[Ontbirds] A question of common sense.
Thanks for posting this message. One of the problems that we must consider is that the residents have been feeding these special birds and keeping them alive in this harsh environment. If we cause them to stop feeding because of our rude and inconsiderate actions, we will cause the death of the birds. Aren't we bird lovers!!! I witnessed such behaviour near the Painted Bunting where a photographer/birder after more than 3 hours refused to leave the side of the property when the owner asked him to allow others a chance. As a member of the same club and a photographer/ birder, I was appalled by his attitude. Some of the strife arises when large numbers of watchers flock in to see an unusual bird as we had with the Hooded Warbler some years back - over 100 birders in about 3 days. I believe we need someone to spend an evening at our Naturalists club meetings reviewing the rules and ethics. Most of this is common sense but some people lack that. Birding is such a joy and it is a shame that we have this blight on our record. Judy and Alex Eberspaecher Judy Eberspaecher Check my new website and posts at www.eberaj.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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] Snowy Owl Spotted
Early evening (5:00) Saturday spotted this beautiful fellow in a tree in Port Perry, across from the Walmart. Stayed for at least 30 minutes at the top of a dead tree. North side of building. Sylvia Derksen ___ 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] Pine Warbler - Port Weller/St. Catharines
An immature male Pine Warbler has been coming to backyard suet and nyjer seed feeders at a residence in Port Weller since January 16th. The residence owner, Nel Dekker, does not mind birders coming to see the bird. The feeders can be easily seen from their driveway at 709 Read Road, Port Weller, St. Catharines. It is best to drive into the driveway and use the car as a blind given the warbler and other birds are quite skittish. The bird was seen all day Sunday. Directions: Exit the Queen Elizabeth Highway in St. Catharines at Niagara Street. Proceed north 5 km. to the T intersection at Lakeshore Road. Turn right here and continue east over the Lock 1 Welland Canal bridge three blocks to Read Road. Turn left and drive to the end of the road. The residence is on your right and backs on to the lake. Turn right on the front laneway and then left into the driveway. The feeders are to the left of the residence at about the middle of the yard. Good luck Kayo Kayo Roy 13 Kinsman Court. Fonthill, ON. L0S 1E3 kayo...@niagara.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] Interested in surveying for Marsh Birds or Amphibians this spring?
This email has been posted with permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator Dear Ontbird members Interested in surveying for Marsh Birds or Amphibians this spring? Each spring, hundreds of active Citizen Scientists in Ontario and the Great Lakes States dedicate 8 or more hours to survey marsh birds and/or amphibians in Great Lakes coastal and inland marshes. Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program volunteers are awarded with a great opportunity to spend time in these unique habitats - enjoying nature, improving their skills, and supporting wetland conservation. At the same time the important data they collect contributes to our understanding of these species, their habitat needs and the health of the Great Lakes. Interested in participating? Learn more about the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp online, and view a map of available and assigned routes http://goo.gl/sgoaX2 . To register, contact Kathy Jones volunteer at birdscanada.orghttp://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca and let her know your location and preferred route choices. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, ON, N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 [cid:image001.jpg@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.birdscanada.org/[cid:image002.png@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://facebook.com/BirdsCanada[cid:image003.gif@01D04484.B77C8FB0]https://twitter.com/#!/BSCOnt[cid:image004.png@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.bsc-eoc.org/organization/bscnews.html [cid:image005.gif@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.bsc-eoc.org/shopping/anncamp.jsp[cid:image006.png@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.ebird.org/ From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. P.S. - There are still a few Ontario Nocturnal Owl Survey routes available in central and northern Ontario. Anyone interested can view the map of available routes (identified in red) at http://goo.gl/pHW8nC then contact Kathy Jones for more information. P.P.S. Please participate in the Rusty Blackbird Blitz http://rustyblackbird.org just report any sightings to www.eBird.orghttp://www.eBird.org using the observation type Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz ___ 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] Agreement on my post
Hello Mark, I just wanted to let you know that I had 14 email messages so far in regards to my post on OntBirds yesterday. ALL were in agreement and many were worded in much stronger words than I expressed. Some people suggested that names be posted and pictures be taken of the offenders however I would never do that. (That is up to you if that is done. ) At our Larks luncheon today people were very vocal about these issues and were also in agreement. Judy Judy Eberspaecher Check my new website and posts at www.eberaj.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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
