[Ontbirds] HSR: Holiday Beach Conservation Area (26 Nov 2014) 61 Raptors
Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2014 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey Vulture 1 1694 48422 Osprey 0 3 56 Bald Eagle 0 49285 Northern Harrier18166569 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1149 7773 Cooper's Hawk2 36322 Northern Goshawk 0 5 12 Red-shouldered Hawk 16125428 Broad-winged Hawk0 0 36348 Red-tailed Hawk 23 1081 2440 Rough-legged Hawk0 17 23 Golden Eagle 0 50 76 American Kestrel 0 7 1026 Merlin 0 5 74 Peregrine Falcon 0 8 54 Unknown Accipiter0 1 23 Unknown Buteo0 24224 Unknown Eagle0 3 5 Unknown Falcon 0 1 7 Unknown Raptor 0 1 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Total: 61 3425 98215 -- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours Official Counter:Jenna McDermott Observers:Dennis Patrick, Gwen Patrick, Jim McCoy Visitors: Ian Woodfield from Windsor spent a couple of hours on the tower, getting to see some Pipits bobbing around, a muskrat eat many meals, and the first few Red-tails of the day! Weather: Overcast through the day. Winds were much calmer (5km/h) than the past while, which made it a little easier for keeping warm. North winds were also a very welcome change! Raptor Observations: Red-shouldered Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, and Northern Harriers all put in a good showing today, coming through in small bunches of up to 5 or 6 birds at a time. One lonely Turkey Vulture, 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk and 2 Cooper's Hawks gave a little more variety to the day. Having the birds fly overhead rather than across the far north edge of the marsh was another welcome change. Non-raptor Observations: A thin layer of ice across most of the marsh kept a lot of waterfowl away, with Mallards, Canada Geese, Tundra and Mute Swans being seen flying by. One large murder of crows announced their presence before showing up over the treeline and making their way in a big cloud across the marsh. American Pipits, Pine Siskins, and American Goldfinches also filtered across the tower as the day went on. See today's eBird list http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S20693583 Predictions: -1C with NW winds in the morning and 2C with west winds and some flurries in the afternoon. Report submitted by Jenna McDermott (jmcde...@alumni.uoguelph.ca) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.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
[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire - south of Peterborough
I noticed that no one has posted anything about the Townsend’s Solitaire south of Peterborough today. Ian Cannell and I saw the bird at 9:15 am and again between 10:00 am and 10:15 am and later as we passed the same area about twenty minutes or so later we were told that the bird was being seen again. It was found each time at the tip of the tall deciduous trees to the left or behind the house and for us the second time it flew to the Mountain Ash trees just inside the property. It actually came to the first tree just inside the property, great close up looks. We then took a drive north and west of the area and found 4 Northern Shrikes, a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker at Uphill at the north end of Hwy 35 (Victoria Road) north of Kirkfield, Rough-legged Hawks, 68 Turkeys, Ravens, and many Cedar Waxwings. On the way home we found 3 Snowy Owls so it looks like they may be on their way like last winter. or not. Directions per Martin Parker From Peterborough - take Peterborough County Road #28 south through the hamlet of Bailieboro.- Hannah Road is the first left south of Bailieboro. Follow Hannah Road to the first intersection, Evertson Rd. The location with the Townsend's Solitaire was just west on this intersection on both sides of the road. From Port Hope - take Northumberland County Rod #28 north from Port Hope. Hannah Road is a right turn after one passes the two entrances to Bewdley and the western end of Rice Lake. One on Hannah Rd see the instruction above. Norm Murr Richmond Hill Ontario, Canada You can't see birds if you don't go out but sit and wait for others to find them. ___ 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] Video & pics of Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Hello folks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG8_T3aZ7eQ&feature=youtu.be Above find my video and pictures (some thanks to Aaron Charbonneau) of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow at Niagara River Parkway. And thanks again to Craig ( home owner with patience!) and family Corcoran & grandma Gerry Shemilt for a nice story and a nice bird. Thanks Gerry!! Luc Fazio ___ 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: Detroit River Hawk Watch (26 Nov 2014) 62 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2014 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2201 69758 Osprey 0 0 56 Bald Eagle 3 91336 Northern Harrier19111415 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1134 4605 Cooper's Hawk2 57459 Northern Goshawk 0 6 9 Red-shouldered Hawk 11187753 Broad-winged Hawk0 1 184860 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 4 Red-tailed Hawk 23 1508 4309 Rough-legged Hawk2 18 28 Golden Eagle 0 74125 American Kestrel 0 2563 Merlin 0 3 46 Peregrine Falcon 0 4 51 Unknown Accipiter0 4 31 Unknown Buteo1 9 34 Unknown Falcon 0 0 4 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 9 41 Total: 62 4419 266487 -- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter:Jonathan Stein Observers:Andrew Sturgess, Frank Kitakis, Greg Norwood Visitors: 1 Weather: Gray clouds hung low and thick for a third straight day. Cold temperatures persisted as well, hovering around freezing throughout. A welcome change, the wind shifted northeast today, remaining light to moderate. Raptor Observations: Harriers delighted in the northeast wind, coursing south by the bushel during the midday hours. Buteos joined in, too, with adult Red-shouldered and Red-tailed hawks heard from most often. Two light morph Rough-legged Hawks wandered over late, putting the finishing touches on another above-average late November flight. Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon (1), Tundra Swan (80+), American Coot (2000+), Horned Grebe (30+), Canvasback (5), American Black Duck (2), Bufflehead (15+), Common Goldeneye (20+), Common Merganser (35+), Ruddy Duck (8), Great Black-backed Gull (2), Belted Kingfisher (2), Common Redpoll (1), Eastern BLuebird (12), Red-winged Blackbird (1500+), American Crow (400+), American Tree Sparrow (6), Golden-crowned Kinglet (5), American Goldfinch (7), Pine Siskin (60+), Horned Lark (9), Predictions: Mostly cloudy with cold temps, light west wind and a 30 percent chance of snow. Report submitted by Jonathan Stein (steinj...@gmail.com) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org Site Description: The Detroit River Hawk Watch (a joint venture of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and its Friends group, the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance) is the Boat Launch at Lake Erie Metropark located approximately 20 miles south of Detroit, Michigan. The location is at the mouth of the Detroit River as it enters Lake Erie. Directions to site: Lake Erie Metropark: >From I-75, exit at Huron River Drive (exit 27). Continue east on Huron River Drive. Turn left on West Jefferson and proceed a few hundred yards to the entrance of Lake Erie Metropark. After paying the entrance fee, follow the signs to the Boat Launch. ___ 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] Brambling- North Bay
Dick Tafel and I surprisingly saw a Brambling on McIntyre Street West this afternoon around 2 pm. The owner of the home where we saw it says it has been around his property since this morning. It is feeding on sunflower seeds on the ground, often with a large flock of Evening Grosbeaks, but sometimes by itself. The owner says those who want to see it can view it in his yard at the side of his house. However, because he has tenants, the driveway cannot be blocked. Park on the other side of the street or elsewhere near the home. The home is located at 1025 McIntyre Street West, on the left side at the end of McIntyre Street West, just after crossing Cormack Street. I was able to take some photos through a glassed screened door. If you want to see a photo, please email me directly. Renee Levesque ___ 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] SNOW Returns
I know this is not specifically a sighting per se but it is exciting news. One of the SNOWs fitted with a tracker last year has returned to the south. http://www.projectsnowstorm.org/posts/millcreek-back/ -- Bruce Wilson Barrie, Ontario, Canada Life MemberNMRA MemberScale 7 GroupGauge 0 Guild 7mmNGA Member Bird Studies Canada Ontario Bird Banding Association Brereton Field Naturalists' Club Simcoe County Banding Group ___ 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] Eurasian Tree Sparrow. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wed to 12:45
Hi The Eurasian Tree Sparrow was there between 12:30 and 12:45 today. Cheers Marcie Jacklin > On Nov 25, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Craig Corcoran > wrote: > > Has been seen visiting front yard table feeder at 15732 Niagara River Parkway > in a large flock of resident sparrows. Feeder can be viewed easily from car > window on service road 70. Discovered by Brianne Corcoran and confirmed by > Gerry Shemilt and Craig Corcoran. > ___ > 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 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] Eurasian Tree Sparrow Photos
Hey all, Steve Charbonneau, Mac McAlpine and I arrived at the location this morning around 8:15 and sat for two hours. Sparrow showed up around 10:20am. Lighting was not optimal but the photos can be found at the link below. I've added 5 shots there. We are driving home now, uploaded from the car! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ssue3fbvldi0f5d/AACrL5-rukIjtGDo_d2RG-tla?dl=0 Aa 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] Yes Eurasian Tree Sparrow. Niagara-on-the-Lake, again today 10. To 10:35 am
The tree sparrow is still being seen at Craig Corcoran's front feeders, see address below. Video taken. On behalf of the "passionate" birding community, I would like to thank Craig and his family, Gerry Shemilt, for being so patient with impatient birders/listers., that even leave very expensive Swarowski scopes behind!! The discovery of this bird is a lovely touching story of pure SEREDEMPITY or coincidences Craig daughter is visiting from one of the southern states and Grandma Gerry Shemilt, long standing birder from Toronto, visit her in Niagara-on-the-lakeso Craig puts out some extra feed at the front feeders, and ... Granddaughter, from usa, says granma there a different bird at the feeders, grandma looks and lo and behold..Eurasian Tree Sparrow is discovered! What a nice story...well done Gerry, Craig. And granddaughter.. To all of you thank you. Between 10:02 and 10:35, the bird showed at least a dozen times. Still very skittish. Video and pics taken Best run, I am baby sitting! Luc Fazio Sent from my iPad > On Nov 25, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Craig Corcoran > wrote: > > Has been seen visiting front yard table feeder at 15732 Niagara River Parkway > in a large flock of resident sparrows. Feeder can be viewed easily from car > window on service road 70. Discovered by Brianne Corcoran and confirmed by > Gerry Shemilt and Craig Corcoran. > ___ > 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] Northern shrike@Rondeau Prov PArk
We have had a northern shrike in the yard for two days now. He seems to be working a territory along the cottages north of the visitor centre. The Park is closed to the public today, Wednesday, but will be open again tomorrow. Our cottage is 17372 Lakeshore. and birders are welcome. When you come in the yard check the roadside feeder area first then slowly go around the left side of the cottage to see if it is in one of the trees or the hedge. Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow the signs for Rondeau Provincial Park. Once in the park go to Lakeshore Rd. The bird may also be visiting the feeders at the visitor centre which is just south of our place. Just seen at 11.50am. Ric -- Ric McArthur PO Box B1 Morpeth, Ontario,Canada N0P 1X0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricmcarthur ___ 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] Eurasian tree sparrow notl. Mais oui!
Currently feeding on platform feeder at 15732 niagara parkway in niagara on the lake. Pretty active. Len Manning and many others 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] Eurasian tree sparrow - yes!!!
Just showed up at the feeder. 15732 Niagara Parkway, niagara on the lakeCheryl and Dave Sent 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 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] Eurasian tree sparrow NOTL- nothing yet
Thought I would post that so far the bird has not been seen at the feeder yet. Cheryl Sent 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 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] Lens Cap.
Yesterday afternoon I found a lens cap on the trail to Owen Point at Presqu'ile. The only identifying mark is a logo that seems to combine the letters V, X, and T. If anyone wishes to claim it, please contact me directly. Posting approved by coordinator. -- 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 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
