[Ontbirds]MAGPIE NEAR MCGREGOR
WHILE TRAVELLING HOME TO ESSEX FROM AMHERSTBURG AT 5PM DEC.19 A BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE WAS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTH MALDEN RD. ABOUT 1/2 KM EAST OFF OF WALKER RD. IN MCGREGOR. AFTER OBSERVING IT FOR ABOUT A MINUTE, IT THEN FLEW BETWEEN 2 CEDAR SHRUBS ALONG SIDE OF FIELD WHERE IT WAS THEN OUT OF VIEW. IT WAS UNMISTAKEABLE AND THE FIRST ONE I HAVE SEEN IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO. FROM 401 IN WINDSOR TAKE WALKER RD EXIT. TRAVEL SOUTH ON WALKER RD APPROX 10 KM'S . AFTER GOING THROUGH MCGREGOR TURN LEFT ON NORTH MALDEN RD. NORTH MALDEN RD IS DIRECTLY ACCROSS FROM THE MCGREGOR SEWAGE LAGOONS. JIM HUNT _ Powerful parental controls improve your peace of mind with [1]MSN Premium: Join now and get the first two months FREE* References 1. http://g.msn.com/8HMBENCA/2755??PS=47575 From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Dec 19 21:22:23 2005 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from web88206.mail.re2.yahoo.com (web88206.mail.re2.yahoo.com [206.190.37.221]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with SMTP id 96BF7643B3 for ; Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:22:23 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 58576 invoked by uid 60001); 20 Dec 2005 02:22:23 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=rogers.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=DAjLZ/hai6mD8k3RsjSpAHVb+R/6NN/iopFURf1cdiTy73CQZLWwPSgi20rT0Rq/RfQIJSKcu7Goqbl4n9TZF0UZzRTA+CWQozeGjyyitBx1Aw64BAfzx1wuLzVKiJrOXmBkDmtTv0nBjAYqEiZyUbtOq7dI/CuLH5/+iHfgv40= ; Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: from [70.26.124.110] by web88206.mail.re2.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:22:23 EST Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:22:23 -0500 (EST) From: Bob Noble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ontbirds@hwcn.org MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Kleinburg CBC X-BeenThere: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:22:24 - Twenty-seven participants and seven feeder watchers took part in the 25th annual Kleinburg Christmas Bird Count on December 18th.It was an overcast day with some light snow, moderate winds and temperatures ranging from -9 to -4 Celsius. On the day, 51 species and 16,515 individuals were observed. This was a below average number of species (count average - 56) but an above average number of individuals (count average - 14,500). The cold temperatures in December reduced the amount of open water with a corresponding reduction in the number of waterfowl and gull species observed. However this was offset by an above average number of European Starlings, Mourning Doves and Black-capped Chickadees. Highlights: Fox Sparrow - first since 1991, 5th for count Red-bellied Woodpecker - 4th for count Raven (5) - second for count High Counts: Black-capped Chickadee - 1143 (previous high 911) Dark-eyed Junco - 763 (previous high 492) Wild turkey - 40 (previous high 12) Low Counts: Canada Goose - 2540 (average last decade 3277) Mallard - 54 (aver last decade 1182) Rign-billed Gull - 401 (average last decade 801) Weather: Overcast -9 to -4 Celsius . Missed: Common Redpoll (observed on 13 previous counts) Great Blue Heron (observed on 18 previous counts) Thanks to all of the participants. Bob Noble Compiler From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Dec 19 23:45:38 2005 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net (tomts13.bellnexxia.net [209.226.175.34]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id EAB15638B7 for ; Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:45:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from [127.0.0.1] ([64.231.32.84]) by tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.13 201-253-122-130-113-20050324) with ESMTP id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for ; Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:45:38 -0500 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:45:39 -0500 From: Mark Chojnacki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.7 (Windows/20050923) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Originating-IP: [0] Subject: [Ontbirds] Peel-Halton Counties CBC results - Saturday, December 17th X-BeenThere: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 04:45:38 - Here are the preliminary results for the 43rd annual Peel-Halton Counties Christmas Bird Count held on Saturday, December 17th in Mississauga, Oakville and southeast Milton. Total species: 76 - highest since 1995, average is about 72 Total individuals: 28,115
[Ontbirds]Gravenhurst-Bracebridge Christmas Bird Count
The 26th Gravenhurst-Bracebridge Christmas Bird Count was conducted by 35 field participants on December 18, 2005. Temperature -3.6 to -0.5 degrees C, snow fall increasing from light to heavy during the day impairing visibility, large lakes and rivers open, snow cover 12 cm. Preliminary Results: Total Species: 37 (last 10 yr average, 36) Total Individuals: 2788 (last 10 yr average, 2867) New Species for count: Brown Thrasher (1) Infrequently observed species: Wood Duck (1) Glaucous Gull (2) Gray Jay (1) Common Grackle (1) All-time Highs: Wild Turkey (34) Northern Cardinal (10) Pine Siskin (314) All-time Low: None Most abundant species: Black-capped Chickadee (710) European Starling (355) Pine Siskin (314) Finches: Pine Grosbeak (72) Common Redpoll (count week only) Pine Siskin (314) American Goldfinch (195) Evening Grosbeak (109) highest since 1995 Worthy of Mention: House Sparrow (134) up from 39 last year, cats were removed from the local horse boarding stable. Team competition: Gravenhurst 30 species, Bracebridge 29 Gravenhurst wins again! Al Sinclair Compiler Bracebridge
[Ontbirds]North Bay Count - 43 species. Over 600 participants!
Under very pleasant winter conditions conditions ( though with periodic snowsqualls), some 600 people participated in the 27th annual North Bay Christmas count on Sunday. Most were at their feeders - where also were most of the birds. This large number should keep North Bay as the most active count anywhere (as it has been for the past 7 years). Pine Grosbeaks were the third most common bird (after chickadees and Rock Pigeons). 43 species were seen altogether, about average for recent counts, though with absolutely no open lake or stream water for the first time in 15 years, there were no diving ducks, nor gulls. Does this mean global Warming is ending? Among a Merlin and Cooper's Hawk were 7 Northern Shrikes trying to reduce the total number of other birds present. Two Barred Owls , a Great Horned Owl and Bald Eagle kept observers active, also. 40 Gray Jays, 251 Bohemian Waxwings, 39 Pileated Woodpeckers, 4 American Robins,122 Snow Buntings, 240 Common Ravens and a Ringed Turtle Dove could be deemed "interesting" to many southern birders. Yours etc. Dick Tafel, count compiler.
[Ontbirds]Ottawa Snowy Owls
I observed two SNOWY OWLS arond the Frank Kenny area east of Ottawa at 3pm this afternoon. A darkly barred individual seen off Regimbald Rd and was sitting on a fence post behind a farm and a lighter individual was seen by the s-curve on French Hill Rd. Both were seen in similar locations yesterday around 2:30pm. In all likelihood the two could be found anywhere along the east side of Frank Kenny between Frank Kenny and O'Toole Rd. A flock of about 150 SNOW BUNTINGS were also seen at the corner of O'Toole and French Hill along with a single HORNED LARK. Frank Kenny Rd is located east of Navan and Orleans and can be access by Innes Rd. east of Orleans or by RUssell Rd. south of Navan. Innes in accessible from both HWy 417 or 174 and Russell can be accessed from HWy 417. Refer to any map of Ottawa. Jon Pleizier [EMAIL PROTECTED] (519)823-9088 37 Fairview Blvd Guelph, ON N1G 1H5
[Ontbirds]Christmas Bird Count - Sault Ste. Marie - NEW RECORDS
Hello Ontbirders, The 51st Annual Sault Ste. Marie Ontario/Michigan Christmas Bird Count was held, Saturday December 17, 2005. Temperatures hovered around -4C Skies were overcast all day Light fluries were periodic A slight breeze steadily increased, as the day progressed, into steady winds Preliminary results are reported below: A record number of participants (80 - 60 on routes and 20 at feeders) contributed to a record high species total of 57 (previous was 55 in 2002). When initial count week species are added, that number rises to 64 and this will likely increase by the end of Tueseday. Individual birds counted (9123) was about average in recent years. HIGHLIGHTS (subject to review): * 1 Nelson's Gull (Glaucous X Herring) - 1st record for SSM CBC - SSM Landfill(notes and photographs were taken) * 1 Thayer's Gull - 1st record for SSM CBC - SSM Landfill(notes and photographs were taken) * 2 Short-eared Owl - 1st record for SSM CBC - 1 on Whitefish Island, SSM, Ontario and 1 just north of Rosedale Michigan * 1 Ringed-necked Pheasant - 1st record for SSM CBC - 1 in rural lands south of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan FIVE MOST ABUNDANT SPECIES: European Starling - 2709 Black-capped Chickadee - 1395 Rock Pigeon - 870 Mallard - 825 American Goldfinch - 624 RECORD HIGHS: Black-capped Chickadee - 1395 (previously 868 in 1995) American Crow - 573(previously 214 in 1996) Pileated Woodpecker - 26 (previously 19 in 1994) Bald Eagle - 19 (previously 17 in 2002 and 2003) Tundra Swan - 13 (previously 10 in 2004) WORTHY of MENTION: European Starling - 2709 (2nd highest # recorded) American Goldfinch - 624 (2nd highest # recorded) Common Goldeneye - 153 (2nd highest # recorded) White-breasted Nuthatch - 61 (2nd highest # recorded) Downy Woodpecker - 45 (2nd highest # recorded) Northern Shrike - 8 (2nd highest # recorded) Golden-crowned Kinglet - 4 (2nd highest # recorded) Red-tailed Hawk - 3 (2nd highest # recorded) Pine Grosbeak - 280 (3rd highest # recorded) Mourning Dove - 168 (3rd highest # recorded) MISSED SPECIES Gyrfalcon - 0 Snowy Owl - 0 - 1 during count week so far Harlequin Duck - 0 - 4 during count week so far Iceland Gull - 0 Hoary Redpoll - 0 White-winged Crossbill - 0 Boreal Chickadee - 0 House Sparrow - 0 - 8 during count week so far I would like to thank all who participated in the count. May everyone have a safe, relaxing and bird-filled Holiday Season! Ken McIlwrick Sault Naturalists of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Michigan
[Ontbirds]Presqu'ile CBC
Greetings Ontbirders, Here are the preliminary results of the 41st Presqu’ile CBC, held on Sunday, 18 December 2005 Thirty-two people took part in this year’s Presqu’ile CBC, finding a total of 77 species (plus 5 more in count week) and 14285 individuals, both of which are close to the average for the past decade. Diversity of waterbirds was much less than in recent years, but a good showing by landbirds, especially sparrows, of which we had 10 species, made up for the loss. Weather Temperature was from -2 to -6 C, wind was west at 5-15 kph, partly sunny, @ 25 cm of snow on the ground, small patches of open water inland, Presqu’ile Bay mostly frozen, Lake Ontario open but with shore ice, wild food fair to poor (few cones or buckthorn, mostly grapes left). Rarities Included CP Red-shouldered Hawk (5th time on count but first since 1977) 1 Chukar (introduced, but we thought we would start tracking them in case they catch on) 1 American Pipit (2nd ever) 1 Vesper Sparrow (3rd ever) 1 Savannah Sparrow (2nd ever) 2 Fox Sparrow (2nd ever) 1 Yellow-headed Blackbird (2nd ever) High Counts 1182 Canada Goose (almost a record high) 344 Mute Swan (new high) 3 Bald Eagle (ties record) 868 Mourning Dove (almost a record high) 6 Barred Owl (new high, all seen hunting by day; some may be non- resident birds) 1050 American Crow (new high) 65 Horned Lark (new high) 1365 B-c Chickadee (3rd highest ever) 474 Dark-eyed Junco (new high) 62 Red-winged Blackbird (2nd highest) 67 Brown-headed Cowbird (2nd highest) Low Counts: 2 Ruffed Grouse Finches 4 Pine Grosbeak 2 Purple Finch 171 House Finch 2 White-winged Crossbill 32 Common Redpoll 38 Pine Siskin 225 American Goldfinch Compilers: John Blaney, Maureen Riggs, and Doug McRae Cheers, Doug McRae P.O. Box 3010 Brighton, Ontario Canada K0K 1H0 613-475-5014 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]Palm Warbler - Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Palm Warbler found yesterday on the Buffalo CBC by Betsy Potter, Vicki and Wille D'Anna and company was present today just south of the control gates south of the falls this morning about 10:15 a.m.. The bird was tucked in along the edge of the bank south of the guard rail and then when we left was associating with a group of chickadees that were in the pines next to the building where the control gate is. It is interesting to note that this is the eastern subspecies "yellow" palm warbler Thanks to Betsy for an excellent find and for Willie for letting us know!!! Happy Holidays, Cheryl Edgecombe Directions: Follow QEW Niagara to the 420 and into Niagara Falls. Go south along the Niagara Parkway past the Horseshoe Falls, past the Dufferin Islands Nature Park and just past the control gates where you will see a turn off on the left hand side. The bird was here on the south side of the control gates. Have patience, this bird was hunkered into the side of the bank for a while before it flew out and came to feed with the chickadees.
[Ontbirds]39th Minden CBC
The 39th Minden Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday (December 17). It was cloudy and a few degrees below freezing, providing good conditions for observing. All lakes were frozen, except the north end of Gull Lake. The Gull River and parts of other rivers were open. About 25 cm of snow on ground. These preliminary results (with feeder reports still to be added) are provided on behalf of compiler Dennis Barry, currently off-line: Total Species: 45 (average over last 20 years: 42) Total Individuals: 4,077 (average over last 20 years: 4,148) New Species for Count: White-crowned Sparrow (1 first winter; photographed) All-time Highs: Bald Eagle (4) Sharp-shinned Hawk (2) Barred Owl (3) - ties record White-throated Sparrow (1) - ties record Northern Cardinal (6) - ties record Red-winged Blackbird (1) - ties record Noteworthy Numbers: Ruffed Grouse (2) - low Wild Turkey (88) - second highest Black-capped Chickadee (1,329) - still numerous, after fall flight in southern Ontario Finches: Pine Grosbeak (102) Common Redpoll (105) Pine Siskin (22) American Goldfinch (339) Evening Grosbeak (532) - highest number since 1999 Ron Tozer Dwight, Ontario
