[Ontbirds] Great bird sightings this weekend, just in our garden in Kingsville
Although going to Point Pelee was on the 'to do' list this weekend, we had some great sightings just in our garden in Kingsville - even had local visitors who were thrilled to see several birds they had never seen in their own garden... . a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks pair of Northern Orioles (who have decided they prefer the Hummingbird food to their own! This was the case last year too!) Yellow-throated Warbler Summer Tanager Golden-crowned Kinglet Young Ruby-throated Hummingbird Red-billed woodpecker...regular daily visitor Cardinals - 'resident' visitors 3 Bluejays flew by Lots of American Goldfinch Lots of black-capped Chickadees Suspect the Indigo Bunting returned but missed it...usually turns up at about 8 pm and forgot to check outside. Really enjoy seeing everyone's sightings ... the birds know Spring is here!! Happy birding everyone...although this week looks somewhat damp and miserable which is a shame. ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Rideau Lakes - Cerulean Warbler, Philadelphia Vireo
Hi Ontbirders: During late morning to early afternoon yesterday, I was passing through the Rideau Lakes area north of Kingston along Opinicon Road. Time of day meant few birds were singing, but highlights were one Cerulean Warbler, a Philadelphia and two Yellow-throated Vireos as well as a fly-by American Bittern. A Barred Owl was also calling. Relatively few migrants appeared to have returned. Good birding Peter Hall Directions: From Highway 401, take Highway 15 north from Kingston. North of Elgin, take Chaffey's Lock Road to the village of Chaffey's Lock and continue west when it becomes Opinicon Road. ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Rondeau Migration Report May 12, 2014
Good morning, It seem to be a fairly quiet day in the park for birds. Last night a Black-headed Gull was seen in a large feeding frenzy of Bonaparte's Gulls off the beach. Anybody seeing flocks of Bonaparte's should look through them carefully. Clay-colored Sparrows have been seen at the start of Marsh Trail and near the eastern end of South Point Trail. Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so at the Visitor Centre or to me through email. eBird users submitting checklists from the park are encouraged to share them with the username RondeauPPVisitorCentre for our records. 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. Bird sighting information, bird checklists, bird feeders, and breakfast and lunch offered by the Friends can 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. I lead guided hikes in the park twice daily - contact the visitor centre for more information. 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler pelee
A group of us (ken burrell, barb charlton, doug mcrae and I) just had a Kentucky Warbler singing and foraging in the tree tops(!) along the west beach about 400m south of blue heron/northwest beach. May be moving south along west edge of woods. Mike Burrell ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Kentucky Warbler pelee
Mike Runtz, Ben and I along with many others had a brief view. Bird is still calling in same area. Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: May 12, 2014 at 11:13:34 EDT To: Ontbirds birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler pelee Reply-To: mike.burrell...@gmail.com A group of us (ken burrell, barb charlton, doug mcrae and I) just had a Kentucky Warbler singing and foraging in the tree tops(!) along the west beach about 400m south of blue heron/northwest beach. May be moving south along west edge of woods. Mike Burrell ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Festival of Birds - May 12, 2014
While things started off slow first thing this morning it has really picked up through the course of the morning. Both YELLOW-BILLED and BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO were reported from the Tip. A CANADA WARBLER was near the Black-billed Cuckoo. The interior of the Park was very busy with at least 25 species of warbler being seen. Highlights include: KENTUCKY WARBLER at the south end of Northwest Beach; KIRTLAND'S WARBLER at the north-east corner of the DeLaurier trail; and a female CERULEAN WARBLER near the bench on the north side of the Chinquapin trail near the seasonal trail; and a latish LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH in the first slough on the Shuster trail. A YELLOW-THROATED VIREO is being seen along the seasonal trail just north of the tram stop associating with a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders: Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, John, Sarah, Jean, Jeremy, Ken, Geoff, Ian, Chris, Dave, Peter M, and Claire The Festival of Birds runs from May 1-19 - 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Rondeau Update May 12, 2014
Good afternoon, Birding seems to have improved in the park over the day. Prothonotary Warblers have been seen at Tulip Tree Trail and at Pony Barn today. A Prairie Warbler was seen on Marsh Trail this morning at 9 am. Golden-winged Warbler was seen at Pony Barn. The group campground and nearby areas of Harrison Trail have been quite productive, with Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Mourning Warbler and Hooded Warbler being highlights. Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so at the Visitor Centre or to me through email. eBird users submitting checklists from the park are encouraged to share them with the username RondeauPPVisitorCentre for our records. 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. Bird sighting information, bird checklists, bird feeders, and breakfast and lunch offered by the Friends can 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. I lead guided hikes in the park twice daily - contact the visitor centre for more information. 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler Pelee
Seen now off the footpath north of Blue Heron Singing male seen now Good birding Ellen Smout London ont 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
Re: [Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler Pelee
Oops SOUTH apologies There is a crowd. :) Ellen Smout Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2014, at 15:58, Ellen Smout via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca wrote: Seen now off the footpath north of Blue Heron Singing male seen now Good birding Ellen Smout London ont 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Cerulean and Blue-winged Warbler Presqu'ile PP
Paul Lagasi wanted me to pass on that he saw both a male Cerulian and Blue-winged Warbler at the Lighthouse at Presqu’ile Park this afternoon. Both birds were very cooperative showing well. 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. ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Pelee - Yellow-breasted Chat
Just before the rain returned around 6pm. Sitting right out in the open at Dunes. Just behind the washroom. Steve and Michael McAllister Sent from Samsung Mobile ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] HSR: Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (12 May 2014) 36 Raptors
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 12, 2014 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 2 Turkey Vulture 27345 7276 Osprey 1 1 56 Bald Eagle 0 4 43 Northern Harrier 0 6 64 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 60833 Cooper's Hawk2 19120 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0392 Broad-winged Hawk0117 1147 Red-tailed Hawk 2 29 1107 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 27 Golden Eagle 0 0 5 American Kestrel 0 1 30 Merlin 1 2 12 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 7 Unknown Accipiter0 2 8 Unknown Buteo0 0 74 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 18 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Total: 36586 11222 -- Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter:John Stevens Observers: Visitors: only one little boy with his dad. Weather: Warm with a light cooling breeze from the north, mix of sun and cloud in the am but mostly cloudy in the pm. Light rain started at 3:15 EST and lasted 30 minutes. Raptor Observations: Very strange day with good viewing conditions but no action at all until 12:45 EST. Thereafter an occasional bird until rain started whereupon a group of TVs possibly the 30+ that I'd been seen roosting to the east before I started in the morning, moved west within about ten minutes. Non-raptor Observations: Not a single warbler of any species on May 12!! A flock of 8 Great Blue Heron, a pair of Eastern Bluebird, a male Wood Duck, the local male CH carrying a small grey bird, several Gray Catbird, plus Great Crested Flycatcher, Baltimore Oriole, Indigo Bunting, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and many American Goldfinch. Predictions: rain is forecast Report submitted by John Stevens () Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area 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. © 2014 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
[Ontbirds] Bruce Mines oriole, hummingbird
May 10 saw the return of the northern orioles (3males and 1 female). Today we saw our first ruby throated hummingbirds (1 male and 1 female), an indigo bunting, rose breasted grosbeaks (1male and 1female) and 2 pileated woodpeckers . The white crown and white throated sparrows have been here for a while and many warblers are moving through. It must be spring. Happy birding. Bruce Mines is 45 minutes east of Sault Ste. Marie. On highway 17 ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Yellow-breasted Chat - Toronto
At about 11 am today I had a Yellow-breasted Chat at the extreme western tip of Ashbridge's Bay Park in Toronto. Ashbridge's Bay Park is at the foot of Coxwell Ave. in Toronto. From the Ashbridge's parking lot go south on the main trail and follow the paved path heading west to the bushy area at the extreme western end of the park. I believe this is the same spot the last Chat was reported at Ashbridge's in the fall a few years ago. Tom Flinn PS - Sorry for the posting delay - I have been having some communication issues. ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Pelee island highlights, yellow-throated warblers
Richard Pope, Sharron, Richard, Alexander Skevington and I birded the island today. It was slowish but we had several decent birds. There was a fair reverse migration at Fish Point this morning. The highlight was a Yellow-throated Warbler reversing at about 7 am. A prothonotary warbler was in the slough at the southwest corner of Fish Point. We had a Hooded Warbler at middle point after lunch. Late in the afternoon we saw another Yellow-throated Warbler at Lighthouse Point along with Mourning and Orange-crowned Warblers. We ended up with 26 species of warblers over a rather slow but steady day. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C6, Canada Phone: 613-759-1647 FAX: 613-759-1927 E-mail: jhskeving...@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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Sedge wrens and nighthawk on Carden Alvar
An evening walk with the Carden Field Naturalists found singing SEDGE WRENS in Sedge Wren Marsh, a welcome return after last year's absence. A COMMON NIGHTHAWK was seen above the marsh, and GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER heard just at the south edge of the wetland. Also a SOLITARY SANDPIPER and many of the usual suspects. No sign of Yellow Rail. Sedge Wren Marsh is 4 km north on Wylie Road in the heart of the Carden Alvar, directly north of the Kirkfield Lift Lock. To experience the best of the Carden Alvar and its birds, register now for the Carden Nature Festival, June 7 8. www.cardennaturefestival.ca. ___ 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
