[Ontbirds] Lark Bunting - North Frontenac County - north of Sharbot Lake
Have just received a report from Mark Saunders - greeted by a Lark Bunting singing outside my door this morning. I had a good look at it, a male, for several minutes Mark lives at 1560 Over the Hills Road, Clarendon, ON, northwest of Sharbot Lake. Directions. From Highway 7 take Hwy 509 North, and option 1 - turn left on Burke Settlement Rd, then right on Over The Hills Road or option 2 - turn left on Ardoch Road, then left on Over The Hills Road. Caution this road is well-named - hilly, curvy and narrow. ___ 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 Carolina Chickadee at Point Pelee
Ontbirders,Posting for Brandon Holden. Brandon and David Bell photographed an interesting chickadee 2 days ago they thought might be a Carolina Chickadee.The same silent bird is back at the tip of Point Pelee this morning with 2 or 3 singing Black-capped Chickadees.Birders should keep their eyes and ears open for this Possible Carolina ChickadeeCheers,Barb CharltonSent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell 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] Rondeau Migration Update May 15, 2013 - Cerulean, Hooded
Good morning birders, It can take some work to find them, but there are quite a lot of birds to see in Rondeau today It was very quiet early this morning but as it warms activity is increasing. The Cerulean and Hooded Warbler continue at the Maintenance Loop. Tulip Tree Trail was quite busy this morning, with Cerulean Warbler, Yellow-throated and Philadelphia Vireo, Blue-winged and Bay-breasted Warbler, Northern Parula and Scarlet Tanager. Spicebush trail has a number of birds including Blackpoll Warbler. Orange-crowned Warbler was a highlight on South Point Trail. Reports are still coming in and no doubt there are many more interesting birds around. Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so at the Visitor Centre. More information on the park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' website: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca. 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 Board, Bird Checklists and other relevant information are to be found at the Visitor Centre. To reach the Visitor Centre from the park Gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave., then follow it around the bend to the parking lot. Reuven Martin Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide ___ 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] piping plover darlington provincial park.
The almost annual piping plover on the barrier beach at darlington provincial park is currently sleeping in front of me. It is in the beach debris, mid beach just west of the boathouse. Tyler Hoar ___ 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] Kirtland's Warbler Northwest Beach at roadway Pelee
Ontbirders,David Bell and I have found a Kirtland's Warbler at the entrance to Northwest Beach at Point Pelee National parkBarb CharltonSent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell 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] Avocet and Whimbrel at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area
A local birder, Jim Dunn, reported to us that he saw the American Avocet and 60 Whimbrel [photo available] at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area at 10 a.m. this morning [May 15]. We didn't see the Avocet yesterday [May 14] but as mentioned in our initial report there are lots of berms that the bird can hide behind so patience is in order if you want to see it. Directions: Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive south from Exit 203 on Elgin Road / Hwy 73 which becomes Imperial Road once you are in Elgin County. Turn left/east on College Line. Turn right/south on Hacienda Road and drive to the south end of the Ontario Police College. Turn left/east and follow the laneway to the viewing stands. Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski damar...@xplornet.com Harrietsville Ontario ___ 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 Report for Point Pelee NP for May 15, 2013
Hello birders. Sorry for the late posting. A KIRTLAND'S WARBLER was found at lunchtime up at the Northwest Beach near the top of the parking lot. The Tip was very active this morning. A strong southwest wind resulted in a reverse movement of many birds and species. Included were ORIOLES, INDIGO BUNTING, EASTERN MEADOWLARK, BOBOLINK, and warblers, most notably CANADA WARBLER. Other birds at the Tip included LITTLE GULL, SANDERLING, on the beach and CANADA and CERULEAN WARBLERS, SCARLET TANAGER, among other migrants. The Woodland Nature Trail had WORM-EATING, BLUE-WINGED, MOURNING and PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, People reporting from Tilden Woods had PHILADELPHIA VIREO, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, NORTHERN PARULA and WILSON'S WARBLER, among other migrants. A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was noted in the Parking lot of the VIsitor Centre, and another at the Tip. -- Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders: Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, John, Ellen, Sarah, Jean, Ross, Peter M, Mike and Alvan The Festival of Birds runs from May 3-20 - for a detailed schedule visit www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other update follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP The Festival is brought to you by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee. Hikes are generously supported by Quest Nature tours. ___ 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] Great Egret - Ottawa
Today at 1:15 p.m. there was a Great Egret feeding along the shore of the pond at Sarsaparilla Trail in Ottawa across from the viewing platform. Directions: Sarsaparilla Trail is along Old Richmond Road in Ottawa approximately 200 metres northeast of the intersection with West Hunt Club Road. Philip Wright Richmond, Ontario ___ 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 (14 May 2013) 65 Raptors
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 14, 2013 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 13 13 Turkey Vulture 9167 6695 Osprey 0 2 52 Bald Eagle 1 2 63 Northern Harrier 1 1 76 Sharp-shinned Hawk 43 79 1318 Cooper's Hawk3 11 86 Northern Goshawk 0 0 5 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0437 Broad-winged Hawk0 40 1492 Red-tailed Hawk 7 49 1759 Rough-legged Hawk0 1 37 Golden Eagle 0 0 8 American Kestrel 1 4 92 Merlin 0 2 12 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 5 Unknown Accipiter0 0 3 Unknown Buteo0 0 50 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 15 Total: 65373 12218 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter:Ed Couture Observers: Visitors: None Weather: Cloudy with brisk SE winds all day Raptor Observations: 6 of 7 Red Tails were juveniles Bald Eagle was juvenile Harrier was female Non-raptor Observations: Report submitted by Ed Couture () 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. © 2013 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] Avocet and Short-billed Dowitchers at Aylmer WMA
We checked Aylmer Wildlife Management Area at 1:30 p.m. today [May 15]. The American Avocet reported this morning was still feeding in the open at the NE corner of the ponds. We didn't see the Whimbrel that were reported this morning. We did see 110+ Short-billed Dowitchers, a very large number for this location. Other shorebirds were 2 Dunlin and 5 Least Sandpipers. Directions: Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive south from Exit 203 on Elgin Road / Hwy 73 which becomes Imperial Road once you are in Elgin County. Turn left/east on College Line. Turn right/south on Hacienda Road and drive to the south end of the Ontario Police College. Turn left/east and follow the laneway to the viewing stands. Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski damar...@xplornet.com Harrietsville Ontario ___ 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 at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto
This morning at 11:10 am I located a male Cerulean Warbler singing at the top a medium-sized willpw adjacent to the walkway (former road) that connects the south parking lot to the bottom of end Colonel Sam Smith Drive (a southward extension south of Kipling south of Lakeshore Boulevard). It just just sse of the large brick building with the large brick chimney. This was in addition to 14 other warbler species seen. Direction: located at the south end of Kipling south of Lakeshore Boulevard. Wayne Renaud (289-828-0043) ___ 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] Long Point Update - Least Tern, California Gull, Harris's Sparrow, Dickcissel
Ontario Birders, The Long Point Bird Observatory sightings board is updated to May 15 - (http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbosight http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbosightlang=EN lang=EN). Highlights from this past week include: Least Tern California Gull Laughing Gull Yellow-throated Warbler Harris's Sparrow Dickcissel Updates of the birds in the area can be viewed through eBird on LPBO's main web-page www.birdscanada.org/lpbo . Help to contribute to sightings in the Long Point area by submitting your sightings to eBbird at www.ebird.ca or by sharing them with us at l...@birdscanada.org. The Old Cut Research Station is open to the public every day until June 1. For more information on the research, education, and training programs of LPBO visit us at www.birdscanada.org/lpbo and check out the 2012 LPBO Program Report http://www.bsc-eoc.org/library/LPBOreport.pdf . Your best source for information about the birds and birding sites around Long Point can be found in A Birding Guide to the Long Point Area by Ron Ridout available here http://www.birdscanada.org/shopping/shop.jsp . Directions to Long Point are available here - http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbovisit http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbovisitlang=EN lang=EN Good birding, Stu ___ Stuart A. Mackenzie LPBO Program Coordinator Long Point Bird Observatory - Bird Studies Canada/Etudes d'Oiseaux Canada PO Box 160, 115 Front Rd. Port Rowan, Ontario. N0E 1M0. (519)-586-3531 X 162(office), X 200 or X 201 (Old Cut Research Station), Fax:586-3532, Mobile:820-6040 mailto:smacken...@birdscanada.org smacken...@birdscanada.org http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint www.birdscanada.org/lpbo http://www.facebook.com/longpointbirdobservatory www.facebook.com/lpbobs Support LPBO by sponsoring the Cygnus Crusaders in the Baillie Birdathon (click here http://birdscanada.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1048292 lis=1kntae1048292=4A58E57408AF4A669B09CEF1FB4ECB42team=5403459 ). ___ 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] Rondeau update May 15, 2013
Good afternoon birders, Although activity has dropped with the very hot weather, there are still plenty of birds to see out there today. A Prothonotary Warbler was seen on Tulip Tree Trail where it crosses Harrison Trail. The Worm-eating Warbler was seen again at Spicebush bridge A. Whimbrel was reported on the beach south of beach access #11. Olive-sided flycatcher was seen at Maintenance and a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was along Rondeau rd. halfway between Spicebush Trail and South Point Trail. There are apparently at least 4 Hooded Warblers at the maintenance loop, although many are having trouble finding any at all. At Blenheim Sewage Lagoons today, 4 Wilson's Phalarope, at least 20 Short-billed Dowitcher and 2 Black Tern. There have been concerns about activity at the lagoons. There is no guarantee that access to this great site will remain, so please ensure that you park only on the lagoon side of the road so farm equipment can get past and that you lock the gate (it is acceptable to leave the lock open while you are in the lagoons, but the lock needs to be looped through the chain and gate so it appears locked). Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so at the Visitor Centre. More information on the park's nature programs and the Friends of Rondeau is available at the Friends' website: www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca. 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 Board, Bird Checklists and other relevant information are to be found at the Visitor Centre. To reach the Visitor Centre from the park Gate, travel 6 km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave., then follow it around the bend to the parking lot. Reuven Martin Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide ___ 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] Willet at Hillman Shorebird Cell
One Willet and thousands of shorebirds at Hillman Shorebird Cell now at 3:55 p.m. including Black-bellied Plovers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Dunlins, Ruddy Turnstones and more. The highest number of birds so far this year. More coming in. Jean Iron 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] Thickson Woods
I had stated yesterday that it was the best day yet. Today topped that especially in the morning just after the rain. Warblers included at least 6 Bay-breasted, and 6 Cape May, and a few Blackpoll's. Several Veery, and Swainson Thrush were seen. 4 Species of Vireo were noted. Glenn Coady had a White-eyed Vireo early this morning. We also had a Blue-headed Vireo that came down low for great views and photos. Red-eyed, and Warbling Vireo were also seen. A male Tennessee was also seen after several attempts to locate one. Other birds seen today Blackburnian Warbler Nashville Warbler Magnolia Warbler Yellow Warbler Yellow-rumped American Redstart Black-throated Blue Black-throated Green Black-and-white Chestnut-sided Palm Common-yellowthroat Ovenbird Lincoln's Sparrow Willow Flycatcher Wood Thrush Red Bellied Woodpecker Scarlet Tanagers seen late in the day. Orchard Orioles male and female. Baltimore Orioles still increasing. Eastern Phoebe Field Sparrow Eastern Kingbird Bank Swallow Peter 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] Pelee Island May 15
Hi Birders, Pelee Island has been pretty active, similar to other sand-spits along Lake Erie. Today Alvan Buckley and I noted a good push of migrants, with at least 26 species of warblers. In total around 130 species were seen throughout the island. Highlights are listed below: Dickcissel - 1 reverse migrant off Fish Point this AM around 7am Prairie Warbler - 1 male at Lighthouse Point Prothonotary Warbler - territorial male at Fish Point Cerulean Warbler - 1 male at Middle Point Golden-winged Warbler - 1 male at Fish Point Hooded Warbler - 1 male at Middle Point A moderate reverse migration took place off Fish Point this AM, with the notables being ~260 Baltimore Orioles and 45 American Pipits taking part (along with the Dickcissel). The Blue Grosbeak was seen yesterday morning, however we didn't look for it today (it may still be in the area). Please email me for specific directions. Good Birding, Ken Burrell (and Alvan Buckley) ___ 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] WILSON'S PHALAROPE / SB DOWITCHERS - West Perth Wetlands (Mitchell)
Hi folks, I managed to get out to the West Perth Wetlands this evening here in Mitchell...and found several shorebird species were foraging in the main shorebird cell. Thanks to Jarmo J. for pointing out a WILSON’S PHALAROPE when I first arrived. (looked to be a male...though late evening lighting wasn’t optimal) It was actively feeding just a bit to the east along the berm from the parking lotpicking bugs off plants poking up out of the water. Also had a flock of 64 SB Dowitchersand it sounds like other locations are reporting good sized flocks of SB Dowitchers today as well. This is definitely the largest flock of this species I’ve ever recorded at the WPW’s. Other shorebird species seen: Semi-P. Plover4 Dunlin15 Least Sandpiper20+ Lesser Yellowlegs 7 Greater Yellowlegs1 Killdeer 4 White-rumped Sandp.1 Spotted Sandpiper 2 Also had Eastern Meadowlarks 3American Pipits 2...Nashville warbler and E. Kingbirdalong with a couple hundred swallows...Cliff 2. Rough-winged 6, Barn 10 and the rest were Tree. Water levels continue to look good. Good Birding! Dave J Brown Mitchell, ON thebrowns at ezlink.ca Directions to Mitchell Lagoons: From the East (Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, GTA) - take Hwy 8 thru Stratford heading west to first lights in Mitchell (Wellington St) and turn left (south) and continue till you hit the T intersection at the ball diamond. Lagoon cells are straight back behind the ball diamond and soccer fields and the sewage treatment plant. You can go straight ahead on the gravel and park next to the berm. From the London areatake Hwy 23 into Mitchell from the south and just after you pass the Welcome to Mitchell sign...watch for Frank St...go right on Frank St and head down over the bridge till you get to the ball diamond (will be on your right). Again...the cells are behind the ball diamond and soccer fields. You can go straight ahead on the gravel and park next to the berm. From Southampton areatake Hwy 21, to Goderich and then Hwy 8 to Clinton and down to Mitchell, turn south on Hwy 23 to Frank St. and turn left on Frank St. and head over the bridge to the ball diamonds (which will be on your right). You can go straight ahead on the gravel and park next to the berm. ___ 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/
