[Ontbirds] Holiday Beach Conservation Area (24 Nov 2017) 25 Raptors

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Holiday Beach Conservation Area
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2017
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Turkey Vulture  11   7965  56085
Osprey   0  1 77
Bald Eagle   2 98254
Northern Harrier 0 72496
Sharp-shinned Hawk   0498   5353
Cooper's Hawk2 90273
Northern Goshawk 0  5  6
Red-shouldered Hawk  3695828
Broad-winged Hawk0  1   5366
Red-tailed Hawk  5   2456   3435
Rough-legged Hawk0 24 41
Golden Eagle 2 78 90
American Kestrel 0  4   1371
Merlin   0  6 76
Peregrine Falcon 0  8 60
Unknown Accipiter0  3  7
Unknown Buteo0  3 20
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  2 11
Short-eared Owl  0  0  1
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  2

Total:  25  12009  73852
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Observation start time: 09:15:00 
Observation end   time: 15:30:00 
Total observation time: 6.25 hours

Official Counter:Sean Jenniskens

Observers:Michael Williamson, Natasha Barlow

Visitors:
Natasha, Grant, and Mike joined me on the tower for part of the day.


Weather:
Moderate south wind with variable cloud cover.

Raptor Observations:
A small flight, though two of each Eagle were nice. Also a couple fly-bys
of the local Peregrine.

Non-raptor Observations:
A few American Crows still migrating today with 185. Also another 249
Horned Larks and 156 American Goldfinch. The Yellow Warbler was back for a
few hours in the afternoon after being absent for about a week! Full ebird
checklist can be found here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40713390?share=true

Predictions:
Westerly winds and variable cloud cover.

Report submitted by Sean Jenniskens (seanjennisk...@hotmail.com)
Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at:
http://hbmo.ca/


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http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=100


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[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (24 Nov 2017) 18 Raptors

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Detroit River Hawk Watch
Brownstown, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2017
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
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Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture   9   6308  53345
Osprey   0  0 34
Bald Eagle   0 84223
Northern Harrier 0 31309
Sharp-shinned Hawk   4184   4087
Cooper's Hawk1 43105
Northern Goshawk 0  2  2
Red-shouldered Hawk  0253327
Broad-winged Hawk0  0  10392
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  2
Red-tailed Hawk  3   1499   2310
Rough-legged Hawk0 23 32
Golden Eagle 1 74 90
American Kestrel 0  0538
Merlin   0  4 58
Peregrine Falcon 0  5 65
Unknown Accipiter0  0  1
Unknown Buteo0  4  6
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0  3

Total:  18   8514  71929
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Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter:Kevin Georg

Observers:Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood

Weather:
winds from the SSW and clearing skies through out the day

Raptor Observations:
1 Golden Eagle

Non-raptor Observations:


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


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http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=285


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[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds: 19th - 24th Nov 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:

Other than the cold snap last weekend, there has been no real change in the
weather. Likewise, no major highlights so just a quick reminder that the Owl
Woods (Amherst Island) are currently closed for hunting (20th Nov - 10th
Dec). Here are the brief highlights of the last week:

 

BRANT - a single bird was seen at Button Bay, Wolfe Island on 22nd.

KING EIDER - somewhat out of the area, an immature male was cooperative at
Wellington, Prince Edward County 19th-21st.

RED-THROATED LOON - 2 sightings this week; Bear Creek on 20th and Howe
Island on 22nd where an impressive continuing count of 152 COMMON LOON was
also tallied.

ICELAND GULL - the first returning bird of the season was seen at Heritage
Point, Bath on 20th.

SNOWY OWL - still scarce in these parts, 2 were seen on Amherst Island this
week with 1-2 also on Wolfe Island.

NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD - 2 continuing birds were seen on Amherst Island on
23rd.

WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL - a single bird was noted near Verona on 23rd.

 

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 those who have submitted sightings
directly or via eBird.

 

Mark.

 

Mark D. Read

337 Button Bay Road,

Wolfe Island,

Kingston, Ontario

K0H 2Y0

Canada

 

Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246

Email:   markdr...@gmail.com

 

eBird Guidelines for Reporting Sensitive Species
 

 

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[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird

[Rick Eckley via ONTBIRDS]

Being seen now near parking lot at end of Snyder’s Flats Road. Nice close 
views. Be careful using the Rare Bird Alert map links. The one I used took me 
to the other side of the river. Search Snyder’s Flats Conservation Area.
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[Ontbirds] Greater Black Backed Gull - Mimico Waterfront Park

[nrobertson770 via ONTBIRDS]

If anyone in the area is interested there is an adult Greater Black Backed Gull 
which can be seen from Mimico Waterfront Park which can be accessed from the 
bottom (south end) of Superior Ave. in Etobicoke. It is amongst a mixed flock 
of Herring and Ring-bills and is currently on Dock B of the Marina which is 
marked with an orange cross and lifering. Best viewed from the first pedestrian 
bridge going over the water, just east of Superior Ave on the waterfront trail. 
The dock is directly south. Definitely need bins. I know it's not that rare but 
I still find them impressive. 
Natalie 


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[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird still there

[Bob Curry via ONTBIRDS]

Ontbirders,

We and about a dozen other birders watched the female Mountain Bluebird 
at its usual location near the end of Snyder's Flats Road north of 
Breslau.

Directions per previous posts.

Bob Curry and Glenda Slessor
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[Ontbirds] Gannet

[Joanne Redwood via ONTBIRDS]

Headed back to Burlington Beach.  Sorry, going to stop posting.

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[Ontbirds] Gannet

[Joanne Redwood via ONTBIRDS]

Straight out from Hamilton side pier at lift bridge.  See earlier posts for 
directions.  On water right now.
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[Ontbirds] Northern Gannet

[Joanne Redwood via ONTBIRDS]

>From the Lift Bridge we just saw the Northern Gannet plunging into the lake 
>near Spencer Smith Park in Burlington.   Good spotting  by Barry Cherriere.  
>It had apparently disappeared into the Bay for a while before I arrived.  
>Directions see yesterday.

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[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Large Alcid Species

[Jon Ruddy via ONTBIRDS]

I have what I believe is a large species of Alcid slightly beyond the limit
of my optics, resting on the water at Shirleys Bay. Low profile and strong
black and white theme are coming through in the heat shimmer. Just getting
word out. I am parked at the Shirleys Bay boat launch, scoping the river.
The bird is km's out in the river. Location of parking lot is off of
Carling Avenue, take Rifle Road to its dead end.

Good birding
-- 
Jon Ruddy
Eastern Ontario Birding
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Cell: 1-613-558-6821
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[Ontbirds] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Phalaropes east of Oakville Harbour

[David Pryor via ONTBIRDS]

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> From: David Pryor 
> Date: November 24, 2017 at 10:15:40 AM EST
> To: Hamilton birds 
> Subject: [hamiltonbirds] Phalaropes east of Oakville Harbour
> 
> I just had 2 putative REPH (pale gray back, white underwings) while scoping 
> waterfowl on the east side of Oakville Harbour.
> 
> Picked up the first bird when it came off the water and watched as it flew 
> east in the direction of the pier at Arkendo. As I was watching in my scope, 
> it was joined by a second bird that also came off the water. Both continued 
> in flight until I lost them.
> 
> I’m on my way to Arkendo to see if I can relocate them and will likely check 
> Gairloch Gardens as well.
> 
> David Pryor
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[Ontbirds] Juvenile king eider Burlington lift bridge

[cmcheatle via ONTBIRDS]

The young female King Eider reported at the Burlington lift bridge is still 
present. 3 meters views as she swims in channel. 
in morning to get best views use Hamilton side pier. parking 200 meters south 
of Lift bridge under the Burlington Skyway bridge. 
C.Cheatle, Hamilton


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[Ontbirds] Northern Gannet Burlington

[Karl Konze via ONTBIRDS]

Still present, but best viewed from beach halfway between the hospital and the 
lift bridge, 4th tower south from hospital. The bird is sitting on the water 
amongst a number of mergansers.

Jarl and William Konze 

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[Ontbirds] Northern Gannet Burlington

[Karl Konze via ONTBIRDS]

The Northern Gannet is currently being seen flying, close to Spencer Smith Park 
in Burlington.

Karl and William Konze

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[Ontbirds] Holiday Beach Conservation Area (23 Nov 2017) 13 Raptors

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Holiday Beach Conservation Area
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2017
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Turkey Vulture   0   7954  56074
Osprey   0  1 77
Bald Eagle   1 96252
Northern Harrier 0 72496
Sharp-shinned Hawk   0498   5353
Cooper's Hawk0 88271
Northern Goshawk 1  5  6
Red-shouldered Hawk  1692825
Broad-winged Hawk0  1   5366
Red-tailed Hawk  8   2451   3430
Rough-legged Hawk1 24 41
Golden Eagle 1 76 88
American Kestrel 0  4   1371
Merlin   0  6 76
Peregrine Falcon 0  8 60
Unknown Accipiter0  3  7
Unknown Buteo0  3 20
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  2 11
Short-eared Owl  0  0  1
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  2

Total:  13  11984  73827
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Observation start time: 09:15:00 
Observation end   time: 14:45:00 
Total observation time: 5.5 hours

Official Counter:Sean Jenniskens

Observers:

Visitors:
N/A


Weather:
Moderate southwest and south winds throughout the day, with almost full
cloud cover.

Raptor Observations:
The morning was all about quality over quantity; with a young Northern
Goshawk, adult Golden Eagle, and a dark Roughie, all before 11. The
afternoon was all about a lack of birds with only one being counted after
noon.

Non-raptor Observations:
255 Horned Larks were counted migrating overhead, along with 189 American
Goldfinches. Full eBird checklist can be viewed here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40693279

Predictions:
Strong southwest and south winds with mostly clear skies.

Report submitted by Sean Jenniskens (seanjennisk...@hotmail.com)
Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at:
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