[Ontbirds] High Park Raptor Watch Tues. Oct. 25, 2016
Another super day on the Hill. We almost forgot how cold it was: Turkey Vultures 223 Bald Eagle 3 N. Harrier 5 Sharpies 49 Coopers 9 N.Gosshawk 1 Red Shoulder 30 RedTail 185 Roughleg2 Am Kestrel 1 Unid Buteo 7 Today's Total 511 To Date 6001 Tomorrow North wind 13k for the morning. for everything else there's HMANA Tim ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Holiday Beach Conservation Area (25 Oct 2016) 2593 Raptors
Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2016 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey Vulture2150 39547 39994 Osprey 0 5 68 Bald Eagle 13136252 Northern Harrier 9217509 Sharp-shinned Hawk 100 3517 7529 Cooper's Hawk 19289381 Northern Goshawk 0 2 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 34201201 Broad-winged Hawk0 50 6115 Red-tailed Hawk261 1503 1655 Rough-legged Hawk0 1 1 Golden Eagle 1 12 12 American Kestrel 1282 1203 Merlin 0 31118 Peregrine Falcon 0 16 38 Unknown Accipiter1 5 7 Unknown Buteo4 19 24 Unknown Eagle0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 2 4 Unknown Raptor 0 1 1 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total:2593 45837 58117 -- Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter:Sean Jenniskens Observers:Chuck Sharbaugh, Dave Martin, Jeanece Seals, Jim McCoy, Larry Ludwicki, Linda Wladarski, Michael Williamson, Olga Klekner, Phyllis Coble, Theresa Lindsey Visitors: Chuck S. came by for another visit from Michigan today, and today was Larry L.'s last day over here for this visit. Weather: Overall a nice day, a little chilly at times, and warm at others. A light NW wind greeted us all day. Raptor Observations: Decent flights of Turkey Vultures and Red-tailed Hawks today, although they were high most of the time. Another Golden Eagle at 13:45 local time, also high-up. Non-raptor Observations: 3,030 American Crows were counted migrating over. There was a small, but present migration of Blackbirds, and Finches today, and among them was our first of the year group of 5 Eastern Meadowlarks. For the full eBird checklist, go to http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32230962 Predictions: Light rain predicted all day tomorrow, with strong East winds. Report submitted by Sean Jenniskens (seanjennisk...@hotmail.com) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (25 Oct 2016) 1707 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2016 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture1544 32353 33673 Osprey 0 5 23 Bald Eagle 2 55109 Northern Harrier 2 99322 Sharp-shinned Hawk 24 1728 4234 Cooper's Hawk3 60104 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 15147148 Broad-winged Hawk0130 17529 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk112993 1127 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 6 6 American Kestrel 0 67545 Merlin 0 19 37 Peregrine Falcon 0 23 27 Unknown Accipiter0 2 5 Unknown Buteo5 32 41 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 12 Total:1707 35720 57944 -- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter:Natalie Cypher Observers:Andrew Sturgess, Frank Kitakis, Rosemary Brady Visitors: A couple of gentlemen from Dayton, OH joined us today. Thanks to Anna, Ken, and Rick for assistance in spotting. Weather: Chilly but very pleasant weather today. Light NW west throughout the day; partly cloudy. Raptor Observations: A pretty good migration day, with 1779 birds. Turkey Vulture total was 1544, Red-tailed Hawk total 112, Red-shouldered 24, Sharp-shinned Hawk 69. Also had a couple of Bald Eagles, Northern Harriers, and Cooper's Hawks. Many birds were migrating south of the count site due to the north winds, making spotting and ID challenging at times. We were hopeful, but had no Golden Eagles today. Non-raptor Observations: American Crows continued to move today - certainly several thousand. Predictions: Tomorrow's winds will be from the east, with a chance of rain throughout the day. Big numbers of migrants would not be expected. Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (greg_norw...@fws.gov) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh (25 Oct 2016) 528 Raptors
Cranberry Marsh Whitby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2016 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- BV 0 0 0 TV 391 4097 4519 OS 0 7 91 BE 2 13 62 NH 3 51152 SS 36481 1132 CH 6 39 57 NG 1 7 7 RS 4 14 14 BW 0 1807 RT 77499553 RL 3 7 7 GE 0 6 6 AK 0 54347 ML 0 14 51 PG 0 4 11 UA 0 2 3 UB 5 10 18 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 13 28 Total: 528 5319 7865 -- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter:Ian Cannell, Jim McKnight Observers:Charmine Anderson, Ian Cannell, Karl Jennewein, Norm Murr Weather: north-west winds, Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Sandhill Crane-3, Common Raven-2, Cackling Goose-1, Fox Sparrow-2 Predictions: north winds, switching to north-east Report submitted by Rayfield Pye (ray...@interlinks.net) Cranberry Marsh information may be found at: http://www.torontobirding.ca/site/page/view/hawkwatch.info ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] 250 plus Sandhill Cranes - near Owen Sound 10/25 2016
--- Begin Message --- Three flocks totalling more than 250 Sandhill Cranes today late morning on A Line, just off hwy 21 just west of Owen Sound. This general area gets good flocks of migrant Sandhills every autumn. To reach this location, take hwy 21 west from Owen Sound, then take Bruce Road 10 by turning right from hwy 21. There is construction at this corner, so watch for the flag people! Take your first right off Bruce Road 10, which is A Line, and continue along, watching the fields and sky on your right. Chances are that you will soon see and hear good numbers of cranes. If the cranes are not around I suggest trying some areas farther north near Bruce Road 10. Checking out "our" Sandhills is something we look forward to every autumn! Good birding Jerry Walsh Owen Sound --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] White-winged Crossbills and Boreal Chickadees on the move in Algonquin Park
Hello Ontario Birders, While not necessarily rare birds, there are some avian events occurring here in Algonquin Park that would be valuable to folks further south looking for said birds. Amanda Guercio and I, in the past week have had an increase of White-winged Crossbill sightings in the park. I had heard a few flying by in the past week, but a flock of 13 and another of five birds were present today on the Mizzy Trail with singles interspersed throughout. As per Ron Pittaway's forecast, the cone crop for spruce is not good in the park, but the cedar crop is quite good. These may be birds commuting to better feeding areas or birds that have arrived to feed on the cedar crop. They seem to be increasing and it may be a good time to keep an ear out for them further south as well. Chickadees, titmice and nuthatches are apparently on the move throughout Southern Ontario! Here we have been detecting increased numbers of Boreal Chickadees, many behaving like migrants. Usually, resident Boreal Chickadees in Algonquin travel in pairs within flocks of Black-capped Chickadees and hang tight to conifers. Today I had a flock of seven Boreal Chickadees traveling together silently through open hardwoods on the Mizzy Lake Trail. On the 21st, two small groups of Boreal Chickadees were doing the same on the Old Railway Bike Trail. Tadoussac is reporting seeing a movement of this species as well. It would be well worth checking any migrating chickadee flocks along the lakes for ones with brown caps. Cheers! Lev Frid & Amanda Guercio Huntsville, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret near Holiday Beach
One Cattle Egret was feeding among cattle in a cattle pasture near Holiday Beach Essex County around 10 am this morning. >From Malden Centre at the intersection on Rd 20 and Rd 50 drive about 1km >south on Rd 50 to 6862 Rd 50. The pasture is on the west/right side of the >road. Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Reesor Pond Geese - Snows and Cackling.
Ian Cannell and I stopped at Reesor Pond this afternoon to try and find the 7 Snow Geese reported earlier in the week’'. We found not 7 Snow Gees but 11 of them, all white phase. We didn’t check through the 2000 or so Canada Geese to try and find the duck species also reported earlier as well but we did have a big surprise in seeing the most Cackling Geese we have ever seen. It was all but impossible to do an actual count as they were mixed in with the Canada Geese (a lot of the Geese were backed by a low sun) but we estimated that no less than 50 Cackling Geese were present. Good to excellent comparisons with the Canada Geese. A scope recommended but you can probably see some of the Cackling Geese with binoculars. Note- The Geese leave the pond in the morning for the fields, etc. and return in the late afternoon. When we stopped by around 9 am there was only one Goose on the pond. DIRECTIONS TO REESOR POND Reesor Pond is on the northwest corner of Reesor Road and Hwy 407 in Markham. It is bounded by Reesor Road on the east, Donald Cousins Parkway ( formerly Markham By-Pass ) on the west, Hwy 407 on the south and Hwy 7 on the north. Exit Hwy 407 at Exit number 96 ( go north ) on Donald Cousins Parkway and you will see the pond on the north side of the highway beside Donald Cousins Parkway. Your best bet is to drive up ( north on ) Donald Cousins Parkway to Hwy 7. Turn right ( east ) on Hwy 7 and drive the very short distance to Ressor Road. Turn right ( south ) on Reesor Road and drive down to the gate on your right and park here ( do not block gate ) and there is no need to pass through the gate as the whole pond is viewable from the gate and you do not want to flush the birds before you even get to look them over. 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 (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Northern Parula & Orange-crowned Warbler at Sedgewick Forest, Oakville
I found and photographed one each of these species between 1:30 & 3:00 pm this afternoon. They were at the west of the small creek between the water treatment plant open cistern and the Jehovahs Witness parking lot (this is the same sheltered location were several species of warbler and Ruby-crowned Kinglets attempted over the last winter last). The Northern Parula was confined to the low shrubs and ground cover and occasionally adjacent trees and present for at least an hour vs the Orange-crowned Warbler that was in the same location but was seen over period only several minutes. On other birder from Burlington also photographed the Parula. There were at least 30 Yellow-rumped Warblers and lots of Ruby-crowned Kinglets and the woods were swarming robins. Photos of both species will be added to "Ontario Bird" photos and my Facebook page. Directions: located north of Lakeshore Boulevard and east of 3rd Line. Parking is suggested on Sedgwick Crescent or the small parking lot at the east of Confederation Park and between Lakeshore Boulevard and lake. Wayne Renaud (waynerenau...@gmail.com) ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Sandhill Cranes
Today, there were over 100 Sand hill Cranes in a field of grain stubble on the east side of Fennel Road, halfway between Lorneville and Goose lake roads, north of Cambray, in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Cheers, Judy Kennedy, Cameron, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] 4 Cattle Egrets - Blenheim Lagoons
Birders: There were 4 Cattle Egrets at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons this morning, October 25. While I was busily photographing the one pair, Steve and Aaron Charbonneau arrived and noted another two birds fly in from the northwest and land on the main pathway. Photos of some of the cooperative birds are posted on my blog: http://pawsnaturenuggets.blogspot.ca/2016/10/cattle-egret-invasion.html Directions: from Hwy 401 take exit 90 and go south on Hwy 40 to Blenheim. At the main intersection of Blenheim (Talbot St,) turn right (west), go through the town and beyond on Talbot Trail for about two kilometres, to Lagoon Road. Turn right and after about one kilometre, you should see the lagoons on the right. A permit, from the town of Blenheim office on Talbot St, is required for entry to the lagoons. Good birding! Allen Woodliffe Chatham, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Cattle egrets Blenheim sewage lagoons
There are currently 4 cattle egrets in pond #5, the bubbler pond, at the Blenheim sewage lagoons on Lagoon Rd. Directions Exit 401 at the Blenheim exit, Hwy 40- Communication Rd. south to Blenheim, turn right at traffic light at Talbot Trail. Turn right onto Lagoon Rd. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Sandhill cranes
It's pretty cold today but the north winds have some birds on the move. A few loons, 4 cackling geese and just now 7 sandhill cranes went over the house. Closest intersection Lakeridge and Reach in Scugog closest intersection Lakeridge and reach-in Scugog Township. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
