RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS by Newcastle
The RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS have arrived in Newcastle. Directions: Mill St. S. exit from Highway # 401. Markus J. Lise Newcastle, On Markus J. Lise [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Oriole near Hendrie Valley, Burlington
We've seen a male Baltimore Oriole out our window yesterday and today. First of the season. I live right near Hendrie Valley, so you may see him there. Scott Gilbertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Sightings / Sunday Shorebird Walks
Birders, As a reminder there will be a free shorebird walk at 8:00am and again at 1:00pm Sunday with the small admmission fee to the Hillman Marsh Shorebird habitat/V.C. Sightings:Greater Lesser Yellowlegs Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Sandpiper 4 Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Dunlin Short-billed Dowitcher 2 Snipe With warmer Temps. and a south or west wind, activtiy will pick up. Also in the habitat 1000+ Bonaparte's with a single LITTLE GULL. at the dykes first orange fence by a row White Pines was a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. BLACK TERN was also seen flying into the habitat. Hillman marsh entrance is off of county rd.37 S, 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Ware Dean [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Rondeau Bird Report -- May 3, 2003 (Saturday)
Report for May 3, 2003 (Saturday): Today the birding remains excellent, with warblers and an abundance of other migrants throughout Rondeau. In total, 25 warbler species have thus far been reported this year. YESTERDAY (May 2) a Kentucky Warbler was present on Tulip Tree Trail at Post #8 it was present there again today (May 3). Also yesterday, the 7:00 p.m. hike on the Marsh Trail recorded Sandhill Crane and a singing Sedge Wren. Today Northern Parula, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Chestnut- sided, Blackburnian and Blue-winged Warblers have been widely reported. Active areas include South Point Trail and Maintenance Area. Other birds reported today include Cerulean Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow- breasted Chat (all South Point Trail), Yellow-throated Vireo (Maintenance) and Hooded Warbler (Tulip Tree Trail). Red-headed Woodpeckers are regular at the VC feeder, Maintenance Area and Campground. On Tuesday there was a controlled burn in some sections of Rondeau interestingly enough many birds are highly attracted to these areas as (presumably) it is much easier to forage when the ground cover (dead leaves) is gone. Its certainly an unique experience to see birds such as Ovenbird, Wood Thrush, Indigo Bunting, Orchard Oriole, and numerous warblers and sparrows, etc., hopping around on the black-charred ground. Probably the best place to see this phenomena is the beach area south of the start of the South Point Trail (south end of Lakeshore Road). The Blenheim sewage lagoons have little shorebird habitat, but 1000+ ducks are present including hundreds of Ruddy Duck (Note: A free permit from the town office is required for entry to this site). Alan Wormington, Friends of Rondeau * DAILY BIRDING HIKES WITH AN EXPERT (free): May 1 to 19 inclusive, and 23-26 inclusive Each day there is a morning hike at 7:30 a.m. -- meet at the Visitor Centre. Each day there is also an afternoon OR evening hike, as follows: Mondays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park - meet at the Visitor Centre Tuesdays: 1:00 p.m. at the Blenheim Sewage Ponds - map available at the V.C. Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. on Marsh Trail -- meet at parking lot (Note: May 7 and 14 hikes are in Ridgetown, and will start at 6:00 p.m. -- meet at the Native Trail, Scane Road just south of Golf Course Line) Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park -- meet at the Visitor Centre Fridays: 7:00 p.m. on Marsh Trail -- meet at parking lot Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park -- meet at the Visitor Centre Sundays: 1:00 p.m. in the Park -- meet at the Visitor Centre For Additional Birding Events at Rondeau, visit the Friends website at www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca - This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
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Today has been very good so far. It was cool and a stong easterly breeze chilled birders at the tip. Most birders walked along the west trails toward the tip. A good variety of migrants were noted including 15 species of warbler. Noteworthy observations today include: Summer Tanager-(female)-tip Blue-winged Warbler-1- Golden-winged Warbler-1-tip and 1 at Northwest Beach Brewster's Warbler-1 at tip Northern Waterthrush-1-at tip Northern Parula -1 male - tip White-eyed Vireo -1 - tip Bay-breasted Warbler -1 - Tip area Orange-crowned Warbler-1-tip Cerulean Warbler-3-tip area Cape May Warbler -1- Tip area Black-throated Blue Warbler - 3 - tip Yellow-throated Vireo - 1 - Tip area Eastern KIngbird - 8 - Tip area Blackburnian Warbler - 2 - Tip area Red-headed Woodpecker -1- Tip area Magnolia Warbler - 2 - Tip area Orchard Oriole - 2 - Tip area Eastern Bluebird-1 at tip Sandhill Crane-2 at Delaurier A report arrived this morning from Wheatley Harbour that a Long-tailed Duck and 2 Cattle Egret were located at 2010 Deer Run Road, south of Wheatley. Good Birding, John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Dave Martin, Pete Read, Alan Wormington Staff, Friends of Point Pelee Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee are pleased to present the 2003 Festival of Birds from April 26 to May 26. This years events include daily hikes, County Hot Spot Tours, Birders Breakfast and much. For more information, please visit www.wincom.net/~fopp/ or www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/ne/ne4_e.asp. Birders may also be interested in the free shorebird hikes offered by Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) at the new shorebird impoundment starting this weekend. - To contact the Friends of Point Pelee please call 519-326-6173, fax 519-326-7925 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For general park information, please call 519-322-2365. - To contact ERCA, please call 519-776-5209. The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Friends of Point Pelee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines. The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Friends of Point Pelee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Cranberry Marsh and Thickson's Woods - May 3/03
Today, Terrie Smith, Anne Anthony, Maureen Riggs and I did a Battle of Towers [= Big Sit] at Cranberry Marsh and had 58 species including: Common Loon 343 American Bittern 1 Great Egret 1 Ruddy Duck 6 Palm Warbler 1 Tundra Swan 1 Sora 5-6 We counted the loons at Cranberry and can report that from: 5-6 a.m. - 40 loons 6-7 a.m. - 207 loons 7-8 a.m. - 62 loons 8-9 a.m. - 31 loons 9-10 a.m. - 3 loons At Thickson's we added Nashville Warbler, Bank Swallow, Great Horned Owl, 3 Palm Warblers and an amazing male Common Redpoll!!! Thickson's Woods is located at the foot of Thickson Road south of the 401. Cranberry Marsh is on Hall's Road in Whitby ... from 401 exit Brock St south to Bayly and go west past the large Lynde Shore marsh to Hall's Rd and go south . Geoff Carpentier Ajax Ontario Geoff Carpentier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Pelee Island Bird Report: May 3
Good numbers of birds were present on the island today. This morning#8217;s Fish Point bird hike yielded ten species of warblers including BLUE-WINGED, as well as 2 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, SORA, GREEN-BACKED HERON, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, and several ORCHARD ORIOLES. The Pelee Island Bird Observatory began operations last week. Yesterday, a GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER was banded. A near-adult BALD EAGLE with an injured wing was found on a road yesterday and taken by ferry to the mainland for Rehab (12 step program). - There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until at least May 20. Cost $4.00 includes admission to Heritage Centre. Inquire at Centre at foot of West Dock for times and locations, and details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. 519-724-2291. The foyer contains a 'sightings board' listing May bird sightings (open 24 hours). Lighthouse Point is on the NE corner of the island, Sheridan Point on the NW corner, Mill Point on the SE corner, and Fish Point on the SW corner, due south of the West Dock. Attention Birders: All birders are invited to participate in the Second Annual Pelee Island Bird Race, noon Friday, May 9 to noon Saturday, May 10. 'Springsong' Dinner featuring talk with Farley Mowat, introduced by Margaret Atwood, Saturday evening at the Pelee Island Wine Pavilion (tickets for the dinner sold out). All proceeds go to the Heritage Centre and island conservation efforts. Inquire at Pelee Island Heritage Centre for more details 519 724 2291. Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220. Rob Tymstra, Irena Knezevic Pelee Island Heritage Centre [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Lark Sparrow, Point Pelee National Park, May 3
Hello All Well, the Sleepy Hollow area produces again this year! This afternoon Karl Konze and Ian Richards found an adult Lark Sparrow in the short grassy vegetation along the beach between Sleepy Hollow and the Dunes picnic areas. The beach can be accessed by trails from both picnic areas. Parking is limited in these areas, but there are other picnic sites within a 10 min walk. Good Birding! Sarah Rupert Sarah Rupert a/Sr. Park Interpreter Point Pelee National Park of Canada Leamington, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Prothonotary Warbler-Mud Lake CA, Port Colborne.
A male Prothonotary warbler was seen Saturday afternoon on the trail south of the parking area, approx 100 meters from the parking lot. The bird was observed for 30 minutes, and did not seem to be anxious to move on. It was not singing, just happened to spot it. Also seen at the CA were Nashville, black and white, palm, yellow, yellow-rumped warblers; Mute swans, Caspian terns, Northern harrier plus other common migrants. Mud Lake CA is on Elm St. north of Port Colborne. The parking area is on the east side of Elm St. Eric Neimanis, 4551 Pinedale Dr. Niagara Falls L2E 6M6 _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail george neimanis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Redpoll, Mockingbird--Thickson's May 3
A most wonderful sunny day brought out very many families to the Thickson's Festival on this May 3 morning. They and the many birders who came along to support the Meadow Fund-raising enjoyed everyone's camaraderie. CONGRATS TO THE ENTIRE THICKSON'S EXEC. There was not an abundance of birds, but highlights included a vagrant COMMON REDPOLL, sighted by Geoff Carpentier, and singing treetop BROWN THRASHERS and a N.MOCKINGBIRD. Others included: Black-throated Blue Warbler Nashville W. Brown Creeper Palm W. YELLOW WARBLER Yellow-rumped W. Black-throated Green W. Black--White W. WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW Belted Kingfisher Savannah Sparrow RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD Winter Wren Barn Swallow many Tree Swallows Hermit Thrush Yellow-bellied Sapsucker House Finch Turkey Vulture Doug Lockrey, Whitby ON Doug Lockrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
OFO Rondeau Park Trip May 3
Greetings all, A fine group of 27 birders met at Rondeau Provincial Park on Saturday May 3 for the annual OFO field trip. This year, Maris Apse and myself teamed up to lead the group. Maris and I met Friday evening to do some pre-scouting, and found that the east side of South Point Trail, and the beginning of Tulip Tree Trail were the hotpsots. Between us we found 16 species of warblers previous to the trip. Total bird species seen with the group was 86, including 14 warbler species. Some other excellent birds were found during the day. We started on Tulip Tree Trail and spotted several warblers including a Northern Parula. We could not spot the Kentucky Warbler which was seen the day before (and after we walked the trail!!). We then headed down to south point trail (end of Lakeshore) to where there was good activity. Some of the warblers included killer looks at a female Hooded (thanks Larry!), male Blackburnian, Bluewinged, male Black-throated Blue and Palm. We did not find the female Cerulean or Chestnut-sided which I had Friday evening. A Lincoln's Sparrow made a brief appearance among the hundreds of White-throated Sparrows. A Yellow-breasted Chat was heard, but not seen. Blue-headed Vireos were common. Some Red-headed Woodpeckers were flying about. For lunch we stopped at the visitor centre and some had brief looks at a possible hybrid ChippingXClay-colored Sparrow at the feeders. After lunch we headed to Marsh Trail, and noted Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs on the mudflats. There was also a Spotted Sandpiper and a couple of Least Sandpipers. Our highlight was the discovery of a Grasshopper Sparrow along the edge of the trail. At the new viewing tower we noted a lonely Dark-eyed Junco. A Marsh Wren was in the cattails as we left the tower. Several ducks (mostly Greater Scaup) were in the Bay. The next stop was behind the Maintenance Compound where it was quite birdy. We noted an Ovenbird there. We finished the outing on Bennett Ave., where we noted two Great-Crested Flycatchers and a pair of resident Eastern Phoebes. It was an excellent day with the weather (a bit cool though), and for the numbers of birds for the early days of May. A big day in the area could have revealed 120 species! Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent, Ont. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Blake Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Yellow Rail at Carden Plain
The Yellow Rail was ticking persistently today at about 2:15 PM, in brilliant sunshine. It was located about 25-30 yards north of the Sedge Marsh bridge, on the east side, quite close to the road. The Carden Plain is located about 5 km north of Kirkfield. Bob Ross Toronto Bob Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
York Region Arrivals
I'm sure that many interesting migrants have shown up across York Region this weekend, but since they haven't been posted, here are some York arrivals since Friday evening: At old Bathurst in southwest Newmarket yesterday afternoon: BLACK WHITE WARBLER (6), BLACK-THR. GREEN (8-10), NASHVILLE (2), PINE (2), as well as BLUE-HEADED VIREO (2), RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET (25+), BROWN CREEPER (8-10). These birds were feeding along the sandy corridor that runs parallel to and just west of Bathurst. The trail entry is a small path leading straight west from the west side of Bathurst, just north of Mulock Drive. At McKenzie Marsh in north Aurora this morning: COMMON MOORHEN (1), PIED-BILLED GREBE (2). McKenzie Marsh is about 1 km east of Yonge Street on St. John's Sideroad in Aurora. At the water retention pond behind Silver City, Newmarket this afternoon: CASPIAN TERN (2), SPOTTED SANDPIPER (2). (Thanks to Nigel Shaw for mentioning this spot to me.) This pond is on the eastern boundary of the Silver City property, just southeast of Yonge Street and Green Lane. Ron Fleming, Newmarket Ronald J. Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
RFI Big O Woods, Comber
For years we've enjoyed visiting the Big O Conservation Area in Comber late in the afternoon on good warbler migration days. We've seen lots of warbler species there--Canada, Yellow-throated for instance--that we don't often find elsewhere. This year it looks like that swampy woods may be off-limits for birders. The company office is closed, and when we stopped Sat. afternoon there weren't any birders around. Anybody know what the story is? Barbara Ward Eastpointe, MI = Sample our trip to Barcelona at http://ward88.com __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com Barbara Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
Cootes Paradise: Solitary Sandpiper
A solitary sandpiper was (no surprise) by itself in flooded ground on the north side of the trail heading east from Cootes Drive, south-west side of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton. Also on the walk, about 6 BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERS, a YELLOW WARBLER and a WOOD DUCK, and numerous Yellow-Rumped Warblers, but no other warblers. Parking along the side of east-bound Cootes Drive gives access to both the bicycle path noted above, and the foot paths into the RBG on the north-east side of the road. Stephen Cheesman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 905-336-1160 Stephen Cheesman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
