[Ontbirds] Red Crossbill Confederation Park
Our third attempt to see this bird finally paid off - seen around 2:30 today Thursday May 4 at the East end of the Park near the Grays Road entrance - seems to be hanging around those first few pines way up at the top. A number of birders were taking pics. Other notables - purple finch, Forsters Tern, Red-Breasted Merganser. ellen www.thesustainabilityadventure.blogspot.com ___ 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] Brighton Constructed Wetland (BCW)
Greetings yet again: It has been so long since I did any report that I forgot to give some important details. PERMIT: You can get a permit application by going to brighton.ca - tourism - constructed wetand. Please print off the application and forward it to Pulbic Works, 69 Sharp Street, Brighton ON K0K1H0. Please enclose the $5.00 and a self-addressed stamped envelope. DIRECTIONS: The wetland is located exactly 7.2 kilometres south off Highway 401 eastbound at exit 509. Follow Highway 30 right through the town and it becomes county road 64. Just as you approach a bend (or curve) in the road you will see the wetland platform on your right. Access to the wetland is through a little gate like opening. Enjoy, I always do as I never know what I will see. Most sincerelyMaureen ___ 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] Bobolinks-- Stefina Line,Blenheim, Chatham-Kent
Ontbirders : A pasture field just to the East of Blenheim is home again to Bobolinks which have appeared each year, for many years, in the first week of May. Although I only saw the males today, there is certain to be others to come. They have successful hatches most years. The pasture is rarely mowed, and there is normally a large herd of cattle in the field. That often includes a Bull--so entering the Private field may not be a good idea. These birds are usually here for several weeks, so you may have ample time to search for them, as you go to, or from Rondeau Park--a 10 minute drive. Irene Woods, Chatham-Kent Directions : Driving out of Blenheim, East, on #3 Highway,watch for a large church on your left--Glad Tidings--Stefina Line is just before the Church. Turn left. Or: Driving from Rondeau Park,on #3 Highway, just before the Golf Course, you will see a dirt crossroad, marked Sinclair Line one way and Harwich Road the other way. Take Harwich Road. Drive ~ 1 km.and you will intersect with Stefina Line. Turn Right / East on Stefina. Either way--the pasture is just a short distance down the road, after an S-Curve in the road. You will see a Cattle Loading area on the curve. Lots of room to park here. Scan the reeds for the birds. ___ 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] Ottawa/Gatineau - 02 Mayl 2013 - Recent Reports
Ontario/Quebec Ottawa/Gatineau 25 April 2013 Hotline: Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club (OFNC) Phone number: 613-860-9000 For the Bird Status Line PRESS * (star) To report bird sightings PRESS 1 (one) Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler & transcriber Bob Cermak robertcerm...@hotmail.com or sighti...@ofnc.ca Chris Lewis "pinch-hitting" for Bob Cermak: The last report of Ottawa's first (Ontario's second) VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOW at the the Britannia Conservation Area was on the morning of April 26th. On the 30th a EURASIAN WIGEON was discovered at Hwy 148 and the Riviere Blanche bridge in the west part of Lochaber, Quebec. Excellent waterfowl viewing was to be had at the Embrun sewage lagoons on the 28th - 16 species included all the non-rare dabbling ducks, as well as many diving ducks including REDHEAD and RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. The Moodie Dr. quarry ponds also continue to host a good selection of ducks, with a surprise pair of LONG-TAILED DUCK on the 28th and increasing numbers of RUDDY DUCK (27 were counted on the 27th). A CANVASBACK was still on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River below Deschenes rapids as of at least the 26th. On May 2nd , 3 RED-NECKED GREBE were on the river at Shirley's Bay, and the same day 2 HORNED and 1 RED-NECKED GREBE were in a more unusual location at Dow's Lake. COMMON LOON have been seen in several locations on the Ottawa River. AMERICAN BITTERN, GREEN HERON, GREAT EGRET, BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON and VIRGINIA RAIL were all reported, as were NORTHERN HARRIER, COOPER'S HAWK, NORTHERN GOSHAWK, BROAD-WINGED HAWK, AMERICAN KESTREL and MERLIN, with the latter now performing their classic courtship displays. Two pairs of PEREGRINE FALCON are back at previous breeding sites - the Delta Hotel in downtown Ottawa, and the Data Centre on Heron Rd. Great shorebird habitat at the Embrun lagoons has so far attracted a few GREATER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, DUNLIN, and WILSON'S PHALAROPE. The Richmond lagoons along Eagleson Rd. also had 2 WILSON'S PHALAROPE on the 27 and 28th. UPLAND SANDPIPER are back on territory near Constance Bay. After a very early mid-April appearance, COMMON TERN are now arriving on their more usual spring schedule. The first local report of RED-HEADED WOODPECKER back at Constance Bay came in on the 2nd, and a female RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER at a feeder on provate property in Aylmer, Quebec, on the 28th was probably the same bird that spent some time here back in January. CHIMNEY SWIFT, GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER and EASTERN KINGBIRD were reported in recent days while the flocks of GOLDEN-CROWNED and RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET have dispersed. The first local report of HOUSE WREN came from Pakenham on the 1st, BROWN THRASHER continue to be vocal and visible, and an AMERICAN PIPIT flew over the Trail Rd. landfill on the 28th. Seven species of WARBLER have now been reported - the most recent arrivals were NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, BLACK-AND-WHITE, NASHVILLE and YELLOW. On the 25th, an eastern "yellow" PALM WARBLER was spotted in the Mer Bleu area, a well-known breeding location for this race of the species. SPARROWS continue to put on a good show. Several reports of EASTERN TOWHEE came in from a variety of locations since the 26th, some AMERICAN TREE SPARROW are still around, and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW were reported on the 2nd. Numbers of RUSTY BLACKBIRD have been seen and heard in wet woodlands at Britannia, Shirley's Bay, and Dunrobin since the 3rd week of April. An influx of PURPLE FINCH was noted in recent days, a few COMMON REDPOLL were still at feeders on the 2nd, and several flocks of EVENING GROSBEAK were noted in Pakenham on the 1st. Thank you to everyone who contributed bird observations! ___ 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] Brighton Constructed Wetlands
Hi everyone one from the Municipality of Brighton The 2013 season is upon us and I hope to see some of you this year at the BCW (Brighton Constructed Wetlands), I have dropped the water in the south cell to help with growth but also to help attract some shore birds. May I also request that when you enter the Wetlands that you have your Pass with you. Since those who get the pass have sign the waiver and check our rules for entry. Any Municipal employee can request to see your permit. The Osprey have returned and are on eggs. George and Gracey get very upset when you stand under their nest for any length of time, so please respect their nest site by staying back a reasonable distance. This nest is now registered as #476 on the Osprey Watch. Thanks everyone Keith Tiny Lee cell number for contact is 613-849-8920 ___ 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] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 02 May 2013
- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 05/02/2013 * NYBU1305.02 - Birds mentioned --- Please submit reports to dsu...@buffaloornithologicalsociety.org --- [The May BOS meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8, at 7PM, at the Museum of Science. A very fine program is tentatively scheduled - Jajean Burney will present "Protecting the Birds of Mexico's Southern Altiplano", after living in the region for over two years as a Peace Corp Volunteer. Visitors are always welcome at BOS meetings.] RUFF EVENING GROSBEAK COMMON REDPOLL UPLAND SANDPIPER COMMON RAVEN Horned Grebe American Bittern Green Heron Osprey Bald Eagle Broad-winged Hawk Rough-legged Hawk Merlin Common Moorhen Sandhill Crane Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Plover Killdeer Greater Yellowlegs Lesser Yellowlegs Spotted Sandpiper Least Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Dunlin Wilson's Snipe Black Tern Chimney Swift Ruby-t. Hummingbird Least Flycatcher Eastern Kingbird Bank Swallow House Wren Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher Wood Thrush Gray Catbird American Pipit Blue-headed Vireo Orange-cr. Warbler Rose-br. Grosbeak Eastern Towhee Amer. Tree Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow White-thr. Sparrow White-cr. Sparrow Bobolink Eastern Meadowlark Baltimore Oriole Purple Finch Pine Siskin - Transcript Hotline: Buffalo Bird Report at the Buffalo Museum of Science Date: 05/02/2013 Number: 716-896-1271 To Report:Same Compiler: David F. Suggs Coverage: Western New York and adjacent Ontario Website: www.BuffaloOrnithologicalSociety.org Thursday, May 1, 2013 The Buffalo Bird Report is a service provided by your Buffalo Museum of Science and the Buffalo Ornithological Society. To contact the Science Museum, call 896-5200. Press the pound key to report sightings before the end of this report. Highlights of reports received April 25 through May 2 from the Niagara Frontier Region include RUFF, EVENING GROSBEAK, COMMON REDPOLL, UPLAND SANDPIPER and COMMON RAVEN. The RUFF at the Iroquois Refuge, first reported April 18, was found several days this week at two locations. On the 25th and 26th, the bird was along Route 31A, west of Townline Road in Shelby, and through April 30, at the back of Cayuga Pool in the Iroquois Refuge. Other shorebirds at Cayuga Pool and Kumpf marsh have included an early SEMIPALMATED PLOVER on April 28, plus BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, KILLDEER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, LEAST SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER and DUNLIN. Two to four SANDHILL CRANES off and on at Kumpf Marsh this week, and arriving BLACK TERN, plus AMERICAN BITTERN, GREEN HERON, COMMON MOORHEN, and lingering HORNED GREBE around the Iroquois Refuge. April 26, a find of 5 EVENING GROSBEAKS on a land conservancy property on the Niagara escarpment in the Town of Lockport. After a winter irruption of REDPOLLS, a single COMMON REDPOLL reappeared at a feeder in Clarence. And, 2 PINE SISKINS at a feeder in the Town of Wilson. Two UPLAND SANDPIPERS, a scare grassland species, April 28 in the Wyoming County Town of Sheldon, in the southeast corner field at Minkle Road and Route 77. Also 3 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS at this intersection. May 1, highly unexpected - two COMMON RAVENS briefly in a yard on Morris Avenue in North Buffalo. A fair distance from the one known Niagara River breeding location in Tonawanda, and a great distance from the expected COMMON RAVENS in the southern and eastern parts of the region. Warblers and other land migrants are undoubtedly arriving as this report is compiled. April 27, ORANGE-CR. WARBLER in a Wilson yard. Typical of many locations this week, seven warbler species at Four Mile Creek State Park in the Town of Porter, with LEAST FLYCATCHER, BANK SWALLOW, BL.-GR. GNATCATCHER, WOOD THRUSH, EASTERN TOWHEE, AMER. TREE SPARROW, LINCOLN'S SPARROW, WHITE-THR. SPARROW and WHITE-CR. SPARROW. Other reports included RUBY-T. HUMMINGBIRD at a feeder in the Chautauqua County Town of Sheridan on April 30, and other reports of CHIMNEY SWIFT, EASTERN KINGBIRD, BLUE- HEADED VIREO, HOUSE WREN, GRAY CATBIRD, AMERICAN PIPIT, ROSE-BR. GROSBEAK, BOBOLINK, BALTIMORE ORIOLE and PURPLE FINCH. Other recent reports - a hawk flight over Wilson Road in Niagara County included 11 raptor species, notably 1 ROUGH- LEGGED HAWK, 300 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, 10 BALD EAGLES, 7 OSPREY and a MERLIN. BALD EAGLE nesting continues on Strawberry Island in the upper Niagara River. At Genesee County Park in Bethany, a likely local BROAD-WINGED HAWK and COMMON RAVEN. And 10 WILSON'S SNIPE on Old Creek Road in Alexander, also in Genesee County. The May BOS meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8, at 7PM, at the Museum of Science. A very fi
[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 2 May, 2013
GREAT GRAY OWL NORTHERN CARDINAL HOARY REDPOLL COMMON REDPOLL WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW Opeongo Road-- closed at Costello Creek Picnic Area due to a washout caused by record high flooding-- is scheduled to re-open on May 3. All other roads off Hwy 60 in the Park-- Shall Lake Road, Basin Road, and Barron Canyon Road-- are also set to re-open May 3. See www.algonquinpark.on.cafor updates. Great Gray Owl reports this week: -April 28: one at km 17.5 -May 1: one at km 28 A female Northern Cardinal-- likely the individual that was seen last week at Spruce Bog Boardwalk-- was at the Visitor Centre seed on April 25. Most observations here of this species are in late fall. Yellow-rumped Warblers are being seen and heard throughout the Park; Pine Warblers are being heard in pine stands such as at East Gate and Mew Lake Campground. An adult Bald Eagle flew over Canoe Lake on April 28. An American Kestrel was seen at km 23 on April 27. BOREAL SPECIALTIES: Spruce Grouse: One male was photographed in the Spruce Bog Trail parking lot on April 30. Black-backed Woodpecker: 2 photographed on April 28 at Tea Lake Dam; 1 at Spruce Bog Trail on April 28. Gray Jay: Becoming very difficult to see as young are being fed in the nest. Boreal Chickadee: The suet feeder at Spruce Bog Trail has been taken down for the season. Consequently, there have been no reports of Boreal Chickadee at Spruce Bog this week. WINTER FINCHES: Purple Finch: Regular at Visitor Centre seed and in full song nearby. Common Redpoll: The presumed last 4 were seen at the Visitor Centre seed on April 29. Hoary Redpoll: A female was at the Visitor Centre seed on April 28. Pine Siskin: One at the Visitor Centre seed on April 29. SPRING ARRIVALS -White-crowned Sparrow (2) (May 2): Visitor Centre seed -Palm Warbler (May 1): Spruce Bog Trail -Blue-headed Vireo (May 1): Spruce Bog Trail -Eastern Bluebird (April 30): km 60 -male at Visitor Centre parking lot on May 1 -Double-crested Cormorant (April 29): flying past Visitor Centre MAMMALS Moose are now abundant along Highway 60 in roadside wet areas. Drive carefully! Birders reporting records through eBird can now share their lists with the Algonquin Park Bird Records account (APPbirds). We encourage you to do so. Good Birding! Ian Shanahan A/Natural Heritage Education Specialist Algonquin Provincial Park DIRECTIONS: Algonquin Provincial Park is three hours north of Toronto, via Highways 400, 11 and 60. Follow the signs which start in Toronto on Highway 400. >From Ottawa, take Highway 17 to Renfrew, then follow Highway 60 to the park. Kilometre markers along Highway 60 in the Park go from the West Gate (km 0) to near the East Gate (km 56). Get your park permit and the park tabloid (with a map of birding locations mentioned here) at the gates. Locations are also described at: www. algonquinpark.on.ca The Visitor Centre and restaurant at km 43 are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Centre has recent bird sightings and information. For more information see Algonquin Park events calendar at: http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/involved/calendar/ ___ 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] Garganey near Montreal
Ontbird readers might not be aware of a male Garganey near Mirabel airport present for at least 6 days. It was seen this morning by a group from Kingston: Erwin Batalla, Bud Rowe, Mark Read, and myself at 8.15-8.45 am. Directions and photos are on e-bird and Quebec rare bird website. There are thousands of Snow Geese using this pond as well as other waterfowl. I missed the Garganey on my first trip last Monday afternoon when it was probably sleeping in the vegetation. Directions: Take Highway 50 (which passes Mirabel airport) to its east end just 1.5 km east of Trans-Canada Highway 15 at highway 117. Turn north (left) on 117, and left again immediately onto Montee Guenette. Then within 2 km take the first right on Rang Sainte Marguerite. This short road goes through the pond and allows a few places to park on a narrow shoulder. The Garganey was on the right or south side today. www.quebecoiseaux.org/index.php?...oiseauxrares Paul Mackenzie ___ 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] Migration Update - Point Pelee National Park, May 2, 2013
Good late afternoon everyone! We've been busy all day getting things ready for the start of the Festival tomorrow, thus the delay for the report. Expect reports before noon for the duration of the Festival. It was a little bit slower today than yesterday, but there were still great birds to be found in many parts of the park. Golden-winged Warbler was reported from the Tip this morning. This afternoon, there was both Blue-winged and Golden-winged on the Woodland Nature Trail approx 50 m south of the Visitor Centre. Great Crested Flycatcher was also reported from this trail. White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo were both at the Tip this morning. Hooded and Blackburnian Warbler, as well as Eastern Wood Pewee were spotted in Tildens. A walk around Black Willow Beach was fruitful for visitors who found a Yellow-breasted Chat and Hooded Warbler. Late this afternoon, several Willets put on a great show at the Point A Prothonotary Warbler was noted from the Woodland Nature Trail, as were people playing a Prothonotary recording. Please remember that use of recordings is not allowed in the park and that Prothonotary Warblers have special protection as an endangered species. Playing recordings can disrupt nesting and breeding and impact birds on a hormonal level. Thank you everyone for your cooperation. . Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert A/Visitor Experience Product Development Officer | Agente de développement de produits, expérience des visiteurs Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 | 407 rue Monarch, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 sarah.rup...@pc.gc.ca Telephone | Téléphone 519.322.5700 ext | poste 3323 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada Louisbourg300 – Come celebrate! | Le 300e de Louisbourg – Soyez de la fête! www.pc.gc.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] Presqu'ile Birding Report for Week Ending May 2, 2013.
Most of the newly returned species of birds at Presqu’ile Provincial Park, too many to enumerate, have arrived on schedule. A few unexpected uncommon or rare birds have been among them. Almost all of the transient ducks have moved on, but this morning three scoters were off the lighthouse, two of which were a pair of BLACK SCOTERS and the third might have been a SURF SCOTER but flew off before its identity could be confirmed. A group of eight COMMON GOLDENEYES today was rather late. There was a RUDDY DUCK in Presqu’ile Bay on April 27. A RED-THROATED LOON was still in Popham Bay today. The biggest surprise of the week was an adult NORTHERN GANNET that flew out of Presqu’ile Bay yesterday, only the second record of that Atlantic species for the Park and one of very few spring records or adult records on the Great Lakes. GREAT EGRETS, a Presqu’ile specialty, are relatively easy to find. With the discovery of a GREEN HERON today, the only remaining one of the regular ardeids is LEAST BITTERN, which may in fact be back already, undetected in the marsh. Both GREATER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS were on the beach on April 28. On April 26, another stellar gull day produced eight ICELAND, four LESSER BLACK-BACKED, and three GLAUCOUS GULLS. There have been a few COMMON TERNS in the past week. A GREAT HORNED OWL was calling on April 30. The first MERLINS of the season showed up yesterday. A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER at the lighthouse yesterday was almost a record early date. In the same tree was a RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER, one of many in the Park these days. A GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER today and an EASTERN KINGBIRD yesterday were the first of the spring. A COMMON RAVEN was seen on April 30. There was a report of a SWAINSON’S THRUSH on the exceptionally early date of April 29. Both HERMIT THRUSH and WOOD THRUSH are present. Among the nine species of warblers plus one hybrid were a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER and a “BREWSTER’S” WARBLER. A few WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS have arrived, the first ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK returned on April 27, and the first BALTIMORE ORIOLES today. A few PINE SISKINS are around. A female EVENING GROSBEAK visited the feeders at 83 Bayshore Road today. To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is restricted at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds there. Birders are encouraged to record their observations on the bird sightings board provided near the campground office by The Friends of Presqu'ile Park and to fill out a rare bird report for species not listed there. Questions and comments about bird sightings at Presqu'ile may be directed to: fhellei...@trentu.ca. Fred Helleiner 186 Bayshore Road Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0 613-475-5309 If visiting, access via Presqu'ile Provincial Park ___ 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/
Re: [Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetland
Dear Maureen, We were members but didn't renew as we weren't that enamoured by Tiny or whatever his name is. Does he still ride shotgun? I realise that this comment doesn't sound very friendly but we don't appreciate being patronized. Hope you appreciate our feelings, I expect others would stay silent. Sincerely Henry Buckhalter Sent from Henry's Galaxy Always remember that SDRAWKCAB is backwards spelt backwards ___ 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] Brighton Constructed Wetland
Greetings: A beautiful sunny day here in Brighton. The wetland is abuzz with noise and activity. The Osprey returned several weeks ago and are now incubating a future offspring(s). As I passed under the nest she began screaming and the male appeared. He kept a very close eye on me as I scurried to clear the area as quickly as possible. I think it would be best to stay away from the nesting pole. He pursued 2 Canada Geese and the flew over the trees. Common Morhens could be seen and heard in several different parts of the wetland. They are proving, yet again, the wetland must be a good place to start a family. I saw several Blue and Green-wing teal, Mallard, Wood Duck, Canada Geese and even a Northern Shoveler. I will remind everyone that for the past number of years a Shoveler hen has been seen with her brood of little ones. There was also Tree Swallows, a Song Sparrow, Red-winged blackbirds, Commom Grackles, Brown-headed Cowbirds, Mourning Doves and Turkey Vulture and Killdeer. Our smallest resident (Marsh Wren) was calling but was doing a great job of not being seen. Speaking of being shy - I called and received a response from a Virginia Rail. It "kiddicked" to my "kiddick". Did it show itself - yah, right. Anyway, I predict that it is highly likely that anyone with a permit will get a chance to see little black puffy critters running amost the cattails when the adults get down to business again. There is also three sets of Mute Swans. The wetland is located at #11 County Road 64 as you head out of Brighton. Maureen ___ 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] Red-Necked Grebes-Shirleys Bay, Ottawa
There were three Red-Necked Grebes visible from the shoreline of the Ottawa River at Shirley's Bay this morning (May 2) at 10:15 AM. Also, a Nashville Warbler and Blue-headed Warbler heard (others have seen it this morning) on the trail inside the National Defence property along the fenceline towards the dyke. Please call the Range Control Officer before entering the National Defence Property. Note that the path leading up to the Dyke is flooded. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE RANGE CONTROL OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE SHIRLEY'S BAY AREA-- Call (613) 991-5740 and request permission to visit the causeway area for birding. -- Arthur Goldsmith ___ 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] Ottawa: Red-necked and horned grebes on Dow's Lake. Also, warbling vireo and swamp sparrow.
This morning I saw one red-necked grebe with two horned grebes on Dow's Lake in Ottawa. The birds were near the little peninsula that juts into the lake and were visible from the Queen Elizabeth Driveway. (Although viewing was best from the peninsula, which is off the bike path.) Directions: Dow's Lake is adjacent to a portion of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, to its intersection with Preston Street. (South of this intersection, Queen Elizabeth Dr. becomes Prince of Wales Dr.) Parking is available at the adjacent arboretum, with the entrance off Prince-of-Wales Dr. -- Howard Youth howard.yo...@gmail.com ___ 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] Orchard Orioles 2nd Marsh Oshawa
Pair of Orchard Orioles on Woodland Trail - East from observation platform. 12:30 p.m. 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] TorontoTommy Thompson Park: Eared Grebe
The Eared Grebe is present at1:20pm at the same previously reported location east of the Port Authority buildings, bobbing and diving on its own The Leslie St Spit is at the end of Leslie st in Toronto. Park and walk in taking the path along the east shore or enter through the wet wods, as I did. Tommy Thompson Park Robert ___ 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] Chimney Swifts Oakville
Just after noon today 3 Chimney Swifts were circling around Knox Presbyterian Church in Oakville. Directions- QEW to Trafalgar. south to Lakeshore, west one block. The church does have an old chimney and a bell tower Rod Murray Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] Blue-winged Warbler near Lakeside Park, Mississauga
I found 1 on the waterfront trail just west of Lakeside Park near the Suncor Energy driveway at 2310 Lakeshore Rd West between Winston Churchill and Southdown Rd. Mississauga. It was in the dogwood on the west side of the driveway. Also present were a handful of White-crowned Sparrows and a Warbling Vireo. A Swamp Sparrow was along the trail in the thick dogwood near the lake. A Gray Catbird was in Lakeside Park itself. Good luck Jim Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. ___ 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] red-necked grebe
On the Ottawa River at Shirley's Bay (downriver)-can be seen from shoreline. Yesterday May 1 at 5 PM -- ___ 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] Blue Winged Warbler - Philip Street, Waterloo, ON
I just saw a Blue Winged Warbler signing its heart out from top of a pine tree. The location is right near the plaza where there is a Tim Hortons. In front of BJ's Photo Lab. Its close to my office. You can actaully look for 468, Phillip Street, Waterloo ON. It was oppsite to that address on the pine trees.. Good Luck!! Please let me know if you are able to relocate the bird. Regards, Anupam ___ 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/
