Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe.

[Richard Poort via ONTBIRDS]

The Western Grebe continues off Nelson St in Niagara on the Lake.

Rich

On Fri., Mar. 6, 2020, 6:44 a.m. Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS, <
birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote:

> The WEGR is still present at the NOTL Marina south side lookout
> Craig Corcoran.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds: 29th February - 6th March 2020

[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 send records
directly to me - contact details below. Please note that some sightings may
require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.

 

Highlights:

It was a good week in the area with a mix of interesting sightings,
including the continuing Spotted Towhee at Prince Edward Point, and the
arrival of early migrants. The weather has been mild with temperatures above
average. Lake Ontario is once again open (though it never really froze this
year), and many bays, waterways, and inland lakes are beginning to also open
up. Here are the highlights of the last week:

 

SNOW GOOSE - Today marked the arrival of this species with sightings from
Wolfe Island, Kingston and Joyceville. The largest flock so far is one of
approximately 600 near Joyceville. As an aside approximately 100,000 birds
returned to Montezuma, NY, about a week ago.

GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE - an adult bird was a great find at Lower
Brewers Mills on 4th and 5th.

TRUMPETER SWAN - there were lower numbers this week, though a high count of
40 at Lower Brewers Mills on 1st is still very respectable.

NORTHERN PINTAIL - singles were seen at Invista, Kingston, on 29th February,
and at the Wolfe Island ferry dock on 1st March.

GREEN-WINGED TEAL - single males were seen at Chelsea Road, Kingston, on
1st, and at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on 5th and 6th.

CANVASBACK - singles were seen at Invista, Kingston, on 3rd, and on Wolfe
Island on 4th.

TURKEY VULTURE - there were several reports of singles this week but the
main migration is yet to come.

NORTHERN GOSHAWK - an adult was present on 3rd-4th at a property near
Verona.

ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK - High counts this week included 2 birds on Amherst Island
and another 2 on Wolfe Island, both on 4th.

SNOWY OWL - in line with updated OFO/ONTBirds policy I will no longer be
reporting the status of this species.

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER - a single bird was seen at Marshlands CA,
Kingston, on 1st.

PEREGRINE FALCON - Kingston resident downtown bird was seen on 4th.

NORTHERN SHRIKE - singles were seen on Amherst Island on 29th February,
Invista (Kingston) on 1st March, and Wolfe Island on 5th March.

TUFTED TITMOUSE - a continuing bird on the eastern access road to Howe
Island was seen on 29th February and 4th March.

HORNED LARK - always an early migrant, this species is now being seen far
more frequently with 21 seen on Wolfe Island on 1st.

NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD - the 2 birds found at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour,
Kingston, back in December were seen on 3rd but presumedly continued all
week along the fence line with Kingston Penitentiary.

HERMIT THRUSH - a single (continuing) bird was seen at Prince Edward Point
on 5th.

LAPLAND LONGSPUR - a single bird was seen in with Snow Buntings at Button
Bay, Wolfe Island, on 29th February.

SNOW BUNTING - one thousand birds were seen on Wolfe Island on 1st but there
have been no reports at all since that time.

SAVANNAH SPARROW - a lone bird was seen near Napanee on 1st.

SPOTTED TOWHEE - this long-staying celebrity continued to be seen at Prince
Edward Point all week.

RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD/COMMON GRACKLE - blackbirds arrived about a week ago
and have been slowly increasing in numbers across the area. Grackles are
still thin on the ground with the first noted on Wolfe Island on 4th.

 

 

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 card-carrying
member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member,
to access both the Martin Edwards Reserve and Amherstview Sewage Lagoons.

 

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] 21 Gr. White-fronted Geese, Greenway Flats, north Lambton, March 6

[JAMES HOLDSWORTH via ONTBIRDS]

Hey,

I counted 21 White-fronts this morning in the Greenway Road area, south of 
Grand Bend, along with an est. 12,500 Tundra Swan and many other waterfowl. The 
geese were in flocks of 6 (at the junction of Blain and Haig, off River Road) 
and 12 and 3 flying east over River Road towards Parkhill Creek.

A scope is needed as most waterfowl are well back from the roadsides, apart 
from the usual viewing locations along Greenway near Goosemarsh, where many 
thousands of swans are very near the road.

It's currently a waterfowl spectacle up here, fun for all ages...

Cheers,

James H

'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - 
Ferdinand Porsche

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[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Bird Report for 28 Feb - 5 Mar 2020

[Doug McRae via ONTBIRDS]

Presqu’ile Bird Report for 28 Feb – 5 Mar 2020

By Doug McRae

 

HIGHLIGHTS: CACKLING GOOSE, LESSER BLACK-BACKLED GULL

 

Signs of spring are obvious with a big influx of waterfowl, more gulls and a 
smattering of the early migrant land birds.  The weather predicted for this 
Sunday will likely produce the first major wave of migrants.

 

CACKLING GOOSE – Three calling birds in a Canada flock flew over the gate on 5 
Mar.

WOOD DUCK – Two on 2 Mar was the first of spring.

AMERICAN WIGEON – One on 4 Mar was the first of spring.

NORTHERN PINTAIL – One on 4 Mar was the first of spring.

RING-NECKED DUCK – 12 were noted on 4 Mar among the swelling number of diving 
ducks.

LESSER SCAUP – Three with GREATER SCAUP on 4 Mar were among the first migrants.

WHITE-WINGED SCOTER – small numbers present throughout the week, mostly between 
Salt Pt. and the Lighthouse.

HOODED MERGANSER – with the arrival of one on 1 Mar, all three mergansers are 
now present.

TURKEY VULTURE – the first was seen flying east over the north shore on 4 Mar.

BALD EAGLE – several birds were present around Presqu’ile Bay throughout the 
week.

RED-TAILED HAWK – one seen on 29 Feb was the only report.

LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL – an adult was seen near Salt Pt. on 1 Mar.

GLAUCOUS GULL – An immature was spotted on 1 Mar with other gulls.

SNOWY OWL – one was seen on the Salt Pt. light on 29 Feb.

HORNED LARK – two were heard passing overhead on 4 Mar.

SONG SPARROW – the overwintering bird at the Birdhouse Nature Store was heard 
singing (poorly) on 5 Mar.

NORTHERN CARDINAL – birds are singing everywhere now but a day count of 21 by 
one observer on 2 Mar was impressive.

RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD – hundreds are now back but many more will likely flood in 
this weekend with the expected warm weather.

COMMON GRACKLE – a few have been present all week but they are not yet common.

 

 

 


Doug McRae
P.O. Box 3010
Brighton, Ontario
K0K 1H0
613-475-5014 H
613-243-4161 C


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[Ontbirds] Western Grebe.

[Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS]

The WEGR is still present at the NOTL Marina south side lookout 
Craig Corcoran. 

Sent from my iPhone

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