[Ontbirds] Purple Sandpiper, Gulls on Niagara River; Cackling Goose in Fort Erie
Hi On Saturday Peter BonEnfant and I saw 1 Purple Sandpiper on the moss covered rocks to the south of the barge. We also saw a California Gull. Thanks to Kevin McLaughlin and Ron Pittaway for pointing these birds out to us. At the same location on Sunday Tim Seburn and I saw the California Gull again; a Green-winged Teal and a Common Loon. The Cackling Goose was still at Fort Erie on Sunday. Directions: Take the Queen Elizabeth Way towards Niagara Falls.Take the Macleod Road/Regional Road 49 exit. Turn left at McLeod Rd. Continue onto Marineland Pkwy. Turn left at Burning Spring Hill. Turn left at Niagara Pkwy. Turn left at The best place to look is on the south side of the old hydro building. Directions to Fort Erie: Take the QEW toward Fort Erie. Exit at Central Avenue (RR 124) exit toward Duty Free Way. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Central Ave/Regional Road 124. Turn right at Central Ave/Regional Road 124. Slight left to stay on Central Ave/Regional Road 124. Turn left at Lakeshore Rd/Regional Road 1. Browse through the hundreds of Canada Geese on either side of the Peace Bridge. ___ 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] Golden Eagle west of Cambridge
This morning at about 9:30am I observed an adult golden eagle flying westward at tree-top height in the area of Dickie Settlement Road and Roseville Road. I followed it in my vehicle for several kilometers until it went into a soar and drifted to the south west near the village of Ayr. Directions: From the 401 take the Homer Watson/Fountain Street cutoff south toward Cambridge. Take the first right onto Dickie Settlement Road at the round-about. Travel approximately 3km to Roseville Road. Martin Geleynse ___ 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] Iceland Gull, Conestogo Lake; Bohemian Waxwings, Belwood Lake
Greetings -- I took a rewarding trip on the backroads north of Waterloo today. Conestogo Lake yielded 1 1st-winter ICELAND GULL at the dam. The fields in the vicinity of the lake yielded two separate flocks of SNOW BUNTINGS, totalling approximately 300 birds. Belwood Lake hosted a mixed flock of approximately 80 WAXWINGS, of which at least 15 were BOHEMIANS. DIRECTIONS: Conestogo Lake: From Waterloo, take 85 (then 86) NW toward Listowel. At Dorking, turn right on Wellington Rd 11, then right on Wellington Rd 45, then left again onto Wellington Rd 11 to the dam. Belwood Lake: Take Wellington Rd 19 NE from Fergus, then turn right (SE) onto Wellington Rd 26. Not far past the channel, there is a patch of fruit-bearing evergreens on your left. -- Christopher T. Burris, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology St. Jerome's University Waterloo, ON N2L 3G3 CANADA ___ 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] Lake Ontario shoreline-OFO trip-Dec. 5
15 OFO members attended today's outing. The weather forecasts probably disuaded many but the sun shone throughout the day and it was warm in sheltered spots off the lake. 50 species included 25 species of duck. Best finds were White-winged and Surf scoters in rough waters off Millen in Stoney Creek; many Canvasbacks and Redheads, 25 Ring-necked and about 200 Ruddy Ducks off La Salle Park in Hamilton; 5 Northern Pintail, 6 Green-winged Teal, 4 DC Cormorants and 30 Northern Shovelers on Red Hill Creek leading into Windermere Basin. There were all 3 swan species and 12 American Coots at La Salle Park. We also found all 3 mergansers, a Black-crowned Night Heron, Northern Mockingbird and 4 Song Sparrows at Humber Bay Park East, 2 Peregrine Falcons at the lift bridge in Hamilton, and at day's end 2 Yellow-rumped Warblers at Sioux Lookout in Burlington. Dave Milsom milsomd...@hotmail.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] Eastern Ontario: Bohemian Waxwings and Common Redpolls
Hi Ontbirders Bohemian Waxwings continue to move through/around eastern Ontario. Today I observed a flock of 35+ near Perth and yesterday there were 100+ near the corner of Carling Ave. and Moodie Drive feeding in a crabapple tree. Also, had a flock of 40+ in Almonte and two small flocks of Common Redpoll, 3 and 5 near Kanata, my first this fall. At Westport today there were 5 Bald Eagle and 1800+ Common Merganser on the Upper Rideau Lake. If you require additional information, please email me privately. Good Birding, Bruce Di Labio Birding Website Courses and Field Trips http://www.dilabiobirding.ca http://www.brucedilabio.blogspot.com Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Office 613-839-4395 Mobile 613-715-2571 ___ 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] Bohemian Waxwings, Belted Kingfisher west of Newmarket
Driving west of Newmarket this morning I had a small flock of Bohemian Waxwings (8) on the south side of the Lloydtown-Aurora Road, just east of Jane Street in the south end of Kettleby. The Lloydtown-Aurora Road is also known as the 18th Sdrd. It runs east-west from Hwy. 400. Yesterday I had a Belted Kingfisher fly overhead when I was walking my dog along a section of the Holland Landing canal just east of Dufferin Street in Ansnorveldt (north of Hwy. 9). Newmarket, Kettleby and Ansnorveldt are directly north of Toronto, about halfway to Barrie. Ron Fleming, Newmarket ___ 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] King Eider off Thickson's Woods in Whitby
Ontbirds subscribers, At 2:15 this afternoon I found a first year male King Eider off Thickson's Woods just to the east of Dennis Barry and Margaret Carney's house (338 Crystal Beach Boulevard). I was able to show it to Dan Kaczynski. Others are trying to find it in a large raft of Greater Scaup right now. Crystal Beach Boulevard is the private road which runs east from Thickson Rd. S. right at the lake, just south of Thickson's Woods. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ 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] Brant at Sarnia, St. Clair River
Hi all, A Brant Goose was at Sarnia this morning with Canada Geese near the freighter Capt. Henry Jackman at the north slip. Apparently it was seen yesterday on the Michigan side and again this morning as it moved to the Ontario side. An adult Iceland Gull was near the Sidney Smith dock at the same time. At Point Edward, there were hundreds of gulls, but nothing unusual. One first basic Glaucous Gull stood out. At least 3 Red-necked Grebes were swimming just offshore. Only one Common Loon seen. Farther downriver at Cathcart Park north of Sombra, a large concentration of gulls was there and at the south end of Detroit Edison Plant (~3000?). The only gull that stood out was an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. Directions to Point Edward Lakewatch: Find Front St. in Sarnia (along river in downtown) and follow it north to St. Clair St. just past the 402 overpass. Turn left on St. Clair St. and follow it to its very north end in Point Edward past Michigan Ave. Turn left on Victoria Ave. and go less than two blocks to Fort St. Turn right onto Fort St. and go to the parking lot at the lake. Directions to Sombra and St. Clair River: Find Hwy 40 that runs N/S between Wallaceburg and Sarnia. Turn west on Lambton Rd. 2 (Bentpath Line) and take to Sombra on the St. Clair River. Fawn Island is just to the south of the village. The St. Clair Parkway (Rd. 33) follows the river along its length. Cathcart Park is a few km north of Sombra. Cheers, Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg Chatham-Kent, Ontario boatmannATkentDOTnet ___ 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] Yellow Warbler and Ross' Geese at Erieau
After looking for the Turnstone today (which we did not see), my dad and I were heading out of Erieau when I noticed a yellow bird along the side of the road. Knowing it was something good we stopped right away and it turned out to be a Yellow Warbler! We watched it for several minutes just working its way along the fence row. It chipped several times. After a few phone calls Steve Charbonneau showed up and watched the bird until it flew in behind some cabins towards the bay. Hard to say where it could end up for sure. Directions: Take County Rd. 12 into Erieau. As you come to Erieau, there is a Church on the left. The warbler was just before this along the small fence. The cabins are just before the fence. There were also 2 Ross' Geese in a corn field along Lakeshore drive well past McGeachy's Pond. Directions: Take County Rd. 12 to McGeachy's Pond. Turn left on Lakeshore Drive. Anywhere along this Rd. the geese could be. James Burk ___ 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] Great Egret, Embro CA, Dec 5
Ontbirders, Ross Snider and I saw a Great Egret this morning in the pond adjacent to the Embro Conservation Area. This bird was 1st found by Stefan Labonte on the 4th and provides Oxford with a latest ever record and our 2nd Dec. record. The Egret can easily be seen from Road 84, at the north end of the lake. I also had two Common Redpolls fly-over, the 1st locals of the fall. Directions - From 401, take exit 222 to Road 6 north to Embro. Drive 1km north to Road 84, turn west on 84 and proceed about 400 m to the CA, on the south side of the road. Cheers, James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 14 Marian St, RR#1 Woodstock, On, N4S-7V6 [519]537-2027 [519]535-8760 [cell] jmholdswo...@rogers.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] Possible Coopers Hawk in Downtown Lindsay.
Hi Birders: Last Friday, while parking in the northeast end of the Bank of Montreal parking lot on William Street, I spotted what appeared to be a Cooper's Hawk, perched on the top of the big chimney at the back of the Canada Services Building. It remained perched there for about 5 minutes, before if flew off due east, in the direction of a large flock of Pigeons, which roost on the downtown rooftops. William Street is the first north/south street west of Lindsay Street (hwy 35 as it enters Lindsay), and intersects with Kent street, in downtown Lindsay. The bank of Montreal is south of Kent Street, on the East side. Cheers, Judy Kennedy. ___ 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] Turkey Vultures, American Pipits - Flamborough, Black-legged Kittiwake, King Eider (yesterday), Fifty Point
Winter Listers: Just a few goodies that people have dug up today for winter listers who are out. 1) Dave Don just phoned to advised that there are 5 Turkey Vultures at the same roost as last year on Concession 5 just west of Woodhill Road near the Patterson Tract. Earlier today, I had a flock of 20 American Pipits at 5th Concession West and Westover Road. >From the 403 Hamilton, take Highway 6 North, turn left (west) on Concession 4 West. Continue a fair bit west past Hwy 8 and west of Woodhill Road. There is a red mailbox at 1948 4th Concession West on the south side of the road. 2) Jacob Bruxer texted me to advise of a Black-legged Kittiwake flying west from Fifty Point Conservation Area. Yesterday, Brandon Holden had an adult male King Eider flying west from Fifty Point. Take QEW Niagara to 50 Road and follow signs to the park. Anywhere along the west end of Lake Ontario could be good. Cheers, Cheryl Edgecombe ___ 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] Ruddy Turnstone, Purple Sandpiper - Erieau; Wilson's Phalarope - Blenheim
Winter Listers: A stop at Erieau at 11:10 this morning yielded a Ruddy Turnstone (found by Alan Wormington Dec 1st) and a Purple Sandpiper. The birds were difficult to see as they were mostly on the leeward side of the rocks until a fishing boat flushed them. They then landed out of sight behind vegetation. Hopefully they will return to the rocks later today. Directions: Take Count Rd 12 into Erieau and follow Mariner's Rd to the end to the government dock. The birds were visible from the left end. Look east behind the breakwall. Both birds were amongst the rocks at the left end of the small island. The Wilson's Phalarope was still at the Blenheim lagoons today. It was seen in the north east corner of pond 3 at 10:15 a.m. Also at the lagoons was a flock of 30 American Pipits. Blenheim Lagoon Directions: Exit 401 at #90 (Communications Rd.) and head to Blenheim. At the main stoplight turn right (west) onto Rd. 3. Travel about 1.5 km and turn right (north) onto Lagoon Rd., at the car wash, and continue north about 1 km to gate. You must have annual permit to enter, available at the Municipal Service Centre. Cheers: Barb Charlton and Rob Dobos___ 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] Greater White-Fronted Geese and Snow Geese Carp []
At 7:30 am I arrived back at Carp Rd just south of the town to see if I could get the White-fronted that I missed last night as I left before they returned at the end of the day.I was soon joined by two other birders staring at the hundreds of geese hundered down combined with the bitter wind making it rather challenging. Eventually one head was spotted in the main group on this side of the water. Using the arm waving technigue we were able to get a lot of the geese to at least put their heads up. There were four White-fronteds and two Snow geese. Good luck to anyone else - it just takes perseverence and lots of scanning iain CO DSBC(NC) ___ 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] Greater White Frtd Geese, Lasalle
The geese were on River Canard viewable from Canard Lane this morning 8:30 AM, same place as Paul Pratt reported them yesterday. Refer to previous message from Paul for directions. I counted 31 GWFG and there were also the 2 Snow geese. Please be mindful of parking. Happy Holls. Len Jones ___ 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/
