[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Birding Report for Week Ending May 4, 2017.

[Fred Helleiner via ONTBIRDS]

Today being the 33rd anniversary of the discovery of one of North 
America's rarest birds at Presqu'ile Provincial Park (a Lesser 
Sand-Plover), those of us with long memories have been out all week 
looking for something to surpass that.  No such luck, but lots of 
consolation prizes.  Minor surges of incoming migrants occurred on at 
least two days.


With most of the ducks having left, even some fairly common species that 
have been seen this week are worth noting: 3 NORTHERN PINTAILS today; a 
male CANVASBACK on April 28 and 29 and May 3; two REDHEADS; four 
RING-NECKED DUCKS; up to seven WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS; a HOODED MERGANSER 
today.  There have been two WILD TURKEY sightings.  Two HORNED GREBES 
were found today.  The first RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD showed up 
yesterday.  In addition to continued observations of VIRGINIA RAILS and 
a SORA in the marsh, two COMMON GALLINULES have also been present, 
perhaps more visible than in other years because of the high water in 
the marsh.  Despite the limited amount of beach, there have been several 
sightings of the lone PIPING PLOVER, including one today.  Three DUNLINS 
were present for two days, and two GREATER and one LESSER YELLOWLEGS 
were present on one of those days.  An ICELAND GULL was on the beach 
this morning, and the first two COMMON TERNS also showed up today.  A 
LEAST BITTERN was calling in the south end of the marsh last Saturday, 
eclipsing the previous early date for that species.  The easiest place 
to observe GREAT EGRETS these days is near the entrance to the marsh 
boardwalk, where six were feeding this morning.


An immature BALD EAGLE, the first in several weeks, soared overhead on 
May 2.  The first PEREGRINE FALCON of the year appeared today. Most of 
the other excitement of the past week has involved the return of many 
passerine species, too many to enumerate.  Among the highlights were 
higher than usual numbers of BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERS and a HERMIT THRUSH 
(not unusual but one of only a very few of that species this spring, in 
sharp contrast to other years).  Thirteen warbler species, including an 
early AMERICAN REDSTART on May 1 and NORTHERN PARULAS, have appeared in 
the past week.  The first BOBOLINK of the season was on High Bluff 
Island on May 1, and another was seen today.  A few RUSTY BLACKBIRDS 
have been near the lighthouse for much of the week.  Both ORCHARD 
ORIOLES and BALTIMORE ORIOLES have been present since April 28.


To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton.
Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid
that is available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is 
restricted


at this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting 
birds there.

Birders are encouraged to record their observations on the bird sightings
board provided near the campground office by The Friends of Presqu'ile Park
and to fill out a rare bird report for species not listed there.

Questions and comments about bird sightings at Presqu'ile may be
directed to: fhellei...@trentu.ca.

--
Fred Helleiner
186 Bayshore Road
Brighton, Ontario
K0K 1H0
613-475-5309
If visiting, access via Presqu'ile Provincial Park

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[Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitchers, Saltfleet, May 04

[olivesided via ONTBIRDS]

May the 4th be with you, birders.
This morning I located a distant Dowitcher at the back of a flooded field on 
5th Road East, in Saltfleet. It was unidentifiable to species.
Cheryl Edgecombe later followed up on my report, and located 3 Dowitchers that 
were thankfully much closer for viewing. Many photos were taken and shorebird 
experts have determined these are Long-billed. Very rare in The Hamilton Area 
in spring. A little bit of team work goes a long way! 
The birds are in a flooded field on 5th Road East in Stoney Creek, and this 
area is also known as Saltfleet. The birds are on the west side, between Green 
Mountain Road and PowerLine Road. There are over 100 mixed Yellow legs, 20 
Pectoraletc.  The area is now prime to attract more rarities and should 
be checked regularly 
Any additional info can be obtained via text or call to me or my assistant at 
289 456 6502. Thanks to Bob Curry and Rob Dobos for their expertise and to Rich 
HUP Poort for great photos. 


Good birding 
Len Manning 


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[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands Trip - LOCATION CHANGE

[Gavin Platt via ONTBIRDS]

Hello,

Due to flooding, I am changing the location of this Saturday's (May 6) OFO
trip to Leslie Street Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) instead of the Toronto
Islands.

We will meet at 7 am at the parking lot at the base of the spit (near
intersection of Leslie & Unwin).

The forecast for Saturday is also rainy and I imagine it's already quite
wet there, so please dress/plan accordingly. Depending on weather, the trip
will likely last until early/late afternoon, so bring a lunch (if you wish)
if you plan to stay and be prepared for lots of walking!

Good Birding,

Gavin Platt
Toronto, ON
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Re: [Ontbirds] Young Ornithologists` Workshop at Long Point Bird Observatory

[bill read via ONTBIRDS]

Hi Mark  For your interest.  I checked Hamilton Windermere basin TRES grids
yesterday. May 3.   There were 15 nests with eggs some with 5 .I expect
they will stop laying over the weekend but I may check those boxes on
Monday to see. I expect bluebird nestling mortality over the weekend. Bill

On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 11:51 AM, Mark Conboy via ONTBIRDS <
birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote:

> This message has been approved by the coordinator.
>
> To all young ornithologists,
>
> Long Point Bird Observatory is looking for keen teen birders to apply for
> the 2017 Doug Tarry Natural History Fund - Young Ornithologist Workshop to
> be held from August 5 to 13, 2017. Participants will receive hands-on
> training in field ornithology including bird banding, monitoring, field
> identification, birding trips, preparing museum specimens, guest lectures,
> and more! Six of Canada’s most promising ornithologists between the ages of
> 13-17 will be selected to attend, and will receive the Doug Tarry Bird
> Study Award to cover all on-site expenses. Applications are due April 30,
> 2017. For more information and an application form visit
> www.birdscanada.org/lpbo, or contact l...@birdscanada.org.
>
> Mark
>
> Mark Conboy, B.A., M.Sc.
> Program Coordinator
> Long Point Bird Observatory
>
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> 115 Front Road
> Port Rowan, ON
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[Ontbirds] Ottawa/ Gatineau-recent sightings to May 4, 2017

[Gregory Zbitnew via ONTBIRDS]

Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler:  Gregory Zbitnew at sighti...@ofnc.ca

May 4, 2017


The highlight of the week was a male WESTERN TANAGER, unfortunately seen
only at a feeder in an undisclosed location on private property.  There
were 2 other scarcer birds seen: a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD near Billings
Bridge on the 29-30th, and a BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER banded at Innis Point on
the 27th.   For the most part, the highlight was not a specific bird, but
an unusual number of early and in some cases very early arrivals, as a
result of the few days of warm weather and favourable winds on the 27-29th.
  There were 37 arrivals this week.  Although we will not see this many new
arrivals in a week until next year, the volume of birds is still 2 weeks
from the peak. Most of these recent arrivals are not yet widespread.


The latter part of the week had generally below seasonal temperatures and
was fairly rainy; the 1st in particular was quite sodden. The Ottawa River
rose again even higher, cutting off access to Petrie Island and the
Shirley’s bay causeway. Migration perked up a bit on the 2nd, thanks to
favorable winds.   Unfortunately, more rainy and cool weather is on tap for
several days.


There were a few notable fly-bys at Innis Point: BRANT on the 29th and
WHITE-WINGED SCOTER on the 2nd and the 4th.   The HARLEQUIN DUCK was,
surprising, still on the Rideau River on the 1st, just north of Rideau St.
The best place for WATERBIRDS lately is Plaisance and vicinity.  This week,
3 species of GREBE and 21 species of DUCK have been seen in the region.


The rest of the report is largely a listing of new arrivals.  Due to the
large number, in the case of the common birds, the specific location of the
first arrival will not be mentioned, since they are or soon will be almost
everywhere.  The best places for PASSERINES this week have been Britannia,
Pine Grove Trail, and Maple Hill Park.


On the 27th, GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER, AMERICAN PIPIT, but the most unusual
early sighting was a record early ALDER FLYCATCHER, seen and heard at Dow’s
Lake.


On the 28th, GREEN HERON, LEAST FLYCATCHER, EASTERN KINGBIRD, ROSE-BREASTED
GROSBEAK, WOOD THRUSH, RED-EYED VIREO, BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER, BLACK
AND WHITE WARBLER, NASHVILLE WARBLER, YELLOW WARBLER.


On the 29th, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, COMMON TERN, GRAY CATBIRD, BLACK-THROATED
BLUE WARBLER, NORTHERN PARULA, LINCOLN’S SPARROW, GRASSHOPPER SPARROW
(Burnt Lands PP).


On the 30th, CHIMNEY SWIFT, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT.


On the 2nd, EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE, CAPE MAY WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER,
AMERICAN REDSTART, OVENBIRD, BLACKPOLL WARBLER, GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER (at
Britannia), BOBOLINK, CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER, INDIGO BUNTING, VEERY,
BALTIMORE ORIOLE.


On the 4th, CASPIAN TERN.



There have now been 19 species of WARBLERS seen in the region, a lot so
early in the year, and on some of the better trips 8 species have been
seen.


Finally, 2 GRAY PARTRIDGE were seen near the Giroux Road ponds, a hopeful
sign that there are still numbers of this declining species around.


The OFNC's Birds Committee no longer reports owl sightings on the Internet.
We will continue to encourage the reporting of owls to sighti...@ofnc.ca
for the purpose of maintaining local records.


Thanks to everyone who contributed bird observations. We encourage everyone
to report their bird sightings on eBird for the benefit of the entire
birding community.

Good birding.
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[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, still present Leamington

[hcf833 via ONTBIRDS]

Bird still on view at 15:00. extreme back/left of field as viewed from Pelee 
drive, very near the left fence. Directions from original email:
beside Krouse Fisheries on E side of Pelee Drive just N of bridge over Sturgeon 
Creek approx 5 km north of main gates of Pelee Park.
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 Original message 
From: Geof Burbidge via ONTBIRDS  
Date: 2017-05-04  11:34  (GMT-05:00) 
To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca 
Subject: [Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Leamington 

Posting on behalf of Denis and Gwen Lewington

Cattle Egret on grassy area beside Krouse Fisheries on E side of Pelee Drive 
just N of bridge over Sturgeon Creek approx 5 km north of main gates of Pelee 
Park.  Seen at 11 am.  Full breeding plumage.

Geof   Burbidge
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[Ontbirds] 18 American White Pelicans Middle Island Wednesday

[Barry Kent MacKay via ONTBIRDS]

 

>From yesterday, May 3:  While anchored off Middle Island, mid-day,
yesterday, we were entertained by a magnificent fly-over of 15 American
White Pelicans.   I was able to get documentary photos (not high quality) of
some of them.  They broke up the flock and reformed several times, once at a
time when I believe they were joined by three more, but of the 15 I am
absolutely certain, and there probably was 18 in total.  Some landed on the
water.  Parks Canada was shooting birds on the island so although the
pelicans looked like they might want to land there (the two ends of the
island and some of the shelf-limestone around the edge would be suitable
roosting/nesting habitat.the sand spit is almost, entirely submerged.about
three to five meters just breaking the surface.  On one close fly-by we
could clearly see the nuptial knobs on tops of some of the birds' beaks.

 

Besides Parks Canada staff another possible impediment to the pelicans
roosting or nesting there was a magnificent Coyote, on the island.  It is a
large, healthy-looking animal, seen for ten or more minutes on several
occasions in very plain view, and has a dark pelage.  The boat captain had
seen the one there last year, said it was the same colour, and that there
had been no ice connecting Middle to Pelee Island, or the mainland, last
winter, so we assume it was the same animal (its winter diet possibly
augmented by locals providing food?...hard to see how else it could make it
through the winter unless there is a population of Microtus voles on the
island, possibly augmented by round gobies???).

 

The egrets don't do well with the shooting but we did manage to see two
flying away, one trailing lovely long nuptial plumes.  I saw no night-herons
although my two non-birding companions (both familiar with the species) say
they saw one or two.  Great Blue Herons, although not targeted for killing,
continue to decline rather steeply as a nesting species and we saw a lot
fewer of them than previous years, and also fewer Herring and Ring-billed
Gulls and Canada Geese.  The small list was rounded off with Barn and Tree
Swallows, a Northern Cardinal heard singing from the island, Common
Grackles, Gadwall, Bufflehead and several Common Mergansers, Canada Geese
(down in numbers from the last few years) and Mallards.   

 

Last night one Chimney Swift seen flying over the centre of Kingsville.  

 

It was raining this morning at Hillman's.no birders present and none of the
rarities recorded there recently were visible to me at the first cell (I
went no further.sketching from the shelter), but nice views of fish
transference by courting Caspian Terns amid a cluster of Bonaparte's Gulls.


 

Barry

 

Barry Kent MacKay

Bird Artist, Illustrator

Studio: (905)-472-9731

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mi...@sympatico.ca

Markham, Ontario, Canada

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Ontbirds] Little gull Leamington

[Geoff Carpentier via ONTBIRDS]

 Peter Hogenbirk and I are looking at an adult Little Gull. Cty Rd. 33 in
field on east side between Mersea Rd. 2 and Seacliffe Dr. E. This is the
field where the avocet was a couple of years ago.
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[Ontbirds] Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (04 May 2017) 3 Raptors

[reports--- via ONTBIRDS]

Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: May 04, 2017
---

SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  1  4
Turkey Vulture   1 26   5861
Osprey   0  0 42
Bald Eagle   0  0 43
Northern Harrier 0  1 64
Sharp-shinned Hawk   2  4   1051
Cooper's Hawk0  1 89
Northern Goshawk 0  0  1
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  0306
Broad-winged Hawk0  5   3268
Red-tailed Hawk  0  1   1214
Rough-legged Hawk0  0 21
Golden Eagle 0  0  8
American Kestrel 0  0 60
Merlin   0  0 14
Peregrine Falcon 0  0  4
Unknown Accipiter0  0  4
Unknown Buteo0  0 39
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0 20

Total:   3 39  12113
--

Observation start time: 07:45:00 
Observation end   time: 10:00:00 
Total observation time: 2.25 hours

Official Counter:Sandy Darling

Observers:

Visitors:
Not a day to encourage visitors.


Weather:
Cloudy, cold, humid, followed by rain - not good weather for migrating
raptors (or counters).

Raptor Observations:
Even the local Turkey Vultures took a day off.

Non-raptor Observations:
Few passerines.  Only new bird since last week was a Baltimore Oriole.

Predictions:
A wash-out.

Report submitted by Sandy Darling ()
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area information may be found at:
http://www.niagarapeninsulahawkwatch.org/


Site Description:
Hawk migration monitoring at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in
Grimsby, Ontario is conducted by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). All
counting is done by volunteers. Not all members are counters nor does a
counter have to be a member. Typically one person is the designated counter
for each day but other observers present assist with the spotting and
identification.  Counting is done from a steel observation tower with a
wooden floor. For wind protection on cold days, particularly in March, a
black plastic wind guard is installed around the tower's platform. This
platform easily accommodates ten people but on most busy days, no more than
five or six observers would be on it.  

The site lies within a publicly accessible property owned by the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority. There is no charge for admittance. The
tower stands in the centre of a mowed area with a gravel ring road near the
outer edge. This provides lots of room to park vehicles (along the road)
and set up lawn chairs, telescopes and cameras. Toilet facilities are
present.  During the counting season, the NPH erect a counting board to
display seven day's worth of observation data for the public. The box
enclosing the sign contains brochures and silhouette sheets for the public
as well as bulletin boards with news and historical sighting records.

 

Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 71/72, follow Christie
St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road
West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to
the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.

Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized 
after the end of the season. ©2017 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch



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[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

[James Turland via ONTBIRDS]

Festival of Flight; Yesterday was the best day so far. Several notable
sightings including.

   1. Cerulean Warbler at the parking lot South Point Trail.
   2. American White Pelican soaring at the tip
   3. Hooded warbler at Eire Beach Access # 1
   4. Willet on east beach
   5. White-winged Dove at 17168 Lakeshore Rd
   6. Yellow-breasted Chat continuing bird at the fist bench on South Point
   Trail
   7. Prothonotary warblers making brief appearances on Tulip trail

Red-headed Woodpeckers continue to be fairly easy to find throughout the
park.

Festival of Flight; This morning was quiet in the park. Chat seems to be
singing early in the morning. A second Chat has been seen and will
hopefully lead to breeding. The Prothonarary continues to give glimpses at
Tulip Trail.
Link to complete list of birds known to be seen in the park.
May 3 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36536108
May 4 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36536511

Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from now until
May 21. Check out www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca for details or call visitor
Centre at 519-674-1768. Daily posting can be found on ebird or Ontbirds
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[Ontbirds] Hendrie Valley Burlington

[kevin empey via ONTBIRDS]

I had two Northern Parula and a Pileated Woodpecker 
And my first Catbird.  

Hendrie is in Burlington at edge of Royal Botanical Gardens.  Park off Plains 
Rd W. 
Past Botanical Drive 


Kevin Empey

9057065501


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[Ontbirds] Point Pelee NP Migration Update - May 4, 2017

[Festival of Birds via ONTBIRDS]

The rain started around 6 am today and doesn't seem to have affected migration 
with at least 12 species of warbler seen. Although, the strong east winds meant 
that the Tip area itself was rather quiet.

The Woodland Trail produced at least 7 OVENBIRDS and 3 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. A 
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was reported from near Post 5. A HOODED WARBLER was also 
reported north of Bridge C on the east side of the trail. A WHITE-EYED VIREO 
was singing and showing in the Botham Woods Loop. 

The Tilden Trail seems to be a bit of a hot spot with CERULEAN WARBLER, the 
recurring YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, and a latish RUSTY BLACKBIRD. The VIRGINIA RAIL 
was also heard signing again.

Outside of Point Pelee a CATTLE EGRET has been reported from the large grass 
patch on the left side of the Bevel Line in front of Krause Fisheries. Coming 
from Leamington it is on the left just past the Best Western and if driving 
from Point Pelee it will be on the right side just over the Sturgeon Creek 
Bridge. 

Good Birding,

Festival of Birds Hike Leaders
Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Jean, Geof, Emma, Ian, Chris E, Chris C, Dave M, 
Dave J, James, Tony, Bruce, Jessica, Jody and Paul.

The Festival of Birds runs from May 1 - 22.  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. Shorebird Viewing Nights are brought to you in partnership with Ontario 
Field Ornithologists and Essex Region Conversation Authority and Pelee Wings 
Nature Store.
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[Ontbirds] Gray Cheeked Thrush Wet Woods

[Rick Eckley via ONTBIRDS]

In the flats between the bowl and the road.

Wet Woods are at the base of Leslie Street in Toronto in Tommy Thompson
Park.
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[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Leamington

[Geof Burbidge via ONTBIRDS]

Posting on behalf of Denis and Gwen Lewington

Cattle Egret on grassy area beside Krouse Fisheries on E side of Pelee Drive 
just N of bridge over Sturgeon Creek approx 5 km north of main gates of Pelee 
Park.  Seen at 11 am.  Full breeding plumage.

Geof   Burbidge
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[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker ,Ashbridges Bay Park

[robert.cumming--- via ONTBIRDS]

Currently in willows at corner of Marina bay 9:35 AM
ABP is at the foot of Coxwell Ave

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[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Dwight update - no

[rick stronks via ONTBIRDS]

We have been watching the feeders for 2 hours and have not seen the bird.


Rick and Kelly
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