[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool
We have the adult Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool Aerocar lookout, Niagara River. Jean Iron, Marcie Jacklin and Gull Watchers 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] Spotted Towhee at Prince Edward Point
Coming to fresh seed New Years Day. Good idea to bring seed. Past bird observatory park where road ends at gate and walk out to where seed is scattered on trail. Happy Birding in 2020, Jean Iron, Barb Charlton, Nancy McPherson, Garth Riley 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] Adult Black-headed Gull and first winter Black-legged Kittiwake Whirlpool Niagara River
Both gulls at Whirlpool Spanish Aerocar lookout now. Jean Iron and Company 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] Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool Niagara
Refound this pm at Whirlpool and seen from Whirlpool lookout on Niagara River. Jean Iron 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] Eared Grebe and huge feeding frenzy - Rotary Park Ajax east of Toronto
Eared Grebe on Lake Ontario behind pavilion in main parking lot. Also insane feeding frenzy of mergansers, gulls and loons. Directions Westney Road south from 401 to Lake Driveway West to Rotary Park Ajax main parking lot at pavilion. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway 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] 6 Little Gulls and 1 Pacific Loon in Barrie
Today, Riley Walsh and I birded the Barrie waterfront. At Minet's Point, we found 6 Little Gulls - 5 adults and 1 first winter bird. We met Jim Coey at Kempenfelt Park where 3 Little Gulls were seen - 2 adults and 1 first winter bird. Then at Allandale Centre Park (Southshore Community Centre) on Lakeshore Drive there were 2 adult Little Gulls very close, and 1 first winter. Hundreds of Bonaparte's Gulls are on the Bay and where they concentrate is at least one Little Gull. Common Terns are still common among the Bonaparte's Gulls, though numbers seem to be going down. Emerald Shiners (minnows) are abundant right now. We could not locate the Pacific Loon at these well-known locations where it has been seen before. Hundreds of Common Loons were way out to the east, so to get closer we consulted eBird Hotspots and Google Maps. We found eBird Hotspot Wilkins Beach <https://ebird.org/hotspots?hs=L5096368=all=> Hotspot Map and here was the adult Pacific Loon in breeding plumage, also seen by John Carley and Sue and Bob Codd. DIRECTIONS (thank you Frank Pinilla): Minet's Point Park - exit Hwy 400 at Essa Road in Barrie, go north on Essa about 1.5km, turn right (east) on Tiffin St and at the next lights continue through where this becomes Lakeshore Drive, follow for 1.6km and turn left on Minet's Point Road, this winds its way down and to the right until you see the entrance to the park. Scan the bay from the beach here. Wilkins Beach Park - from Minet's Point return to Hurst Drive and turn left. Follow to Crimson Ridge Road and turn left to end. Getting directions to the best access points is easy using eBird Hotspots and clicking on the directions. If not familiar with the Barrie Waterfront, you may wish to join the Ontario Field Ornithologists trip this Saturday. OFO TRIP TO BARRIE LAKESHORE on Saturday, 12 October 2019, 9:00 am. Leader: Jim Coey Meet at the City of Barrie Dock Road Municipal Parking lot at 204 Dock Road, south-east corner of Dock Road and Plunkett Ct. at 9.00 am. We will look for migrants in the parks and waterfowl on the lake. Lake Simcoe has had some surprising birds over the years. Who knows what will turn up? Easy walking, bring snacks and water. Gulls, waterfowl, loons, and late lingering migrants. Happy Barrie Birding, Jean Iron and Riley Walsh ___ 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] OFO Trip to the Carden Alvar, 26 May 2019
Today's outing was OFO's 28th annual field trip to the Carden Alvar. In great weather, our group of 50 tallied 99 species by walking Wylie Road from the cabin to north of Sedge Wren Marsh in the morning and visiting other birding sites in the afternoon. We saw and/or heard many of the target birds including: Loggerhead Shrike, Grasshopper Sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Eastern Towhee (lots), Brown Thrasher, Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink, Eastern Bluebird, Alder and Willow Flycatchers, Sedge Wren, Marsh Wren, Least Bittern, Wilson's Snipe, Virginia Rail, Golden-winged Warbler, and Clay-colored Sparrow. We saw and heard Soras in several locations, possibly favoured by high water levels. An American Bittern flushed from beside the main road. From the parking area at Bluebird Box 10 we watched a Groundhog climb a tree to eat the buds. Butterflies were active, including many Red Admirals, Spring Azures and Black Swallowtails. Prairie Smoke, Carden Alvar's signature wildflower, was just starting to bloom on the alvar meadows. A large portion of the alvar is now protected by Carden Alvar Provincial Park (includes Cameron and Windmill Ranches) and other properties owned by The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Couchiching Conservancy. Directions: Carden Alvar Birding Site Guide with printable guide/map for use in the field. http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.cardenalvar I thank co-leaders, Ron Tozer and Eleanor Beagan. Also, Gray Carlin, Eric Baldo, Andrew Don, Laura Tozer, Jessica and Heather Brousseau, Bob Falconer and others helped everyone to see and enjoy the birds, and those with scopes generously shared them. Thank you everyone for coming to the Carden Alvar and joining in our fine birding day. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Brantford Dump Closed to Birders
We were not given access to the dump this morning because they are dumping and using the area where we were allowed to park last week. Wanted to let everyone know to save you time coming here. We are allowed on the dyke road where you can see the dump face and the gulls flying in. Declan Troy just spotted one of the Slaty-backed Gulls flying in, but the view does not compare to when we were allowed inside. Sadly Jean Iron, and Declan Troy who is visiting from Alaska. 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] James Bay Shorebird Project Longridge Report 7-13 August 2018 -
Ontbirders, This is my second and summary report for the period 7 to 13 August 2018 from Longridge Point (51.798942N, 080.69204W) on the southwest coast of James Bay in Ontario about 910 km (565 mi) north of Toronto. This report pertains only to Longridge. The vast tidal mudflats make James Bay one of the most important shorebird stopover sites in North America. LINK to 10 pages of photos and videos. http://www.jeaniron.ca/2018/JB18/p1.htm SHOREBIRDS: We recorded 26 species of shorebirds from 31 July to 13 August. Notable counts since last report: Black-bellied Plover: 154 adults on 11 August American golden-Plover: 7 on 10th Semipalmated Plover: 100 on 9th and 10th Hudsonian Godwit: 636 on 12th Ruddy Turnstone: 956 on 12th Red Knot: 361 on 11th Sanderling: 340 on 12th White-rumped Sandpiper 4600 on 12th Pectoral Sandpiper: 80 on 12th. First juvenile on 10th Semipalmated Sandpiper high count: 2679 on 10th Wilson's Snipe: 35 on 11th Greater Yellowlegs: 65 on 12th Lesser Yellowlegs: 182 on 10th OTHER SPECIES Black Scoter: 775 on 9th American White Pelican: 5 on 12th Rough-legged Hawk: 1 on 11th Sora: 3 on 8th Sandhill Crane: 45 on 11th Bonaparte's Gull: 1135 on 12th Little Gull: 1 adult on 9th, 10th & 11th, and 3 on 12th - adult and 2 juveniles (Doug McRae took photos) Caspian Tern: 1 adult on 12th Arctic Tern: 1 adult on 12th Common Nighthawk: 1 on 9th Olive-sided Flycatcher: 1 on 8 and 9th Blackpoll Warbler 10 on 12th LONGRIDGE CREW: 7 crew members were Isabel Apkarian, Jean Iron, Doug McRae (crew lead), Michael Runtz, Hannah Shinton, Riley Walsh and Ross Wood ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Surveys are under the direction of Christian Friis of the Canadian Wildlife Service (Environment and Climate Change Canada) with partners Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent University, and Bird Studies Canada in conjunction with a larger conservation initiative involving James Bay First Nations and Nature Canada. We look forward to James Bay receiving recognition as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto, Ontario on 22 August 2018 ___ 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] Fwd: 2 American White Pelicans Cranberry Marsh - flown west
The pelicans flew west at 9:53. David Worthington, Karl Jennewen and I have checked the lake as far west as Liverpool Road from which point we can see the Scarborough Bluffs, but no pelicans. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS > Date: July 8, 2018 at 9:37:05 AM EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] 2 American White Pelicans Cranberry Marsh > Reply-To: Jean Iron > > On Lake Ontario. Can be seen from Beach lookout at Cranberry or south end of > Halls Road - they are now closer to Halls Road. > > Halls Road Whitby, off Victoria (Bayly) just east of Lakeridge. > > Jean Iron, Toronto > 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 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 American White Pelicans Cranberry Marsh
On Lake Ontario. Can be seen from Beach lookout at Cranberry or south end of Halls Road - they are now closer to Halls Road. Halls Road Whitby, off Victoria (Bayly) just east of Lakeridge. Jean Iron, Toronto 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] OFO Trip to the Carden Alvar, 27 May 2018
OFO's 27th annual field trip to the Carden Alvar was on Sunday, 27 May 2018. Our group of 42 tallied 84 species and one rare hybrid warbler by walking Wylie Road in the morning and visiting other birding sites in the afternoon. We saw many of the target birds including superb views of Loggerhead Shrike, Golden-winged Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Lawrence's Warbler (rare Blue-winged x Golden-winged hybrid), Grasshopper Sparrow and Clay-colored Sparrow. We also found American Bittern, Upland Sandpiper, Wilson's Snipe, Virginia Rail, Sora, Alder Flycatcher, Willow Flycatcher, Sedge Wren, Marsh Wren, Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink, Brown Thrasher, Eastern Towhee, Eastern Bluebird, Field Sparrow. We saw and heard several Black-billed Cuckoos probably attracted to the outbreak of Eastern Tent Caterpillars. Water Snakes put on a good show in the Sedge Wren Marsh on Wylie Road and at Prospect Road Marsh, and we saw a Porcupine in a tree. Prairie Smoke, Carden Alvar's signature wildflower, carpeted the alvar meadows. A large portion of the alvar is now protected by Carden Alvar Provincial Park (includes Cameron and Windmill Ranches) and other protected properties owned by The Nature Conservancy of Canada and The Couchiching Conservancy. Directions: Carden Alvar Birding Site Guide with printable guide/map for use in the field. http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.cardenalvar I thank co-leaders: Ron Pittaway, Ron Tozer and Eleanor Beagan. In addition Marvin and Janet Medelko, David Brewer, Eva Schorer and others shared their scopes, spotted and helped everyone to see and enjoy the birds. Thank you all for coming to the Carden Alvar. We had a super day. Jean Iron 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] Male Barrow’s Goldeneye at East Point Park
The male Barrow’s is still at East Point Park in Scarborough exactly where John Brett reported it yesterday at the “Point”. It was with several male Common Goldeneyes. Thank you John for this New Year bird. To find the “Point”, park in main parking lot at end of road next to Highland Creek Treatment Plant. Take trail at southwest end of lot beside East Point Park Bird Sanctuary sign. Follow path to top of Bluffs and keep right along top of bluffs to a point where you have a panoramic view west along shoreline. This is about 450 metres from parking lot. On your left you will see where the snow is flattened. The Barrow’s was straight out on Lake. Please note that the edges of the Bluffs are unstable. In places there’s vegetation but nothing underneath. The beach and waves are a long way down! Jean Iron Toronto 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] Another Female King Eider at Duffins Creek Ajax
Another King Eider seen from bridge over Duffins Creek, Rotary Park, Ajax at same time Charmaine Anderson said she was looking at the Frenchman’s Bay King Eider. You can also come down the west side of Corner Marsh on Frisco Road and walk east just a short distance. In with Long-tailed Ducks. Declan Troy and Jean Iron Anchorage, Alaska and Toronto 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] Female King Eider at Frenchman’s Bay Pickering
In the channel between the piers on Lake Ontario at Frenchman’s Bay, Pickering. Access either from west side off West Shore Blvd or east at foot of Liverpool Road. With Common Goldeneyes. Would have posted a little earlier but phone died in cold and wind on pier. Jean Iron and Declan Troy 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] Tufted Duck at Elmwood in Mississauga
Luc Fazio called to say that he just refound the Tufted Duck in a small flock of about 50 scaup off Elmwood. This is east of Hurontario. So it’s still around. The main flock of scaup has been off Ben Machree the last few days. Seasons Greetings and Good Birding, Jean Iron Toronto 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] 3 Adult Little Gulls at Queenston
>From Queenston Boat launch at end of Dumfries, 2 down river flying in front of >white house in distance, exact same spot as yesterday, and one closer flying >back and forth in front of Lewiston boat launch. Parking is at a premium with fishing boats, trucks and trailers. May be easier in late afternoon. Jean Iron, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson and group from Albany NY. 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] Snowy Owl on Breakwall at Control Gates
Snowy at end of concrete breakwall south of control gates above falls at Chippewa. Jean Iron 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] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls Still Here
We still have the juvenile kittiwake sitting alone on water close to NY shore right of American Falls. A lifer for Jamie Spence. Peregrine also active this morning. Jean, Ron, Mike and Jamie Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Dan MacNeal via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > Date: December 2, 2017 at 10:10:58 AM EST > To: "birdalert@ontbirds.ca" <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls > Reply-To: Dan MacNeal <danmacn...@hotmail.com> > > Just had the kittiwake sitting on the water near the American falls. Lost > sight of it at the moment. > > Dan MacNeal > 519 217 8796 > danmacn...@hotmail.com > > From: ONTBIRDS <birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca> on behalf of Jean Iron via > ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 12:17:05 PM > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls > > Willie D’Anna just spotted the juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake in the raft of > resting Bonaparte’s Gulls between American and Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls. > > Also Peregrine just flew through. Lots of Gulls on River including Glaucous, > Kumlien’s, Thayer’s, Lesser Black-backed, thousands of Bonaparte’s. > > Happy Gullwatching, > > Willie D’Anna, Betsy Potter, Jean Iron, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson, Margaret > Liubavicius > > 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 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] 5 Harlequins above Falls
4 adult males and 1 immature male or female. The best spot to view them is from opposite Greenhouse and just north of Toronto Hydro building. There’s a cluster of rocks in middle of river and that’s where they are now. Jean Iron, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson, Jamie Spence 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] 3 Little Gulls and 8 Black Vultures at Queenston/Lewiston
Betsy Potter first spotted the Little Gulls here at Queenston Boat Launch. We have 3 adults. Also 2 adult Bald Eagles in tall Eagle pine on Ontario side. Note parking is at a premium down here with boats and trailers. There is an upper parking lot. Access from Dumfries. At least 8 Black Vultures on cell tower and nearby church in Lewiston seen from pull off on Niagara River Pkway below Brock Monument. Betsy Potter, Willie D’Anna, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson and Jean Iron 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] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls
Willie D’Anna just spotted the juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake in the raft of resting Bonaparte’s Gulls between American and Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls. Also Peregrine just flew through. Lots of Gulls on River including Glaucous, Kumlien’s, Thayer’s, Lesser Black-backed, thousands of Bonaparte’s. Happy Gullwatching, Willie D’Anna, Betsy Potter, Jean Iron, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson, Margaret Liubavicius 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] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls
Betsy Potter just spotted it below Horseshoe Falls. Niagara from Canadian side. Flying around very conspicuous. Jean Iron, Betsy Potter, Willie D’AnnaRon Pittaway Bev Seyler 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] Fwd: Gannet update
On water straight out from Beachway Park in Burlington at 4th hydro tower on Halton side of lift bridge in front of water treatment plant. Scope views. Jean Iron Barb Charlton Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: charmaine anderson via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > Date: November 22, 2017 at 1:15:38 PM EST > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Gannet. > Reply-To: charmaine anderson <charmmander...@gmail.com> > > Still along Burlington lakefront. But best seen from lift bridge side. > Currently we are on north side of lift bridge viewing it to the north east > 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 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] Nelson's Sparrow Tommy Thompson Park Toronto
On east side of Cell 2 - many of you are familiar with this as it's the same spot where Common Ringed Plover and Tricolored Heron were, and last weekend the Fork-tailed Flycatcher was here for a while. It is now in phragmites on a little island just out from shoreline. I just got a folding bike so this has opened up a whole new world of bike birding. Tommy Thompson Park entrance is at Leslie and Unwin in Toronto. It's a long walk out - several km. Toke the east road at the fork. Jean Iron Toronto 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] Fwd: Neotropic Cormorant at Cranberry Marsh, Whitby Update just flew
Neotropic Cormorant just flew towards Whitby Harbour. Yesterday it was seen in the trees on the Harbour breakwall with all the cormorants in the evening. Worth checking. Jean Iron, Charmaine Anderson and Mike Ferguson Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > Date: September 27, 2017 at 8:42:08 AM EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant at Cranberry Marsh, Whitby > Reply-To: Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> > > Being seen from east platform now. Park at Lynne Shores Conservation Area lot > off Bayly. > > Christian Friis, Owen Yates, jean Iron > > 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 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] Neotropic Cormorant at Cranberry Marsh, Whitby
Being seen from east platform now. Park at Lynne Shores Conservation Area lot off Bayly. Christian Friis, Owen Yates, jean Iron 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] James Bay Shorebird Report 2 - Photos and Videos
This is my second and summary report for the period 6 to 14 August 2017 from Longridge Point (51.798942N, 080.69204W) on the southwest coast of James Bay in Ontario about 910 km (565 mi) north of Toronto. This report pertains only to Longridge. The vast tidal mudflats make James Bay one of the most important shorebird stopover sites in North America. LINK to 6 pages of photos and videos http://jeaniron.ca/2017/JB17/p1.htm SHOREBIRDS: We recorded 26 species of shorebirds from 30 July to 14 August. Notable counts since last report: Black-bellied Plover: 112 adults on 8 August Semipalmated Plover: 132 on 12th Stilt Sandpiper new: 1 juvenile on 12 August and 4 on 13th Buff-breasted Sandpiper new: 1 on 6th and 8th (adult) White-rumped Sandpiper high count: 7892 on 8th Semipalmated Sandpiper: 5299 on 12 August Hudsonian Godwit: 304 on 12th Other Species American Bittern: 1 on 10 August Little Gull: 1 on 8th and 2 on 10th Caspian Tern: 1 adult on 12th Arctic Tern: 1 adult on 10 and 11th Great Horned Owl: 1 on 7, 8, 10 and 11th Common Nighthawk: 1 on 12th Olive-sided Flycatcher: 1 on 13th LONGRIDGE CREW: 6 crew members were Anne Blondin (ON), Mark Dorriesfield (ON), Dan Froehlich (WA State), Jean Iron (ON), Nicole Richardson (ON), Kiah Walker (NH). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Surveys are under the direction of Christian Friis of the Canadian Wildlife Service (Environment and Climate Change Canada) with partners Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent University, and Bird Studies Canada in conjunction with a larger conservation initiative involving James Bay First Nations and Nature Canada. We look forward to James Bay receiving recognition as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto, Ontario www.jeaniron.ca ___ 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] Tricolored Heron Cell 2 Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto
Paul Prior just called to say he is looking at a Tricolored Heron in Cell 2 Tommy Thompson Park. Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. It's several kilometre walk out. Jean Iron for Paul Prior ___ 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] Wilson's Phalarope at Ashbridges Bay
A Wilson's Phalarope is on the flooded beach. It was found earlier by Lynn Pady. It flew away but has returned. Other Shorebirds include Sanderlings, Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers and earlier a Semipalmated Plover. Jean Iron, Lynn Pady, Kris Ito and Nolan P. Toronto Coxwell and Lake Shore. 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] Black-legged Kittiwake Ashbridges Bay Toronto
Now on flooded beach with Caspian Terns and Ring-billed Gulls. Molting into second winter plumage. Spotted by Ron. Coxwell and Lakeshore in Toronto Ron Pittaway and Jean Iron 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] First Summer Black-legged Kittiwake not Black-headed Gull
We can now see that this is a first summer Black-legged Kittiwake. Earlier it was sleeping, poor angle and not in good light. Now it's perched on one of the yellow boat ties giving good views. Main pier Bronte Road. Jean Iron and Barb Charlton 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] Carden Alvar - 2017 OFO Field Trip
Today's outing was OFO's 26th annual field trip to the Carden Alvar. In ideal weather, our group of 37 tallied 90 species by walking Wylie Road in the morning and visiting other birding sites in the afternoon. We saw many of the target birds including superb views of Loggerhead Shrike, Golden-winged Warbler, Grasshopper Sparrow and Clay-colored Sparrow. We also found 3 American Bitterns, Least Bittern, Upland Sandpiper, Wilson's Snipe, Virginia Rail, Alder Flycatcher, Willow Flycatcher, Sedge Wren, Marsh Wren, Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink, Brown Thrasher, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Towhee, Eastern Bluebird, Pileated Woodpecker, and 2 Great Egrets in the former Great Blue heronry on Shrike Road South. Tent Caterpillar nests are a common sight on the cherry trees, and we saw several Black-billed Cuckoos, so it looks like a good year for them. Water Snakes put on a good show in the Sedge Wren Marsh on Wylie Road, and we watched a very young Porcupine. Butterflies were active, including a Monarch. Prairie Smoke, Carden Alvar's signature wildflower, carpeted the alvar meadows. Alvars are globally rare habitats of limestone or dolomite bedrock at the surface (pavement) or covered with thin soils and a sparse vegetation of lichens, mosses, herbs/forbs, shrubs and sometimes trees. Vegetation is restricted by shallow soils and extremes of spring wetness and summer. The Carden Alvar formed near the end of the last Ice Age when huge torrents of glacial meltwater washed away much of the sand and gravel (overburden) covering the bedrock. A large portion of the alvar is now protected by Carden Alvar Provincial Park (includes Cameron and Windmill Ranches) and other protected properties owned by The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Couchiching Conservancy. Directions: Carden Alvar Birding Site Guide with printable guide/map for use in the field. http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.cardenalvar I thank co-leaders: Ron Pittaway, Ron Tozer, and Eleanor Beagan. In addition Bob Falconer, Justin Peter, Marvin and Janet Medelko, Jim Martin and others also spotted and helped everyone to see and enjoy the birds. Thank you everyone for coming to the Carden Alvar. We had a super day. Jean Iron 28 May 2017 ___ 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] Laughing Gull at Ashbridges Bay this morning
There is an EBird photo of a Laughing Gull at Ashbridges Bay early this morning, Saturday, that was reported as a Franklin's but it is different obviously from the Franklin's I reported earlier and has been here all afternoon. Heads up everyone. Flooded Woodbine Beach is the place to watch. Jean Iron 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] First Summer Black-legged Kittiwake Cobourg Harbour this am
Mark Patry just showed me a photo on his camera of a first summer Black-legged Kittiwake at Cobourg Harbour around 8 am today Saturday. Wanted to get word out. Jean Iron 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] 18 Red Knots at Ashbridges Bay, Toronto
They were here around 4 pm but have flown. Several of us have been trying to relocate them. Woodbine Beach is completely flooded and the habitat is great for shorebirds. Rubber boots an asset. Jean Iron 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] Piping Plover Ashbridges - Orange band not flag
Has an orange band on upper left, pale blue?lower left, metal upper right and white over orange lower right. Very windy down here. Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Lynn Pady 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] Piping Plover at Ashbridges Bay Toronto
Piping Plover with orange flag on upper left. With a Semipalmated Plover on shore of flooded Woodbine beach. Lake Shore and Coxwell. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway 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] Breeding Plumage Red Knot at Hillman Marsh
Found among Black-bellied Plovers by Mike Austin. Jean Iron 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] 97 Whimbrel, 3000 Black-bellied Plovers and more Hillman Shorebird Cell
Shorebird spectacle here at Hillman. Many hendersoni Short-billed Dowitchers, Ruddy Turnstones, Semipalmated Plovers, Dublin, 1 White-rumped Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs. There is an invisible force that flushes everything now and again so no guarantees on what will be here. Hillman Marsh on Mersea Road 2 near Point Pelee. Thanks to Dave Martin for info and Karl Bardon for counting the Black-bellied Plovers. Jean Iron 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] Mississippi Kite at Point Pelee AGAIN
It's been seen twice since first sighting. Now gone north from VC parking lot. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > Date: May 19, 2017 at 10:02:59 AM EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite at Point Pelee > Reply-To: Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> > > A Mississippi Kite flew over the VC parking lot heading southwest at 9:35. > > Jean Iron > > 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 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] 5 Whimbrel on beach Wheatley Harbour
With Dan and Paul MacNeal. First there was one now 5 Jean Iron 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] Female Blue Grosbeak Cactus Field Now Point Pelee
Refound at 10:10 am same spot as yesterday feeding in grass. 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] Whimbrel Wheatley Harbour - update: Flown
Flushed by Turkey Vulture and chased away by a gull. Sorry about that. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone > On May 10, 2017, at 5:10 PM, Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > wrote: > > One lone Whimbrel at Wheatley Harbour. Right now on Harbour entrance. Has > been on beach on east side. > > Jean Iron > > 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 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] Whimbrel Wheatley Harbour
One lone Whimbrel at Wheatley Harbour. Right now on Harbour entrance. Has been on beach on east side. Jean Iron 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] Slaty-backed just flew
It flew south and we lost it. There's a feeding flock just off control gates and may be visible from Canadian side at the Control Gates above Falls. Jean Iron 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] Slaty-backed Gull at Foat Island NY
Looking at it now 12 noon. Cross Rainbow Bridge take first right. At roundabout take right and on Goat Island go all the way round to 2 Sisters Island parking. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter 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] Heads-up Adult Slaty-backed Gull Goat/3 Sister Island Niagara Falls NY
Posting for Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter et al. Excellent views, many photos spread wing. Close to Ontario - just across Niagara River from Control Gates but not visible from our side right now. Note I did not see it as my passport is in Toronto. They all abandoned me to see this great gull! Jean Iron Toronto 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] Black-headed Gull Whirlpool Niagara
We have the adult Black-headed Gull at Niagara first spotted by Willie D'Anna. It's flying around. Difficult to pick out but look for dark underwing and red bill. Many Bonaparte's also resting. Aerocar viewing platform. Happy Birdy New Year Everyone. Jean Iron, Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter, Celeste Morien, Dominic Sherony Toronto and New York 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] Adult Black-headed Gull and First Winter Little Gull at Whirlpool Niagara River
Both at Whirlpool. The first winter Little Gull does not have a black collar but has a black cap. Also smaller than Bonaparte's Gulls. We're still looking for the kittiwake. Whirlpool viewing area at aerocar. Jean Iron, Willie D'Anna. Betsy Potter, Dean DiTommaso 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] Lark Sparrow Toronto
Andrew Keaveney just refound the Lark Sparrow. Best to park on Villiers south of Lake Shore off Don Roadway. It's closer to Don Roadway than Carlaw. It's through fence to north of railway tracks near FirstGulf trailer. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2016, at 11:07 AM, "mark.cranf...@rogers.com" > <mark.cranf...@rogers.com> wrote: > > Seen well just now north of tracks on north side lakeshore west of carlaw > sitting up 10 feet away mullen > > Sent from my HTC > > ___ > 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] Black-headed Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake at Whirlpool Niagara River
Just received word from Christopher George on Facebook that the Black-headed Gull is foraging above the center of the Whirlpool, Black-legged Kittiwake and Black Vulture are also there. He was on US side, but all will be visible from Ontario side. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Adult Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool Niagara River
Still here. Seen flying on left side of aero car same general area as yesterday and it landed among resting Bonaparte's Gulls. Whirlpool viewing plaform Niagara River Jean Iron Toronto 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] OFO Niagara River Gull Trip - 4 December 2016
In perfect gull-watching weather on Sunday 4 December 2016, over 130 OFO members and friends spend an enjoyable day birding the Niagara River. The purpose of the trip was to identify and age the largest number of gull species and see other good birds on the River. It was a treat to see everyone from all over Ontario, and we were pleased to welcome our American friends from neighbouring states. Having so many sharp-eyed birders worked in our favour. Our group saw 10 species of gulls listed here in checklist order: Bonaparte's Gull: numerous and almost all were adults. Little Gull: one adult seen very well from the boat launch at Queenston. *Black-headed Gull: one adult flying and resting on the water put on an excellent show at Whirlpool, though was a challenge to pick out from above at the viewing areas. Ring-billed Gull: common on the River. Herring Gull: common on the River at Adam Beck and above the Falls. Thayer's Gull: one adult at Adam Beck was seen well. One juvenile below the Falls was seen well by a group that braved the wet mist. Kumlien's Iceland Gull: almost all the Iceland Gulls we see on the Niagara River are the kumlieni subspecies which breeds in the eastern Canadian Arctic. At Adam Beck we saw two adults and 1 third winter. Above the Falls out from the barge viewing area was one adult. Lesser Black-backed Gull: several adults and a juvenile at Adam Beck, and at least five adults and a juvenile seen from the control gates area. Glaucous Gull: one adult out from control gates area. Great Black-backed Gull: one adult at Adam Beck, two at Queenston, and least four adults and one juvenile above the Falls and at the control gates. Other Species on or near the River: four adult male Harlequin Ducks seen well from the viewing areas near the barge. At least five Tufted Titmice at Dufferin Islands were eating peanuts from people's hands, also a Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Winter Wren and Brown Creeper. A Pine warbler was in a pine tree on the median between the Greenhouse and the River. Black Vultures were seen all day on various roofs and chimneys in Lewiston NY (up to 7 at one time), from the pull-off on the road below Brock Monument that leads down the hill to Queenston, adult Bald Eagle at Queenston. For tips and information about gull watching, please see http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.gulls We thank everyone for coming and contributing to the success of the trip with their enthusiasm and camaraderie. For logistical support we are very grateful to Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter, Dean Di Tommaso, Mike Nelson, Kevin Seymour, Greg Stuart, Karl Konze, Ron Pittaway, Eleanor Beagan and a person who texted us from a 613 number. Many shared their scopes and helped others see the birds. It was a fantastic day. After 17 years, we are retiring from leading the Niagara Gull Trip. It's a pleasure to announce that Josh Vandermeulen. Jeremy Bensette and Marcie Jacklin will be your Gull Trip leaders in December 2017. Ron Tozer and Jean Iron OFO Gull Trip Leaders ___ 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 Harlequin Ducks Rotary Park Ajax
This afternoon, Ron Pittaway and I saw two adult male Harlequin Ducks at the mouth of Duffins Creek in Rotary Park, Ajax, east of Toronto. They were with Common Goldeneyes. Directions: from Westney Road south of 401 and south of Bayly take Lake Driveway West to Rotary Park parking lot. Lake Ontario is a short walk away. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ___ 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] FW: Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden - Probable Thick-billed Murre - AGAIN
Cobden is WEST of Ottawa, thanks to 'Steve" for letting me know. Jean -Original Message- From: Jean Iron [mailto:jean.i...@sympatico.ca] Sent: November 25, 2016 11:16 AM To: 'birdalert@ontbirds.ca' Subject: RE: [Ontbirds] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden - Probable Thick-billed Murre Burke called again to say he just had better looks and it's a probable Thick-billed Murre. It's actively diving. Jean -Original Message- From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of Jean Iron Sent: November 25, 2016 11:09 AM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden Just received a call from Burke Korol who is looking at an alcid on Muskrat Lake in Cobden. He's at the public boat launch at corner of Main and Bonnechere. Cobden is on Highway 17, east of Ottawa about 30 minutes from Pembroke. He thinks it's a murre, maybe Common, definitely an alcid. He's hoping someone can get there to check it oout. Scope needed. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden - Probable Thick-billed Murre
Burke called again to say he just had better looks and it's a probable Thick-billed Murre. It's actively diving. Jean -Original Message- From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of Jean Iron Sent: November 25, 2016 11:09 AM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden Just received a call from Burke Korol who is looking at an alcid on Muskrat Lake in Cobden. He's at the public boat launch at corner of Main and Bonnechere. Cobden is on Highway 17, east of Ottawa about 30 minutes from Pembroke. He thinks it's a murre, maybe Common, definitely an alcid. He's hoping someone can get there to check it oout. Scope needed. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden
Just received a call from Burke Korol who is looking at an alcid on Muskrat Lake in Cobden. He's at the public boat launch at corner of Main and Bonnechere. Cobden is on Highway 17, east of Ottawa about 30 minutes from Pembroke. He thinks it's a murre, maybe Common, definitely an alcid. He's hoping someone can get there to check it oout. Scope needed. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Cranberry Marsh Hawkwatch, 26 October 2016 - 522 Raptors
Cranberry Marsh Hawkwatch Whitby, Ontario Wednesday 26 October 2016 Total Species: 11 Turkey Vulture 298 Bald Eagle 3 Northern Harrier 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk 14 Cooper's Hawk 2 Northern Goshawk 3 (this is a minor irruption year) Red-shouldered Hawk 16 Red-tailed Hawk 165 (many Northern Red-taileds subspecies abieticola were noted) Rough-legged Hawk 3 ( 2 light morph, 1 dark morph) Golden Eagle 3 Peregrine Falcon 2 Unidentified 2 Total Individuals: 522 Observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter: Jean Iron. Many thanks especially to Eleanor Beagan and Jerry Ball. Observers: Rick LaForest, Karl Jennewein, Jackie McBlain, Bruce and Ann Falls. Other Birds: 14 Rusty Blackbirds feeding on the path, 2 Fox Sparrows, 1 Wilson's Snipe, 29 Wild Turkeys, 84 American Pipits, 45 Snow Buntings, 1000 Canada Geese and 3 Cackling Geese. Weather: Clear blue skies in the morning, temp -1C to start, light north wind becoming calm in the afternoon with overcast skies. OFO Fall Hawkwatching Guide http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.hawkwatching Directions: Exit from the 401 at Brock St. in Whitby. Go south on Brock St. to Victoria St. Go west on Victoria to Halls Road. Go south on Halls Rd to the second walkway to Cranberry Marsh. Data will be submitted to HMANA and eBird. Jean Iron 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] Pacific Loon - Kempenfelt Park Barrie
We refound Henrique Pacheco's Pacific Loon now seeing it well from Kempenfelt Park on north side of bay in Barrie. It retains some breeding plumage with big white spots on back. Also at least 4 Red-throated Loons. Spectacular numbers of Common Loons. Here with Hugh Currie Bruce Aikins and Rolland Leader. Jean Iron Toronto 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] 8 Little Gulls, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls - Barrie Waterfront
This afternoon, 15 October 2016, Ron Pittaway and I birded the Barrie Waterfront. Here are our highlights: Minet's Point, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Eight Little Gulls flying and resting on water in large flocks of Bonaparte's Gulls. Also hundreds of Common Loons and 5 Red-necked Grebes. Kempenfelt Park, 2:45 to 4:30 2 adult winter Little Gulls flying very close to shore. 1000 plus Common Loons - it's a spectacle of nature to see so many in every plumage: adult breeding, molting adults, winter adults and juveniles. Confederation Park, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. 5 Little Gulls, 4 flying directly in front of us back and forth with the Bonaparte's Gulls, 1 flying in front of boat launch near Tiffin. 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls - 3 juveniles and one third winter. These were photographed up close on the beach with hundreds of Ring-billed Gulls. Better later in the day when fewer people walking on beach. There were more gulls and more feeding activity later in the day. Scope recommended. Directions >From Hwy 400 take Essa Road exit to Lakeshore Drive. Make a right and follow to left turn at Minet's Point Road. Follow Lakeshore Drive back to Centennial Park. Note: pay parking enforced at all lots along waterfront. By-Law officer making rounds. Follow Lakeshore Drive along north side of bay to Simcoe and Dunlop and exit right onto Kempenfelt Drive. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ___ 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] Shearwater at Van Wagners Beach
Barry Cherriere just spotted a Shearwater. We all got on it. Also 7 jaegers. Hamilton exit QEW at Woodward. Jean Iron Toronto 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] Common Ringed Plover, Toronto, Saturday 27 August - NO
Hi Everyone, Noam Markus just sent a text to say there is no sign of the Common Ringed Plover this morning at Cell 2 in Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto. Several others were also looking. Sorry about the negative report. It's helpful that people are still checking and reporting. Directions: Tommy Thompson Park is at Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. Park on Leslie or Unwin. Walk out the main road. Pass the booth in the middle of the road and continue walking until the road forks. Take the left fork and continue walking to Cell 2 on your right. This wetland is newly constructed with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk (2.5 to 3 km each way) with no shade so please be prepared. If you can bring a bike, riding out is a good way to get out to the cell. Many thanks to those who are keeping us informed. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Common Ringed Plover - Toronto - Friday 26 August - Update
A TRCA volunteer checked at 11:05 a.m. and could not relocate the Common Ringed Plover. However, birds move around during the day and it could also be hidden in the habitat. If you go this afternoon, please update us all asap as there are still many who would like to try for it. The park is open weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 9, and all day on Saturday and Sunday. If you have a bike, it's a good way to get out there. Directions: Tommy Thompson Park is at Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. Park on Leslie or Unwin. Walk out the main road. Pass the booth in the middle of the road and continue walking until the road forks. Take the left fork and continue walking to Cell 2 on your right. This wetland is newly constructed with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk (2.5 to 3 km each way) with no shade so please be prepared. Many thanks to those who are reporting. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Common Ringed Plover - Toronto - Thursday 25 August - YES
Paul Prior saw the Common Ringed Plover again this afternoon. Here's what he says on Facebook's Ontario Birds. "Visited TTP this pm, knowing rain was imminent but thinking new birds may have arrived last night ... and half expecting the Ringed Plover to have disappeared after last nights report of Peregrine activity. Turns out the plover was still on the same quarter of the island that's been his home since last weekend! And there were about 30 other shorebirds on the same island. I had time just to check the bigger birds and then the rain hit - and as it did almost every shorebird flushed and flew west. The only birds that remained were the Ringed, his Semipalmated friends, and a juv Wilson's Phalarope. Fellow birder Jessie may have better numbers for the departed flock since he had been watching for a while before I arrived. " I'm hoping to get an update for Ontbirders tomorrow Friday morning.So, it appears the Ringed Plover may be here for a while. He apparently shrugged off the Peregrine last night, and was completely unfazed when the flock of 30 shorebirds flushed ahead of the rain storm. So, it appears the Ringed Plover may be here for a while. He apparently shrugged off the Peregrine last night, and was completely unfazed when the flock of 30 shorebirds flushed ahead of the rain storm. With at least one Arctic breeding season under his belt he's no doubt encountered marauding Falcons (gyrfalcons, no doubt!) and storms before. Good luck this coming weekend for whoever still hopes to see this little star!! and flew west. The only birds that remained were the Ringed, his Semipalmated friends, and a juv Wilson's Phalarope. Fellow birder Jessie may have better numbers for the departed flock since he had been watching for a while before I arrived. Directions: Tommy Thompson Park is at Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. Park on Leslie or Unwin. Walk out the main road. Pass the booth in the middle of the road and continue walking until the road forks. Take the left fork and continue walking to Cell 2 on your right. This wetland is newly constructed with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk with no shade so please be prepared. Jean Iron Toronto Fellow birder Jessie may have better numbers for the departed flock since he had been watching for a while before I arrived. So, it appears the Ringed Plover may be here for a while. He apparently shrugged off the Peregrine last night, and was completely unfazed when the flock of 30 shorebirds flushed ahead of the rain storm. With at least one Arctic breeding season under his belt he's no doubt encountered marauding Falcons (gyrfalcons, no doubt!) and storms before. Good luck this coming weekend for whoever still hopes to see this little star!!shed and flew west. The only birds that remained were the Ringed, his Semipalmated friends, and a juv Wilson's Phalarope. Fellow birder Jessie may have better numbers for the departed flock since he had been watching for a while before I arrived. So, it appears the Ringed Plover may be here for a while. He apparently shrugged off the Peregrine last night, and was completely unfazed when the flock of 30 shorebirds flushed ahead of the rain storm. With at least one Arctic breeding season under his belt he's no doubt encountered marauding Falcons (gyrfalcons, no doubt!) and storms before. Good luck this coming weekend for whoever still hopes to see this little star!! ___ 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] Common Ringed Plover -Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, Wednesday 24 August - YES
The Common Ringed Plover was seen at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday 24 August by volunteer TRCA staff. The park is open weekday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 9. It's a long walk (about 2.5 to 3 km) with no shade so please be prepared. This is the only update I expect to make today. Directions: Tommy Thompson Park is at Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. Park on Leslie or Unwin. Walk out the main road. Pass the booth in the middle of the road and continue walking until the road forks. Take the left fork and continue walking to Cell 2 on your right. This wetland is newly constructed with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. Posted with permission of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Common Ringed Plover -Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, YES at 3 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Update With permission of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), I am posting this 3 p.m. Common Ringed Plov update from volunteer TRCA staff. It was actively feeding on the small islands in Cell 2. The park is open from 4:00 p.m. to 9. Directions: Tommy Thompson Park is at Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. Park on Leslie or Unwin. Walk out the main road. Pass the booth in the middle of the road and continue walking until the road forks. Take the left fork and continue walking to Cell 2 on your right. This wetland is newly constructed with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk with no shade so please be prepared. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Common Ringed Plover -Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, YES
With permission of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), I am posting this update on the Common Ringed Plover so that people travelling a distance can make plans. The plover was seen at 12:30 by volunteer TRCA staff. The park is open from 4:00 p.m. to 9. Directions: Tommy Thompson Park is at Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. Park on Leslie or Unwin. Walk out the main road. Pass the booth in the middle of the road and continue walking until the road forks. Take the left fork and continue walking to Cell 2 on your right. This wetland is newly constructed with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk with no shade so please be prepared. I will post another update later this afternoon. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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] Possible Common Ringed Plover at TTP Toronto - it's here
Ron Pittaway, Glenn Coady, Howard Shapiro an I looking at it now. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > There's a shuttle running today only for the festival. At split in road near > viewing shelter take left turn. > > Jean > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> wrote: >> >> Found by Paul Prior at Tommy Thompson Park end of Leslie walk out to cell 2 >> on muddy island in middle. Here's link to Paul's video. >> >> https://youtu.be/xWGWh4tQvUs >> >> Jean Iron >> Toronto >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> 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 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] Possible Common Ringed Plover at TTP Toronto more info
There's a shuttle running today only for the festival. At split in road near viewing shelter take left turn. Jean Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Found by Paul Prior at Tommy Thompson Park end of Leslie walk out to cell 2 > on muddy island in middle. Here's link to Paul's video. > > https://youtu.be/xWGWh4tQvUs > > Jean Iron > Toronto > Sent from my iPhone > > > 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 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] Possible Common Ringed Plover at TTP Toronto
Found by Paul Prior at Tommy Thompson Park end of Leslie walk out to cell 2 on muddy island in middle. Here's link to Paul's video. https://youtu.be/xWGWh4tQvUs Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone 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] Least Tern at Darlington Provincial Park
Glenn Coady asked me to post that he saw an adult Least Tern in breeding plumage at Darlington Provincial Park. He saw it about 45 minutes ago and it has flown east. It's very stormy along the lakeshore. Directions: See Glenn's previous posts re nesting Piping Plovers. No information about how well the plovers survived the storm. Glenn will report later. Ron Pittaway Toronto ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Hillman Marsh Shorebirds
800 Black-bellied Plovers already here with small flocks flying in all the time. Also 20 Ruddy Turnstones, lots Dunlin, 50 Semipalmated Plovers, 2 White-rumped and other peeps, and more. Jeremy Bensette just spotted a Stilt Sandpiper. We're watching a large Fox Snake stalking the shorebirds. Quite dramatic. Happy Shorebirding, Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Jeremy Bensette, Jacob Lachapelle Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Shorebird Spectacle -Hillman Marsh Update
44 Whimbrel, 3 Willets, 3 White-rumped Sandpipers here now. Earlier, a Peregrine went through at about 3:45 and flushed everything out of the shorebird cell. Birds are trickling back including Whimbrel, Willets, White-rumps, Black-bellied Plovers, Short-billed Dowitchers and lots more. Jean Iron and OFO Shorebirders Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 3 Stilt Sandpipers Hillman
In front of viewing shelter now. 26 Whimbrel still here Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 21 Whimbrel Hillman Marsh
They just dropped in. Hudsonian Godwit flew west. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit Hillman Marsh
Now in breeding plumage. Jean Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 2 Wilson's Phalaropes Hillman Marsh
2, a male and female, dropped in but just flew to farmhouse/silo area behind berm. Things changing constantly here. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 1 American Golden-Plover, 1500 Black-bellied Plovers Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell
Mixed flocks of Black-bellied Plovers, Ruddy Turnstones, Dunlin, Short-billed Dowitchers, peeps, pouring into Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell. Conservatively 1500 Black-bellied Plovers, 42 Ruddy Turnstones, 20 Short-billed Dowitchers, but no dark morph Ruff. Situation changing constantly as some birds flew west in direction of farm fields bordering Mersea 1. Jean Iron, Gavin and Don McKinnon, Greg Stroud and multiple shorebirders Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitcher and American Golden-Plovers Mersea E
Long-billed Dowitcher at horse barns. Josh Vandermeulen and I saw two earlier in the horse pasture, now only one visible in back of house 1437. Henrique Pacheco and James Carrey just spotted 12 American Golden-Plovers in first field beside house 1433. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway, Willie D'Anna, Henrique Pacheco and James Carrey 1st concession outside Point Pelee Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Black-necked Stilt, 21 American Avocets, 6 Willets - Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell
Here now with Black-bellied Plovers, Du Lin, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Hillman Marsh main Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell at Mersea 2 and Road 37 Jean Iron and Mike McEvoy Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Adult Little Gull, 2 Willets Hillman Shorebird Cell
Now at Hillman Shorebird Cell. Being seen well from shelter. Jean Iron, Willie D'Anna, Gary and Candy Stephey, Matt Prangley OFO Shorebird Viewing Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Fwd: 9 American Golden-Plovers Onion Fields Mersea 19 and B near Point Pelee THEY FLEW!
Sorry, they just flew! May still be in area as there are many wet spots on the fields. Jean Iron and Willie D'Anna Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> > Date: May 1, 2016 at 2:59:18 PM EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] 9 American Golden-Plovers Onion Fields Mersea 19 and B > near Point Pelee > > Now on field half km towards Lake Erie from intersection of Mersea 19 and > Mersea B. My first of the season. > > Jean Iron and Willie D'Anna > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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 > > > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 9 American Golden-Plovers Onion Fields Mersea 19 and B near Point Pelee
Now on field half km towards Lake Erie from intersection of Mersea 19 and Mersea B. My first of the season. Jean Iron and Willie D'Anna Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] OFO Shorebird Viewing at Hillman Marsh near Point Pelee
Shorebird watching is one of birding's great pleasures. The Ontario Field Ornithologists is hosting 10 shorebird viewing sessions at Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell near Point Pelee. Join OFO experts to hone your identification skills. Everyone is welcome. When: April 30 and May 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Admission: Conservation Authority staff will be selling passes at the gate on the above dates. Purchase a $6 day pass at gate. Also available, annual pass and spring Hillman birding pass. OFO partners: Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), Point Pelee National Park, and Pelee Wings Nature Store and Kowa Sporting Optics will provide spotting scopes to enhance shorebird viewing. Link to OFO Shorebird Viewing at Hillman Marsh: http://www.ofo.ca/ofo-docs/Hillman-poster_a2.pdf See you at the Hillman Marsh, Dave Milsom, Jean Iron, Sarah Rupert, Danielle Stuebing, Mike Malone and Gary Stephey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Clarification Directions Townsend's Solitaire - Sunnybrook Park, Toronto
Many looking now for Townsend's Solitaire in Sunnybrooke Park Toronto by no luck yet. Clarification how to get to "forbidden" bridge. If you drive into Sunnybrooke Park from Leslie, park in big parking lot at the stables. Walk back down road you came in a little way and cross bridge to parking lot where off leash dog park is. Turn right or north along gravel path marked Glendon Forest. Proceed a good 10 minutes walk to gated bridge. Some of us will not be crossing the bridge. However we understand that bird may be seen from this west side of bridge. Happy Birdy 2016 Jean Iron and Joan Winearls Toronto Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Owen Strickland <owen.strickl...@sympatico.ca> > Date: December 30, 2015 at 11:17:44 PM EST > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire - Sunnybrook Park, Toronto > > I observed this buoyant thrush in flight briefly, then atop a tree for three > or so seconds before it flew down into the bushes further away. Diagnostic > picture is on ebird and in the Ontario Birds Facebook group. Grey back, light > belly, eyering, white 'wing patch', short primary projection, and white edges > to the tertials were noted. The bird showed a long tail with white outer > retrices. > > The bird was located in Glendon Forest, in the NW section of the park. From > the parking lot on the left of the road before the horse stables in > Sunnybrook, continue on a gravel trail through the forest. About 4/5 of the > way down, there's a small pedestrian bridge on the right which crosses the > creek. It's 'closed' to protect the other side (if you want to, just walk > over the chain). The bird was at the top of a tree 20 feet beyond the little > bridge. 100 American Robins and 2 Hermit Thrushes were eating berries in > there, so I'd like to think that the bird will stay, considering the ample > amount of food. > > Sunnybrook Park is located at the NW corner of Leslie Street and Eglington > Avenue East in Toronto. The access road into the park is located 50m north of > Eglington on Leslie. > > Happy birding! > > -Owen > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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 > > > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Yellow Warbler Bluffers Park Toronto
Ron Pittaway spotted a Yellow Warbler at Bluffers Park in Toronto. Stephen O'Donnell and I have photos. Bird was in bushes near lake if you walk southwest from boat launch parking lot. Same place there are lots of rose bushes where the Nirthern Mockingbird hangs out. Bluffers Park is where Brimley Road ends at Lake Ontario. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway with Stephen O'Donnell Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Thayer's Gull in Barrie - photo documentation
The close views of rare gulls in Barrie is worth the trip. Many Ontario birders wonder how to identify a Thayer's Gull. Please see link to photos and written documentation of an adult Thayer's Gull at the foot of Bayfield Street on Lake Simcoe in Barrie. http://jeaniron.ca/Gulls/2015/thayersadbarrie.htm Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Thayer's Gulls in Barrie
Today with Declan Troy, Ross Harris, Brennan Obermayer and Dave Szmyr, we had close views of two Thayer's Gulls (adult and juvenile) on the Barrie waterfront at the foot of Bayfield Street. You can't miss the bonanza of gulls feeding on abundant minnows. We also saw three Little Gulls (a first winter and 2 adults) among loads of Bonaparte's Gulls, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 juveniles and a second winter), and two Kumlien's Gulls (adult and a third winter). Good luck to the Barrie Christmas Bird Count tomorrow. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 4 Little Gulls Barrie Waterfront
Ron Pittaway and I are on the Barrie Waterfront at foot of Bayfield where there is a good congregation of gulls: 2 adult and 2 first winter Little Gulls and 2 juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gulls among hundreds of gulls at close range feeding on shiners. >From Highway 400 take Bayfield exit towards Lake Simcoe. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Female King Eider Bluffers Park Toronto
Female King Eider at Bluffers Park in east Toronto off most southwesterly point. Take Brimley Road south to where it ends at Lake Ontario and park in either lot at bottom of hill. Then walk out to most southwesterly point. It's on west side of that point. Was closer to shore. Scope now helpful. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] FW: OFO Niagara River Gull Trip - 29 November 2015
In lovely weather on Sunday 29 November 2015, over 125 OFO members and friends spend an excellent day birding the Niagara River. The purpose of the trip was to identify and age the largest number of gull species and see other good birds on the River. We were pleased to have so many birders interested in gulls and to be accompanied by keen young birders whose sharp eyes helped with spotting. Our group saw 9 species of gulls listed here in checklist order: Bonaparte's Gull: very numerous and almost all were adults. In the afternoon, the leucistic (almost all white) Bonaparte's Gull flew up and down the River at Adam Beck and gave excellent views. Black-headed Gull: one adult reported at the fly-past at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Ring-billed Gull: common on the River. Herring Gull: We saw hundreds especially above the Falls near the barge and control gates where there were feeding flocks. Thayer's Gull: one adult above the Falls was seen well as it stood for a while and flew around near the barge. Kumlien's Iceland Gull: almost all the Iceland Gulls we see on the Niagara River are the kumlieni subspecies which breeds in the eastern Canadian Arctic. At Adam Beck we saw 2 adults and 1 third winter. Above the falls and at the control gates there were several adults, one of which near the barge provided great comparison with adult Thayer's Gull. Lesser Black-backed Gull: almost full adult and juvenile at Adam Beck and three adults above the Falls. Glaucous Gull: Three adults above the Falls. Great Black-backed Gull: one adult at Adam Beck and three adults above the Falls and at the control gates. Small numbers so far this year. A possible first winter California Gull was reported at the control gates at Chippawa above the Falls. We're hoping someone will get better views and photos to confirm it. Other Species on or near the River: A first year male Harlequin Duck just north of Adam Beck was visible from the lookout. At least three Tufted Titmice at Dufferin Islands were eating peanuts, also a Red-bellied Woodpecker. Two late Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were at Dufferin Islands along with two Brown Creepers and Carolina Wrens. We ended with 10 Black Vultures in a row on a roof in Lewiston NY, seen from the pull-off on the road below Brock Monument that leads down the hill to Queenston. For tips and information about gull watching, please see http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.gulls We thank everyone who came on today's trip for their energy and enthusiasm. A great team spotted the birds and helped everyone see the gulls, including Mark Ansell, Maris Apse, Eleanor Beagan, Mike and Ken Burrell, Willie D'Anna, Bill Gilmour, Tim Lucas, Kevin McLaughlin, Mike Nelson, Betsy Potter and Ron Pittaway. It was a very successful day. Ron Tozer and Jean Iron OFO Trip Leaders ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] REDPOLL IRRUPTION - 125,000 redpolls
Pascal Cote of the Tadoussac Bird Observatory (212 km northeast of Quebec City) reports that yesterday (31 October) with “good winds (WNW), we counted 55,110 redpolls between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We are pretty sure this is a New World record for one day. In Sweden, the highest count is 21,500. So over 125,000 redpolls have passed Tadoussac in less than a week.” We thank Pascal for keeping Ontario birders updated about this huge irruption. Ron Pittaway and Jean Iron Toronto ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] WINTER FINCHES - REDPOLL IRRUPTION
On the weekend, Common Redpolls were reported at Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit) in Toronto and near Rochester, New York, across Lake Ontario. Today, Pascal Cote reported 15,790 redpolls passing the Tadoussac Bird Observatory, 212 km northeast of Quebec City. This is the largest movement of redpolls ever recorded at the observatory. I'm posting this for birders who are not on Facebook. Ron Pittaway Toronto ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh Hawk Watch - 14 October 2015 - 1008 Raptors
Cranberry Marsh Hawk Watch Whitby, Ontario Wednesday 14 October 2015 Total Species: 8 Turkey Vulture 851 Northern Harrier 4 Sharp-shinned Hawk 115 Cooper's Hawk 4 Red-tailed Hawk 15 American Kestrel 16 Merlin 1 Peregrine Falcon 1 Unidentified 1 Total Individuals: 1008 Observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Jean Iron and Jerry Ball. Many thanks to the observers - a great team. Observers: Charmaine Anderson, Joyce Collier-Brown, Charlie Adey, Charles Liddle, Ross Lamb, Rick LaForest, Betsy Smith, Karl Jennewein, Lynn Pady, Murray Shields, Ron Pittaway, Margaret Liubavicius, Tim Logan, Jennifer Dempsey and many more visitors. Weather: Wind moderate out of Northwest Other birds: 55 species including: 16 species of ducks, geese and swans; 8 Great Egrets; 2 Pied-billed Grebes; 2 Hudsonian Godwits, 2 Black-bellied Plovers; 5 Dunlin, 4 Greater Yellowlegs, 3 Lesser Yellowlegs; 3 Wilson's Snipes, 2 Common Ravens; 7 Wild Turkeys; 6 Bonaparte's Gulls, 6 Yellow-rumped Warblers, 41 American Pipits, 1 Eastern Meadowlark, 25 Rusty Blackbirds, 29 White-throated Sparrows and 3 White-crowned Sparrows. Hundreds of blackbirds were migrating west all day. OFO Fall Hawkwatching Guide http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.hawkwatching Directions: Exit from the 401 at Brock St. in Whitby. Go south on Brock St. to Victoria St. Go west on Victoria to Halls Road. Go south on Halls Rd to the second walkway to Cranberry Marsh. Data will be submitted to HMANA and eBird. Jean Iron Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit, Cackling Geese Cranberry Marsh, Whitby
1 Hudsonian Godwit being seen now from south platform. On our way in we saw at least 30 Cackling Geese on west side of Halls Road and 2 American Golden-Plovers flew over going west. 2 Pileated Woodpeckers flew over south platform. Great variety of ducks. Cranberry is at its finest. With Ron Pittaway and Steve O'Donnell. Rayfield Pye is the hawk counter. Good birding on this Thanksgiving weekend. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 1 Hudsonian Godwit Cranberry Marsh, Whitby
Geoff Carpentier asked me to post because people are asking. He reports 1 Hudsonian Godwit. No Cackling Geese so far One Snow Goose. All seen from the hawk watch at south platform. > Cranberry Marsh is at Halls Road which runs south off Victoria in Whitby. Jean Iron Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 2 Hudsonian Godwits, Cranberry Marsh, Whitby
Two juvenile Hudsonian Godwits still present in centre of marsh at north end of alders when viewed from south platform. At times they may best be viewed from north platform because they have now walked out of sight from south platform. Also juvenile Black-bellied Plover, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs and hundreds of ducks. Cranberry Marsh is at Halls Road which runs south off Victoria in Whitby. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] 57 Cackling Geese Cranberry Marsh
25 Cackling Geese flew out to Lake Ontario and 32 remain in the marsh. Also 1 juvenile Hudsonian is directly out from south platform with 1 American Golden-Plovers and 1 Black-bellied Plover, many yellowlegs. Cranberry is off Halls Road south of Victoria in Whitby. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit, Stilt Sandpiper Mersea 21
Juvenile Hudsonian Godwit and Stilt, also Pectorals Mersea 21 just north of Mersea 2 same flooded field as yesterday's Sabine's. Found by Kevin McLaughlin. Happy shorebirding, Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
