[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (25 Sep 2017) 599 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 25, 2017 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 7341341 Osprey 0 28 28 Bald Eagle 2 28 28 Northern Harrier 4 68 68 Sharp-shinned Hawk 287 1382 1382 Cooper's Hawk0 15 15 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 284 9762 9762 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 28 28 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel13211211 Merlin 1 20 20 Peregrine Falcon 1 12 12 Unknown Accipiter0 1 1 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 1 Total: 599 11897 11897 -- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours Official Counter:Kevin Georg Observers:Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Patrick Mulawa Visitors: thanks so very much for all your help!! Weather: high cirrus for most of the day with south winds and temps in the 80's Raptor Observations: 2 Bald Eagles and one Peregrine Non-raptor Observations: Blue jays seen were 739 Monarch seen 205 Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (jerry.jour...@gmail.com) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org More site information at hawkcount.org: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=285 ___ 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] Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (23 Sep 2017) 312 Raptors
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 23, 2017 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 4 51 52 Bald Eagle 1 11 14 Northern Harrier 5100114 Sharp-shinned Hawk 181925948 Cooper's Hawk2 17 18 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 4 Broad-winged Hawk0 3081 3106 Red-tailed Hawk 0 4 6 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 114593628 Merlin 4 37 39 Peregrine Falcon 1 2 2 Unknown Accipiter0 0 0 Unknown Buteo0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 312 4824 4932 -- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter:Jennifer Lyon Observers:Bob Johnstone, Derek Lyon, Ronnie Goodhand, Tom Bolohan Visitors: A big thanks to Jen and Derek who've been the official counters for the entire week despite some of the worst hawk migration weather any of us can remember. And thanks to several others who also helped with today's count including Tom B., Bob J. and Ronnie G. Weather: A few clouds first thing and then lots of sunshine and extremely warm with a temp to a high of 31C. Winds were light all day and somewhat variable in direction. Raptor Observations: A total of 312 birds tallied for the day... with the bulk being Sharpies (181) and Am. Kestrels (114) along with a single Bald Eagle, a few Osprey (4) and N. Harriers (5), a couple of Cooper's Hawks, Merlins (4) and a lone Peregrine... the 2nd of the season. Non-raptor Observations: Some good non-raptors today... with Pileated, Red-bellied and Red-headed Woodpeckers, RT Hummingbirds, Common Loons, Great Blue Heron and Belted Kingfisher. A good flight of Blue Jays today with a total of 687. Monarch count: 178 Also of note a couple of Pandora Sphinx catepillars... interesting given I remember photographing one near Sharpie Alley several years ago around the same time of year. Report submitted by Dave Brown (thebro...@ezlink.on.ca) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm More site information at hawkcount.org: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=392 ___ 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 Sep 2017) 750 Raptors
Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 25, 2017 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey Vulture 28647647 Osprey 0 40 40 Bald Eagle 0 54 54 Northern Harrier11112112 Sharp-shinned Hawk 240 1671 1671 Cooper's Hawk5 44 44 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 5 5 Broad-winged Hawk 447 4463 4463 Red-tailed Hawk 2 83 83 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel17283283 Merlin 0 29 29 Peregrine Falcon 0 7 7 Unknown Accipiter0 0 0 Unknown Buteo0 3 3 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 2 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 750 7444 7444 -- Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours Official Counter:Sean Jenniskens Observers:Alfred Raab, Jim McCoy, Michael Williamson Visitors: A lady named Pat joined us on the tower for a few hours today; she is in Hawaii where they have very few-none raptors so she enjoyed the few she got to see from the tower. In addition, Alfred Raab of the Bruce Peninsula was up on the tower for a few hours as well. Weather: Today was yet another scorcher on the tower, with a humidex of about 37 degrees Celsius (about 98 degrees Fahrenheit). Unlike yesterday, the sky was beautiful for hawkcounting today, with lots of white patches against the blue sky! Light winds all day, but the first hour in the morning they were out of the north. They then switched to east and eventually southeasterly. Raptor Observations: Despite the un-ideal winds for the majority of the day, it was a fairly decent flight. We are still getting a few kettles of Broad-wings way out to the north, though I feel that the main flight missed us. Today was a fairly good day for Sharpies, with 240 being tallied. The big excitement of the day was getting our first adult male Northern Harrier for the year! It seems relatively early as the adult males usually don't show up in numbers until we near the end of the season. Non-raptor Observations: There were 2630 Blue Jays counted today, which is the highest count so far this season. Here is the link to the full days eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39395385 There were 38 Monarch butterflies counted migrating today. Predictions: Southwesterly winds predicted for tomorrow. It should be another very toasty day! Report submitted by Sean Jenniskens (seanjennisk...@hotmail.com) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/ More site information at hawkcount.org: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=100 ___ 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Eurasian Collared-Dove at Rondeau PP
I spent a good part of the day at Rondeau PP and did not refind the Eurasian Collared-Dove that was found by Jim & Keith Burk yesterday. A consultation prize was finding an immature Connecticut Warbler about 75 meters south of the first (only?) bench you pass on the South Point Trail. Tim -- Tim Arthur Photography www.timarthurphotography.com timarthur.ph...@gmail.com 519•933•8467 Peak Post Production Inc. Audio Post Production t...@peakpostproduction.com www.peakpostproduction.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0037841/ On Sep 24, 2017 1:23 PM, "Jeremy Bensette via ONTBIRDS" < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: The Eurasian Collared-Dove that Jim and Keith Burk found in Rondeau Park earlier was still present when I left about 20 minutes ago. It had just flown out of sight but from what I hear it has done that a few times already today, always returning to approximately the same spot. It's been hanging out on hydro lines and in trees between the dog beach and house number 17108 Lakeshore Rd, slightly south of the Visitor Centre in Rondeau Park near Blenheim, Kent County. A big thank you to Jim and Keith, and Steve too of course, for getting me on it so quickly... Seeya in Toronto! Jeremy Bensette - Leamington, ON I'm doing an Ontario Big Year in 2017! Eurasian Collared-Dove makes 325!!! Riders on the storm, riders on the storm... ♪ > On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Jim Burk via ONTBIRDS wrote: > > My dad and I found one this morning at the south end of lakeshore. I was trying to convince myself that it wasn't because of horrible lighting but later saw it well from underneath showing grey undertail coverts and dark primaries. > > Jim > > Was seen at 17098 and 17108 lakehsore road. These are basically the very last cottages on Lakeshore. Note, the cell service down there sucks!! > ___ > 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/vi ew/information.ontbirdsguide > Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ontar ioFieldOrnithologists > ___ 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/vi ew/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ontar ioFieldOrnithologists ___ 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] ?? Magnificent Frigatebird?? - Presquile/ Prince Edward County
An eBird report of a Magnificent Frigatebird near Barcoven (east of Presquile and west of Prince Edward County) just popped up on eBird. Here is the link http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39386522 It may be a false alarm, but could be worth having a look up if you are near the shoreline. I did not see this bird, just passing it on, and this sighting should be considered unconfirmed until more reports come in. Tom Wheatley wheatley...@hotmail.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] Neotropic cormorant east side cranberry marsh whitby
Bird at north end mixed in with double crested and Canada geese. Lighting is brutal and extremely hot. Park in Lynde Shores conservation and walk down road to almost the end - platform on right. 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] Cackling Goose Cranberry Marsh Whitby
Mike Norton called to report a Cackling Goose seen with Canada Geese off the south (lakeside) viewing platform on Hall's Road at Cranberry Marsh. From Toronto, exit Salem Road south then go east on Bailey past Lake Ridge Road turn right onto the first road (Hall's Road) past Lakeridge. From Oshawa, exit at Brock Street and turn right onto Victoria St. and continue past Lynne Shores CA tuning left onto Hall's Road. -- --- Mark Cranford Toronto, ON mark.cranf...@rogers.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
Re: [Ontbirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher in Toronto
No Fork-Tailed Flycatcher at the Spit today - Monday - I searched from 11:30am-1:30pm in and around the location reported yesterday and was unable to re-find the Flycatcher. Others searching said they had not seen it the two hours previous, either. If anyone else goes searching, please keep the rest of us updated. Directions in numerous previous posts are very precise. Thanks, Rick On Sun, Sep 24, 2017 at 10:10 PM, Quinten Wiegersma via ONTBIRDS < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > Hi All, > > I was lucky enough to see the Fork-tailed Flycatcher in Tommy Thompson > Park this evening from about 6:30 to 7:30. It was found on a dead tree in > the middle of some phragmites in the 2nd Cell. It was observed sallying > multiple times. > > Tommy Thompson Park is in Toronto, and can be accessed off Leslie St. To > get to the Flycatcher spot, travel about 2k to the fork in the road, then > turn left. Continue .5ishk to a gravel path on the right side of the path. > Turn right down the narrow gravel path. If you come to the fish bridge, you > are on the wrong path. > > Good birding, > Quinten Wiegersma > birdsbugsbotany.blogspot.ca > London, Ont > qwieger...@hotmail.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] Magnificent Frigatebird - Georgian Bay
Just getting the word out about a Magnificent Frigatebird west of Gravenhurst and south of Parry Sound on the Georgian Bay near the Giant's Tomb island. I did not see it (unfortunately), but I saw it reported on eBird yesterday. Great find! http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist/S39366774 Good birding, Quinten Wiegersma birdsbugsbotany.blogspot.ca London, Ont qwieger...@hotmail.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
