[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Piping Plovers copulating
Hello birders: This afternoon between Noon and 2:00PM, Sofia Vargas Nessi and I watched 2 of the Piping Plovers (the 3rd individual did not show) in and around the exclosure erected by Park staff at the Beach 2/3 area. The male completed a display flight close to shore during a rare moment when the female was away from 2 nesting scrapes that she was actively visiting at the back (east) part of the exclosure. As per Doug McRae's observation from 20 May, after digging in each scrape, the female PIPL would sit as though incubating eggs. Eventually, the male joined the female, and after a brief bit of strutting, he mounted the female and they copulated. This is the first recorded observation of copulating Piping Plovers at Presqu'ile for several decades (likely since at least the early 1960s, though Park staff may have more concrete numbers on this). Great binocular and telescope views of the birds can be had many metres from the edge of the exclosure, and I encourage all to give this pair a wide berth. After sporadic attempts by lone birds to establish territory on the Presqu'ile beach over the past decade, this year's copulating pair is an exciting development for long-time Park visitors. Presqu'ile Provincial Park is well signed south from Highway 401 Exit 509 (Brighton/Campbellford). To get to the Beach 2/3 area, park at the Owen Point Trail parking lot and walk north along the beach. Good birding! Ian and Sofia ___ 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] Mississippi Kite Still Present at Mud Lake, Port Colborne
Hello All, The Mississippi Kite first observed by Blayne and Jean Farnan on Thursday May 19 can still be found at Mud Lake Conservation Area on Elm Street in Port Colborne. Jean and I returned to Mud Lake late this afternoon with more time on our hands and observed the kite soaring, circling and diving above us at the north end of the conservation area. Much better view this time. We were on the section of the Blue Heron Trail that opens to a mixture of scrub and Cedars when we observed the Mississippi Kite at 5:05 PM. Directions: From St. Catharines, travel south on Highway 406 to the East Main Roundabout in Welland. Continue west on East Main. At Crowland Avenue, turn left and head south to Lincoln St. Turn right onto Lincoln St. and drive to Prince Charles Dr. You will reach Prince Charles Dr. after crossing King St and the recreational canal. At Prince Charles Drive (Highway 58), turn left and head south to Forks Road. After crossing the overpass, exit Highway 58 on the right to access Forks Road. Turn right on Forks Road and head east to Elm Street. Turn right onto Elm Street and head south to Mud Lake C.A. The parking area will be on the left. Best Regards, Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson ___ 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] Mississipi Kite at Mud Lake, Port Colborne...
Hi Folks: This is the video compiled for the immature/subadult .. Mississipi Kite at Mud Lake, north of Port Colborne yesterday. https://youtu.be/ObElddy0bTA I have not heard whether it was seen today.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObElddy0bTA CheersLuc 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] Third Annual Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch day 5
Hello Fellow Whimbrel Fans This is going to be a quickie, not because I've run out of stuff to say, ohh, no, not that. Its because the Watching today was as bad as yesterday was good. We didn't see a single Whimbrel, in fact there wasn't much of anything. Shame on the little rascals. They must be piled up 3 deep in the DelMarVa (wonderful word, that) as our new/old friends at the Virginia Coast Nature Conservancy have confirmed. No birds left there last night - no birds came through Sam Smith today. The crabs down there must be especially delicious to keep them eating on their supposedly best migration day. And as an aside, our Whimbreleer Tom Lane reminds us that as long as there is a full moon, the horseshoe Crabs will be spawning down there and that means the Red Knots will be gorging on their annual feast. Horeseshoe crab eggs. I'd sure love to see that. Kinda makes you want to go out for sushi, no? Pass the Wasabe, would you please? Today's highlight was a Wilson's Phalarope. Named after Alexander Wilson, 1766-1813, a man many consider to be the true father of ornithology. Have some fun around the birding family dinner table tonight and see who can name all the birds named after him. But not the basketball. Sorry, bit too much sun. Goodnight. oh, its time to remind before we go that Sam Smith Park may be found at the very southern end of Kipling Avenue ( = New Toronto's 18th Street)and Whimbrel Point at the very southern end of the Park. Come on out, it can't be any worse than today. Tim ___ 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] Wilson's Phalarope and Eared Grebe Port Stanley Lagoons
The Eared Grebe is still present. Observed with a pair of Ruddy Ducks in cell 3. I was not able to locate the phalarope. See directions below. Chris Leys Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2016, at 3:34 PM, Joanne Redwood wrote: > > The Eared Grebe is still present and actively diving in lagoon 3. See > directions below. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 21, 2016, at 7:50 PM, Adam Timpf wrote: >> >> There is currently a gorgeous female Wilson's Phalarope with a few Dunlin >> and Semipalmated Sandpipers working the shoreline in front of the viewing >> platform of the 3rd cell (east to west) at the Port Stanley Sewage Lagoons. >> The birds are easy to miss as the grass obscures the view. >> The Eared Grebe is also present but dives frequently. >> Directions from Dave Martins post: >> Port Stanley lagoons are north west of Port Stanley. From Hwy 4 turn >> west on Warren Street near the north end of Port Stanley. At its >> intersection with Carlow Rd proceed through the intersection on Lake >> Line and then turn right on Scotch Line along which the two viewing >> stands are located. >> Good birding, >> Adam TimpfWalsingham, 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 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] OFO field trip: Lac Deschênes IBA, Ottawa, May 22, 2016
There were 18 participants on this year’s trip that focused on the Lac Deschênes IBA and the adjacent Carp hills and Torbolton ridge. The areas covered within the IBA included the Britannia conservation area (Mud Lake), Constance Bay, March Valley Road, and the Shirley’s Bay boat launch. Highlights included four species of vireo in Britannia, including a Yellow-throated Vireo; Black-billed Cuckoo, Golden-winged Warbler, and Eastern Towhee on the Carp ridge; Virginia Rail and nice study of a juvenile Broad-winged Hawk on the Torbolton ridge; two Upland Sandpipers in the fields just south of Constance Bay; a wonderful view of a Red-headed woodpecker at Constance Bay; and a singing Wood Thrush and a Bald Eagle on a nest at Shirley’s Bay. Our only disappointment was not being able to identify the seven terns we observed through the shimmering heat haze at Shirley’s Bay. The weather was perfect and our group found 90 species over a period of eight hours. My thanks to Bob Cermak for driving and assisting me with leading this trip. Bernie Ladouceur ___ 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] Franklin's gull near Erieau
--- Begin Message --- Hi The Franklins Gull is still in the same field ignoring the farmer and his tractor. Probably about 75 turnstones and 100 black bellied plover. Also 2 semi pal plover Thanks for the tip Steve and Jim Good birding Ellen Smout London Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2016, at 13:07, Steve Charbonneau > wrote: > > Sorry, I neglected to mention that Jim Burk originally found the gull. > > On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 1:04 PM, Steve Charbonneau < > steve.charbonnea...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, >> I just returned home from watching an adult franklin's gull feeding in a >> field adjacent to McGeachy Pond just outside of Erieau. It was present the >> entire time that I was there, from 12:15 until 12:45. The field is >> currently being worked up by a tractor and there are about 200 ring-billed >> gulls as well as many black-bellied plover, ruddy turnstones, dunlin, etc. >> This is presumably the same bird that was found early this morning in a >> field about 2 km to the west. >> Take Erieau Rd southeast towards Erieau, turn right on Erie Shore Drive at >> McGeachy Pond and the field is on your right. >> >> -- >> >> *Steve CharbonneauErie Beach in Chatham-Kent* > > > > -- > > *Steve CharbonneauErie Beach in Chatham-Kent* > ___ > 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 > > --- End Message --- ___ 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] Franklin's gull near Erieau
Sorry, I neglected to mention that Jim Burk originally found the gull. On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 1:04 PM, Steve Charbonneau < steve.charbonnea...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I just returned home from watching an adult franklin's gull feeding in a > field adjacent to McGeachy Pond just outside of Erieau. It was present the > entire time that I was there, from 12:15 until 12:45. The field is > currently being worked up by a tractor and there are about 200 ring-billed > gulls as well as many black-bellied plover, ruddy turnstones, dunlin, etc. > This is presumably the same bird that was found early this morning in a > field about 2 km to the west. > Take Erieau Rd southeast towards Erieau, turn right on Erie Shore Drive at > McGeachy Pond and the field is on your right. > > -- > > *Steve CharbonneauErie Beach in Chatham-Kent* > -- *Steve CharbonneauErie Beach in Chatham-Kent* ___ 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] Franklin's gull near Erieau
Hi Everyone, I just returned home from watching an adult franklin's gull feeding in a field adjacent to McGeachy Pond just outside of Erieau. It was present the entire time that I was there, from 12:15 until 12:45. The field is currently being worked up by a tractor and there are about 200 ring-billed gulls as well as many black-bellied plover, ruddy turnstones, dunlin, etc. This is presumably the same bird that was found early this morning in a field about 2 km to the west. Take Erieau Rd southeast towards Erieau, turn right on Erie Shore Drive at McGeachy Pond and the field is on your right. -- *Steve CharbonneauErie Beach in Chatham-Kent* ___ 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] Britannia (Mud Lake) OTTAWA
We spent a few hours yesterday afternoon at Mud Lake and as usual the birds did not disappoint at all!! The WARBLERS where well represented: Yellow warblers Magnolia Warbler Tennessee Warbler American Redstart Canada Warbler Both Male and Female Baltimore Oriole there where Cedar Waxwing Northern Waterthrush Of course the Great Egret, The Great Blue, and the Night Heron Goslings and ducklings as well as all the usual adults as well as all the little woodpeckers, sparrows, and chickadees ___ 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 Provincial Park Migration Report May 23, 2016
Good morning birders, There are decent numbers of birds around the park today, with some interesting species seen, as well as good numbers of some late migrants like Mourning and Canada Warblers. A Connecticut Warbler was seen and heard on South Point Trail just past the Ann McArthur Bench. Other birds here include Hooded Warbler and Yellow-throated Vireo. The White-winged Dove is still present along Lakeshore Rd. south of the Visitor Centre. Prothonotary Warblers are still on Tulip Tree Trail. Red-headed Woodpecker, Olive-sided Flycatcher and Yellow-throated Vireo were notable at Pony Barn. Unless some rare birds are found later today, this will be my last report from Rondeau this spring. Thanks everyone for a great season! Thank you to everyone who contributed sightings and please continue to do so to me through email, or to the Visitor Centre in person or at (519) 674-1768. 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 bird 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] Pelee-White-winged Dove
White-winged Dove flew north along west beach parking lot at Point Pelee N.P. . Calling a lot. Mike Nelson London, 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
