[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (29 Sep 2017) 715 Raptors

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Detroit River Hawk Watch
Brownstown, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 29, 2017
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture 440   1178   1178
Osprey   0 31 31
Bald Eagle   7 39 39
Northern Harrier 6 85 85
Sharp-shinned Hawk  82   1799   1799
Cooper's Hawk1 20 20
Northern Goshawk 0  0  0
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  0  0
Broad-winged Hawk   94   9992   9992
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  0
Red-tailed Hawk  5 43 43
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Golden Eagle 0  0  0
American Kestrel75327327
Merlin   1 27 27
Peregrine Falcon 3 24 24
Unknown Accipiter0  1  1
Unknown Buteo0  0  0
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   1  2  2

Total: 715  13568  13568
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Observation start time: 07:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 9 hours

Official Counter:Kevin Georg

Observers:Andrew Sturgess, John Elliott, Rosemary Brady

Weather:
light rain in the morning with temp into the upper 60's with from the NW
thru out the day

Raptor Observations:
7 Bald Eagles and 3 Peregrines

Non-raptor Observations:
260 blue jays with around 20 Monarch

Predictions:
cooler temps and north winds

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


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[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant - Whitby

[Christopher Escott via ONTBIRDS]

The Neotropic Cormorant is still present. Several eBirders have reported it at 
Cranberry Marsh today (best viewed from viewing platform at south end of 
roadway from Lynne Shores parking lot -- parking fees in effect) in the morning 
and early afternoon. I found it on the west breakwall at Whitby harbour around 
3:30 PM (among a large number of Double-crested .Cormorant) after a line of 
thunderstorms went through (best viewed from the east breakwall, exit Hwy 401 
at Brock St Whitby and go south until Brock becomes Water St then look for a 
parking lot on the right). Something spooked the birds around 3:45 PM and they 
all flew off, and I was unable to relocate the Neotropic Cormorant among the 
many birds coming to roost in the trees beyond the west breakwall.

Chris Escott  +1 416-788-8055
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[Ontbirds] Nelson’s Sparrow, Mt Albion CA Hamilton

[Rob Porter via ONTBIRDS]

Just had one at a marshy spot at this CA, in the middle of a windstorm of all 
times. Got a couple photos of it hunkered down in a low branch of a tree 
amongst some reeds.

Exact location of sighting in Google maps link below. Who knows if it’ll fly 
tonight, always a chance it’ll be here in the morning.

https://goo.gl/maps/gTr4dWipkdB2

Sent from my mobile
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[Ontbirds] Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (29 Sep 2017) 70 Raptors

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Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 29, 2017
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture   0123123
Osprey   0 58 59
Bald Eagle   0 63 66
Northern Harrier 6156170
Sharp-shinned Hawk  12   1408   1431
Cooper's Hawk0 25 26
Northern Goshawk 0  0  0
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  2  4
Broad-winged Hawk   11   3889   3914
Red-tailed Hawk  0  6  8
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Golden Eagle 0  0  0
American Kestrel34   1007   1042
Merlin   1 50 52
Peregrine Falcon 6 25 25
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:  70   6813   6921
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Observation start time: 07:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter:Bob Johnstone

Observers:Keith Sealy, Mary Carnahan, Remy Pokraka

Visitors:
Thanks to those who stuck it out today and did the count...Bob, Keith, Mary
and Remy... and a lone visitor Olga.


Weather:
A cooler day again today with temp hitting a high of just 17C. Lots of
clouds which unfortunately brought the for a couple of hours early in the
morning interrupting the count. Eventually, it cleared out a bit BUT the
winds ended up getting around too much to the W and brought today's flight
to a halt.

Raptor Observations:
There were only 70 birds total today... not bad given the somewhat rotten
weather. The bulk of the flight was Am. Kestrels (34), Sharpies (12) and
Broadwings (11)... with N. Harriers (6), a single Merlin and as expected a
few more Peregrines (6).

Non-raptor Observations:
A few non-raptors reported today...Common Loons, Ring-billed, Bonapartes
and Herring Gulls, E. Starlings and Am. Goldfinches.  Blue Jays tallied
today...160.

Monarchs counted: 56

Predictions:
Well...if the predictions hold for the winds being moderate from the N and
NE for the entire day Saturday I would expect we could see a pretty good
flight of all species. This will be one of only a handful of days where the
winds have had a northerly component. Hope to see everyone out there
tomorrow and GOOD BIRDING!!



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


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[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds: 24th - 29th Sept 2017

[Mark D. Read via ONTBIRDS]

Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains records in a 50km radius of
MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their
sightings with 'Kingston FN'. Alternatively, please email or post records
directly to me - contact details below. Please note that some sightings may
require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.

 

Highlights:

The weather has finally turned, and for the last couple of days northerly
winds have been pushing the unseasonably hot and humid conditions away from
us. Accompanying the wind has been an influx of migrants, mainly Blue Jays,
sparrows and kinglets, into the area; overall though it has still been a
quiet week. Here are the highlights of the last week:

 

SNOW GOOSE - 6 white birds were seen in recently harvested fields on Wolfe
Island on 28th.

EURASIAN WIGEON - a male was found in Kingston's Inner Harbour on 26th. It
was still present today at the Lilla Burke viewpoint on the east side of the
river.

AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER - 6 birds were seen at Kaiser Cross Road on 28th, as
well as a single at Verona on 29th.

STILT SANDPIPER - 2 birds were still present at Kaiser Cross Road, Prince
Edward County, on 28th.

NORTHERN SHRIKE - an early bird was reported from near Napanee on 24th.

 

Blackburnian (Prince Edward Point) and Wilson Warblers (Big Sandy Bay, Wolfe
Island) were reported this week - both on the later side of the spectrum.
Good numbers of Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets are now moving
through, along with Blue Jays, Eastern Phoebes, White-throated Sparrows and
a scattering of Winter Wrens. White-crowned Sparrows showed up in numbers
this morning.

 

In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording
area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings
Policy
 . Please note that you must be a member of Kingston Field Naturalists
(KFN) or be accompanied by a member to access the Martin Edwards Reserve.

 

As always, a big thank you goes to all who have submitted sightings over the
last week.

 

Mark.

 

Mark D. Read

337 Button Bay Road,

Wolfe Island,

Kingston, Ontario

K0H 2Y0

Canada

 

Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246

Email:   markdr...@gmail.com

Blog: "Confessions of a Global Birder" http://markdread.blogspot.com
 

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[Ontbirds] Almonte Lagoons

[iain wilkes via ONTBIRDS]

Well it hasn't been a banner year at the lagoons.  High water levels have kept 
away the shorebirds.  I visited again today and found the following:


1000+ Geese - mostly Canadas but I would not be surprised at a few cacklers in 
the group

1 Snow Goose

3 Gallinules

Multiple Mallards, Teal amd Wood Ducks

A few Red wings


On the way home went down Rae Road west from Ramsay 8th which is the road 
beside the lagoons.  Found 2 Sandhills in amongst Canadas in the field north of 
Rae west of Ramsay 8th.


The lagoons can be found by going to Almonte west of Ottawa then go west on 
Wolf Grove Road where it meets Cty Rd 29 on west side of Almonte.  First 
crossroads is Ramsay 8th turn right and go a few 100ms to MVFN trail sign.  
Follow the trail to the viewing stand.  Stay on the trail as the rest is 
private.


cheers


Iain
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[Ontbirds] Scugog Twp. sparrow fallout overnight

[Geoff - Birds via ONTBIRDS]

Not unexpectedly a large number of sparrows arrived overnight in Scugog Twp. 
and elsewhere. Lots of White-throats joined those already here.  White-crowned 
Sparrows in small numbers and several juncos were here at my feeders today as 
was a towhee and thrasher – all new arrivals. Lots of Rusty Blackbirds are now 
moving through and a Pine Siskin flew over early today. Nashville, Pine, 
Yellowthroat and Orange-crowned were here and a nice sighting was a Cackling 
Goose, cooperatively flying over low with a Canada!

nearest intersection – Lakeridge and Reach

Geoff Carpentier
AVOCET NATURE SERVICES

Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com
Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com

Specializing in Environmental & Natural History Surveys and 
Group & Personalized Guiding Services
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[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Sabines Gull

[Jon Ruddy via ONTBIRDS]

Juvenile currently flying around Shirleys Bay viewed from the dyke looking
W. beautiful in morning light!

>From Carling head N on Rifle Rd to Shirleys Bay parking lot. Note you must
call DND beforehand (613 991 5740) and be an OFNC member to access the dyke

Good birding
-- 
Jon Ruddy
Eastern Ontario Birding
eontbird.ca
Cell: 1-613-558-6821
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[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (28 Sep 2017) 317 Raptors

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Detroit River Hawk Watch
Brownstown, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 28, 2017
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture 203738738
Osprey   0 31 31
Bald Eagle   0 32 32
Northern Harrier 2 79 79
Sharp-shinned Hawk  54   1717   1717
Cooper's Hawk2 19 19
Northern Goshawk 0  0  0
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  0  0
Broad-winged Hawk   29   9898   9898
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  0
Red-tailed Hawk  5 38 38
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Golden Eagle 0  0  0
American Kestrel17252252
Merlin   3 26 26
Peregrine Falcon 2 21 21
Unknown Accipiter0  1  1
Unknown Buteo0  0  0
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  1  1

Total: 317  12853  12853
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Observation start time: 07:00:00 
Observation end   time: 15:00:00 
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter:Kevin Georg

Observers:Andrew Sturgess, Patrick Mulawa, Raburn Howland,
  Rosemary Brady

Weather:
front move thru around 9:45

Raptor Observations:
2 Peregrines, battle between Merlin and Kestrel right over head 

Non-raptor Observations:
350 Blue Jays

Predictions:
rain in the morning

Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (jerry.jour...@gmail.com)
Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at:
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