[Ontbirds]Prothonotary [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marsh

[Wayne Renaud]

This afternoon around 5:15 pm I found a male Prothonotory Warbler foraging
along the edge of a flooded area under an open cover of balsam poplars and
red osier dogwoods.   At first I thought ... female yellowthroat??? or
female Wilson Warbler??? ... but as it neared I noted the distinct 'golden
glow' the bluish wings and tail, familiar field mark listed in most bird
guides.  It was very tame, and at times it was within 25' to 30' feet of the
boardwalk.  The major windstorm with winds out the south east last week has
created a high shingle dam at the outflow of the marsh, causing the water to
back up to the bottom of the banks through most the marsh's flood basin ...
creating ideal habitat for nesting Porthonotary Warblers!! Otherwise the
woods were very quiety (a few thrushes and empidonax flycatchers ... and
only three species of warblers  ... including this one) ... perhaps
because a pair of Cooper's Hawks were seen in the adjacent woods  Anyway
this may be the big high-light of spring migration for me this year.

This part of the marsh is locate about 80 meters nw of the bridge over
Sheridan Creek (and most 'downstream' bridge) and adjacent to a
'clearly-visible' massive pile of wood from a large willow (the Trans Canada
Trail Sign is right across the board walk), popular with Winter Wrens most
the spring.  The shortest distance to the site to drive south to end of
Bexhill Drive; then park near the gate, then a short walk down the hill, and
turn right at the concrete cistern and keeping going nw until you arrive
when the woods narrow down along the nw side of the floodplane.  Bexhill is
located about 0.5 km east of Clarkson (which at the insection of Southdown
Road and Royal Winsor Drive) or 1.5 km west of Port Credit (insection
Lakeshore/Hurontario Street).  Good luck.

Wayne Renaud 
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Bob Knudsen (Bird Hike Leader at Rondeau this season) called me from
Rondeau Bay to let me know that he found a Glossy Ibis on Erie Shore Drive
at McGeachy's Pond. The bird was located in a dike directly across from
18050 Erie Shore Drive. To get there proceed east just a couple of km from
Blenheim on Hwy 3 (Talbot Trail) and turn left on Erieau Road (south).
Follow Erieau Road south until you reach McGeachy's Pond (several km but
you can't miss it). Erie Shore Drive turns right off of Erieau Road right
before the pond.

Bob also found a number of Ruddy Turnstones along with a mixed flock of
American Golden Plovers and Black-bellied Plovers at the south end of
Lagoon Road just before Rondeau Bay. To get there return back north along
Erieau Road from McGeachy's pond until you reach the Bisnett Line - turn
right (east) and follow the Bisnett to Lagoon Road. Turn south (right) on
Lagoon and follow it a couple of km until you can see the bay. Watch the
fields to your left.

Sandy Dobbyn for
Bob Knudsen
Bird Hike Leader
Friends of Rondeau

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[Ontbirds] Blackpoll, Canada, Cape May mnaybe a Golden-winged) among 20 warbler species at Thickson's Woods, Whitby--May 16

[Doug Lockrey]

Several people told me that a Golden-winged Warbler had been spotted before
noon (uncomfirmed) in Thickson's Woods. Throughout the morning there were 3
"good" locations to see many of the 20 warbler species--highlights being 4
Cape May (near the bird feeder), Canada, 2-3 Blackpolls, Wilson's,
Bay-breasted, Blackburnian. Vireos--Philadelphia, Warbling, Red-eyed; Indigo
Bunting, Scarlet Tanager, House Wren, Brown Thrasher, Veery, Lincoln's
Sparrow.
A Merlin passed overhead at mid-morning.

Below the platform at the end of the north pathway from Hall's Rd. I had a
10-minute look at a Virginia Rail.

For Thickson's Woods, exit 401 at Thickson Rd. (in Whitby), south down to
the road which parallels the north side of the pine woods, just north of the
lakefront.

Doug Lockrey, Whitby
www.pickeringnaturalists.org

[Ontbirds]Summer Tanager & Prothonotary Warbler at Rondeau

[friends]

The prothonotary warbler is still a very regular visitor to the Tulip Tree 
Trail. At least four different birds have been identified by their leg bands. 
They can be be seen between post 7 and post 9.

A moulting summer tanager has been reported along the Harrison Trail today 
just south of the Visitor's Centre by three separate groups of birders. With 
most migrants leaving the park overnight and this morning, these two are still 
entertaining the birders.

Other notable species are the whip-poor-will that sang in the campground last 
night and the common nighthawk that flew around the campground at dusk last 
night catching moths.

Two great horned owls could be heard calling just outside the park gates at 
4:00am and an overhead flight of a sandhill crane this morning on the Tulip 
Tree Trail surprised many.

In the next week, birders are reminded that many shorebirds are due in. Keep 
an eye open along the farm fields before you enter the park, for many 
different species of shorebirds.

Directions to Rondeau;
Take Highway 401 to Exit 101 south and follow the signs to Rondeau.

Bob Knudsen
Bird Hike Leader
Friends of Rondeau


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Subject: [Ontbirds]May 16 2005 sightings from Pelee Island
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Pelee Island Heritage Centre
West Dock
Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0
(519) 724-2291
Today's Highlights:Today PIBO banding station banded a Blue-winged =
Warbler. Fishpoint produced twenty species of warbler including =
Prothonotary, as well as a displaying Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Green =
Heron, a Black Tern, and 2 Common Loons. The pier at the Pelee Club =
finally attracted shorebirds including 150 Black-bellied Plover, =
1Short-billed Dowitcher 25 Dunlin and 2 Ruddy Turnstone.



Total species observed in May: _184___?

 Paul Carter
 Ron Tiessen
 Pelee Island Heritage Centre
 West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0
 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

 There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 20. Cost is
 $5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the
Centre at the foot of West Dock every day at 7:30 a.m. Check into the =
Centre for details on best birding areas and current rarities.

The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. 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.

Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and =
census
operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please
contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.peleeisland.org

Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times
daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.

[Ontbirds]Atlas square-bashes in June

[Mike Cadman]

This message has been approved by the Ontbirds Coordinator.

Hello all:

Everyone is invited to take part in any or all of the three Atlas 
"square bashes" planned for this June. Square bashes are where birders 
get together to cover certain target squares particularly in need of 
coverage. You can come for any part of the event, or stay for the whole 
time if you like. Whether or not you have any atlassing experience, I 
hope you'll join us for some enjoyable birding, excellent camaraderie, 
and a great way to help the atlas in this final year.


The three events are:

Pinery Provincial Park, June 9- 13
Leaders: Larry Cornelis, Alistair MacKenzie, and Jack Mayos.
Come and bird at one of Ontario's most popular parks! Pinery provides 
good access to squares in three regions that need help.  All are 
welcome, but we especially encourage those who can do point counts to 
attend.   Atlassing will be done mainly by bike, foot and car.  Pinery 
Provincial Park has kindly offered research residences (indoor, single 
bunk-style accommodation) as well as a group campground for atlassers 
during the bash.  To register, contact Jack Mayos at email: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  or telephone: 519-453-3865.



Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, June 17- 26
Leader: Larry Hubble and TBA.

An Ontario Field Ornithologists hosted trip!  We'll be based out of 
beautiful Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to atlas needy squares in 
North Bay region.  There will be opportunities to atlas by foot, car, 
bicycle, and/or canoe, depending on your preference!


To register contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] , 
telephone: 1-866-900-7100.


Algonquin; north and south! June 24- July 3 
Leaders: Mike Cadman, Reinder Westerhoff.
Ontario Field Ornithologists are hosting this square bash in the land of 
the howling wolf and the Spruce Grouse.  This bash will be split in two; 
one group will be based out of Driftwood Provincial Park to cover 
squares in the north-east part of Algonquin region, and the other based 
out of Lake St. Peter Provincial Park to cover squares in both Algonquin 
and Pembroke regions.  Some squares are canoe access only, others road 
access only, and some can be accessed by either mode.  To register, 
contact Reinder Westerhoff. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 
telephone: 519-766-4008.


Cheers,

Mike


--
MIke Cadman
Coordinator, Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas
Blackwood Hall, Room 211
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
N1G 2W1
Phone 519-826-2094
Fax 519-826-2113
E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Report for May 16, 2005

[Janice . Sarkis]

A LARK SPARROW has been reported by Tom Hince, found in Northwest Beach
parking lot.

The AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (7) were seen at Hillman Marsh again today.

However, conditions seemed to still not be conducive to heavy migration as
few new migrants have been reported.

Pockets of birds have been found throughout the park today, especially in
the stretch from White Pine to the Centre. Some small groups have been
reported from the Woodland Nature Trail and Tilden's Woods. It is not known
if the Summer Tanager has been seen in Sanctuary Picnic area as it has been
recently.

Reported from the tip, were sub-adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, several
Sanderlings, and some Dunlin, as well as three Ruddy Turnstones. A large
number of Common Terns was also present.

A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was found along the Redbud trail.

A Hooded Warbler was found near the Tilden's Woods boardwalk. As well,
Eastern Bluebird and Rusty Blackbird were found near there.

On the hike to Tilden's Woods there were about 12 species of warbler,
including Blackpoll, Hooded, Magnolia, Parula, Bay-breasted, Northern
Waterthrush, Ovenbird, etc.


Good Birding,
Friends of Point Pelee
John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read and
Alan Wormington


Point Pelee National Park of Canada and the Friends of Point Pelee brings
you the Festival of Birds 2005, from April 30 - May 31.  The Friends of
Point Pelee offers daily birding hikes, including evening hikes from
Wednesday to Saturday to May 21.  Quest Nature Tours and Bushnell
Performance Optics sponsor County Bus Tours on May 7  & 14.  First Annual
Fundraising Dinner, Friday, May 13 with guest speaker, Chris Earley.  Visit
www.pc.gc.ca/pelee or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information.

*

[Ontbirds]Birding Trips - North Bay, June 3-5

[richardtafel]

I would like to invite each and every one of you to Gateway to Nature, the
74th Annual Ontario Nature Conference & Nature Canada Annual General
Meeting, hosted by the Nipissing Naturalist Club at Nipissing University,
North Bay, June 3-5.

In addition to the informative sessions featuring provincial and regional
environmental experts, there are 18 field trips offering participants
options for hiking, biking and paddling as a means to get out and see the
region's forests, wetlands, lakes and rivers.  Popular spots will include
Temagami, Lake Nipissing, Cache Bay, the Mattawa River, South River and the
Old Nipissing Road.

Many of the trips will offer some exciting birding opportunities:
You were wondering about Swainson's Thrush?  Lots of them sing in wooded
areas near North Bay. Also, Wood Thrush, Hermit and Veery.
What about Black Terns? Cache Bay just west of North Bay is hosting lots of
them at this moment, and they can be readily observed from shore.
Did you know that four White Pelicans were within the rocky islands of
northern Lake Nipissing just a few days ago?   Bald Eagles nest in the same
area, with Osprey not too far in the distant.
Wood warblers? Within Laurier Woods some 24 species are regularly seen each
spring. These woods are but 5 minutes from downtown.
Upland Sandpipers? A pair is already answering one another (or visiting
birders) just a few minutes from the city.
Boreal Chickadees? - This bird can be often located within
Marten River Provincial Park - a site of one of the
field trips heading out Sunday morning.
Black-backed Woodpeckers? Findable at various local locations.
Scarlet Tanagers? They nest in the big trees surrounding the city.
Sewage lagoons? - There are 5 of them within 40 miles. All are open to
visitors! Redhead Ducks, Gadwall, Shovelers, Ruddy Ducks are some of the
species readily observed in these neat spots.
...or what about shorebirds? A couple of the drained lagoons will have the
common ones and very likely have Semi-pal Plovers, Solitary Sandpipers and
others stopping over during their journey further north.
Bonaparte Gulls? In beautiful summer plumage, they should be readily
observed, along with Common and Caspian Terns near the shores of lovely Lake
Nipissing.

Over 250 species of birds are seeable annually within the North Bay area.

Join us Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th, scout out some rare bird
finds, and have fun exploring exciting Near North destinations.  For more
complete details on the Gateway to Nature conference and its field trips
check out the website:

 www.nipissing-naturalist.com/ON/conference.htm

Dick Tafel, Conference Chairman - North Bay

[Ontbirds]Birding on the Bruce, May 14, 15

[Phil Waggett]

A cold wet weekend but a few highlights including two raven
nests--one with 3 large young ready to fledge, the second in
a woodland location--50 ft up with likely small young.

Many blue jays and rose-breasted grosbeaks moving through the area.  Along 
Crane Lake Road, we saw the
great gray owl, 7 sandhill cranes, a rough-legged hawk, 
and indigo buntings.  Other notables included northern harrier, common snipe,  
& baltimore oriole

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Subject: [Ontbirds]Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Etobicoke
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A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER was the best new arrival at Resources Road Ravine 
today. Other new arrivals were a WILSON'S WARBLER and an EASTERN TOWHEE.

Resources Road Ravine may be accessed from the foot of Dee Avenue, which is the 
first street west off Weston Road, immediately south of Hwy. 401. Cross the 
footbridge and walk south.

[EMAIL PROTECTED],
Etobicoke