[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret Brighton On. Sunday 12th April
Hello all; The Egret was still present at 3:30 today in the same location as previously reported. Directions; From the west side of Brighton turn south off hwy #2 onto Huff rd after crossing the RR/tracks the bird is in cattle field on the east side of the road. Good birding Cheers Mike and Diana Williamson ___ 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] Cassin's Finch
May 12,2019-4:30 p.m. Vineland Research Station, Vineland Ontario While birding in front of large brick building and near staircase down to the stream, I see a beautiful Cassin's Finch on the ground in an Azalea garden. The bird was on the ground and then flew onto the Azalea bush about 1 to 2 feet off the ground. Then the bird flew to a couple more of the Azalea bushes as I was standing nearby about 30 feet away. The Cassin's Finch is very whitish on breast and belly with a light touch of pink. Back is brown with streaks. Best field mark was the red crownpatch and two brown patches on side of face. Coming from Toronto or Hamilton, QEW Niagara, take Victoria Avenue exit Vineland, Regional Road 24 and head north toward Lake Ontario and you will come to the North Service Road. Keep going straight and the entrance to the Vineland Research Station will be on your left. large red sign. Then go across stone bridge and keep to your right and see if you can find parking. If not, go out at the second entrance and park on the road.The bird was seen on the slope in these lower flower beds.I marked the bed with a 5' to 6' wooden pole laid on the ground.About there is a large Norway Spruce in this bed. Good luck. Jim Thomson. ___ 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] Prothontary warbler still at Tiny Marsh- as of 3 pm
Still seen as of 3 pm - 3:20 pm - showing well along the stream edge heading east from the Visitor Centre past the gravel path leading from the 2nd parking lot. Good birding. Paloma and Rachel Plant and Sarah Clark. ___ 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 12th (afternoon/evening)
Little to report this afternoon. A young male Summer Tanager was found visiting a feeder along Lakeshore Rd just north of the Visitor Centre. A male Cerulean Warbler was found also on Lake Shore rd, 500 meters south of the Visitor Centre Join us from May 1st until the 20th for the Festival of Flight 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] Ojibway Park: Yellow-throated Warbler
For anyone birding the Windsor area today: just had a YTWA among 16 other Warbler species along the “Savanna Loop” of Objibway. I am standing along the trail where it passes over a swamp. The flock is slowly moving north at this time. Also had a singing male Cerulean and a silent female in with the flock! Regards, Jon ___ 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] Summer Tanager Sarnia Ontario
Since May 09th I have had a Summer Tanager feasting on oranges in my backyard feeding station in Sarnia Ontario.Pictures verified by experienced birders in Canatara Park Sarnia Ontario ___ 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] Presquile Pelicans heading west
The 2 white Pelicans at presquile just flew over the gate going west. They are gaining altitude and soaring. Might be good to watch the lakeshore to the west 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] Point Pelee NP Migration Report -May 12
A steady number of birds is being reported in the Park. About 26 species of Warbler were seen so far. The CHUCK-WILLS-WIDOW from yesterday was found again near the spot it was seen yesterday, along Post Woods Trail. A KENTUCKY WARBLER was found north of Dunes on the seasonal trail. One YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was found on the north side of Botham Loop and another was reported from the south end of Redbud Trail. A RED-THROATED LOON and a SURF SCOTER were reported from the Tip. It was rather cold and windy so bird activity was light. South end of Woodland Trail near the start of Redbud there was a MOURNING WARBLER, besides the CHAT. Just near there at the F bridge, there are several PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS. Also near the bridge a SOLITARY SANDPIPER. Farther north between the A and C bridges, there were more PROTHONOTARYS. A HOODED WARBLER was located west of the A bridge. Another was spotted on the Botham Loop, and still another was reported from the bicycle path north of Dunes. A GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH was found along the straight section to the south of the Visitor Centre near post 4. And another was reported from just north of Cactus Field. Several CANADA WARBLERS were reported. One was on the Botham Loop, another from Shuster Trail, and one in Tilden. A BREWSTER'S and a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER were seen on Centennial Trail between White Pine and Camp Henry. A MOURNING WARBLER was seen farther south on that trail, just where the trail to Tilden Woods starts. A PRAIRIE WARBLER was located on the seasonal trail north of Dunes. 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] 2 white Pelicans at presquile
There are two white Pelicans in presquile bay. They are swimming on the north shore east of gosport. They can be scoped from the municipal dock on Bayshore Rd in presquile or possibly the price street canoe launch in gosport 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 12th (morning)
Rondeau Festival of Flight May 12th Morning Report Strong North-east winds today have pushed the birds to the West side of the park. A Canada Warbler was seen at the North-end of Harrison Trail. An Acadian flycatcher was found on South Point and Harrison intersection. A female Evening Grosbeak made an appearance at the west side of South-point Trail. And finally, a Sedge Wren was found at the Marsh Trail Parking lot 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] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Sunday, May 12th, 2019
YELLOW RAIL CATTLE EGRET (probable) FISH CROW YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT CERULEAN WARBLER SUMMER TANAGER Ruffed Grouse Common Nighthawk Ruby-throated Hummingbird Virginia Rail Sora Sandhill Crane Black-bellied Plover Upland Sandpiper Least Sandpiper SHorth-billed Dowitcher Wilson's Snipe Lesser Yellowlegs Greater Yellowlegs Iceland Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull American Bittern Least Bittern Green Heron Broad-winged Hawk Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Great Crested Flycatcher Eastern Kingbird Olive-sided Flycatcher Eastern Wood Pewee Least Flycatcher Yellow-throated Vireo Warbling Vireo Red-eyed Vireo Marsh Wren Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Ruby-crowned Kinglet Veery Swainson's Thrush Wood Thrush Brown Thrasher Grasshopper Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow White-throated Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Bobolink Orchard Oriole Baltimore Oriole Ovenbird Northern Waterthrush Blue-winged Warbler Black-and-white Warbler Tennessee Warbler Nashville Warbler Common Yellowthroat Hooded Warbler American Redstart Cape May Warbler Northern Parula Magnolia Warbler Bay-breasted Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Yellow Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Palm Warbler Pine Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Canada Warbler Scarlet Tanager Rose-breasted Grosbeak Indigo Bunting What a week it's been here in the Hamilton Study area. Many migrants have arrived not in great numbers but in smaller and quality and oh boy that list at the top has driven me to seek a therapist. Let's start with the big one. On Tuesday a YELLOW RAIL was flushed in the marsh at Wyecroft and McPherson in Oakville. It ultimately ended up under a Spruce at the Longos on Wyecroft east of Burloak where dozens of birders were able to get a look at this extremely secretive species. What a great find by Mark Jennings. Sidenote: I was stuck on Pelee Island with no ferry service due to weather, and lacked the skills and stamina to cross the lake like Marilyn Bell. Needless to say this may have been the most frustrating event of this birders career!!! The bird was a one day wonder and was not seen the next day. In other news, two probable CATTLE EGRETS flew by Joseph Brant Hospital seen by an employee (birder) who was on duty at the time so no bins around their neck. The FISH CROW sightings continue with birds around Oakville Harbour and Shell Park. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was banded at Ruthven last Monday. On Tuesday, the day of YELLOW RAIL Armageddon a CERULEAN WARBLER was found at Shell Park in Oakville and a SUMMER TANAGER was found at Forty Mile Creek in Grimsby. The SUMMER TANAGER was seen yesterday, up the hill from the boardwalk near a feeder that is at the houses that border the west side. Rubber boots are mandatory, the water is high here. There are lots of places to visit for birds in the Hamilton Study Area. A few of the places reported from this week include Forty Mile Creek in Grimsby, Edgelake Park in Stoney Creek, Confederation Park in Hamilton, Cartwright Sanctuary, Crooks Hollow just north of Dundas, Shoreacres/Paletta and Kerncliffe Park in Burlington, Shell Park and Bronte Bluffs in Oakville and Rhododendron Gardens in Mississauga. Migrants seen at these locations include Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (getting late, Edgelake), Great Crested Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Olive-sided Flycatcher (Confederation), Eastern Wood Pewee (Kerncliffe), Least Flycatcher, Yellow-throated Vireo (Crooks Hollow), Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo (Forty Mile Creek), Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Veery, Swainson's and Wood Thrush, Brown Thrasher, Lincoln's, White-throated and White-crowned Sparrow, Orchard Oriole (also at a number of feeders), Baltimore Oriole, Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, Blue-winged Warbler (Cartwright), Black-and-white, Tennessee, Nashville Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Hooded Warbler (Rhododendron Gardens), American Redstart, Cape May Warbler, Northern Parula, Magnolia, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Blue, Palm, Pine, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Green and Canada Warbler, Scarlet Tanager and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. In the odds and sods this week, Ruffed Grouse were heard drumming in Hyde Tract. A territorial Broad-winged Hawk was also present here. Common Nighthawk and Marsh Wren were good birds found at the Slote Road Marsh. At the Safari Road Marsh in Flamborough, Common Gallinule, American and Least Bittern, Sora and Virginia Rail are all present. Another American Bittern was heard at the marsh on 11th Road East just south of the tracks and north of Green Mountain Road. Sandhill Cranes were seen near Valens Road south of Concession 8 where also Bobolinks have settled in for the season. More Sandhill Cranes were seen and heard over Princess Point. A Black-bellied Plover was seen in a field on Tapleytown Road north of Green Mountain last Sunday. The Upland Sandpipers are still present on South Grimsby Road 15 with 3 being seen here last Sunday.
[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Vireo-Toronto Islands
Yesterday, May 11 Bob Tyler, Owen Moorhouse and I again birded the Toronto Islands and though there wasn’t a big number of birds there we did find the following. Horned Grebe, Long-tailed Ducks and Bufflehead are still hanging in down there, Canvasback, many Chimney Swifts overhead, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Willow, Least and Great-crested Flycatchers, Eastern Phoebe, 38 Eastern Kingbirds (undercounted, most along the harbour side of Algonquin Island), Raven, White-breasted Nuthatches, Carolina and House Wrens, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Veery, Swainson’s and Hermit Thrushes, Gray Catbirds, Brown Thrasher, Cedar Waxwings, Yellow-throated, Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, 15 warbler species including, Ovenbird, 2 Orange-crowned, Northern Parula, Chestnut-sided, Cape May, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Blackburnian, Palm, Black and White, Common Yellowthroat and American Redstart, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Chipping and White-crowned Sparrows, and Orchard and Baltimore Orioles. Norm Murr 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
