[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 17, 2015
Good Birding, The Day started with dense fog and warm temperatures similar to yesterday. As it brightened up the Tip revealed some excellent birds. Both Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoo were noted, and a Dickcissel flew off the Tip. A Nelson's Sparrow was seen just south of the solar panel, and a Worm-eating Warbler was seen just east of the interpretive centre at the Tip (where the Barn Swallows nest) and north of the 42nd Parallel sign. Patience may be required in order to see the Nelson's Sparrow and Worm-eating Warbler. Alder, Willow Yellow-bellied Flycatchers were also seen in good numbers and a Willow was singing. Yellow-billed Cuckoos are also being reported from the Woodland Tilden Trails. A variety of the more common migrating warblers, including a Blue-winged are being seen on both of those trails. There have been no reports from the north end of the park so far today, however the Glossy Ibis and American Avocet were reported from the Shorebird Cell of the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area this morning. Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete Reed, Todd Pepper, Jeremy Bensette, Bruce Di Labio and the team from Tropical Birding. The Festival of Birds runs from May 1-18. For a detailed schedule visit: www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other updates 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 and Tropical Birding Tours. Shorebird Viewing Nights are brought to you in partnership with Ontario Field Ornithologists and Essex Region Conversation Authority and Pelee Wings Nature Store. ___ 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] American white pelican mosaic ponds
Hi everyone. There is currently a single american white pelican sitting on the dike within the eastern most pond north of Rymer Road. From rock point provincial park take Downey Road turn left on Rymer and continue until you see the first pond on your right directly north of Rymer road. Nathan ___ 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] Worm-eating Warbler just outside Pelee
Hi everyone, I heard and caught a brief glimpse of a Worm-eating on concession E just east of #1503. It was moving east along the south side of the creek. Also had Ovenbird, Canada and Wilson's Warbler in the vicinity. Good birding Jay Peterson Concession E is the last left before the park gates or first right coming out of Point Pelee. 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] Prothonotary warbler
Currently viewing the Prothonotary warbler on the 3rd concession, east of Middletown Line. First reported here yesterday. very vocal and easy to view on the south side of the road. With a window down you'll hear it and know where to pull over. heavily wooded swamp area. Brant County, now. ___ 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] Shorebirds in the GTA
Given the few number of decent shorebird habitat areas in the actual GTA, I thought I'd let any interested area birders know that there were a decent number of shorebirds at Claireville Reservoir when I left about 20 minutes ago. All of the birds were in the upper reservoir, which is currently largely mudflats and shallow water. I didn't pick out any rarities and not much in terms of variety today, but I'd estimate there were over 40 semipalmated plovers and likely over 100 peeps as well as a few yellowlegs, spotted sandpipers and killdeer. A scope is highly useful and probably necessary. Scan all shorelines slowly. Claireville Reservoir is located at Steeles and Finch, about 5 minutes north of Pearson Airport just off Hey 427. Directions: Hwy 427 North to Finch exit. Turn left (west) at the lights at the end of the offramp and follow Finch about 1-2km to the Waterpark entrance on your right. Parking is currently free (that will change whenever the Waterpark opens). Park at the NE corner of the lot and walk down to the reservoir. David Pryor 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] Glossy Ibis - Brighton Constructed Wetland
A Glossy Ibis was observed feeding in the north-east end of the Brighton Constructed Wetlands this morning. To get to the wetlands exit the 401 onto Hwy 30 drive through Brighton. Hwy 30 becomes Prince Edward Street and then Hwy 64 when it makes a long turn to the left.the wetlands will be on your right just after this turn. Dennis Garratt Cobourg, Ontario ___ 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] eastern Ontario: Prairie Warblers
Hi Everyone On route from Pelee to Ottawa this afternoon, I had two singing male Prairie Warblers along Highway 7, approximately 8 kms west of Kaladar on the north side of the highway at 5:45pm. Good birding, Bruce Bruce Di Labio P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis Tiny Marsh
Tiny Marsh off the east/west dike east of the north/south dike from the Tiny Flos TL. Kevin Shackleton 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] Adam pinch and Dean ware looking at adult snowy egret marentette canal. Just flew north towards concession c. Marentette beach area Is private property
Please keep the alcohol fueled and completely uninformative emails coming guys! Glen Canning On May 17, 2015 5:36 PM, Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com wrote: Cheers Adam P Leamington ___ 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] Snowy Egret at Mersea Rd C and Marentette Rd
Currently sitting about 500 m back from the road in the large pond on the east side of the road at the corner of Mersea Rd C and Marentette Rd. Luke Berg Leamington 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] Rondeau Migration Report May 17, 2015
Good morning, There seems to have been almost complete turnover in the migrants present in Rondeau today since yesterday. South Point and Tulip Tree Trail have been reasonably productive, while the Pony Barn and Maintenance areas are very slow. We haven't received any reports from other areas as of yet. On South Point Trail this morning, several interesting species were noted including Prothonotary, Hooded, Mourning, Canada and Blue-winged. Unfortunately most of the warblers here are high up and far back in the woods, but good numbers are present. A Sedge Wren was found 300 metres past the parking lot. Prothonotary Warblers continue to be seen very reliably at the back of Tulip Tree 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] Male Scarlet Tanager Pelee
My BF spotted it high in the trees, at 12:30 across the road from White Pine parking lot. Bird was on the immediate right just after crossing the road. Have ID photo, not good but good enough to determine this bird. ___ 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] Adam pinch and Dean ware looking at adult snowy egret marentette canal. Just flew north towards concession c. Marentette beach area Is private property
Cheers Adam P Leamington ___ 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] Carden birding May 17/'15
Jim McKnight and I put in 3 hours of late morning birding at Carden, to the east of Beaverton, ON on Sunday. We were fortunate to have a singing SEDGE WREN go to sit for 10 minutes on a nearby cattail at the north end of the Wylie Rd. marshland. 2 AMERICAN BITTERNS flew low past the wren. Although others did see THE Shrike we had no luck. Other good birds that we saw and heard included BOBOLINK, EASTERN MEADOWLARK, COMMON SNIPE, GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, EASTERN BLUEBIRD, RUFOUS-SIDED TOWHEE, BROWN THRASHER, NORTHERN ORIOLE, 3 OSPREYS sitting on their platform nests, and many others. Doug Lockrey, Whitby, ON ___ 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: Dickcissel
Hi everyone Peter Read and I just had a Dickcissel fly off the point calling. Good birding Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Osprey - Point Pelee Area
For those wishing to add Osprey to their annual Point Pelee bird list there is a breeding pair on the radio tower in the farm field at Concession Roads 12 and C. This is east of the Mersea Municipal park. It is a very high tower and the Osprey are right at the top. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON pepper_t...@yahoo.ca Sent from Todd Pepper's 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] Shorebirds and warblers in North Bay
Some 22 species of lovely wood warblers have now graced the North Bay area, most of them at the Laurier Woods reserve area, within the centre of North Bay. But, perhaps most unusually, the Callander lagoon, easterly cell is just about perfect for migrating shorebirds at the moment. Some 50 dowitchers, (most of them, if not all, short-billed) were there today, while Stilt, and Solitary Sandpipers, Dunlin, Wilson's Phalarope, and some 7 other, perhaps more common, shore-birds have been visiting there also recently. What next? The Callander lagoon is at the northerly edge of Osprey Links road, running due west for about one mile, just to the north of the town of Callander, just south of North Bay, - which is 3 1/2 stop-light free hours north of Toronto. dick tafel 705 472-7907 -- Dick Tafel Check - New Entry - March 14 - on my Direct Democracy blog: ( read other, older ones) at - http://youcancontrolyourgovernment.blogspot.com/ or check website - http://www.directdemocracytafel.com even, Find My e-Book ($3.00?) - http://www.directdemocracytafel.com/buy/ ___ 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: worm-eating warbler
Hi everyone Had a worm-eating warbler at the south end of Loop trail near tram stop near tip. Bird activity picking up towards tip too. Had Blue-winged, Canada, Wilson's, and bay-breasted warbler to name a few. Good birding, Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Rondeau Update May 17, 2015
Good afternoon birders, Most of Rondeau seems very quiet in terms of birds today, but Lakeshore Road has been very busy from the roundabout south. No rarities but excellent numbers of all the common species. The area just north of Bennett Rd. is particularly productive. Please park at places like Bennett Rd. rather than on Lakeshore Rd. itself and respect the many other users of this road. Prothonotary Warblers - at least 2 males and 1 female - continue to be seen very well at posts 7-9 on Tulip Tree Trail. Listening for their loud song will help you in very quickly locating these birds as the males sing very frequently. 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] 35 whimbrel at Hillman marsh
35 whimbrel have flown in and circled the marsh several times. Getting lower may land soon. LenSent from my Samsung device ___ 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] Fish Crow - Stoney Creek Lakeshore (flyby). 17 May 2015
Birders - a single Fish Crow just flew past our balcony (near Green. Rd at Lake Ontario) in Stoney Creek, heading west into Hamilton. It appeared to be losing height, but I couldn't see for sure if it actually landed in nearby Confederation Park. Worth keeping an eye out for! Good Birding Brandon Holden ___ 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] Avocets and Glossy Ibis at Hillman marsh
We are currently viewing 2 American Avocets and a Glossy Ibis at Hillman Marsh in wheatley. Len Manning and Andrew DonSent from my Samsung device ___ 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] Le Conte's Sparrow at Pelee tip
I just had a Le Conte's Sparrow at the solar panel which is along the west beach path south of the train loop. Steve ___ 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] Le Conte's Sparrow at Pelee tip
I need to change that to Nelson's sharp-tailed Sparrow, sorry I saw it briefly without binoculars, a large group is in it now and have confirmed it as a Nelson's. Steve On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Steve Pike stevepike@gmail.com wrote: I just had a Le Conte's Sparrow at the solar panel which is along the west beach path south of the train loop. Steve ___ 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
