[Ontbirds] Ruff, Bruce County
Today Doug Pedwell, Stu Nutt, Nancy White and Mike Pickup along with many members of the Bruce Birding Club viewed the Ruff between 1:30 and 2:00 pm in the same location as reported by Jarmo Jalava yesterday. Many good lucks as it was displaying amongst a group of Greater Yellowlegs. Thanks Jarmo for the great find Mike Pickup mpic...@bmts.com Sent from my iPad ___ 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] Fwd: Ruff - Bruce-Grey Line (Grey County)
Ruff continues as of 11:06am... beautiful bird. Well worth the trip... Original message From: Jeremy Bensette via ONTBIRDS Date: 2017-04-21 9:16 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Bird Alert Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Ruff - Bruce-Grey Line (Grey County) The male Ruff is present this morning in the same fields described yesterday. It's been shifting between the three fields closest east to the bridge directly south of the intersection of Grey-Bruce Line and Sideroad 1 near Chatsworth in Grey County. It has been pretty distant in a field all morning and very tough to spot without a telescope. Good birding! Jeremy Jeremy Bensette - Leamington, ON I'm doing an Ontario Big Year in 2017! Follow along at Jeremybirder.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 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] Little Blue Heron(s) - Sparta
At least one and possibly both of the Little Blue Herons were present a short time ago in Corner Corner's pond at 45045 Fruit Ridge Line near Sparta. About 35-40 minutes ago, I inadvertently flushed one of the birds while walking along the trail on the east of the pond. The bird glided across the pond to the west side and turned north towards the bridge before I lost it. It did not appear to me to be heading out of the pond as it was flying fairly low. Mary Carnahan (the original finder of the birds) happened to be on the opposite (west) side of the pond at the same time and also saw it. Mary advised to me that it then circled and headed toward the south end of the pond. Mary also indicated to me that she may have also had the second bird; although I only saw one, she had a much better vantage point of the pond from where she stood. It didn't appear as though the bird I saw was panicked so my feeling is that both birds may likely still be present. David Pryor 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] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 20 April 2017
Significant melting of snow and opening up of some small lakes and ponds occurred this week. All larger lakes remain ice-covered. New arrivals continued to appear, but fewer than last week (see list below). Fox Sparrows were at the Visitor Centre all week, peaking at seven birds on April 20. BOREAL SPECIALTIES Spruce Grouse: Persistent snow and meltwater puddles in prime locations for this species such as Opeongo Road and Spruce Bog Boardwalk are making searching difficult. Black-backed Woodpecker: One was seen along Opeongo Road on April 18. Gray Jay: Opeongo Road north of the gate (now open) is the most reliable place to look. Boreal Chickadee: One was reported along the Logging Museum trail on April 18. WINTER FINCHES Purple Finch: A few were at the Visitor Centre feeder area this week. Pine Siskin: There were up to 15 at the Visitor Centre on April 20. American Goldfinch: One or two are still being seen at the Visitor Centre. Evening Grosbeak: A few were still coming to the Visitor Centre seed, with 12 noted on April 20. NEW ARRIVALS April 13: Wilson’s Snipe April 15: Swamp Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow April 16: Ruby-crowned Kinglet Apr1l 17: Common Loon, Killdeer, Chipping Sparrow April 18: Broad-winged Hawk April 20: Barn Swallow Birders reporting records through eBird are encouraged to share their lists with the Algonquin Park Bird Records account (APPbirds). Ontbirds posts about Algonquin Park birds will be irregular, as deemed appropriate, for the rest of the spring period. Good Birding! Ron Tozer, Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired), Dwight, ON DIRECTIONS: Algonquin Provincial Park is three hours north of Toronto, via Highways 400, 11 and 60. Follow the signs which start in Toronto on Highway 400. From Ottawa, take Highway 17 to Renfrew, then follow Highway 60 to the park. Kilometre markers along Highway 60 in the Park go from the West Gate (km 0) to near the East Gate (km 56). The Visitor Centre exhibits, bookstore and restaurant at km 43 are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, starting April 22. Get your park permit and Information Guide (with a map of birding locations mentioned here) at the East Gate, West Gate or Visitor Centre. Locations are also described at: www.algonquinpark.on.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] American Avocet at Port Burwell
Ron Allenson found a single Avocet on the east beach at Port Burwell this morning around 8:45. Still present. Directions: Hwy 19 / Plank Rd south from Tillsonburg. Head down to the beach, east side of the river. Adam TimpfWalsingham, ON Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. ___ 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] Ruff - Bruce-Grey Line (Grey County)
The male Ruff is present this morning in the same fields described yesterday. It's been shifting between the three fields closest east to the bridge directly south of the intersection of Grey-Bruce Line and Sideroad 1 near Chatsworth in Grey County. It has been pretty distant in a field all morning and very tough to spot without a telescope. Good birding! Jeremy Jeremy Bensette - Leamington, ON I'm doing an Ontario Big Year in 2017! Follow along at Jeremybirder.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] Redheaded woodpecker, Rondeau
Redheaded woodpecker near visitor centre. Same day as last year. Take exit 101 off the 401 and follow signs to Rondeau Provincial PArk. Entry fee is $17. 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 (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
