Photo-Band-tailed Pigeon in London
I've posted a picture of the Band-tailed Pigeon seen in London to the OFO photo page http://www.ofo.ca/photos/ Thanks to Gord Payne and Hugh Casbourn. "It isn't great but it's the best we could get in the lousy weather with an uncooperative bird." Sandra Eadie OFO web site coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ofo.ca "AEadie" <[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.
Black-headed Grosbeak - Pakenham
Hello Ontbirders There is a first winter male Black-headed Grosbeak coming to a feeder in the Pakenham area (south of Arnprior, west of Ottawa). The bird has been visiting for approximately a week, and was last observed this afternoon around 3:30pm The home is in a rural setting surrounded by a relatively thick cedar woodlot. The owners, Bob and Iris Jurmain, will tolerate birders. However, they are very concerned about several aspects of busy birder traffic. *The road, and their laneway are narrow, and can easily be congested with vehicles. *They have two very loud, large German Shepherds that might bark continuously, or behave erratically when strangers are about. *Iris is blind and concerned about having a crowd of strangers around. Bob, the owner, requests that he must be present if anyone is to visit. He advises that potential visitors call first to get directions, and set a time to visit. He can be reached at (613) 256-0160 Note to Ottawa birders: Although I'm not totally certain, I suspect this bird is outside the Ottawa 50K district by a tiny margin. Good Luck & Good Birding Tony Beck http://www3.sympatico.ca/beck.tony/ "Tony Beck" <[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.
N. Rough-winged Swallow - Hamilton
Hi all! Yesterday - Nov.27 from 10 - 10:30 am - I watched this bird at Red Hill creek - flying and sitting on the concrete bridge(Eastport Rd.) - I even took video of it. It was quite cool and the rain was increasing, I'm not sure how much it was getting to eat, but it seemed to be flying well - but resting frequently - 3/4 times in the half hour that I was there. Not much at van Wagner's beach - in 45 minutes I had just 1 Common and 1 Red-throated Loon and a Horned grebe in close to the shore, but not much else. I saw 2 more C.Loons at Bronte, but no Brant or Red-necked grebe. To-day at 10:30 am I saw the Harlequin duck at Port Credit next to Snug harbour restaurant. As these locations are all well known and I am late for my "official" retirement party - please excuse my lack of adding directions to this. Cheers!!Maris Maris Apse - OFO SALES 511 Chamberlain Lane Oakville ON L6J 6A2 905-338-0318 _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Maris Apse" <[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.
Band-tailed Pigeon in London
Hi there, Yesterday between 10 and 12 noon, an adult Band-tailed Pigeon came to a feeder in London, Ontario. I got the call from the owner of the property, but try as I might, with help from others, could not relocate the bird to confirm in the pm. Since this is a relatively novice birder, wanted to make sure of the species and access to the area, before putting it out. With all the rain, conditions for looking are terrible. This morning a couple of watchers had the bird at the feeder again, between 10 and 12 noon. It is indeed an adult Band-tailed Pigeon. After much discussion with the older woman, and her neighbours, it was decided that we could put it on the hotline, but with certain restrictions. I said our birders would understand and do their best to comply. The neighbour, who is giving access, reminds us that it is private property, and any liability (skinned knees, etc) are our responsibility. To see if the bird is still in the area call me, Pete Read at 519-472-2887 (cell 519-871-1752), or Anne White at 519-457-6586. MORE DETAILS Our host, Jerri Meacham, has a husband in the hospital. She continues to visit him, so please don't disturb her at 120 Lynngate. Call one of the above numbers to find out info. The neighbourhood is quiet and residential, all areas are private. The bird comes IRREGULARLY to the feeders in the back of 120, only seen between 10 am and 12 noon so far, and is VERY skittish, that's why you should go to the neighbours, where I have arranged for you to be. Please do not wander onto the lawns. The bird could be visible roosting in the nearby trees and it sits quite high. I have been in touch with some of the other neighbours but no other permission has been gained so far. Since the bird has only been seen between 10 and 12, and due to the circumstances, please try to be there only during that time period. If situations change, we will try to get access at other times. We have to be respectful of Jerri and her neighbourhood, as I know we will be, to continue to enjoy access. I plan to be there tomorrow and likely Sunday, to help with access. Ann and I will have a guestbook, so please sign if you have time and we will give it to Jerri as a thanks. Let's hope that the bird remains for our London CBC. Pete Read Directions to access the area... If from Toronto...come west on 401, and take the 402 towards Sarnia, exitting very soon at the Wonderland exit(100) to London, and head north. About 3-4km north on Wonderland is the Westmount Mall, a large sprawling mall on the west side of the road. Keep going north just past the mall to a streetlight indicating Village Green Avenue(one light before Commissioners road). Turn left, to the west and proceed for about 4 streets, some from left, some from right, till you get to Lynngate Place. Do not park on this quiet street. Park on the north(right) side of Village Green. Walk up Lynngate Place to number 120. Go to the RIGHT side of the house, and walk up the driveway of the nextdoor neighbour's house, along the stone path to the large patio, at the back of that house. STAY OFF wet grass. Coming from west, come east on 401 to Highway 4, and head north to the 402, then east to Wonderland exit(100), turning north . About 3-4km north on Wonderland is the Westmount Mall, a large sprawling mall. Keep going north just past the mall to a streetlight indicating Village Green Avenue(one light before Commissioners road). Turn left, to the west and proceed for about 4 streets, some from left, some from right, till you get to Lynngate Place. Do not park on this quiet street. Park on the north(right) side of Village Green.Walk up Lynngate Place to number 120. Go to the RIGHT side of the house, and walk up the driveway of the nextdoor neighbour's house, along the stone path to the large patio, at the back of that house. STAY OFF wet grass. >From London, Village Green is one light south of intersection of Commissioners and Wonderland. Go west (right) about 4 streets and park on Village Green. Walk up Lynngate Place to number 120. Go to the RIGHT side of the house, and walk up the driveway of the nextdoor neighbour's house, along the stone path to their large patio, at the back of that house. STAY OFF wet grass. "Peter Read" <[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.
update Slaty-backed Gull near Pembroke
Hi Ontbirders, The bird was present yesterday, but this is a weather warning for anyone thinking of coming to the Pembroke area to view the Slaty-backed Gull tonight or tomorrow. A storm warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the area. Please check the local weather web site before finalizing your plans: http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/city_e.html?yta Sorry for the bad news but good luck anyway, Chris Michener Golden Lake [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ If you decide on the trek, call ahead (613-735-7537) to the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre and ask for Elizabeth. She has some rules and wants everyone to check in at the entry office. You shouldn't leave your car unless you are wearing certified safety boots. Please follow the rules as we don't want the birding experience at this site ruined for us. It is also a good idea to stay in your car and use it as a blind, driving near the gulls very slowly. Stay out of the way of the bulldozer unless you like getting flattened. Scope from the window, although binoculars are sometimes enough. Other gulls at the landfill are HEGU, GBBG, RBGU (1 seen) and THAYER'S GULL (one 1st winter). To get to the landfill, drive north of Eganville staying on Hwy 41 for about 14 km., then turn left onto B-Line Rd. Go about 2 km. up the Line travelling around a curve to the left and at the end of the curve turn left onto County Rd 56, also called Woito Station Road. The landfill is on your right about 3 km. down Cty Rd 56. When arriving at the weigh scale, you wait for the green light and then drive up on the scales to check in. It's a good opportunity to see how much your vehicle weighs, too. The weight is above the window. The best time to visit is between 11 AM and 1 PM. PS. Original posting was on Nov 24. Region 26 Coordinator Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas http://www.birdsontario.org/atlas/atlasmain.html Pembroke Area Field Naturalists: http://www.renc.igs.net/~cmichener/pafn.index.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Chris) Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
HBMO, Ontario Fall 2003 banding summary
Holiday Beach Migration Observatory Essex Co., Ontario, Canada Fall 2003 Banding Summary By Allen Chartier A total of 76 species was banded this year, the highest ever since we opened the station in 1997. The previous high was 73 species in 2001. A total of 1310 new birds, plus 89 recaptures was our second highest ever. The station was open a total of 44 days between 9 August and 23 November, which is significantly more than the high of 37 days in 1999. Two additional nets were added this season, which in addition to the increase in daily coverage gave us a significantly greater number of Net Hours (NH). This year's total of 4174 NH is significantly higher than last year's high of 3011 NH. The season total for birds banded per 100 NH was 33.5, which is the lowest ever in the past 7 years of our operation. The previous low was 2002 with 40.9/100 NH. Three species were banded for the first time at the station this year, Eastern Screech-Owl, White-eyed Vireo, and Eastern Towhee. Species missed this year included Black-capped Chickadee, Cedar Waxwing, and Blackburnian Warbler (3rd year in a row), Some numerical increases of many species were clearly due to increased coverage. Comparison of the number captured per 100 net hours this year to the previous 6-year average/100 NH is a better measurement. Using these figures, some numerical increases are actually decreases when the effort is taken into account. A good example is Golden-crowned Kinglet, with a season record of 162 (6-year average is 82.5) banded, while the capture rate was only 3.88/100 NH (6-year average is 5.41). Of the 73 species with previous banding data for comparison, 38 species showed no significant change, 30 species showed significant decreases and 5 species showed significant increases. Banders this fall included Allen Chartier, Bob Hall-Brooks, and Carl Pascoe. Steve Greidanus was a bander-in-training, and Rachel Powless was an able and tireless banding assistant. = no significant change < significant decrease > significant increase Data = 2003 total (6 yr avg), 2003 birds/100 NH (6 yr avg) Species Data = Sharp-shinned Hawk: 12 (4.8), 0.29 (0.32) - record = Cooper's Hawk: 1 (0.2), 0.02 (0.01) = American Woodcock 1 (1.0), 0.02 (0.07) = Mourning Dove 1 (1.0), 0.02 (0.07) Eastern Screech-Owl1 (0.0), 0.02 (0.00) - new for station = Whip-poor-will1 (0.3), 0.02 (0.02) > Ruby-throated Hummingbird 134 (37.3), 3.21 (2.45) - record = Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 (0.2), 0.02 (0.01) < Downy Woodpecker 5 (4.2), 0.12 (0.27) = Northern (Yellow-shafted) Flicker 3 (2.5), 0.07 (0.16) = Eastern Wood-Pewee 5 (2.5), 0.12 (0.16) < Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 8 (5.5), 0.19 (0.36) = Alder Flycatcher 1 (0.02), 0.8 (0.05) = Willow Flycatcher 2 (1.3), 0.05 (0.09) < "Traill's" Flycatcher 12 (11.0), 0.29 (0.72) < Least Flycatcher 1 (4.7), 0.02 (0.31) = Eastern Phoebe 4 (4.0), 0.10 (0.26) = Blue Jay 41 (22.8), 0.98 (1.50) = Tufted Titmouse 2 (1.0), 0.05 (0.07) < Brown Creeper4 (6.0), 0.10 (0.39) = Carolina Wren 6 (4.2), 0.14 (0.27) = House Wren 4 (3.8), 0.10 (0.25) = Winter Wren 9 (5.3), 0.22 (0.35) < Golden-crowned Kinglet 162 (82.5), 3.88 (5.41) - record < Ruby-crowned Kinglet137 (72.2), 3.28 (4.73) - record = Veery 9 (3.3), 0.22 (0.22) - record < Gray-cheeked Thrush 9 (16.0), 0.22 (1.05) < Swainson's Thrush 35 (29.0), 0.84 (1.90) = Hermit Thrush46 (27.8), 1.10 (1.82) = Wood Thrush 1 (1.2), 0.02 (0.08) < American Robin1 (3.5), 0.02, (0.23) < Gray Catbird 12 (8.7), 0.29 (0.57) = Brown Thrasher 1 (1.0), 0.02 (0.07) White-eyed Vireo 1 (0.0), 0.02 (0.00) - new for station = Blue-headed Vireo 4 (3.3), 0.10 (0.22) < Warbling Vireo 4 (11.3), 0.10 (0.74) = Philadelphia Vireo 4 (3.8), 0.10 (0.25) < Red-eyed Vireo30 (22.0), 0.72 (1.44) > Blue-winged Warbler 2 (0.2), 0.05 (0.01) - record = Golden-winged Warbler 1 (0.2), 0.02 (0.01) < Tennessee Warbler 21 (21.2), 0.5
