[Ontbirds] Fw: Cerulean Warbler still in Mt. Pleasant cemetery May 1
Still here at 7:15 south of the Visitor's Centre near the grey monument with Scripture on it. Kevin Shackleton Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. -Original Message- From: KEVIN SEYMOUR kevin.seym...@sympatico.ca Sender: birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:37:16 To: OntBirds alertbirdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Cerulean Warbler still in Mt. Pleasant cemetery For the third day in a row, a singing male Cerulean Warbler is present in the east block of the Mt. Pleasant cemetery, just north of the Visitor's Centre (VC). It was singing between 7 am and 8 am, but as the clouds rolled in, it temporarily stopped singing. At least it is still present. This morning it was in the tall tree directly beside the VC, on the left as you enter from the Mt. Pleasant gate. Over the last two days it has been in other tall trees in Section 18 (across the road, north from the VC), or beside the VC. To enter Mt. Pleasant Cemetery east block, enter off Mt. Pleasant Rd, between Moore Ave and Merton St., and go east. You will see the VC directly ahead of you. There is a small parking lot to the right of the VC, or you can park on the verge on any of the side roads. Kevin Seymour ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Black-throated Green Warbler in Wet Woods
Still quiet , but the warbler is the only new arrival noted thus far. A pair of Blue-grey Gnatcatchers are chasing each other. Wet Woods is at the base of Tommy Thompson Park where Leslie St ends at the LakeM Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] More new birds-Wet Woods
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Northern Parula and Chimney Swifts at the Wet Woods. Looks like the fog may be pushing them down. Too bad I have chores to do. For directions see previous post. Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Cerulean Warbler in Mt Pleasant cemetery Toronto
Further to the earlier post, today the Cerulean seems to be preferring a tall elm tree just south of the Visitor's Centre, along the road. This tree is between sections 17 and 21, and right behind a large mausoleum headstone entitled Scripture. It occasionally forages west of this tree, but seems to be returning to this particular elm regularly. It is still actively singing, and using its voice is the best way to locate the bird. Mt. Pleasant cemetery is in central Toronto. Enter off Mt. Pleasant Rd, between Merton St. and Moore Ave., and head east toward the Visitor's Centre. Follow the road in front of the Visitor's Centre south to section 17/21, about 50 m. Other warblers in the cemetery this morning included Yellow-rumped, Pine, Black-throated Green, Black-and-White and Nashville. There was also a Warbling Vireo northeast of the Centre. Kevin Seymour ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Wet woods - chimney swifts,grosbeak
About 6 swifts flying over the west skies of the wet woods. Male grosbeak landed as well. Not a tonne of birds but they are slowly coming ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Willets and dowitchers -Hillman Marsh
7 Western Willets and 21 dowitchers are currently present at Hillman Marsh. The dowitchers are quite distant, however most appear to be Long-billed Dowitchers. I can't say for certain that I see any Short-billed Dowitchers but they are quite distant, some hidden behind others, etc. These birds have apparently been present for much of the afternoon. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] HSR: Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (01 May 2012) 45 Raptors
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 5 Turkey Vulture 1 1 5924 Osprey 0 0 56 Bald Eagle 0 0 54 Northern Harrier 0 0 75 Sharp-shinned Hawk 34 34 1414 Cooper's Hawk1 1133 Northern Goshawk 0 0 5 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0591 Broad-winged Hawk7 7 2771 Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 1972 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 34 Golden Eagle 0 0 11 American Kestrel 0 0 53 Merlin 0 0 15 Peregrine Falcon 1 1 5 Unknown Accipiter0 0 11 Unknown Buteo0 0 25 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 12 Total: 45 45 13167 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter:Tom Thomas Observers: Visitors: Barry Jones, Gord Kozak, Marc Lichtenberg. Weather: Overcast the entire count period, with a blustery and cool south wind. Raptor Observations: The migration season is obviously winding down, and only a trickle of raptors moved through today. Non-raptor Observations: Ovenbird, Black and White Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Swainson's Thrush, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Eastern Meadowlark, Common Loon, Belted Kingfisher, Chimney Swift, and Great Blue Heron. Predictions: showers are predicted for later in the day, so I think there may be a small flight much like today's. Report submitted by Tom Thomas (ttho...@cogeco.ca) Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at: http://www.niagarapeninsulahawkwatch.org/ Site Description: Hawk migration monitoring at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in Grimsby, Ontario is conducted by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). All counting is 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 cold days, particularly in March, a black plastic wind guard is installed around the tower's 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 publicly 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 seven day's worth of observation data 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 71/72, 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. © 2012 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Pelee Island May 1st
Hey Birders, May started quite nicely. Activity was high for most of the day, while it was overcast. Close to 110 species were seen on the island today. Highlights below: Cerulean Warbler - 1 male at Fish Point Clay-colored Sparrow - 1-2 birds near Dick's Marina Yellow-throated Vireo - 1 on the East-West Road White-eyed Vireo - 1 singing near my cottage on the South Shore Road E. Whip-poor Will - 1 flushed from the road near Scudder Good numbers and diversity of new migrants were around the island. At least 15 species of warblers were around, with new individuals of Chestnut-sided Warbler. Other new species seen on the island included Orchard Oriole, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak among many others! Good Birding, Ken Burrell --- Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0(519) 724-2291 pimuseum pimuseum at hotmail.com The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. The foyer contains a 'sightings board' listing May bird sightings (open 24 hours). Lighthouse Point is on the NE corner of the island, Sheridan Point on the NW corner, Mill Point on the SE corner, and Fish Point on the SW corner, due south of the West Dock. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please visit: www.pibo.ca or call 519-724-2829. Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Kingsville several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220. The Tenth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race will take place from noon Friday, May 11, to noon, Saturday, May 12. The Springsong Celebration continues Saturday evening with a 'Talk and Dinner'. The Bird Race is 'All-Green,' i.e. bicycle or pedestrian travel. All teams welcome! Contact the Heritage Centre for details. People should note that currently the ferries (both) are inoperable until May 12th. Airfare is available from Windsor, out of Great Lakes Airline daily, several times a day. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Possible Fish Crow Kincardine
HI Ont-Birders; This is a heads up for birders in the Huron Fringe area to be on the lookout. This afternoon on a walk at the beach I heard what any other year I would have said was a young American Crow. But this year is different and being the sound was coming from the debris at the high water line I decided to investigate. Before I got within a hundred meters another crow came out of the sky and attacked what it considered an intruder. The two crows went hightailing it up the beach with me in hot persute. My old legs soon gave out but I did see where the two disappeared into the trees. I noticed no size difference and both birds had the glossy sheen of adult birds. Shortly after a single crow came out and silently passed me and went back to the original location. I have little experience with Fish Crows but this has my curiosity up. I understand adult crows will occasionally give begging calls away from the nest. I lingered on until dusk but no more calls where heard. I plan to return early tomorrow to see if I can hear the uh-uh. Cheers James Directions to Horton Point; Kincardine is on Lake Huron where highways 21 and 9 meet. From Queen st Kincardine turn onto Golf Links and go all the way to the lake. Horton Point is a short walk to the south. Can also be seen from the lake end of Kingsway. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
