[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret Oliphant
I did a brief search for the Reddish Egret around 7:30 pm. I could NOT relocate it. Other birders on site stated that it disappeared flying west around 5:30 pm. It seen more or less continuously from dawn until its disappearance. This seems to follow the same pattern of the previous day. While the bird could anywhere, I would recommend searching the west side of Shoreline Road north from the government docks about 2 km to the Oliphant Fen Boardwalk . Best time would be first thing but before late afternoon as sun light can be brutal. I am currently staying at a cottage a couple of clicks north of Oliphant . Directions from Wiarton continue north on Highway 6. Take first left at top of hill on to Bruce Rd 13. Continue straight on to Oliphant T-intersection turn right north on to Shoreline Rd . Most consistent location has been west side of road just past 165 Shoreline Mark Cranford Toronto, ON ___ 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] Presqu'ile Bird Report
Greetings Ontbirders Presqu’ile Birding Report for the week of 17th to 23rd Aug 2018 Highlights: EURASIAN WIGEON, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, WHIMBREL, RED KNOT, AND BLACK TERN Birding started out slowly this week but picked up greatly with the passing of a cold front mid week and continued to peak as of today. Duck numbers increased this week with a total of 14 species. The best find being a EURASIAN WIGEON seen rafting close to shore on Gull Island. This bird was seen on the 20th and 21st and not since. This bird is still most likely around but higher winds have made it difficult to find. Other duck species include WOOD DUCK, AMERICAN WIGEON, AMERICAN BLACK DUCK, MALLARD, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN PINTAIL, GREEN -WINGED TEAL, REDHEAD, GREATER SCAUP, LONG-TAILED DUCK, COMMON GOLDENEYE, COMMON AND RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. NORTHERN SHOVELER and HOODED MERGANSER were seen at the Brighton Constructed Wetland. A YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO was seen briefly as it flew off towards the Calf Pasture. An AMERICAN COOT was crazily seen swimming with a group of CANADA GEESE towards Gull Island on Tuesday. A total of 16 species of shorebirds touched down on the beaches this week and good numbers of at least 120 birds. 5 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS and KILLDEER. A lone WHIMBREL was spotted on the 22nd Aug, RUDDY TURNSTONE, a single RED KNOT was seen on the 22nd and 23rd however it is believed they were two different individuals as one was a moulting adult the other a juvenile. 12-15 SANDERLING, 10-12 BAIRD’S SANDPIPERS, LEAST SANDPIPER of almost all were juveniles, a single WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 40-50 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, and GREATER AND LESSER YELLOWLEGS. A WILSON’S SNIPE was reported from the Brighton Constructed Wetland and a report of a possible WESTERN SANDPIPER today. This sandpiper flew off before it could be confirmed but will hopefully stick around to be identified tomorrow. A BLACK TERN was found off Gull Island on the 21st by a well known birder from Ottawa poaching away from home. Of interest were 2 COMMON TERNS on the shoal today between Owen Pt and Gull Island. Many CASPIAN TERNS still remain. Should mention that some GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS are starting to show up mostly first cycle birds and a nice group of 5 BONAPARTE’S GULLS one adult still showing a black head and a couple of juveniles as well. BALD EAGLES are starting to be reported most days and a NORTHERN HARRIER was seen flying over the marsh on the 22nd Aug. A BROAD-WINGED HAWK was seen flying over 83 Bayshore Rd on the 19th Aug. BARRED OWLS are still the only owl being reported. Today was the first day a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER wasn’t seen and one hopes it didn’t become dinner for a MERLIN that has been patrolling the yard! A PEREGRINE FALCON has been tormenting the shorebirds for the last couple of days around Owen Pt and Gull Island. Flycatcher numbers have greatly increased this week with many OLIVE-SIDED and a few YELLOW-BELLIED being spotted. Also seen this week were EASTERN-WOOD PEWEE, many LEAST, EASTERN PHEOBE, GREAT CRESTED and EASTERN KINGBIRD which were observed still feeding young at the Calf Pasture. The Calf Pasture is the best location for seeing most of these flycatchers by scanning snags in the field. COMMON RAVENS have been heard and seen in numerous locations this past week. SWALLOWS continue to become scarce but PURPLE MARTIN, TREE, BANK and BARN SWALLOWS were still seen this week. A pair of CAROLINA WRENS are still being heard and seen at the lighthouse. VEERY and SWAINSON’S were seen at the drip baths at 83 BAYSHORE this week and a WOOD THRUSH in Newcastle Woods. Many more thrushes should be starting to come through now. 18 species of WARBLERS were spotted this week most of which started migrating in on Wednesday and continue until today. OVENBIRD, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, BLACK-AND-WHITE,TENNESSEE, NASHVILLE, MOURNING, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, AMERICAN REDSTART, CAPE MAY, MAGNOLIA, BAY-BREASTED, BLACKBURNIAN, YELLOW, CHESTNUT-SIDED, BLACK-THROATED BLUE, YELLOW-RUMPED, BLACK-THROATED GREEN and CANADA WARBLER. SPARROWS for the most part have not migrated in yet but a early juvenile Dark-eyed Junco at 83 Bayshore was a bit of a surprise. A BOBOLINK was heard flying overhead on the 18th Aug. The increase in birds being reported is in thanks to the increase in birders reporting this week for which I thank you all! Bill Gilmour >> Presqu’ile Provincial Park is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, >> just south of the town of Brighton. It can be reached from either Hwy. 401 >> or Cty. Rd. 2 and is well signed. A Park map can be found in the >> information tabloid available at the Park gate. Presqu’ile’s two offshore >> islands – Gull and High Bluff – support a large multi-species colonial bird >> nesting area and access is not permitted during the breeding season.
[Ontbirds] Ottawa/ Gatineau: Recent sightings to August 23, 2018
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Gregory Zbitnew at sighti...@ofnc.ca August 23, 2018 The bird of the week was a WHIMBREL at Andrew Haydon Park (east) on the 22nd. Unusually “cooperative” for this species, it was around from morning to late afternoon. Fairly seasonal weather prevailed most of the week. The rain and blustery conditions on the 21-22nd did not produce any fallouts as was hoped, but SONGBIRD migration was on the whole fairly good. We are now in the peak period for migration, especially SONGBIRDS and SHOREBIRDS, and the next 2 weeks merit special attention. Although outside the region, a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER in Montebello, and some goodies in southern Ontario are signs that we are in a very active migration period. So watch the skies! A female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER has often been seen from Britannia Point, and a LESSER SCAUP was at Embrun on the 22nd. Other than that WATERFOWL have been quite ordinary. Aside from the rarity noted above, there have been some decent spots but none of the sought-after species seem to be sticking around. Shirley’s Bay (before the rain) had up to 100 birds, including RED-NECKED PHALAROPE, BAIRD’S SANDPIPER, SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, and RUDDY TURNSTONE. There were very few birds there on the evening of the 22nd and even fewer on the 23rd. There is still limited habitat along the river, and a SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER was briefly at Andrew Haydon Park on the, as were 2 BAIRD’S SANDPIPERS . The other good spot has been Embrun, which had 80 birds of 8 species on the 22nd including a long-staying SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER. A few common SHOREBIRDS were at Almonte lagooons on the 20th along with a BLACK TERN. Petrie Island had a few common species on the 20th before the water levels rose. 16 birds of 5 species were at the Masson Filtration plant on the 18th. CASPIAN TERNS were noted at Petrie Island as well as their usual spot at Shirley’s Bay. Petrie Island had a few common species before the water levels rose. Over 70 COMMON TERNS were at Shirley’s Bay on the 22nd. A LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL has been seen at Britannia. The first sightings of the migrant FLYCATCHERS have been noted. An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was reported in Elmvale Acres on the 20th, while a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was at Lac Fortune on the 16th, and another was at the Old Quarry trail on the 20th. Finally some WARBLERS are appearing other than Britannia. This spot still had a surfeit of CAPE MAY WARBLERS, and the first WILSON’S WARBLERS were here this week. Both Petrie island and The Greenbelt off Walkley had 10+ WARBLER species on a trip. PHILADELPHIA VIREOS have been seen in a number of places, from the east to the west. This species will become more common fairly soon. In other odds and ends: 1. COMMON NIGHTHAWKS are around in some numbers, mostly along rivers in the evening. 2. A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER was at Petrie Island on the 20th; 3. PINE SISKIN flyovers were noted at Shirley’s bay and Britannia this week, and 4. A CAROLINA WREN was at Lac McGregor on the 21nd-23rd, but on private property. Another was in Carp on the 19th. 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. *Reminder regarding access to the Shirley’s Bay Causeway:* DND has amended our access procedure. You must call Range Control (613-991-5740) for permission, state that you are an OFNC member and give your name. Finally, you must call again when you have left the area. DND would also like to be informed if you see anyone on the property who should not be there, such as boats in the bay or people fishing on the causeway. They are trespassing and DND will deal with the situation. The OFNC has provided DND with a list of OFNC members who HAVE SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED access. DND will check, so make sure that your membership is up to date and that you have requested that the OFNC put you on the access list. This list was updated recently. To get on the next access list, please contact members...@ofnc.ca. Good birding. ___ 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] 133 Nighthawks+ August 22 - High Park Toronto
With a strong norwester blowing yesterday, Joe Ventura initiated an unofficial kick-off of the hawk watch in High Park. 4 Osprey were spotted + 2 Kestrels. Between 7:30 and 8:30 pm, 133 nighthawks mixed with chimney swifts, and a great-horned owl flypast, were seen. Coyotes are the shapeshifters on the ground but nighthawks take care of trickerism in the sky. They were coming from all directions, all heights, vanishing, reappearing...it's worth a visit to kick off the move south. Also, a probable juvenile bald eagle flew through Sam Smith Park yesterday. Beware the lack of parking due to Shakespeare fans and High Park is still at Bloor and Keele. ___ 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] Reddish Egret
Hi all I went up to look for the bird this afternoon and was successful. It was still there north of Oliphant harbour< sitting on a rock. while their it was flushed by Caspian Tern which in turn was flushed by the Egret. After that encounter it proceeded to move around a little and was feeding when we left. Follow directions as in previous posts. Mike Pickup ___ 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] Reddish Egret - Oliphant
Present now on a rock opposite 95 Shoreline Dr. It was actively feeding prior. >From Wiarton take Cty rd 13 to Oliphant. Turn right on Shoreline Rd and >proceed north. Alfred Adamo 416 432 2246 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Reddish Egret still present at South Bruce Peninsula:
Bird continues in the same area, it has been resting on a rock at Merry st and shoreline ave. for the last 45 min. 11:26 am. Dan MacNeal 519-330-2075 *new danmacn...@hotmail.com From: ONTBIRDS on behalf of Kiah Jasper via ONTBIRDS Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:10:24 AM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Reddish Egret still present at South Bruce Peninsula: The Reddish Egret is still showing well at Oliphant. Same location as this morning Good birding Kiah Jasper Directions: from Wiarton go north on Hwy 6 for 300 meters, then turn left on Bruce road 13(Oliphant). Follow the road strait until you reach Lake Huron, then turn left on Shoreline ave and search for the bird. ___ 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Reddish Egret still present at South Bruce Peninsula:
Bird moved again further north can be seen from end of road. Driveway marked no trespassing so please don't. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 at 9:41 AM, Garth Riley wrote: Bird has moved further north. Stay on Shoreline Ave. past Spry Rd. road becomes gravel and is marked no exit. Bird opposite #495 on lake side. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 at 8:53 AM, Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS wrote: Reddish Egret still present. Actively feeding. Shoreline Ave. north of Oliphant. Just flew up and is perched at the top of a cedar, more distant. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 at 6:33 AM, Jim Burk via ONTBIRDS wrote: Jeremy Bensette and I just relocated the bird at the same spot it was last seen yesterday. Jim South Bruce Peninsula ___ 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 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] Reddish Egret still present at South Bruce Peninsula:
The Reddish Egret is still showing well at Oliphant. Same location as this morning Good birding Kiah Jasper Directions: from Wiarton go north on Hwy 6 for 300 meters, then turn left on Bruce road 13(Oliphant). Follow the road strait until you reach Lake Huron, then turn left on Shoreline ave and search for the bird. ___ 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] Reddish Egret still present at South Bruce Peninsula:
Jeremy Bensette and I just relocated the bird at the same spot it was last seen yesterday. Jim South Bruce Peninsula ___ 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
