[Ontbirds]Sandhill Cranes - Port Colborne- BOS count-Oct 14
During Sunday's BOS October count in Section 8, Doug Happ and I had three Sandhill Cranes in the Port Colborne area on the east side of Miller Rd., just north of Third Concession. There were two adults and one immature bird feeding in a soy bean field that was being harvested. Someone from the farm said they had been in the area for about a week. From Port Colborne take Highway 3 East; turn north (left) on Babion, east (right) on 2nd Concession, north (left) on Miller to just past 3rd Concession. Sorry for the late post due to e-mail problems. Mike Zebehazy Orchard Park, NY [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]Hudsonian Godwit still at Darlington Tuesday PM.
The juvenile Hudsonian Godwit found by Julia Marko Dunn on Friday at Coot's Pond on the Darlington Nuclear Waterfront Trail was still actively feeding there at 4pm yesterday, Tuesday Oct 16, seen by Norm Murr and me. It had moved from the previous location reported and was in the extreme south-east corner of the pond. Directions: Leave Hwy.401 at the Courtice Exit between Oshawa and Bowmanville,Exit 425, and take the Service Road just south of the highway. Go east about 1.5 km to Solina Road, then south past the soccer fields to the entrance to the Waterfront Trail. Park beside the road and walk east on the red gravel trail about 200m. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]HSR: Cranberry Marsh (16 Oct 2007) 119 Raptors
Cranberry Marsh Whitby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 16, 2007 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 42 1798 2063 Osprey 0 9167 Bald Eagle 0 11 47 Northern Harrier 1 60198 Sharp-shinned Hawk 7318 1922 Cooper's Hawk2 46 88 Northern Goshawk 2 2 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 5 7 9 Broad-winged Hawk0 5 3185 Red-tailed Hawk 57191287 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 1 1 1 American Kestrel 0 39603 Merlin 0 4 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 23 38 Unknown 2 24 85 Total: 119 2538 8720 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: Doug Lockrey Observers:Dan Kaczynski, Donna Foster, Jerry Ball, Jim Munroe Weather: sunny; 10C; steady BP; TUV=2 Raptor Observations: good thermals brought raptors on high, with excerption of great low-flying goshawks and a 2-3yr.old GOLDEN EAGLE Non-raptor Observations: many Am.pipits, black-bellied plovers, dunlins, male EASTERN TOWHEE Report submitted by John Douglas Lockrey ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Cranberry Marsh information may be found at: http://www.torontobirding.ca/~gtrw ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds] Marsh Monitoring Program Volunteers Needed in Sudbury and North Bay
Marsh Monitoring Program Volunteers Needed in Sudbury and North Bay Bird Studies Canada is seeking volunteers to be trained as amphibian and/or bird monitors for wetland areas in Sudbury, North Bay, and surrounding regions. No prior experience is necessary. Interested nature lovers can attend Marsh Monitoring Program _http://www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/glmmp/index.jsp_ (MMP) Information and Orientation Sessions on: * Saturday, November 3, 8:30-3:00 at Science North (INCO Cavern), or * Sunday November 4, 9:00-3:00 p.m. at the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority Office. Returning participants are also welcome to attend, to meet program staff and refresh their survey technique. These presentations will provide information about the MMP, its survey protocols, and how the collected data are used. Volunteers will also be formally registered and assigned a monitoring route. Participants are invited to attend a marsh walk following the training session (12:45, bring your own bagged lunch). Financial support for this session has been provided by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. This event is free but participants must pre-register prior to Thursday, October 25 by contacting Kathy Jones at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Phone: 1-519-586-3531 ext. 212 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Web Page www.bsc-eoc.org Understand Appreciate Conserve From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]NORTHERN WHEATEAR - NO for all day Tuesday
Hi All, Just posting this on behalf of my parents after seeing Steve's post from yesterday. They wanted to let everyone know that there were a dozen people or so in Shrewsbury starting at pretty much day break Tuesday morning looking for the bird. They had no luck by the time they left in the afternoon...even with checking much of the rest of the area. Perhaps someone will have more luck today. Later, Dave Brown Mitchell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]GTA Bird sightings
Good day Roy Toronto Islands - Oct. 15, 2007 - Bypassed sanctuary and Snug Harbour. - Mute Swan - 47 - Thru-out - Mallard - 225 - Thru-out - Canvasback - 5 - on harbour off Algonquin - Cooper's Hawk - 2 - Wards and Hanlans - both hunting - Downy Woodpecker - 6 - Wards, Centre and Hanlans - Eastern Phoebe - 10 - Wards to Hanlans - Black-capped Chickadee - 96 - Wards to Hanlans - White-breasted Nuthatch - 8 - Wards to Hanlans - Golden-crowned Kinglet - 75 - Wards to Hanlans - Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 175 - Wards to Hanlans - Hermit Thrush - 66 - Wards to Hanlans - Gray Catbird - 1 - Wards - Yellow-rumped Warbler - 30 - Wards to Hanlans - Black-throated green Warbler - 1 - Hanlans - Common Yellowthroat - 2 - Gibralter and Hanlans - Field Sparrow - Gibralter - Fox Sparrow - 9 - Wards and Hanlans - Song Sparrow - 35 - Wards to Hanlans - White-crowned Sparrow - 47 - Wards, Gibralter and Hanlans - Dark-eyed Junco - 150 - Wards to Hanlans - Purple Finch - 33 - Wards - Pine Siskin - 38 - Wards Cranberry Marsh - Oct. 16, 2007 - Ian Cannell and myself - American Golden Plover - 11 - American Pipit - 75 Reesor Pond - Oct. 16, 2007 - Ian Cannell and myself - Trumpeter Swan - 2 - Cackling Goose - 1 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds] 1,000's 10,000's RED BREASTED MERGANSERS 24 PINE SISKINS splashing, swimming, diving, flying and covering the niger feeder.
Hello Everyone, 1,000's, 10,000's of RED BREASTED MERGANSERS splashing, swimming, diving, flying among the 100'S of RING BILLED GULLS 1,000's of CANADA GEESE sown below the 100 foot Bluffs by Newcastle/Bond Head. I have never ever in my life seen such a lake full of birds. On the niger feeders the PINE SISKINS were all over them as well as a couple of PURPLE FINCHES. Directions: Take exit 440 off 401 and drive down to the lake and take the Lakeshore Rd. east for 2 km. Park your vehicle beside the road and walk up to the edge of the 100 foot bluffs. Watch out for the steep drop and poison ivy. Markus Lise Newcastle, On ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]HSR: Cranberry Marsh (17 Oct 2007) 59 Raptors
Cranberry Marsh Whitby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 17, 2007 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 25 1823 2088 Osprey 0 9167 Bald Eagle 1 12 48 Northern Harrier 5 65203 Sharp-shinned Hawk 8326 1930 Cooper's Hawk1 47 89 Northern Goshawk 0 2 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 7 9 Broad-winged Hawk0 5 3185 Red-tailed Hawk 17208304 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 1 1 American Kestrel 0 39603 Merlin 0 4 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 23 38 Unknown 2 26 87 Total: 59 2597 8779 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Geoff Carpentier Observers:Dan Kaczynski, Doug Lockrey, Jim Fairchild, Jim Skene Weather: a misty day made it difficult to pick out the raptors; temp. of 14C rose to 17C in the early afternoon; TUV=1; BP was rising, starting to fall by noonhour; strong N, then S winds. Raptor Observations: 59 raptors were counted; perhaps more slipped through to the north Non-raptor Observations: 2 Trumpeter Swans, 3 Dowitcher spp. , male Eastern Towhee,CEDAR WAXWING, BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER--AMONG 53 BIRD SPECIES OVER THE 6 HOURS. Report submitted by John Douglas Lockrey ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Cranberry Marsh information may be found at: http://www.torontobirding.ca/~gtrw ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]HSR: Holiday Beach (17 Oct 2007) 578 Raptors
Holiday Beach Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 17, 2007 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey Vulture 366 14010 14599 Osprey 0 42176 Bald Eagle 0 40143 Northern Harrier22296843 Sharp-shinned Hawk 157 2568 9891 Cooper's Hawk3180459 Northern Goshawk 0 7 10 Red-shouldered Hawk 20 49 50 Broad-winged Hawk0 14 18398 Red-tailed Hawk 8336577 Rough-legged Hawk0 1 2 Golden Eagle 0 1 1 American Kestrel 1347 1452 Merlin 0 20 92 Peregrine Falcon 1 43 72 Unknown 6 18 Total: 578 17960 46783 -- Observation start time: 06:15:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Claude Radley Observers:Don Wiens, Donna Bedard, Eveyln Fisher, Janina Radley, Jim McCoy Weather: A mild day with fog in the morning giving way to a mix of sun and cloud. Winds SW-SE Raptor Observations: About what could be expected given the South winds with Sharp-shinned dominating. Non-raptor Observations: 2000+ Blue Jays. An early morning reverse migration of 1500 Red-winged Blackbirds. Tree Swallows were plentiful as were migrating Sparrows. One Common Snipe was seen as well as a number of Killdeer. Both Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers are present in good numbers as are Hermit Thrush. All of the expected waterfowl are present in the marsh. One Monarch Butterfly was seen. Predictions: Numerous showers with the chance of a thunderstorm. Winds from the S-SSE and continuing mild with the low near 16 and the high near 22. Report submitted by Claude Radley ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Holiday Beach Migration Observatory information may be found at: http://hbmo.org/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]HSR: SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark (17 Oct 2007) 468 Raptors
SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 17, 2007 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 325 28960 30745 Osprey 2 39186 Bald Eagle 0 46185 Northern Harrier 2184684 Sharp-shinned Hawk 98 1956 8661 Cooper's Hawk 19197370 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 5146154 Broad-winged Hawk0 39 69574 Red-tailed Hawk 14518881 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 2 2 American Kestrel 2142 1204 Merlin 0 10 36 Peregrine Falcon 1 22 57 Unknown8 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 2 Total: 468 32262 112750 -- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers:Bruce Roberts, Charlene Brennan, Terry Angevine Visitors: Jim Maki Ron Harkness Frank Kitakis Tex Wells Weather: Fog and haze dominated much of the day weather wise today. Visibility was reduced early in the day to about 2 kilometers and although the fog burned off somewhat the maximum viewing distance was restricted to about 10 kilometers (6 miles). Otherwise skies were sunny and the day overall was quite pleasant topping out at about 70 degrees F. Winds were light west-southwest early becoming moderate southeast by midday. Raptor Observations: The flight took some time to develop, not surprising given the conditions and was light overall. What vulture movement there was passed well to the north and was difficult to detect in the fuzzy air. It was a typical scenario of wondering if there were large numbers of TVs migrating further north but overall I did not get the impression that there was a major flight afoot. An adult Peregrine Falcon that circled overhead for quite some time provided a nice highlight on an otherwise ordinary day. Non-raptor Observations: Report submitted by Calvin Brennan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at: http://www.smrr.net/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]HSR: Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (16 Oct 2007) 436 Raptors
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 16, 2007 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 353 12386 12628 Osprey 0 19204 Bald Eagle 0 68313 Northern Harrier 3479 1711 Sharp-shinned Hawk 16 4234 13680 Cooper's Hawk 15206395 Northern Goshawk 0 12 12 Red-shouldered Hawk 23249250 Broad-winged Hawk0 7 41018 Red-tailed Hawk 24743794 Rough-legged Hawk0 2 2 Golden Eagle 0 3 3 American Kestrel 2694 4396 Merlin 0 38230 Peregrine Falcon 0108138 Unknown 5 14 Total: 436 19253 75788 -- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Colin Horstead Observers:Dave Verkley, Keith Sealy, Mary Carnahan, Su Ross-Redmond Weather: A hazy day with lots of cloud cover. Temp got to a high of 16 C. Winds were moderate to strong from the E and then the SE. Raptor Observations: A slow flight today with a total of 436 birds...which included 353 TV's. The only real highlight today was the 23 Red-shoulders. Non-raptor Observations: Report submitted by Dave Brown ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm Site Description: Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch: Oldest Hawkwatch in Ontario - since 1931 - located just east of Port Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie Directions to site: From east 401, take the Highbury south cut off at London, follow Highbury (Hwy 30) south to St. Thomas. Highbury changes into South Edgeware at a large curve in the road to the west. Follow South Edgeware west to the first set of traffic lights - Burwell Road, turn left (south) and stay on this road. It becomes Fairview Ave (Regional Road 22), which runs directly into Hawk Cliff Road. You will see a sign for Hawkes Cliff Farm, where they sell fresh vegetables and a gravel road just beyond sign. Just continue down gravel road to viewing area. From west 401, take the Highway # 4 (Colonel Talbot Rd.) exit south, through Talbotville, road now is Sunset Rd. continue towards St. Thomas; you will come to a veer in the road, straight up to St. Thomas, veer to the right for Port Stanley, follow Highway 4, now Sunset to Port Stanley. As you approach Port Stanley you will come to a large curve in the road with a sign saying East St, to the left. Take East St., and follow it to the first road left, (opposite Port Stanley Water Tower) Dexter Line. Follow Dexter Line approximately 2 km. and turn right down gravel road at Hawkes Cliff Farm, and follow gravel road to viewing area ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]HSR: Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (17 Oct 2007) 267 Raptors
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 17, 2007 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 215 12601 12843 Osprey 0 19204 Bald Eagle 2 70315 Northern Harrier11490 1722 Sharp-shinned Hawk 23 4257 13703 Cooper's Hawk5211400 Northern Goshawk 0 12 12 Red-shouldered Hawk 3252253 Broad-winged Hawk0 7 41018 Red-tailed Hawk 6749800 Rough-legged Hawk0 2 2 Golden Eagle 0 3 3 American Kestrel 1695 4397 Merlin 1 39231 Peregrine Falcon 0108138 Unknown 5 14 Total: 267 19520 76055 -- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Colin Horstead Observers:Don Taylor, Keith Sealy, Mary Carnahan, Ronnie Goodhand Weather: Lots of heavy fog to start the day and 100 % cloud cover until afternoon. Poor visibility the whole day and temp a bit warmer to a high of 20 C. Winds were light from the S and then SW. Raptor Observations: A very slow start to the flight (no surprise given the fog) with just 2 birds in each of the first four hours. Finally the flight picked up a bit just prior to noon and the total ended up at 267 birds. Non-raptor Observations: Report submitted by Dave Brown ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm Site Description: Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch: Oldest Hawkwatch in Ontario - since 1931 - located just east of Port Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie Directions to site: From east 401, take the Highbury south cut off at London, follow Highbury (Hwy 30) south to St. Thomas. Highbury changes into South Edgeware at a large curve in the road to the west. Follow South Edgeware west to the first set of traffic lights - Burwell Road, turn left (south) and stay on this road. It becomes Fairview Ave (Regional Road 22), which runs directly into Hawk Cliff Road. You will see a sign for Hawkes Cliff Farm, where they sell fresh vegetables and a gravel road just beyond sign. Just continue down gravel road to viewing area. From west 401, take the Highway # 4 (Colonel Talbot Rd.) exit south, through Talbotville, road now is Sunset Rd. continue towards St. Thomas; you will come to a veer in the road, straight up to St. Thomas, veer to the right for Port Stanley, follow Highway 4, now Sunset to Port Stanley. As you approach Port Stanley you will come to a large curve in the road with a sign saying East St, to the left. Take East St., and follow it to the first road left, (opposite Port Stanley Water Tower) Dexter Line. Follow Dexter Line approximately 2 km. and turn right down gravel road at Hawkes Cliff Farm, and follow gravel road to viewing area ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
