Eurasian Collared-Dove
The Dove was seen again today from 3:00 to 3:30 PM by Harry & Eileen Kerr and Himself. It was very active around the Church, School, Rectory, Cemetary and wires. It's a good bet it'll be there tomorrow. Take Exit 566 from Hwy 401. Gosouth on Hwy 49 a short distance to Old Hwy 2. Turn right and go 2.7 KM to Marysville Catholic Church on the left. Good Luck; Jerry "jerry guild" <[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.
Huron Fringe Birding Festival - MacGregor Point Provincial Park
The 6th Annual HURON FRINGE BIRDING FESTIVAL is less than 4 weeks away. It runs from May 23 to June 1, at MacGregor Point Provincial Park. The migratory corridor that runs along the Huron shores through MacGregor Point Provincial Park provides a unique setting for studying both birds and nature in general. The Park¹s mixed and varied forests offer a refuge for passing birds, and present an excellent nesting site for many bird species. MacGregor Point Provincial Park encompasses beaches, wetlands, sand dunes, and varied forest habitats. All of which bask in world class sunsets, that the local Lake Huron shores are known for. Our events schedule includes - birds - insects - butterflies - dragonflies - reptiles - amphibians - plant life (including carnivores, wildflowers and trees) - history - geomorphology - owl prowls - slide show presentations - improving your nature photography. Mix into the program a little forest mythology, some astronomy, and you have the magic recipe that makes this Festival a yearly success Enjoy this tribute to nature. Choose from a diversity of 48 events over 9 days. Be entertained by many expert naturalists. Visit the festival for one day, one weekend or stay for the entire 9 day festival. Lunches and dinner are provided at reasonable cost. FESTIVAL FEES (include entrance into MacGregor Point Provincial Park) Entire 2 Week Festival individuals $25.00, family $50.00 Weekend (includes Friday) individuals $15.00, family $30.00 Single Event individuals $7.00, family $15.00 INFORMATION: For complete details and schedule of the Festival¹s 2003 Programme, check the Friend¹s of MacGregor Point Provincial Park web site at: http://www.friendsofmacgregor.org Or, call MacGregor Point Provincial Park at (519) 389-6231, for information and a brochure. For campsite and yurt reservations at MacGregor Point Provincial Park, check Ontario Parks¹ web site http://www.ontarioparks.com/ Port Elgin and Southampton are popular Ontario tourist destinations. For local area information including accommodations, see http://www.sunsets.com Fred Jazvac, Southampton, Ontario Fred & Beth Jazvac <[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 Annual General Meeting
The latest issue of Ontario Birds that arrived recently in the mailbox of every OFO member contained a flyer with details of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 20-21 September 2003. The registration form in that flyer did not indicate where to send your registration. If you decide to attend the AGM, and I hope you will, please complete the form and send it with your payment (payable to OFO) to me at the address below. thanks! Chris. -- Christopher J. Escott 1 Shouldice Court, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2L 2S3 Home phone: 416.444.8055 Chris Escott <[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.
Some Noteworthy Sightings at Long Point
It seems to be a big Spring for Willets. Bob Curry and Glenda Slessor reported 17 at Turkey Point yesterday evening along with several Little Gulls. May is a difficult month for those of us stuck inside at a desk but the view from BSC's office can, at times, serve to soothe seasonal birding anxiety. While gazing wistfully out the window today (no doubt pining for the Spruce bogs), Doug Tozer noticed a darker mantled gull feeding in the field across the street with a number of Ring-billed Gulls. A closer look with a telescope revealed a third-summer Lesser Black-backed Gull. A few minutes later an adult Franklin's Gull was found in the same flock of gulls. Two great additions to our office list! A few kilometers down the road, the adult male Eurasian Wigeon continues to be seen at the Lee Brown Waterfowl Management Area. Last night's thunderstorms resulted in a moderate fallout here at Long Point with over 200 birds banded at Old Cut this morning. Ron Ridout Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 115 Front St. Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 Phone: W:519-586-3531 Fax: 519-586-3532 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ron Ridout <[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.
Hooded Warbler at Humber Arboretum
A Hooded Warbler was seen off the main trail beside the West Humber River, around 4pm today. Also seen was my first Rose-breasted Grosbeak of the season. The past few days have brought Blackburnian, Black-throated Green, Black-and-white, Nashville, Palm, Pine, Blackpoll (female in Winter plumage) warblers to this area, and Blue-headed and Warbling vireos. Strangely, I'm still looking for my first Yellow warbler. Humber Arboretum is in North Etobicoke, next to Humber College. Cheers, Daniel Ansari "Daniel Ansari" <[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.
Willets at LaSalle Park, Burlington
Six Willets were at LaSalle park, Burlington resting on the floating wave breaker off the end of the walking path that extends out into the harbour. They preened and rested but never fed and only flew off twice, returning within a few minutes. One had a damaged (broken?) leg and found it difficult to perch on the wooded top of the barrier. They were present from at least 10AM to 7:45PM and provided excellent photos. Directions: >From Plains Rd at Aldershot take LaSalle Park Road east, down to the Burlington bay shoreline, park on the wharf. -- Ken Newcombe Dundas, Ontario, Canada Ken Newcombe <[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.
Cerulean Warbler at Shell Park Burlington.
This morning a fresh group of Warblers arrived at the Park, including a Cerulean Warbler, Yellow W., Black-throated Green W., Chestnut-sided W., Black-and - white W., Nashville W., Blackburnian W., Blue-headed Vireo, Warbling Vireo. Shell Park can be found on Lakeshore Rd. East Burlington, just East of Burloak Dr. Regards Tom Thomas. "Tom Thomas" <[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.
HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (21 Feb 2002) Raptor counts (total=0)
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Feb 21, 2002 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 0 Unknown UA 0 0 0 Unknown UB 0 0 0 Unknown UF 0 0 0 Unknown UE 0 0 0 Unknown UR 0 0 0 Total: 0 0 0 -- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Site Coordinator: Stuart Mackenzie Observers:Stuart Mackenzie Weather: Observations: Report submitted by Amy Watts () Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at: http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/index.html Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls. To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your car. [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.
Waterdown North Wetlands trail
Today After school I went to the trail to see how the warblers are doing and to my surprise. There was A Louisiana Waterthrush , also had a stunning look at Eastern kingbird, yellow warbler , yellow rumped , black throated green , and warbling vireo . The thrush was in the creek closest to the joe sams park . Wetlands trail is located just on parkside or on center road to get there .go through clapposions towards guelph first road is parkside go downthe road just past momrial park cant miss it. or turn off parkside and go down center road to the baseball diamond it's at the back . "Anthony Miller" <[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-rumps at Paletta Park, Burlington
Around 3:00 p.m. when I was making a round of Paletta Park I noticed that the trees at the beginning of the path around the park area and over by the north east corner are alive with Yellow-rumped Warblers today. Paletta Park is on the south side of Lakeshore Rd between Walkers and Guelph Lines in Burlington. Jeanne Halet Syms [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Jeanne Halet Syms" <[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.
Breeding BIrd Survey volunteers needed
Attention birders: Bird Studies Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Service are looking for skilled birders to participate in the Breeding Bird Survey - one of the longest running bird surveys in North America. BBS data provides critical information on bird population trends, which is becoming even more important with the newly emerging threat of West Nile Virus. BBS routes are approximately 39 km long and only need to be surveyed once a year in June. For those of you participating in the Breeding Bird Atlas, surveying a BBS route is an excellent way to 'discover' and document new species. The following routes are available in central Ontario (for map see http://www.bsc-eoc.org/bbsroutes.html). If you are interested in a northern Ontario route, please give me a call (toll free:1-888-448-2473) or send me an email. Central Ontario BBS routes (from west to east) 4 - Kingsville 303 - Wallacetown 9 - Goderich 10 - Auburn 902 - Grand River 220 - Sunnindale Co. (near Collingwood) 16 - Fraserville 228 - Sand Lake 227 - Phillip Depot 51 - Whitney Debbie Badzinski,Bird Population Biologist Bird Studies Canada/Études d'Oiseaux Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, Ontario, N0E 1M0 (519) 586-3531 ext. 211 or 1-888-448-BIRD [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/bscmain.html Ontario Nocturnal Owl Survey: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/owls.html Red-shouldered Hawk Survey: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/rsha.html Ontario Birds at Risk: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/obar.html Debbie Badzinski <[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.
Kentucky Warbler in Windsor
Greetings to all. While birding Little River this afternoon, I chanced to meet another birder who was unfamiliar to me. We walked together to a spot where I had a hunch I might find a Hooded Warbler. As I was extolling the virtues of Paul Pratt to him, I noticed some movement out of the corner of my left eye about 20 yards away. When I put my glasses on it, I was shocked to see an exquisite male Kentucky Warbler bathing at the water's edge. It was the best look at a Kentucky that I've had since May '96. I also had a Louisiana Waterthrush in the same vicinity about an hour earlier. (But I wasn't even THINKING about Paul at the time . . .) To reach the Little River site, take Little River Road east from Lauzon Road or Riverdale. Drive over the bridge and park in the lot adjacent to the hill. The Kentucky was found on the east side of the old creek a couple hundred yards south of the hill. Randy Horvath Windsor,ON [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com randy horvath <[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.
Rainy River birds
Hi there, A recent trip to the distant locale of Rainy River yielded some interesting species including several of the "western" specialties. However, many species had not yet arrived. A Marbled Godwit was seen about 10 km east of Rainy River on Worthington Rd. 3 about 1 km south of Highway 11. Other western birds seen included lots of Black-billed Magpies, Brewer's Blackbirds a few White Pelicans and 2 Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Migrants included Horned Grebe, Common Loon, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Sparrow, Eastern Phoebe, Purple Martin, Blue-headed Vireo, Yellow-rumped Warblers and a few Palm Warblers. Shorebirds included the Godwit, several Greater Yellowlegs, Killdeer and a Wilson's Phalarope. There were many Broad-winged Hawks on the drive there and a nesting pair of Bald Eagles. Purple Finch and Pine Siskins were also seen. Rainy River is at the western extreme of Ontario south of Lake of the Woods. Don Graham Simcoe, ON [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Don" <[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 Report: May 6
Birding was much improved today with several new arrivals. A singing PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was checking out nest boxes at the north end of Fish Point. Other warblers making appearances included BLACKPOLL, TENNESSEE, BLUE-WINGED, NORTHERN PARULA, YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, and BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS. LINCOLN’S SPARROWS and RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were easy to see at Fish Point as were ORCHARD ORIOLES which seemed to outnumber BALTIMORES. NASHVILLE WARBLERS were abundant while YELLOW-RUMPS were relatively scarce today. Other birds of note included EASTERN BLUEBIRD, INDIGO BUNTING, OSPREY, and several newly arrived shorebirds in the flooded fields including SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS and LESSER YELLOWLEGS. - Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 133 species - 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.
Fw: Great Egret Holland Marsh
- Original Message - From: Keith Dunn To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 1:05 PM Subject: Great Egret Holland Marsh - Original Message - From: Keith Dunn To: Keith Martin Dunn Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 1:04 PM Subject: Great Egret Holland Marsh A quick trip to the Holland Marsh this morning brought me a few first's for the year, Northern waterthrush, White Crowned Sparrow, and just as I was leaving a Great Egret was seen flying east. Other species included White Throated Sparrow, Yellow Rumped Warbler, Virginia Rail. Good Birding. Keith Dunn Holland marsh wildlife area can be reached by traveling north on hyw 11 from Bradford to the 11th cons, go east to 20th sideroad, marsh area entrance is just north of the bend. IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here "Keith Dunn" <[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 6, 2003 (Tuesday)
Report for May 6, 2003 (Tuesday): Warm temperatures overnight resulted in new arrivals at Rondeau, but not in big numbers. However, the woodlands are now full of warblers and other migrants. Today there was a distinct increase of the following species Least Flycatcher, Bobolink, Lincolns Sparrow, Tennessee Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler and others. The Clay-colored X Chipping Sparrow at the Visitor Centre feeders appears to be gone. The Kentucky Warbler is still present on the Tulip Tree Trail, in the vicinity of Posts #6 and #7. A Prothonotary Warbler was seen today along Spicebush Trail, possibly a resident bird. A Hooded Warbler was on Harrison Trail, near the Visitor Centre. Alan Wormington, Friends of Rondeau * DAILY BIRDING HIKES WITH AN EXPERT (free): May 1-19 and May 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: 6:00 p.m. in Ridgetown -- 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.
Tricolored Heron in Southwest Oxford
Tricolored Heron in Southwest Oxford May 6, 2003 For the second day a Tricolored Heron has been frequenting the shoreline of a small lake at the Spring Lake RV campground about 10 minutes south of Ingersoll and 10 minutes northwest of Tilsonburg. The bird was discovered yesterday at 10:00 a.m. by Nadine Bird of Tilsonburg. Several London area birders searched unsuccessfully for it late yesterday afternoon and evening and again this morning. However, the bird was present at 10:20 a.m. this morning when Ross Snider checked. It was fishing along the lakeshore until at least 11:45 a.m. this morning. There are several densely vegetated ponds to the south of this open lake where the bird may be roosting between feeding. Directions: From Exit 216 on the 401 at Ingersoll go south 7 concessions on Culloden Road until you reach Prouse Road. Turn right and Spring Lake is immediately on your right. On both May 5 and 6 the bird was first seen feeding at the west end of the lake at around 10:00 a.m. but this morning was seen at the east and south sides of the lake. The bird can be seen well from Prouse Road. Properties on both sides are heavily posted "No Trespassing". Ross Snider and I watched the bird from 30 m distance while we were standing on the shoulder of Prouse. Dave Martin & Ross Snider Harrietsville, ON [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave Martin <[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.
Point Pelee Migration Update - May 6, 2003 (Tuesday)
Good morning, The wave of birds hoped for this morning failed to materialize. The thunderstorms that passed by to the south of us may have prevented migrants from taking up into the skies and making their way north across the lake and into the park. In fact, Point Pelee seems to miss all of the active weather. Apparently, only a sprinkling of rain was noted in the Park. Still, campers at Sturgeon Creek reported hearing quite a few bird flying overhead. Some migration obviously did take place. Conditions in the morning were absolutely tranquil. Mild temperatures and sunny skies were a nice change. However, bird activity was mixed. Some areas were relatively quiet whereas others were active. Most noticeable at the tip was an influx of YELLOW WARBLERS, as well as both species of ORIOLES. Mixed in were a few more ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS as well. The SCARLET TANAGERS were only observed flying overhead. YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER numbers appear to be dwindling for the time being. Also present at the tip was a SANDERLING, DUNLIN and BLACK TERN. Further north in the woods at the tip a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT played hide-and-seek with the visitors. On the edge of the beach, PALM WARBLERS, OVENBIRD, SAVANNAH SPARROW and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS gave great looks. Depending on when one passed through the Woodland Nature Trail and Tilden's Woods, both spots had brief flurries of activity. Some of the species noted there and elsewhere included: Mourning Warbler - (1) - Woodland Nature Trail (W.N.T.) Yellow-billed Cuckoo - (1) - W.N.T. (first of the spring) American Redstart - (6) - W.N.T. Black-throated Blue Warbler - (1) - W.N.T. Northern Waterhtrush - (3) - W.N.T. Cerulean Warbler - (1) - Tilden's Woods Louisianna Waterthrush - (1) - Tilden's Woods Northern Waterthrush - (2) - Tilden's Woods Yellow-throated Vireo - (1) - Tilden's Woods Sedge Wren - (1) - Sparrow Field Yellow-billed Cuckoo - (1) - Post Woods Outside the Park, a STILT SANDPIPER was observed at the shorebird impoundment at Hillman Marsh C.A. this morning. The WHITE-FACED IBIS reported yesterday in the vicininty of the Pelee Days Inn has NOT been refound today. Updates will be posted immediately if it returns. Also reported yesterday after our last report: Worm-eating Warbler - (1) - W.N.T. Pine Warbler - (1) - Visitor Centre Summer Tanager - (1 adult male) - Sleepy Hollow Orange-crowned Warbler - (1) - W.N.T. Mourning Warbler - (1) - near Marsh Boardwalk (first report this spring) Willet - (24) - Shorebird impoundment at Hillman Marsh C.A. Least Sandpiper - (2) - Shorebird impoundment at Hillman Marsh C.A. Short-billed Dowitcher - (5) - Onion Fields 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.
Ottawa/Gatineau 05May03... Tufted Duck, No Mississippi Kite, No Snowy Egret, Eurasian Wigeon
- RBA * Ontario * Ottawa/Gatineau * 05 May 2003 * ONOT0305.05 - Birds mentioned Common Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Double-crested Cormorant American Bittern SNOWY EGRET Green-backed Heron Black-crowned Night-Heron Snow Goose EURASIAN WIGEON Redhead Ring-necked Duck TUFTED DUCK Lesser Scaup Bufflehead Red-breasted Merganser Turkey Vulture Osprey MISSISSIPPI KITE Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Peregrine Falcon Virginia Rail Sora Common Moorhen Spotted Sandpiper Wilson's Snipe Bonaparte's Gull Black Tern Chimney Swift House Wren Ruby-crowned Kinglet Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Blue-headed Vireo Nashville Warbler Yellow Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Palm Warbler Black-and-white Warbler Bobolink - Transcript hotline: Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club date: 05 May 2003 number: 613-860-9000 press 2 to report: 613-860-9000 press # coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Can. Nat. Capital Reg.), E.Ont., W.Que. compilers : Bev McBride : Colin Bowen [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Chris Lewis transcriber: Michelle Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] internet : Gordon Pringle [EMAIL PROTECTED] OFNC BIRD STATUS LINE MONDAY MAY 5 AT 9 AM This is Chris Lewis reporting. Highlights of the week were a male TUFTED DUCK found on April 30 at Shirley's Bay and still present on May 4, associating with the Lesser Scaup. The bird has usually been visible from the boat launch on the east side of the dyke but has also been seen on the west side. Please remember to call the Range Control office at 991-5740 if you plan to go onto the dyke. The male EURASIAN WIGEON, also found on the 30th, is also still present, west of Masson Québec, in the large open water marsh complex along the Ottawa River. It has been variously seen at Secteur Marais de Grand and Secteur Lac Carpentier. Look for the signs along highway 148 to access the marshes. Neither the MISSISSIPPI KITE, seen flying over Ottawa on May 1, nor the SNOWY EGRET, seen flying west over the village of Carp on May 3, have been relocated. Otherwise, spring migration is proceeding on schedule. Water birds seen on the Ottawa River including Common Loon, Horned Grebe, Pied-billed Grebe, Double-crested Cormorants and all the puddle duck species as well as many Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup and Bufflehead. Two pairs of Redheads were in the marshes west of Masson, at the same time and location as the EURASIAN WIGEON, and pair of Red-breasted Mergansers was on the Ottawa River at Thurso in Québec on May 3 as well. Three Snow Geese were in the gravel pit south of Greely on May 3. An early Green Heron was at Mud Lake in Britannia the same day. An immature Black-crowned Night-Heron was still at Mud Lake on May 2. An immature Bald Eagle was flying over Mud Lake on the 2nd and another was in Thurso on the 3rd. Approximately a dozen Turkey Vultures and 4 Red-tailed Hawks flew over the Dunrobin area April 30 and Ospreys are being seen daily anywhere there is water. The downtown Peregrines have 3 eggs. The female is incubating them right now at the northwest corner of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The Masson area marshes described above are evidently a good location to find American Bitterns, Virginia and Sora Rails, Common Moorhens, Wilson's Snipes, Bonaparte's Gulls and Black Terns. All of these species were found here over the past week. Spotted Sandpipers are back as well, with small numbers seen at Shirley's Bay and at the pond at High Rd and Earl Armstrong Rd on May 3 and 4. Chimney Swifts and all 6 species of swallows have returned, mainly reported from Britannia. Ruby-crowned Kinglets have largely gone but a male Blue-gray Gnatcatcher was found at Britannia on May 2 second along the river shore north of Cassels Rd and a House Wren was at Shirley's Bay on the 4th. Blue-headed Vireos and 8 species of warblers were found since May 1 including: Nashville, Yellow, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Palm and Black-and- white. The first report of Bobolinks was on the early side a few were found in Carp on May 4. Things are happening fast, keep your eyes to the skies, enjoy spring and good birding. - End transcript Gordon Pringle <[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.
Willets at Presqu'ile
Ontbirders A quick look at the beach at Presqu'ile this morning yielded two Willets on beach 2. It felt like a shorebird day. Presqu'ile is located south of Brighton as per the description offered in Fred Helleiner's weekly reports. Don and Ian Shanahan Brighton "Don Shanahan" <[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.
Eurasian Collared - Dove Marysville
The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was relocated this morning at 9:38a.m. May 6/03 in Marysville. It was sitting and singing on top of the hydro pole directly across the road from the church on highway 2. Take 401 Hwy to exit 566 and go south on Hwy 49 to Old Hwy 2 and then right on Hwy 2, for 2.7 km. to the Marysville Catholic Church. Good Birding Bruce Ripley "Bruce Ripley" <[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.
