just west of Moodie Drive along Carling Ave. The geese are on the south side feeding at the east end of the sports field. Also the adult Sabine's Gull is currently fly catching over the Deschenes Rapids along with 11 Bonaparte's and lots of Ring-billed Gulls. View from Britannia Point. Good birding Bruce 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Renfrew County: Lake Dore: Long-tailed Jaeger, Parasitic Jaeger, Little Gull, Northern Mockingbird
Hi Ontbirders Today, September 22nd, I spent 5 hours this morning birding the Lake Dore area. There were lots of flocks of Canada Geese migrating along with a few species of both diving and puddle ducks. Both the previously reported Long-tailed and Parasitic Jaegers were still present at 7:45a.m. but disappeared to the south after about 30 minutes. No Sabine's Gulls were found but a winter adult Little Gull was observed resting with 50+ Bonaparte's Gulls. At 11:15 a.m. a juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger was chasing Bonaparte's Gull off the boat launch at Biederman Park and disappeared at 11:30a.m. I left the area at noon without relocating any jaegers. An adult and 2 juvenile Northern Mockingbirds were observed feeding in an apple tree near Biederman Park. Other species of note included 4 Red-necked Grebe, 2 Horned Grebe, 1 imm. Bald Eagle, 30+ Palm Warbler, 2 Orange-crowned Warbler, 150+ Rusty Blackbird, and 8 White-crowned Sparrow. Directions: From Ottawa take 417 west to the second exit to Renfrew. South into Renfrew then west (at the Tim Horton's) on hwy 60 to Kelly's Corners then north on hwy 9 then slightly north on hwy 41 then west on Lake Dore Rd and look for a location where you have good sight lines over the lake. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Sabine's Gull
Hi Everyone This afternoon at 1:00pm I observed two juvenile Sabine's Gulls at Shirley's Bay. As I was scanning the limited mudflats, suddenly the 2 gulls appeared. I watched them briefly as they quickly passed over the area. I managed to take a couple of distant photos, then put out a local alert. Unfortunately they disappeared as quickly as they arrived. I spent the next 45 minutes scanning along the causeway but no luck. A group watched from the parking lot/boat launch too. Since they vanished so quickly I suspect they moved overland heading southwest. This is one of the earliest records for the Ottawa-Gatineau district and is 1 of the approximately 15 records of juveniles. Interestingly the majority of records have been recorded between September 12th and 25th. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road. Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch). Walk back to the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of National Defense property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked with vehicle No Entry signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually to the causeway. There is lots of POISON IVY along the causeway. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE SHIRLEY'S BAY AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request permission to visit the causeway area for birding. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Long-tailed Jaeger and migrants
Hi Everyone Spent most of the day birding the Ottawa River between Shirley's Bay and Britannia. With good birding weather conditions, intermittent rain and a low cloud ceiling, it was great. The highlight of the day was an adult Long-tailed Jaeger flying west off Andrew Haydon Park harassing a Common Tern at 3:00pm. It continued west up the river and disappear. Other birds of note included earlier in the day included 17 (2 ad., 15 juv.) Bonaparte's Gull off Andrew Haydon Park, 22, (20 ad., 2 juv) Caspian Tern at Deschenes Rapids, 7( 1 ad, 6 juv.) Black Tern at Deschenes Rapids, 1 juv Baird's Sandpiper, 2 juv. Short-billed Dowitcher at Andrew Haydon Park, 1 juv. Stilt Sandpiper at Shirley's Bay, 3 breeding plumage Black-bellied Plover, 8 juv. Semipalmated Plover at Andrew Haydon Park, 2 ad. Bald Eagle at Shirley's Bay along with 1 Great Egret and 1 adult Lesser Back-backed Gull off Britannia Pier Good birding, Bruce Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to Carling Ave. Turn left at Carling Ave. and follow Carling to Rifle Road. Turn right (north) on Rifle Rd. Park at the lot at the end (boat launch). Walk back to the road, and continue through the gate on the Department of National Defense property. There is a trail on your right (clearly marked with vehicle No Entry signs) which heads into the woods, and, eventually to the causeway. There is lots of POISON IVY along the causeway. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE SHIRLEY'S BAY AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request permission to visit the causeway area for birding. Directions: From 417 exit at Pinecrest and travel north to Carling Ave. Go east on Carling to Richmond Rd. turn left and next left on Poulin St. Follow north to Britannia Rd. turn right and follow to Cassels Rd.. Turn right and drive to Britannia Point. Directions: Britannia Pier and Andrew Haydon Park: Both areas are accessible from Carling Ave. west of Carling and Richmond Rd. intersection. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips. http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] eastern Ontario: Stilt Sandpiper and Brant
Hi Everyone Spent July 13 and 14 birding the Kingston area including Amherst Island and Prince Edward Point. Despite the hot temperatures the birding was good. On July 13th visited Amherst Island and had a small number of migrant shorebirds including 1 worn breeding plumage adult Stilt Sandpiper at the east end, KFN property. Other species observed on the Island included 1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo, 15+ Brown Thrasher, and 6 Eastern Towhee. Today, July 14th birded Prince Edward Point area and observed an adult Brant, likely summering, among a group of Canada Geese at Prince Edward Point. Other species observed included 5 Orchard Oriole, 12 Brown Thrasher, and a Merlin. There were 20+ Yellow Warblers around the point too. On the way back to Carp made a brief stop north of Napanee and observed 1 Loggerhead Shrike and 1 Grasshopper Sparrow. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 meters until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $9.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an S in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in t he gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ . Located in Prince Edward County. Take exit 566 (Marysville) off Hwy 401 and go south on County Road 49 to Picton. Take County Rd. 8 to County Rd. 17 to County Rd. 16 to County Rd. 13. Follow County Rd. 13 to the end until you reach the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area. Directions: From Kingston take Hwy 401 west to exit #593 and go north to Nugent Road and turn left. Follow west to CR 27 (Main Street). The Loggerhead Shrike was along Craige Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Shorebirds and Sandhill Cranes
Hi Everyone With the water levels still high along the Ottawa River and at various eastern lagoons I finally had my first south bound shorebirds this morning along the Carp River at Carp. In the flooded fields off Rivington Street were a small number of adult shorebirds; 2 Lesser Yellowlegs, 1 Greater Yellowlegs, 2 Solitary Sandpiper and 2 Least Sandpiper. Also present were 2 Sora, 1 Virginia Rail, 1 Common Gallinule and 2 Common Tern. Along Donald B. Munro Drive just past Marathon, 3 adult Sandhill Cranes were feeding in a field. At the corner of Panmure Road and Upper Dwyer Hill Road 1 Upland Sandpiper was observed along with numerous Eastern Meadowlark and Bobolinks. Also observed in the same area were numerous flocks of juvenile European Starling, Red-winged Blackbird, and Common Grackle. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Good birding, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Eurasian Wigeon
Hi Ontbirders The male Eurasian Wigeon was still present today at the Moodie Drive ponds just south of Trail Road. It was with a male American Wigeon. Also had a number of migrant warblers at Mud Lake/Britannia Conservation area including 15+ Blackpoll, 2 Wilson's, 1 Black-throated Blue, 3 Black-throated Green, 4 Yellow-rumped, 2 Tennessee, and 2 Magnolia Warbler. With the cooler temperatures and rain there were 100's of swallows feeding low over the Ottawa River including 150+ Cliff, 100+ Tree, 200+ Bank, 150 Barn, 15+ Northern Rough-winged, and 50+ Purple Martin. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy.416 south to the Fallowfield Rd. exit. Turn right and follow to Moodie Drive and turn left. After passing the intersection with Cambrian and Trail Roads watch for the large pond on your left with a gate. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ 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] Ottawa: Yellow-throated Vireo and Red-headed Woodpeckers
Hi Everyone This morning I observed a Yellow-throated Vireo at Britannia Conservation Area/Mud Lake. The vireo was activity feeding and occasionally singing in the south-west corner of the woods. This is my earliest spring record for the Ottawa-Gatineau district. The Red-headed Woodpeckers are back at Constance Bay about a week earlier than usual. This is the 13th consecutive year and one was present on May 1st and two on May 3rd. Lots of new migrants have arrived with the sunny clear weather. Should be a great weekend. Good birding, Bruce Please review OFO's Ethical Birding Principles http://www.ofo.ca/webapp/site/page/view/aboutus.ethics Directions: Constance Bay: RHWP: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left on Allbirch Road and drive 1.3 km to the T intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St. Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is opposite the gate. Parking is limited. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ 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] Ottawa: Violet-green Swallow uupdate
Hi Everyone After being observed at around 8:30a.m. today feeding over Mud Lake/Britannia Conservation Area the swallow was again sighted off Britannia Point at the Britannia Filtration Plant. Unfortunately the swallow was not cooperative and was only observed briefly a few times. I left the area around 2:00p.m. and have not heard of any subsequent sightings. There were a large number of swallows in the area, 500+ and hopefully the Violet-green Swallow is still in the area. I think early morning is best to search for the swallow before the day's temperature rises and the swallows disperse. If anyone observes the swallow please post your sighting. Good luck, Bruce Directions: From 417 exit at Pinecrest and travel north to Carling Ave. Go east on Carling to Richmond Rd. turn left and next left on Poulin St. Follow north to Britannia Rd. turn right and follow to Cassels Rd.. Turn right and drive to Britannia Point. If you have any questions call. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ 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] Ottawa: Violet-green Swallow
Hi Ontbirders A VG Swallow is present at Britannia Filtration Plant now. Found by Jake Walker and photographed. Good birding, bruce 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] Ottawa: Violet-green Swallow update
Hi everyone The swallow has moved to Britannia Point and we are searching for it in the few hundred swallows that are feeding below the Deschenes Rapids. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From 417 north on pinecrest to carling ave. east on carling to Richmond rd. turn left and next left on Poulin st. Follow north to Britannia rd. turn right and follow to cassels. Turn right and drive to Britannia point. If you have any questions call. 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] Ottawa: Violet-green Swallow update
Hi everyone The swallow has moved to Britannia Point and we are searching for it in the few hundred swallows that are feeding below the Deschenes Rapids. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From 417 north on pinecrest to carling ave. east on carling to Richmond rd. turn left and next left on Poulin st. Follow north to Britannia rd. turn right and follow to cassels. Turn right and drive to Britannia point. If you have any questions call. 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] Ottawa; violet-green swallow
The Violet-green Swallow is still present feeding over Deschenes Rapids off Britannia Point. Bruce Directions: see earlier post 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] Ottawa: Violet-green Swallow update
Hi Ontbirders I haven't had any updates on the Violet-green Swallow found this morning by Jake Walker. The last sighting was around 1:00pm off Britannia Point. As the day warmed up the swallows dispersed and were higher up making identification this swallow more difficult. It may still be in the area and I would suggest checking this area this evening and again tomorrow morning. Fortunately this morning the Violet-green Swallow landed briefly and photos were secured. If anyone relocates this bird please post your observation. Photo: http://brucedilabio.blogspot.ca/2013/04/april-25-2013-first-record-of-violet.html Good birding, Bruce Directions: From 417 exit at Pinecrest and travel north to Carling Ave. Go east on Carling to Richmond Rd. turn left and next left on Poulin St. Follow north to Britannia Rd. turn right and follow to Cassels Rd.. Turn right and drive to Britannia Point. If you have any questions call. Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ 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] Amherst Island: Sandhill Crane, Little Gull, Snowy Owl
Hi Ontbirders Spent the day birding Amherst Island. Overall a beautiful sunny day with lots of bird activity. The Owl Woods had a nice variety of land birds including 12 Eastern Towhee, 3 Brown Thrasher, 2 Hermit Thrush, 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker, 3 Pine Warbler, and 3 Ring-necked Pheasant were heard. A Sandhill Crane was spotted flying over the woods calling and an adult Little Gull was seen off the South Shore Road along with 750+ Bonaparte's Gull. On the KFN property a late lingering immature Snowy Owl was observed along with an early adult Black Tern. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Amherst Island: Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Rd. 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 meters until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $9.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. There are restrooms on the ferry, and at the island ferry dock. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island on the east side of the Lower Forty Foot Road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 km along Front Rd. to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. Marshall Forty-Foot Rd. is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Rd. to the mid-way point, where there is an S in the road (1.2 km, look for the K.F.N. kiosk which had owl observing ethics). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. Because of liability issues, visitors to the Kingston Field Naturalists' property at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ . Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ 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/
