[Ontbirds] Pakenham-Arnprior CBC Dec 26

[Michael Runtz via ONTBIRDS]

The Pakenham-Arnprior CBC held on Boxing Day was the compiler's 54th 
consecutive one. Conditions 
were next to ideal, relatively mild (-5 to -4) with light winds.  The 32 field 
observers (ten fewer than usual) 
tallied 47 species, a total well below our ten-year average of 55. No new 
species were added this year but 
Short-eared Owl (6th count), Golden Eagle (6th count), Hooded Merganser (9th 
count), and two Northern 
Saw-whet Owls (9th count, ties the record high) were highlights. Notable 
absentees were Common 
Merganser, Snowy Owl, both species of waxwings, and Evening Grosbeak.  A full 
summary of the count can 
be found at the Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club website: https://mfnc.ca 
(look under "Participate").  

Michael Runtz
compiler ONPA

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[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird continues

[charmaine anderson via ONTBIRDS]

The Mountain Bluebird was still present this afternoon at 3pm -- it varies 
between being on Concession eight just east of Sideline 32 and North of 8 on 
Sideline 30.  It was also seen in a small puddle in the field on the north west 
side of 8 and 30.  A note about the location -- the whole area where the bird 
is is actually part of the Rouge National Park and is regularly patrolled by 
Park Staff. We met one of the wardens this afternoon -- they are very excited 
to have the bird in the park and asked us to share that they will be monitoring 
as people visit to make sure that no one is trespassing in the fields and also 
to ensure that the bird isn't disturbed while it is feeding, they want to make 
sure people aren't chasing the bird to get closer to it and interrupt its 
ability to feed. There is an offence individuals' could be charged with for 
interfering with wildlife under federal park regulations. That said, they are 
thrilled to have people come see the bird. You may run into them while you are 
there.
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[Ontbirds] Horned Larks lanark

[iain wilkes via ONTBIRDS]

30 larks feeding at the side if 12th conc. Ramsay near #845.  Seen on this road 
many a year.  Taking advantage of seed fallen from a tractor wagon hauling 
straw to the farm.

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[Ontbirds] Harlequin Duck at Niagara Falls

[Marcie Jacklin via ONTBIRDS]

Hi

I observed the male Harlequin Duck above the Falls on the small roosting island 
that they have preferred over the past few years. I found it after parking at 
Dufferin Islands and walking north to the wooden bridge behind the second pond.

Regards
Marcie Jacklin

Directions: Take the 403 to the 420E exit towards Niagara Falls. Turn right 
onto Stanley Avenue/RR 102 to the Niagara Parkway.

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[Ontbirds] Mountain blue bird

[PETER HOGENBIRK via ONTBIRDS]

Bird is present now on concession 8 just west of sideline 30 in Durham 

Peter Hogenbirk 

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[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird

[Geoff Carpentier via ONTBIRDS]

right now a mountain bluebird is visible on concession 8 of Pickering just
east of sidelines 32. It's on the north side of the road in the far side of
a cornfield. I've been advised that you are not to trespass across the
cornfield as it is federal land.
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