[Ontbirds] Rondeau - Kirtland's Warbler
Onbirders, Kirtland's Warbler seen on South Point Trail yesterday about noon (Friday May 15). Full description received of all field marks. Location: about 1/2 km south of South Point Trail parking lot, not far from "Anne McArthur" bench. Sorry for the late posting - information just received. Steve LaForest Friends of Rondeau Bird Hike Leader c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768 Rondeau Provincial Park is 16 km south of Hwy 401 (Exit 101) on Chatham Kent Road 15. _ Find info faster and easier with Internet Explorer 8. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655583___ 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] Hooded Warbler in Tecumseh
This morning i heard and saw a Hooded Warbler on Riverside Drive just west of Manning Road. The Hooded Warbler was located three houses west of Manning on the river side. Tecumseh, Ontario is located east of the City of Windsor. Good birding! Dave _ Create a cool, new character for your Windows Live™ Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9656621___ 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] Darlington Provincial park 20 species of warblers, 8 species of shorebirds
Darlington Provincial Park 7:30 am to 10am McLaughlin Bay Barrier Beach Shorebirds: Ruddy Turnstone 1, Black-bellied Plover 3, Semipalmated Plover 39, Killdeer 5, Dunlin 32, Semipalmated Sandpiper 1, Least Sandpiper 29, Spotted Sandpipers 22 Gulls and Terns: 7 species including Black Tern 1, Greater Black-backed Gull, and 10 Bonaparte's Gulls Mainland I birded from the east end of the beach up to the park office and then to the west gate. Warblers were scattered throughout. Highlights: Warblers: 20 Species including Cerulean, Blue-winged, Canada, Bay- breasted, Cape May, Tennessee, Blackburnian Vireos: Warbling, Blue-headed and Red eyed Sparrows: 6 species including 1 Clay-coloured Sparrow Flycatchers: 5 species including Eastern Wood Pewee Also seen several Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, Gray Catbirds, Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. Directions: 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. To access the campground and park store area from the east.Take the Courtice road exit from the 401 and follow the park signs. There is a small parking lot at the gatehouse. Park here and walk the trail to the south. This will take you into the campground area. The park store is just south of the main office past the main gate. For the Barrier Beach park at the beach parking lot and head west along the maintained beach. Tyler Hoar Oshawa, 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] Thrushes, Warblers - Stratford
There was a good flush of migrants this morning in Meadowrue gardens. After a wet night the shrubs were alive with warblers and thrushes. The list Wood Thrush Swainson's Thrush 2 Chesnut-sided Warbler 4 Magnolia Warbler 2 Black and White Warbler 2 Black-throated Blue Warbler 2 Black-throated Green Warbler American Redstart Also seen Merlin, Least Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo Steve Thorpe Stratford Meadowrue Gardens are in central Stratford on the east end of Lake Victoria. From Ontario Street travel north on Front Street, turn right at Lakeside Drive and drive east for 0.5 km to the Festival Bridge. Meadowrue garden is on the south side of the river. _ Find info faster and easier with Internet Explorer 8. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655583___ 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] Migration Update May 16, 2009 Point Pelee
Friends of Point Pelee provide guided birding hikes throughout the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park of Canada. Proceeds from hikes support the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. This submitted report is a service of the FoPP Hike Leaders. Saturday, May 16, 2009 A possible Plumbeous Vireo was spotted this morning north of Tilden Woods Trail on Chinquapin Trail. If confirmed we will endeavor to post an update. A singing CONNECTICUT WARBLER was heard in Post Woods along the seasonal path. At the Tip, a mixed bag included Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Sedge Wren, Marsh Wren, White-eyed Vireo, Pine Siskin, Laughing Gull. Both White-eyed Vireo and Yellow-throated Vireo were seen along the bike path at the junction with Tilden Woods. Golden-winged Warblers were observed at the Sparrow Field and in Tilden Woods. Hooded Warblers were noted north of the halfway point and in Post Woods. Blackpoll Warblers were seen everywhere, and Tennessee Warblers were also numerous. A Mourning Warblerwas in Post Woods, and Canada Warbler was noted by the Visitor Centre and in Tilden. Both Yellow-billed Cuckoo and Black-billed Cuckoo were noted at the entrance. Over at Hillman Marsh a Little Gull was seen again. Good Birding, Hike Leaders Pete, Karl, Dave, Justin, Todd and Marianne FESTIVAL OF BIRDS MAY 2 THROUGH MAY 18, 2009 -- Janice Rogers, G.M. Friends of Point Pelee Our Point is Pelee 1118 Point Pelee Drive Leamington, ON N8H 3V4 519-326-6173 P 519-326-7925 F 888-707-3533 Toll Free i...@friendsofpointpelee.com www.friendsofpointpelee.com ___ 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] 19 species of warbler at Little River, Windsor
From 8 to 11 this morning (May 16th), I saw a nice fallout of warblers at Little River. Highlights included a Mourning Warbler and three Canadas. At several locations in the park the action was far too fast to follow. Little River is located at the east end of Little River Road in Windsor. The best birding today was on the banks of the oxbow, both north and south of the cross-trail. ___ 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] Rondeau Migration Report May 16, am
Hello Ontbirders, The KIRTLAND'S WARBLER seen yesterday on South Point Trail about 1/2 km south of the parking lot has not been reported yet today, as of 12:30 pm. Twenty-five species of warblers were seen this morning. The best of these was a CERULEAN on South Point Trail. Other noteworthy sightings included BLUE-WINGED on Harrison Trail, at Pony Barn and on South Point Trail; and a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT in the Campgrounds and on South Point Trail. MOURNING, BLACKPOLL, CANADA and WILSON'S have been observed at a number of sites. The PROTHONOTARY was seen regularly on Tulip Tree Trail near the PROTHONOTARY sign. Regarding other songbirds, YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was seen at the Maintenance Loop, and WHITE-EYED VIREO was noted at Bennett Road and at South point Trail. A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been singing persistently at #17266 Lakeshore, just south of the Visitor Centre, for several days now. At the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons yesterday, the EARED GREBE was in Pond 3 and a male RED-NECKED PHALAROPE was in Pond #2. Other shorebirds included a SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, 8 LEAST SANDPIPERS, 2 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS and 100+ DUNLIN. For the lagoons, please be sure to park on the lagoon side of the road only, and don't block the vehicle gate. I would appreciate receiving messages concerning observations at the lagoons and other Rondeau area birding locations (e.g. Erieau) for posting on Ontbirds and to forward to the local Bird Records Committee. ___ I will lead a guided hike twice daily from Saturday May 2 to Monday May 18, inclusive (fee $5), as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 am and 1:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 am and 7:00 pm; Friday at 7:30 pm. All of the 7:30 am and 1:00 pm hikes listed above will meet at the Visitor Centre. The 7:00 pm hikes will meet at the entrance to the Marsh Trail. The second hike on Friday at 1:00 pm will meet at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons. The Friends of Rondeau will provide a Birders' Breakfast for a small donation (coffee, tea, bagels, soups and treats) daily from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Visitor Centre. More information on the Park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' web site: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca Birders and photographers are reminded not to play recordings of bird calls to attract birds in the Park, as this interferes with nesting activities and other vital behaviours. DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive south 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Turn right and follow the signs to the Park. The Bird Sightings Book, Bird Sightings Boards, and other relevant information are located at the Visitor Centre (open 7:00 am to 5:00 pm from May 2 - 18). To reach the Visitor Centre from the Park Gate, drive 6 km south to Gardiner Ave., then follow the road around to the parking lot. Steve LaForest Frined of Rondeau Bird Guide c/0 Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768 _ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582___ 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] Nice Warbler Fall-out at Tommy Thompson park (the Spit)
I dropped into the wet woods at the Spit about 11 AM today. There were several birders and many birds. Within 45 minutes I had 17 warblers ( including Northern Parula, Northern Waterthrush and a singing Tennessee). Other birders indicated that they had seen as many as 22 warblers, including Golden-winged, Canada and a possible Connecticut. I missed those three. Other birds included: American Woodcock female Orchard Oriole female Scarelet Tanager Blue-grey Gnatcatcher Swainsons Thrush many Baltimore Orioles Tommy Thompson park and the wet woods can be easily accessed from the parking lot at the base of Leslie St a mile or so east of the DVP. Bring boots as the woods are living up to their monicker. Bob Cumming ___ 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] 1 Yellow-throated Vireo, Etobicoke
Other species/numbers of interest: 2 Philadelphia Vireos, 12 Red-eyed Vireos, 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 6 Swainson's Thrushes, sixteen species of warblers including 5 Tennessee, 5 Blackburnian, 9 Chestnut-sided, 8 Magnolia, 4 Black-throated Blue, 3 Bay-breasted, 1 N. Waterthrush, 9 American Redstarts, 2 Canada Warblers, 6 Scarlet Tanagers. No Pine Siskins for the first time in many months, despite recording 7 last week. Good species diversity and very good numbers, except for flycatchers, of which I recorded only Eastern Kingbird (4). 64 species seen in total, 4.5 hours birding. All species recorded in Pine Point Park and Resources Road Ravine, which lie along the Humber River immediately north and south of Hwy 401 respectively. __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ ___ 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] 1 Yellow-throated Vireo, Etobicoke
Sorry, forgot my signature in the previous email. Other species/numbers of interest: 2 Philadelphia Vireos, 12 Red-eyed Vireos, 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 6 Swainson's Thrushes, sixteen species of warblers including 5 Tennessee, 5 Blackburnian, 9 Chestnut-sided, 8 Magnolia, 4 Black-throated Blue, 3 Bay-breasted, 1 N. Waterthrush, 9 American Redstarts, 2 Canada Warblers, 6 Scarlet Tanagers. No Pine Siskins for the first time in many months, despite recording 7 last week. Good species diversity and very good numbers, except for flycatchers, of which I recorded only Eastern Kingbird (4). 64 species seen in total, 4.5 hours birding. All species recorded in Pine Point Park and Resources Road Ravine, which lie along the Humber River immediately north and south of Hwy 401 respectively. Mark Kubisz, Toronto, ON __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca ___ 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] Prothonotary Warbler at Ruthven Park NHS
On May 16th there was a Prothonotary Warbler banded at Ruthven Park NHS. A total of 18 species and forms of warbler were recorded during the day. These were Northern Parula, Prothonotary Warbler, Brewster's Warbler, Blue-Winged Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Black-Throated Green Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Western Palm Warbler, Bay-Breasted Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat, and Canada Warbler. Ruthven Park is located 2km north of Cayuga along Haldimand Hwy 54. Brian Pomfret Brantford, 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] Lark Sparrow near Walsingham
Hi Birders, I just came in from watching a LARK SPARROW singing away in one of our fields. The bird was singing and feeding in last years corn field at the south end of our property, in the center of the field. I last saw it fly up through the trees bordering the western edge of the field. If it sticks around in the coming days I will re-post its status. Today there was also a Lincoln's Sparrow and Black-billed Cuckoo in the ravine where the stream goes under the road, and yesterday a CLAY-COLOURED SPARROW in the scrubby field south of the house near the big sandhill. Good birding! Matt Timpf Walsingham, ON Directions: Our farm can be reached by following Regional Road 60 west from the intersection of Hwy 59 & Hwy 24 (Hwy 24 becomes RR 60 west of that intersection). Our farm is a few km down the road on your left, on the West Quarter Line Road. Follow the gravel road south to the southernmost field on your right (last years corn field) to listen for the sparrow. ___ 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] 26 species of warbler on Burlington, Oakville & Etobicoke Lakeshore parks
Well this is the day we've all been waiting for. I spent from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm birding Paletta Park, Burlington; Shell Park, Oakville and Col. Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke. There was nothing extra-ordinarily rare ... just lots of and lots of variety, many in good numbers. Here are the totals of warblers for all three areas combined: Blue-winged Warbler: 1 (Shell Park); Golden-winged Warbler: 1 (Paletta Park); Tennessee Warbler: 41: Orange-crowned Warbler: 2 (Paletta Park); Nashville Warbler: 9: Northern Parula: 7; Yellow Warbler: 27: Chestnut-sided Warbler: 30; Magnolia Warbler: 38; Cape May Warbler: 3; Black-throated Blue Warbler: 16; Yellow-rumped Warbler: 21; Black-throated Green Warbler: 16; Pine Warbler: 1; Palm Warbler: 8; Bay-breasted Warbler: 2; Blackpoll Warbler: 1; Black-and-white Warbler: 3; American Redstart: 44; Ovenbird: 2; Northern Waterthrush: 1; Connecticut Warbler: 1 (Paletta Park); Mourning Warbler: 1 (Shell Park); Common Yellowthroat: 7; Wilson's Warbler: 3; Canada Warbler: 9. The biggest variety was at Paletta Park with 23 species of warbler. Also of note was a Yellow-throated Vireo in Shell Park. Overall there seemed to a huge influx of vireos and minor influx of flycatchers. Directions: PALETTA PARK: easily marked and located mid-way between Walker's and Appleby Line where they intersect Lakeshore. I've found the working the western edge of park adds to the variety of habitats and numbers of species of birds, and particularly warblers can be found at this time of year. SHELL PARK: located one long block east of the intersection of Lakeshore and Great Lakes Boulevard (an extension of Burloak). Warblers were heavily concentrated in the mature deciduous forest just north of the garden plots to north edge of the park. COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH PARK: located at end of Kipling where it intersects Lakeshore. Again warblers were pretty much everywhere in the park including the 'bowl' and 'mini bowl' in the north-eastern part of Humber College Campus. Wayne Renaud ___ 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] Frantic Goldfinch behaviour--Anten Mills, ON
I have been feeding birds in my backyard for many years but I have never seen as many goldfinches (about 200) nor as frantic as this afternoon. I don't know if it's because of the sudden cold, windy weather or if it is just a fluke. A huge percentage of the group is female. I would love to hear any possible answers from more seasoned birders than me. Also, later this afternoon they started a frantic bathing experience with as many as 10 bathing at a time in the birdbath. Cathy Anten Mills is located just northeast of the Minesing Swamp. ___ 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] Scarlet Tanager in Don Mills
Hi Birders I watched a male Scarlet Tanager in a large maple tree at my house from 6:30-7:00 PM this evening. Directions: One block west of Don Mills Road and south of Lawrence Ave East Eileen B. Beagan 160 The Donway West, Suite 203 Toronto ON M3C 2G1 ebbeagan.pilea...@sympatico.ca ___ 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] Whimbrels arrive at Presqu'ile
The first four Whimbrels of the season were resting on Presqu'ile Beach 1 this afternoon. Still there as of 2:30pm. Also Dunlin, Least Sandpipers and Semipalmated Plovers in a very brief scan. David Bree To get to Presqu'ile exit the 401 south at exit 509 (hwy 30). Proceed south through Brighton. Go through the two traffic lights, cross the railroad tracks, turn right at Butler St. Go to the end of Butler Street, turn left on Ontario Street. Follow Ontario Street about 2km into the park. The park is sign posted from the 401. ___ 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] Sandhill Crane, many migrants - Toronto Islands
At about 6:30 p.m. this evening, a calling and very low flying Sandhill Crane was seen heading in a northwesterly direction from Ward's Island. It appeared to have flown over from the Spit. At Ward's Island too, there was a large grounding of Vireos, Warblers, Cedar Waxwings and American Goldfinches. The most common Warblers were still Yellow-rumps (mostly females), Tennessee and Chestnut-sided. Too bad I was only able to spend two hours there! Alfred Adamo City of York ___ 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] Rondeau Migration Report May 16, pm
Hello Ontbirders, There have been no further reports of the KIRTLAND'S WARBLER seen yesterday at noon on the South Point Trail, about 1/2 km south of the South Point parking lot. The observers have indicated that they will provide a full written description, which will be forwarded to the Ontario Bird Records Committee. Despite a light drizzle in the early afternoon, our warbler count du jour still managed to reach 26 species. Essentially all of our Rondeau birding trails contributed good tallies, and most species were seen at quite a number of different locations. Today's flocks included a much higher proportion of females, especially for MAGNOLIAS. CEDAR WAXWINGS were still on the move, with flocks numbering up to about 60 birds, mostly near South Point. Other birds of note were SUMMER TANAGER at Bennett Road and YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHERS at the Maintenance Loop and on Tulip Tree Trail. Shorebirds in the area yesterday included 4 SANDERLINGS on the Erieau south pier and 2 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS seen from the road into Erieau. Today there were 8 RUDDY TURNSTONES and 4 DUNLIN at the Erieau south pier. Not a shorebird, but on the shore at McGeachy's Pond, was an AMERICAN BITTERN. I did not receive any reports of sightings at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons today. I would appreciate receiving messages concerning observations at the lagoons and other Rondeau area birding locations (e.g. Erieau) for posting on Ontbirds and to forward to the local Bird Records Committee. ___ I will lead a guided hike twice daily from Saturday May 2 to Monday May 18, inclusive (fee $5), as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 am and 1:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 am and 7:00 pm; Friday at 7:30 pm. All of the 7:30 am and 1:00 pm hikes listed above will meet at the Visitor Centre. The 7:00 pm hikes will meet at the entrance to the Marsh Trail. The second hike on Friday at 1:00 pm will meet at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons. The Friends of Rondeau will provide a Birders' Breakfast for a small donation (coffee, tea, bagels, soups and treats) daily from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Visitor Centre. More information on the Park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' web site: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca Birders and photographers are reminded not to play recordings of bird calls to attract birds in the Park, as this interferes with nesting activities and other vital behaviours. DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive south 16 km on Chatham Kent Road 15. Turn right and follow the signs to the Park. The Bird Sightings Book, Bird Sightings Boards, and other relevant information are located at the Visitor Centre (open 7:00 am to 5:00 pm from May 2 - 18). To reach the Visitor Centre, from the Park Gate, drive 6 km south to Gardiner Ave., then follow the road around to the parking lot. Steve LaForest Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768 _ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582___ 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/