[Ontbirds]Purple Sandpiper Cobourg harbour Oct.26
The first-winter Purple Sandpiper, not seen yesterday in the heavy rain, is feeding on the rotting algae on the mudbanks on the west side of Cobourg harbour this morning, Sunday Oct.26 - being viewed by several birders around 11am. It keeps company with a lone Dunlin and is right out in the open, rather than crawling around rocks, giving excellent views. When I saw it just now it was about halfway along the west headland - from the parking lot on the west side of the harbour walk out on the headland and you will see tracks through the vegetation that will take you down to the mudflats at this level. It doesn't seem at all wary but photographers were giving it respectful room. The Snowy Owl was not seen today but may well still be around. A single Brant was in the harbour 2 days ago. Directions: Exit Hwy.401 at Division Street, Exit 474, and drive south to the harbour. Drive round the north edge of the harbour for free parking on the west side, and walk out on the west headland. Margaret Bain Cobourg [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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Ottawa - White-fronted Goose, Cackling Geese, Lapland Longspur, Golden Plover, etc.
Hello Ontbirders We had an excellent day after some miserable weather yesterday. It started early at Ottawa Beach (Andrew Haydon Park east) with a relatively tight flock of 11 Cackling Geese mixed with the Canadas. Also present was a Blue Goose. A flyover of a single adult winter Bonaparte's Gull was mildly interesting. When we returned at noon, there was an adult Greater White-fronted Goose in with the Canadas. In a harvested farm field along Akins Road there was a tight flock of 42 American Golden Plovers. Along Brownlee Road, we had a flock of 6 Lapland Longspurs. In this general area there were several small flocks of Horned Larks, American Pipits, a flock of about 150 Snow Buntings, 5 various plumaged Rough-legged Hawks and a male Northern Harrier. Directions to Ottawa Beach courtesy of Neily World: http:// ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/orwo13.htm Directions to Akins, Brownlee courtesy of Neily World: http:// ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/stony4.htm Cheerio Tony Beck http://www.tonybeck.ca Always An Adventure ___ 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]50+ Black Scoters in Fort Erie
Hi On Saturday Tim Seburn I saw more than 50 Black Scoters close to the Fort in Fort Erie. This is where Lake Erie flows into the Niagara River. We had a large number of Black Scoters around this time last year too. In addition there were 6 White-winged Scoters and Tim spotted 1 Surf Scoter. Also several small rafts of Long-tailed Ducks and Buffleheads. Further west at the end of Kraft Road we saw about 20 Gadwall; 12 American Wigeon and 1 Scoter sp. Today Sunday Rick Stockton and I counted at least 55 Black Scoter. Good birding Marcie Jacklin Fort Erie Directions: QEW to Fort Erie, exit at Central Avenue, turn right on Central; right on Lakeshore, drive about 2 km to Adelaide St and use the 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php ___ 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Presqu'ile Purples
Ontbirders This morning there were two Purple Sandpipers on Sebastopol Island (formerly a part of Gull Island). The birds could usually be seen by scope looking north from the west end of Gull Island. There was also a Snowy Owl on Gull and then nearby High Bluff Island. A good mix of shorebirds is still frequenting the area. Because of the Presqu'ile duck hunt, access to Gull Island for non-hunters is limited to Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The way to Presqu'ile Provincial Park is well-marked south of Brighton. Don Shanahan Brighton ___ 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]EASTERN BLUEBIRDS at Cranberry, sw Whitby--Oct.26/08
CRANBERRY MARSH RAPTOR WATCH, sw Whitby, ON Sun. Oct.26/08 (an aside--1 hour in the rain on Sat.Oct.25--NIL) Observation time: 0800-1000, 1200-1300EST Coordinator: Doug Lockrey Official Counter: Rayfield Pye, Greg Stuart Observers: Karl Jennewein, Paul McGee, Doug Lockrey, Jim Fairchild Falling BP and medium S winds meant few migrating raptors along the lakefront. Indeed 2 very distant Accipiters passed through to the north. During the morning an imm.Peregrine Falcon flew in low over the wetland, flew around our poled owl, then flew back to the east. At noonhour this same bird came across, continuiung onward to the west. At 0900EST 12 Eastern bluebirds flew through. We did enjoy watching a two-way harassing between an adult Peregrine Falcon and an imm. N.Harrier. Other non-raptors were few, as the wind was keeping everything low.--- several Yellow-rumped Warblers, 3 Greater yellowlegs, ruby-crowned kinglet, swamp sparrow, song sparrow. We have had no white-crowned sparrows for a week. From the 401 eastbound, exit at Salem Rd. in Ajax, south to Bayly, the east through Lakeridge Rd. to the first street beyond-Hall's Rd.--south toward the lake to the second roadside parking area. From the 401 westbound--exit at Brock St. in Whitby, south to Victoria St., west right through to Hall's Rd. Species Oct.26 CountMonth Total Season Total -- -- - - Black Vulture(BV) 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture(TV) 0 2931 3196 Osprey(OS) 0 3 149 Bald Eagle(BE) 0 23 66 Northern Harrier (NH) 0 29 77 Sharp-shinned Hawk (SS) 0428 437 Cooper's Hawk (CH)0 48 105 Northern Goshawk (NG) 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk(RS)0 68 Broad-winged Hawk(BW) 0 02042 Red-tailed Hawk(RT)0 437 478 Rough-legged Hawk (RL) 0 8 8 Golden Eagle(GE)0 2 2 American Kestrel (AK) 0 206 694 Merlin(ML)0 8 27 Peregrine Falcon (PG) 1 8 18 Unknown Accipiter (UA)2 11 14 Unknown Buteo (UB)0 3 5 Unknown Falcon(UF) 0 1 3 Unknown Eagle (UE) 00 0 Unknown Raptor(UR)0 11 39 TOTAL 3 4164 8364 - Doug Lockrey, Whitby, 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Parasitic Jaeger and Egrets Oshawa 2nd Marsh and Darlington Provincial Park
This afternoon there was an immature Parasitic Jaeger following gulls and small flocks of Red breasted Mergansers that were moving around offshore of Darlington Provincial Park's barrier beach. On the beach there was 10 Dunlin and 12 Snow Buntings. On the north side of the barrier beach in McLaughlin bay there were zero birds.The duck hunt takes place on the barrier beach Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. The scarcity of birds in the bay is typical each day during hunting season. Over at the Oshawa Second Marsh there were 100s of waterfowl. Highlights included: visible waterfowl (897 birds of 13 species) including:Gadwall 427, Mallard 275, American Wigeon 114, Hooded Merganser 27, Wood Duck 12, Northern Shoveler 4, and Northern Pintail 2 2 of the 3 Great Egrets that have been there all fall. 8 Great Blue Herons 2 Pied-billed Grebes 33 American Coots Direction: The McLaughlin Bay Barrier beach can be accessed from either Oshawa Second marsh (west access point) or Darlington Provincial Park (east access point) Oshawa Second Marsh Exit from the 401 at the Harmony Rd. Exit(419) in Oshawa. Go south on Farewell St. Colonel Sam Drive. Turn East onto Colonel Sam Drive and follow to the parking lot at the GM Headquarters. Park in the west parking lot close to the marsh. The east (GM) platform is visible from the NW corner of the lot. To the Barrier Beach head south to the lake and then east along the shoreline For a trail map of the Oshawa Second Marsh area visit www.secondmarsh.com and check the link for a trail map of the area Darlington Provincial Park borders the east side Oshawa Second Marsh/McLaughlin Bay Nature Reserve. For the Barrier Beach park at the beach parking lot and head west along the maintained beach. ___ 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa - Scoters
Today Sunday Oct 26 at 9:00 am there was a female Black Scoter on Dow's Lake on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Later in the day, at 3:00 pm there was a male White-winged Scoter giving good views at the big pond on Earl Armstrong Road near High Road. Both ducks were accompanied by a mix of mergansers and Ringed-necked ducks. Dow's Lake is accessible from the Queen Elizabeth Drive way or on foot through the Arboretum. Earl Armstrong runs east from River Road south of the Ottawa airport. The pond mentioned is near its extreme eastern end. Brian Mortimer Ottawa Ontario [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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Red-necked Phalarope, Little Gull Cobourg harbour Oct.26
The Purple Sandpiper is still feeding on the algae at the SW corner of Cobourg harbour, but just before 3pm a moulting juv. Red-necked Phalarope flew in from the lake and is bobbing around at the edge of the algae near the Purple. A winter adult Little Gull joined a group of about 35 Boneys flying in and out of the harbour. The phalarope is a difficult one and caused considerable discussion among the fairly august group of birders assembled - the bill seems a bit too thick for Red-necked, but no pale at the base, and there seems to be a lot of unstreaked pale gray in the scapulars, but the general consensus remains Red-necked rather than Red. I hate to leave the harbour in case something else amazing flies in off the storm-tossed lake. Directions: Exit Hwy.401 at Division Street, Exit 474, and drive south to the harbour. Drive round the north edge of the harbour for free parking on the west side, and walk out on the west headland. Margaret Bain Cobourg [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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]HSR: DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark (23 Oct 2008) 989 Raptors
DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 23, 2008 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 2 2 Turkey Vulture 813 32362 33745 Osprey 2 24135 Bald Eagle 1 30 94 Northern Harrier 1 39126 Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 1124 3416 Cooper's Hawk4107227 Northern Goshawk 0 2 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 10105108 Broad-winged Hawk0 17 36216 Red-tailed Hawk146 1005 1128 Rough-legged Hawk2 5 5 Golden Eagle 2 14 14 American Kestrel 0 88397 Merlin 0 5 16 Peregrine Falcon 0 5 16 Unknown Accipiter0 0 0 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 989 34934 75647 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter:Calvin Brennan Observers:Don Sherwood, Jim Maki, Raburn Howland, Richard Naber, Rodney Laura Visitors: Saul Hanft Pete Przybylski Ron Harkness Weather: Sunny conditions dominated todays weather with little or no cloud cover seen during the day. Winds were strong and brisk from the east-southeast. Raptor Observations: Although not quite at the pace of yesterdays flight, the migration today was perhaps surprisingly good given the conditions. Along with another decent TV flight and good Red-tail showing, onlookers today were treated to views of a couple of Golden Eagles and two Rough-legs including the first dark morph of the season. Non-raptor Observations: A group of seven Tundra Swans were the first of this species to be seen at the watch this fall. Other sightings of note were a Blackpoll Warbler and a tardy Monarch. 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]HSR: DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark (24 Oct 2008) 14 Raptors
DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 24, 2008 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 2 2 Turkey Vulture 0 32362 33745 Osprey 0 24135 Bald Eagle 0 30 94 Northern Harrier 0 39126 Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 1132 3424 Cooper's Hawk0107227 Northern Goshawk 1 3 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 0105108 Broad-winged Hawk0 17 36216 Red-tailed Hawk 2 1007 1130 Rough-legged Hawk0 5 5 Golden Eagle 3 17 17 American Kestrel 0 88397 Merlin 0 5 16 Peregrine Falcon 0 5 16 Unknown Accipiter0 0 0 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 14 34948 75661 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 5.25 hours Official Counter:Calvin Brennan Observers:Frank Kitakis, John Elliott, Rodney Laura Visitors: Saul Hanft Jim Maki Ron Harkness Weather: Overcast conditions dominated todays weather with some brief sunny breaks noted as well. Winds were moderate from the south varying to the south-southeast. Rain moved into the area by mid afternoon limiting todays coverage. Raptor Observations: Migration was but a trickle but highlighted by a juvenile Northern Goshawk and a trio of juvenile Golden Eagles. Non-raptor Observations: Several Field Sparrows were noted among the more common sparrow species today and a Blackpoll Warbler continues to linger in the area. 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]HSR: DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark (25 Oct 2008) 91 Raptors
DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2008 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 2 2 Turkey Vulture 70 32432 33815 Osprey 2 26137 Bald Eagle 1 31 95 Northern Harrier 1 40127 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1133 3425 Cooper's Hawk1108228 Northern Goshawk 0 3 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 1106109 Broad-winged Hawk0 17 36216 Red-tailed Hawk 12 1019 1142 Rough-legged Hawk0 5 5 Golden Eagle 0 17 17 American Kestrel 0 88397 Merlin 0 5 16 Peregrine Falcon 2 7 18 Unknown Accipiter0 0 0 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 91 35039 75752 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter:Calvin Brennan Observers:Don Sherwood, Rodney Laura Visitors: Saul Hanft Ron and Gloria Harkness Weather: Skies were mostly cloudy today with some extended sunny breaks. Winds were brisk west-southwest becoming more due west by mid afternoon. Raptor Observations: Migration continued to be slow with little in the way of a sustained flight. Much of the total for the day was represented by a single fair-sized TV group with only a sprinkling of other migrants noted. Two Peregrines provided a couple of highlights for the day along with some great views of two of the local pairs of Bald Eagles. Non-raptor Observations: Tree Swallows were fairly numerous with perhaps a couple hundred noted altogether. 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]HSR: DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark (26 Oct 2008) 32 Raptors
DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 26, 2008 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 2 2 Turkey Vulture 18 32450 33833 Osprey 0 26137 Bald Eagle 2 33 97 Northern Harrier 0 40127 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 1133 3425 Cooper's Hawk1109229 Northern Goshawk 0 3 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 0106109 Broad-winged Hawk0 17 36216 Red-tailed Hawk 11 1030 1153 Rough-legged Hawk0 5 5 Golden Eagle 0 17 17 American Kestrel 0 88397 Merlin 0 5 16 Peregrine Falcon 0 7 18 Unknown Accipiter0 0 0 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 32 35071 75784 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter:Josh Haas Observers:Calvin Brennan, Rodney Laura Visitors: Saul Hanft Weather: Mostly cloudy conditions in the morning became mostly sunny conditions in the afternoon. A few sprinkles were seen early in the day. Winds were strong and gusty from the south-southwest varying to west-southwest. Raptor Observations: Migration continued slow for another day with just 32 birds of 4 species noted. 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Ottawa - Long-billed Dowitcher, Snowy Owl, etc.
Hello again Ontbirders. The good weather we enjoyed this morning was short lived with rains starting again this evening. However, a couple of quick checks late this afternoon at the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds produced a few interesting sightings. There were no hunters nearby, and thousands of geese came in low, providing a delightful late evening flight of waterfowl. Duck diversity continues with good numbers of several species including Ruddy Duck, Ring-necked Duck and Hooded Merganser. Smaller numbers include Green-winged Teal, Common Goldeneye, both Scaup, and both larger Mergansers. A single female Black Scoter was of interest. The Long-billed Dowitcher is still present, hanging out with 3 Greater Yellowlegs. A juvenile Snowy Owl was in the field opposite the Moodie Drive gate. As light diminished, it flew west, flushing the gulls feeding in the field. Directions to the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds courtesy Neily World: http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/stony8.htm Cheerio Tony Beck http://www.tonybeck.ca Always An Adventure ___ 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Toronto - High Park Raptor Watch Oct. 20 - 26
This is an official posting from the High Park Hawk Watch. Station: High Park, Toronto, Ontario View Period: October 20 - 26, 2008 Station coordinator: Don Barnett Counters: D. Barnett, R. Carswell, C. Harte, M. Kelch, N. McHugh, N. Murr, D. Peuramaki, H. Shapiro, D. Woods GTRW Webmasters: A. Hampton D. Woods This past week was quite slow with unfavorable wind directions for observing hawks at High Park Raptor Watch. This week we observed hawks for only 1 and half days total. Our totals for the past week and the year so far are: Species Oct.20 – 26 Year to Date Turkey Vulture441859. Osprey.-..56. Bald Eagle.1..40. Northern Harrier...-..38. Sharp-Shinned Hawk141067. Cooper's Hawk..1..53. Northern Goshawk...-...-. Red-shouldered Hawk2...9. Broad-winged Hawk..-2643. Red-tailed Hawk..110.384. Rough-legged Hawk..2...3. Golden Eagle...6..11. American Kestrel...1.184. Merlin.-..10. Peregrine Falcon...-..20. Unidentified...3.109. Total1846466. High Park Site Description High Park is a 400 acre wooded park dominated by a Black Oak Savannah located just west of Downtown Toronto near Keele and Bloor. The park is operated by the City of Toronto Parks Department. The Count site (Hawk Hill) is located on a small hill at the north end of the Grenadier Restaurant parking lot. It is located about 1.5km (1 mile) north of Lake Ontario, at an elevation of 110 metres above sea level and 38 metres above Lake Ontario. The site location is N 43 degrees 37 minutes 03.8 seconds, W 79 degrees 28 minutes 56.5 seconds. This station is at the highest point and near the centre of the park; a steep slope that descends to a large pond is immediately west of the station. Full time counts have been recorded here since 1993. The following are partners in our raptor migration monitoring in the Greater Toronto Region: City of Toronto Parks and Culture Department, Toronto Ornithological Club, and Local Naturalist's Clubs. More information including a summary of our past observations is available at: http://www.torontobirding.ca/gtrw/ Observations for this season are not yet available. -- Howard Shapiro email: [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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Timiskaming - Fox Sparrows
Hello Ontbirders. Thought that it was worth a mention that I had three Fox Sparrows feeding in my yard under some spruce and fir trees today with a small flock of about 15 Juncos. I live in the bush, in Timiskaming District, half way between New Liskeard (now Temiskaming Shores) and Elk Lake along Hwy 65. Cheers, Michael Werner (webmaster: timbirds.info) ___ 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/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
