[Ontbirds] Piping Plover, Iceland Gull at Presqu'ile
Hi Ontbirders There is a Piping Plover on Beach 1 at Presqu’ile Prov. Park. It was apparently found this morning by Park staff and was present this evening when I checked at 1700h. It is a banded bird - combination is UL=metal, LL=Black over Orange split band, UR=Orange, LR=Black with numbers 135 in white lettering. There is also a 1st summer Iceland Gull on Beach 2 Cheers, Doug Directions: 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 (10 March-10 September). Doug McRae P.O. Box 3010 Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0 613-475-5014 H 613-243-4161 C ___ 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] Probable Mottled Duck-Rondeau
A probable Mottled Duck was observed at Keith McLean Conservation Area on Kent Bridge Road approximately 1 km north of the road into Rondeau Provincial Park. The bird was observed at a distance under not the greatest light conditions from the observation tower at 6:00 pm on May 1. Michael Carlson Royal Oak, MI 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] Rondeau Festival of Flight May 1 (afternoon)
Rondeau Festival of Flight May 1st Afternoon Report A somewhat a quiet afternoon with low numbers but still a wonderful group of new spring migrants. A Grasshopper Sparrow was seen at the visitor center late this morning along with several Eastern Bluebirds. Spicebush had some fresh activity with a Scarlet Tanager, and a Great Crested Flycatcher. Oven Birds, Least Flycatchers, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Lincolns Sparrows, and a Chestnut-sided Warbler was also spotted throughout the day. Join us from May 1st until the 19th for the Festival of Flight. Guided hikes available. Hike Leader: Peter Simons ___ 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] American Avocets at Thickson Bay
Ontbirds subscribers, Less than an hour ago I had a flock of six American Avocets fly past my house across Thickson Bay headed west past Thickson Point. These should perhaps be watched for at the many Durham Region marshes to the west. There have been heavy southeast winds over the lake all day and I discovered heavy groundings of Barn Swallows out on Thickson Point (920 birds) and on the Whitby Harbour Pier (550 birds) this morning. Many are now flying around feeding at the south end of Thickson Road, the Waterfront Trail west of Thickson Road and over to Water Street, so please drive slowly in these areas. Glenn Coady Whitby Thickson Bay is off the private road Crystal Beach Boulevard east of Thickson Road South 2 km south of the exit 412 off Highway 401. ___ 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] Point Pelee NP Migration Report - May 1, 2019
Birding was great this morning. There was a reverse movement off the Tip which was quite active and included many BALTIMORE ORIOLES, ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK, INDIGO BUNTING, ETC. At least one SCARLET TANAGER was also noted, as well as a few smaller birds such as common warblers and vireos. Many blackbirds also were heading off the Tip. On the beach at the Tip there were some gulls resting and amongst many common ones, there was a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Just offshore a RED-THROATED LOON drifted southward about 8 am. There was a SEDGE WREN reported on the west side of the Tip near the Carolinian Canada Sign. Near the Tip Exhibit on the Loop Woods there was a LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH.(photos) Because of the strong easterly winds, most birds were on the west side of the Point. A walk along the West Beach Trail produced many species, up to 12 warblers included. Best birds were PRAIRIE, GOLDEN-WINGED, BLUE-WINGED, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS. A number of Sparrow species were also found, including a CLAY-COLORED and GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS. Another SEDGE WREN was noted on that trail as well. So the dam has burst and a flood of migrants is now present in the Park today. Of note, there are several problems on the trails. The Tilden Wood Trail boardwalk is having emergency repairs and so birders will have to detour on the seasonal and main trails around that spot. Please watch for trail maintenance equipment using the trails over the next few days. Also the Woodland Trail is somewhat flooded on the east side. And the new entrance to the Marsh Boardwalk tower is underwater. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete Read, Karl Konze, Justin Peter, Jean Iron, Geof Burbidge, Emma Burbidge, Chris Earley, Dave Milsom, Bruce DiLabio, Jessica Linton, Jeremy Bensette, Tim Arthur, Gabriel Foley, Mike Kent, Alan Watson, Dylan White, Aaron Brisebois and Paul Pratt. The Festival of Birds runs from May 1 - 20. 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. ___ 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] Rondeau Festival of Flight May 1 (Morning)
Rondeau Festival of Flight May 1st Morning Report I would like to welcome you to the beginning of the Festival of Flight in Rondeau Provincial Park. Daily morning and afternoon reports will be provided along with active ebird checklists throughout Spring migration and the festival. A fury of activity to begin the Festival of Flight here in Rondeau Provincial Park. Hundreds of Warblers, Sparrows, and Blackbirds were seen early this morning streaming along the East shore of Marsh Trail, and Water St. Black-throated Green, American Redstart, Northern Parula, and a Magnolia were seen with a total of 10 Warbler species. A Red-headed Woodpecker was also seen along Marsh Trail. The birds are continuing north and are actively moving through at a fast pace with little easing up. The high-water level, as well as the past few showers of rain, have made quite a few of our trails very wet and flooded requiring rain boots to comfortably complete, in particular South Point, Marsh, and Tulip Tree Trails. Join us from May 1st until the 19th for the Festival of Flight. Guided hikes available. Hike Leader: Peter Simons ___ 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] Yellow-Throated Warbler, Long Point
This morning at 10:15 am, I found a YTWA at Long Point Provincial Park. The bird was seen at campsite 350 but began to move around where I eventually lost sight of it amongst all the Yellow-Rumped. The bird was singing quite often. Apart from that Long Point is hopping with all the usual suspects. ___ 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] Toronto Islands- Clay-colored Sparrows
Yesterday April 30/19 Bob Tyler, Owen Moorhouse and I birded the Toronto Islands and though it was like birding in March we did come up with some decent birds though the pickings were slim. 11 waterfowl species including Red-necked Grebe, Gadwalls, Canvasbacks and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, (there are still lots of Red-breasted Mergansers and Long-tailed Ducks down there), Cooper’s Hawks, Merlin, Killdeer, 7 Spotted Sandpipers, 1 juvenile Glaucous Gull, Caspian Terns, Common Terns at the breeding raft in the Trout Pond, Belted Kingfisher, Northern Flickers, Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, Eastern Phoebes, Purple Martins, Cliff Swallows, White-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creeper, House Wrens, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Hermit Thrushes, Brown Thrashers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, 1 Palm Warbler, Chipping Sparrows, 2 Clay-colored Sparrows, Field Sparrow, and Savannah Sparrows. For this time of year the Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-throated Sparrow numbers are way down and lots of the expected migrants are yet to make an appearance. Norm Murrr Richmond Hill, ON Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ___ 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
