[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon
Hi from Brighton, in the last week we have had a few birds flying through the Lagoon as well as the Wetlands, the wetlands are about 1/3 open, this week I have seen what I think is a Thompson's Hawk (quite big) stopping on the Osprey nest to over see the wetlands, also a few buffle heads, golden eye mallards, and a few ducks that were hard to see with assistance that were very dark in color with a long tail, but they did not stay long, the lagoon is also 1/3 open but thawing out quick. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE corner of Brighton. From Hwy 401, take the Brighton exit 509 (Hwy. 30) and follow it south into town. Go south through the two traffic lights, over the railway tracks and follow the main road, now called Prince Edward Street, south. About 1 km south of the tracks, the main road begins to swing to the left and becomes Cty. Rd. 64. As this long turn ends the Constructed Wetlands appear on the right side. Look for the Wetland viewing sign at the east end of the Wetland. Keith Tiny Lee ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (15 Mar 2009) 194 Raptors
Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 15, 2009 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 68188188 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 2 29 29 Northern Harrier 2 16 16 Sharp-shinned Hawk 6 25 25 Cooper's Hawk1 15 15 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 26 93 93 Broad-winged Hawk0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 63720720 Rough-legged Hawk2 19 19 Golden Eagle 0 2 2 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter0 1 1 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 24 28 28 Total: 194 1139 1139 -- Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter:Mike Street Observers:Barry Cherriere, Colin Horstead, Dave Don, Phil Waggett, Tom Thomas Visitors: Thanks to counter helpers: Brian Ahara, Manley Baarda, Gerry Chapple, Bary Cherriere, Dave Don, Linda Edge, Jacques Giraud, Elizabeth Gow, Colin Horstead, Jean Johnson, Derek Lyon, Jennifer Lyon, Mike Meyers, Anthony Miller, Kayo Roy, Marty Shimano, Chris Street and Phil Waggett Weather: Clear skies all day, temperatures rose from -1 to +12°C, winds light from the east Raptor Observations: Most birds were farther south than normal for the period. Counters were not helped by the haze. Highlights: Two adult Bald Eagles, one very late; a male-female pair of Harriers traveling together; two Rough-legs, one a particularly nice dark morph; the local Coopers Hawks Gary and Alice made strong defensive moves on a Red-shoulder and a Red-tail. Non-raptor Observations: Flock of 60 Tundra Swans at 7:45EST; Common Mergansers and Killdeer overhead Predictions: After three days of good flights and with little weather south of us to bring birds north, Monday may be quiet but... Report submitted by Mike Street (mikestre...@gmail.com) Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at: http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/ Site Description: The hawk migration at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area is conducted by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). The counting is all done by volunteers. Not all members are counters nor does a counter have to be a member. Typically one person is the designated counter for each day but other observers present assist with the spotting and identification. Counting is done from a steel observation tower with a wooden floor. For wind protection on the cold days of March, a black plastic wind guard is installed around the towers platform. This platform easily accommodates ten people but on most busy days, no more than five or six observers would be on it. The site lies within a publically accessible property owned by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. There is no charge for admittance. The tower stands in the centre of a mowed area with a gravel ring road near the outer edge. This provides lots of room to park vehicles (along the road) and set up lawn chairs, telescopes and cameras. Toilet facilities are present. During the counting season, the NPH erect a counting board to display the days observations for the public. The box enclosing the sign contains brochures and silhouette sheets for the public as well as bulletin boards with news and historical sighting records. Directions to site: To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your car. Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara
[Ontbirds] Black vulture Rondeau
htmlPMorningBRBRThe black vulture was still on Rose Beach Line near Rondeau Provincial PArk this Morning.BRBRIt was roosting in a tree neat 12032 Rose Baeach LineBRBRFor a photo go to A href=http://rondeauric.blogspot.com/;http://rondeauric.blogspot.com//ABRBRTake exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs for Rondeau.BRTurn left on Rose Beach Line.BRBRRic McArthur/P/htmlbrbrRic McArthurbrPO BOX B1, MorpethbrOntario, N0P 1X0brbr___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] black vulture at Rondea
htmlBRMorning the black vulture was near 12032 Rose Beach Line roosting in a tree.BRBRPhoto at A href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur/3359911560/;http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur/3359911560//ABRBRExit 101 from the 401, follow the signs for Rondeau. Turn left onto Rose Beach Line.BRBRRic/htmlbrbrRic McArthurbrPO BOX B1, MorpethbrOntario, N0P 1X0brbr___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon, North Bay area
A Peregrine Falcon was seen well on March 14 at the Ontario edge of the Ottawa River about one mile north of Mattawa. It was perched just off the shoulder of highway 533, running north of town. Unfortunately I cannot send a pic of it through this route. Very early migrant for this area (none have passed the view of the hawk watches in southern Ont. yet). Probably still around. Mattawa is just 40 miles due east of North Bay, which is 3 stop lights north of Toronto (via good highways). Toronto is ? Four Bald Eagles have been hunting around that same open water area all winter, also. Dick Tafel 705 472-7907 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] American Pipit near Milton
Today while crossing Britanina Road in front of Conservation Halton's main office I had a single American Pipit fly past me calling. Conservation Halton is located at 2596 Britannia Road West, Milton. This is just west of Guelph Line about 10 minutes south of the 401. Cheers, Brett Woodman, Kitchener, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] (no subject)
The ice on Reesor Pond is still intact but the first Killdeer arrived this afternoon as well as a very pale juvenile, Norhern Shrike. A Northern Mocking Bird perched on a small spruce at the NE corner of the Ninth Line and Hwy 7. Reesor Pond lies just North of Hwy 407 on Reesor Road in Markham. Note: At Long Point yesterday, a Yellow-headed Blackbird was seen in the marsh from the causeway viewing platform. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] BIG ooop's from Brighton
As I have said before I am still a rookie, but I thought the person I talked to new more than me, evidently not, I did not have my book and when the said Thompsons Hawk I believed them, sorry to all who are scratching their heads wondering what I was smoking, the Raptor was almost 20 inches in length with a speckles white chest , no it was not an Osprey, that I do know, not a red tail, if I have confused anyone you can let me know when you visit the wetlands this year. Oh yes the red wing blackbirds came in two weeks ago. Tiny ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (16 Mar 2009) 250 Raptors
Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 16, 2009 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 90278278 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 29 29 Northern Harrier 1 17 17 Sharp-shinned Hawk 7 32 32 Cooper's Hawk5 20 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 38131131 Broad-winged Hawk0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk109829829 Rough-legged Hawk0 19 19 Golden Eagle 0 2 2 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter0 1 1 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 28 28 Total: 250 1389 1389 -- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.33 hours Official Counter:John Stevens Observers:Barry Cherriere, Brian Hawthorne, Colin Horstead, Cy Nash, Ian Smith, Joe Turner, Keith Sealy, Linda Cherriere, Phil Waggett, Sandy Darling Visitors: Numerous including Shirley Clement and her son, Richard, Verne Evans, the Horvaths, the Cherrieres and John N. with his three nephews. Weather: Fairly steady northeastern breeze kept temperatures in the low single digits all day. Thin high cirrus clouds provided a good background for viewing migrants. Raptor Observations: Major flight lines were along the escarpment edge (TVs and RTs) or overhead (RS). Local Cooper's hawks, Red-tails and even 3 local TVs were active all day. Non-raptor Observations: A couple of Killdeer, a Kingfisher, numerous robins and a variety of small finches. Predictions: Should be good with warmer winds from the south ahead of rain on Wed. Report submitted by John Stevens () Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at: http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/ Site Description: The hawk migration at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area is conducted by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). The counting is all done by volunteers. Not all members are counters nor does a counter have to be a member. Typically one person is the designated counter for each day but other observers present assist with the spotting and identification. Counting is done from a steel observation tower with a wooden floor. For wind protection on the cold days of March, a black plastic wind guard is installed around the towers platform. This platform easily accommodates ten people but on most busy days, no more than five or six observers would be on it. The site lies within a publically accessible property owned by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. There is no charge for admittance. The tower stands in the centre of a mowed area with a gravel ring road near the outer edge. This provides lots of room to park vehicles (along the road) and set up lawn chairs, telescopes and cameras. Toilet facilities are present. During the counting season, the NPH erect a counting board to display the days observations for the public. The box enclosing the sign contains brochures and silhouette sheets for the public as well as bulletin boards with news and historical sighting records. Directions to site: To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your car. Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For
