[Ontbirds] HSR: Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (28 Sep 2013) 128 Raptors
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 28, 2013 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 91 1455 1455 Osprey 0104111 Bald Eagle 0115115 Northern Harrier 6275280 Sharp-shinned Hawk 22 4380 4385 Cooper's Hawk0 42 42 Northern Goshawk 1 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 7 7 Broad-winged Hawk0 59362 59362 Red-tailed Hawk 1 54 54 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 4 1431 1444 Merlin 0 52 52 Peregrine Falcon 3 17 17 Unknown Accipiter0 0 0 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Total: 128 67297 67327 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter:Mary Carnahan Observers:Don Taylor, Jim Dunn, Shay Redmond Visitors: We had lots of visitors at the Cliff today, with a few who came up and helped out on the mound including Ellen Esseltine (Ingersoll), Janet Fraser and Martha Gillies (Chatham). Thanks to everyone who helped with observing and counting today. Weather: Not the best winds today moderate from the E and then swinging round to the SSE. Temp still fairly warm to a high of 22C. Too much humidity to start the day with some actual fog hanging in till mid-morning then clearing with haze to the north. Raptor Observations: A total of 128 birds today...mostly TVs (91)...along with N. Harrier (6), Sharpies (22), a single Redtail, Kestrels (4) and the highlights of the dayearly on a young Goshawk that was spotted traversing the field that appeared to be hunting...and also 3 Peregrines... the last one which passed just to the south of the observation knoll and provided observers great views! Non-raptor Observations: Observers noted less action today from non-raptor species. Only 2 Warblers were reported: American Redstart and Blackpoll. Both species of Kinglet were seen close to Sharpie Alley along with Black-capped Chickadee, Dark-eyed Junco, White-breasted Nuthatch, American Robin and American Goldfinch above the shrubs plus Swainson's Thrush and several Gray Catbirds lower down. Blue Jays called throughout the morning; about 200 were seen flying westward in the first couple of hours, but later many were seen returning to the treeline on the east side of the field. Spotted from the knoll were Red-bellied and Downy Woodpecker (directly above the knoll), Pileated Woodpecker and several Northern Flickers, both species seen flying across the field. An Eastern Phoebe and a few Cedar Waxwings were spotted nearby and 2 Song Sparrows were lurking in the shrubs just north of the knoll. Many dragonflies were seen today, mostly Black Saddlebags and Green Darners which, like the birds were mainly just flying back and forth. Others spotted were Meadowhawks, a single Red Saddlebags and a Shadow Darner. Monarch Butterflies were on the move again today; numerous Orange Sulphurs and Cabbage Whites were seen in the field and along the roadsides plus a few Eastern Tailed Blue, mainly in laneways near Sharpie Alley. Predictions: The next couple of days could be interesting with SW winds predictedthough a bit light. SW winds at this point in the season can bring decent Peregrine flights along the Cliff. Let's hope it works out that way. Report submitted by Dave Brown (thebro...@ezlink.on.ca) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
Re: [Ontbirds] OFO convention - banquet is not at the Roma Club
On 09/28/2013 07:19 AM, Lynne Freeman wrote: > Hello, > > Just a reminder that the banquet is at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot > Rd. W, Leamington. It is not at the Roma Club this year. > > Doors open at 4:00, dinner is at 6:00. > > Lynne > A link from google maps: https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=Portuguese+Club,+217+Talbot+Rd.+W,+Leamington&ll=42.050695,-82.618046&spn=0.022371,0.054674&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hq=Portuguese+Club,&hnear=217+Talbot+St+W,+Leamington,+Ontario+N8H+3X2&t=m&z=14 By road, it's on Talbot Street East, east of Erie St, on the north side past the Hospital (which is on the south side). If you get to the intersection with Oak Street, you've just passed it. --dave ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull, Hillman Marsh
Hi all The laughing gull has returned to the bridge just north of Hillman Marsh. Please be careful viewing from the bridge as there is a lot of traffic on the road. Try and stay on the paved sidewalk area for your safety Good birding Sarah Rupert and Justin Peter, OFO trip leaders 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Sabine's Gull September 28,2013 (correction)
Hi Everyone The breeding plumage Sabine's Gull was still present today, September 28th, off Britannia Point. It was spending most of its time feeding above the rapids and would disappear for 20-30 minutes at a time before feeding below and visible from Britannia Point. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Carling Avenue and Richmond Road intersection head east on Richmond Road for 100 metres. Turn left (north) onto Poulin Avenue.Follow Poulin Avenue 600m until it swings left and becomes Howe Street. After 200m turn right at the stop sign onto Britannia Road. At the "T"intersection with Cassels Street turn right and proceed about 800m to a gravel parking lot at the filtration plant and Britannia Point. 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 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Sabine's Gull
Hi Everyone The breeding plumage Sabine's Gull was still present today, September 27th, off Britannia Point. It was spending most of its time feeding above the rapids and would disappear for 20-30 minutes at a time before feeding below and visible from Britannia Point. Good birding, Bruce Directions: From Carling Avenue and Richmond Road intersection head east on Richmond Road for 100 metres. Turn left (north) onto Poulin Avenue.Follow Poulin Avenue 600m until it swings left and becomes Howe Street. After 200m turn right at the stop sign onto Britannia Road. At the "T"intersection with Cassels Street turn right and proceed about 800m to a gravel parking lot at the filtration plant and Britannia Point. 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 Cell 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull Flew at 12 noon
Sorry everyone, Laughing Gull just flew towards Lake Erie. Could come back. Take care on bridge as much speedy traffic. Jean Iron Toronto 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Juvenile Laughing Gull - Hillman
Laughing Gull mostly in juvenile plumage at north side of Bridge near main entrance to Hillman Marsh near Point Pelee, same spot as yesterday. Jean Iron Toronto 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
Re: [Ontbirds] OFO convention news
Is there tickets still availiable? Dean. On Friday, 27 September 2013, Lynne Freeman wrote: > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who will be spending time at Pelee during the > convention, the Friends of Point Pelee will be selling coffee and > snacks in the morning and pizza for lunch on Saturday for folks who > want to stat in the park all day. > > Please email me if you have any questions. > > Thanks, > > Lynne > > OFO VP > > 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup > > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] QC Sharp-tailed Sandpiper: route suggestion
Dear Mark, The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper is still at Baie du Febvre as of Saturday a.m. I went to see the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper in Quebec yesterday. Further to Langis' directions, I would strongly urge Ontarians to take the following route rather than the one suggested. This route takes full advantage of the newly completed 30, which effectively is a bypass around Montreal on the South Shore. There is a toll of $1.50 for the bridge across the St Lawrence. The 401 becomes the 20 at the Quebec border. Continue on 20 until the junction with the newly completed 30, following signs for Tracy-Sorel. Take the 30 all the way to the end of the autoroute at Sorel (about 140 kms.) Then follow 132 east through Yamaska and Pierreville to Baie du Febvre. Then left on Route Janelle where the ponds are easy to find. Total distance for this route is just under 220 kms. from the Ontario border and entirely avoids the Island of Montreal and the main route to Quebec. If traveling from Ottawa, take the 417 to the 40 in Quebec and then take the 30 as above (the 30 now begins at the junction with the 40). Martin Bowman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] OFO convention - banquet is not at the Roma Club
Hello, Just a reminder that the banquet is at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot Rd. W, Leamington. It is not at the Roma Club this year. Doors open at 4:00, dinner is at 6:00. Lynne 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
