[Ontbirds] Grimsby Barnacle Goose
Hello All, Jean and I were unsuccessful in our attempts to view the Barnacle Goose on Elm Tree Road as well as from the Pump House between 1:00-2:00 PM this afternoon. Returning from La Salle Marina, we found the Barnacle Goose on the lake amongst 150-200 Canada Geese at 4:25 PM this afternoon. From the mouth of Forty Mile Creek, we viewed the Barnacle Goose through our scope for 25 minutes. Cheers, Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson Directions: In Grimsby, exit the QEW at Christie Street. Head north towards the lake. Turn right on Olive Street then left onto Elizabeth Street. Follow to the end and proceed down the hill to the Pump House parking lot. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Brant--Port Weller, St. Catharines
At 2:30 PM this afternoon, Jean and I observed one Brant feeding from the grass with a mixed flock of Canada Geese and geese hybrids. All were seen at Jones Beach in Port Weller, in the grassy area just west of the parking area. Walking to the lookout on the east spit we observed 2 Red-throated Loon and 1 Common Loon. We left Jones Beach at 4:45 PM with the Brant still present. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From Kayo Roy's Brant observation at Jones Beach on October 22. To reach Jones Beach exit the QEW at Niagara Street and drive north to Lakeshore Road. Proceed east and cross over Lock 1 of the Welland Canal. Immediately past the lift bridge continue one block past Broadway Avenue (now a one way street) to Seaway Haulage Road. Turn left and wind down to Jones Beach and the Lake Ontario shoreline. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Great Horned Owl in NOTL
Hello All, Jean and I were at the Wetland Ridge trail this evening (9/06). At 8:15 PM we observed a Great Horned Owl sitting on the hydro tower near the north lagoon. It was sitting on the first horizontal bar of the tower. Despite hearing 9 Common Nighthawks we did not see any. Light was fading very fast. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From the Niagara bound lanes of the QEW, exit onto Glendale Avenue (38A according to Google). At the intersection, turn left onto Taylor Rd. The Niagara College Campus will be on your left. At the lights, turn left into the campus. Follow the road until a barn and storage area is on your right. Parking will be on the left. The entrance to the Wetland Ridge is near the barn. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Upland Sandpiper in St. Catharines
Good afternoon All, Jean and I observed an Upland Sandpiper on 5th Avenue in west St. Catharines this afternoon at 3:45 PM. It was on the north side of the road, in the long grass, near the vineyard. We were there looking for Bobolink and found three males in the grassy field south of 5th Avenue. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From downtown St. Catharines, intersection of Ontario St and St. Paul, head west on St. Paul St. West. Cross Louth and Vansickle. Turn right at 1st Street Louth. 5th Avenue is the first left. All birds were observed from 5th Avenue between 1st and 3rd. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Fox Sparrow in St. Catharines
Hello All, For those interested, my wife and I observed Fox Sparrow, for the third year in a row, on the Green Ribbon Trail in St. Catharines this afternoon (4/05) at 3:30 PM. We observed 1 Fox Sparrow on the trail, north of the pedestrian bridge. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson Directions: From the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Martindale Road in St. Catharines, travel north along Martindale Road. After crossing over the QEW, the entrance to the parking area is 1 km further and on your left. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon in St. Catharines
Hello All, My wife and I observed a Peregrine Falcon from our yard today (2/01). I first noticed the falcon at 11:30 AM. It was perched in a large Walnut tree on the east side of a parking lot behind our house. The tree can be easily seen from the Collegiate (high school) parking lot. It remained in the tree until 12:30 PM. We previously observed the falcon on Tuesday Jan. 26 for only a moment in a tree near the Catherine Street entrance to the parking lot. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From the Niagara Bound QEW, exit at the Lake Street exit. Turn right onto Dunlop Drive. At the lights, turn left onto Lake Street. Continue south on Lake Street until Russell Avenue. Turn left and continue until Catherine Street. Turn right onto Catherine Street. Continue along Catherine and immediately after the Collegiate turn left onto Hetherington St. The parking lot entrance will be on the right. The large Walnut Tree is on the east side of the parking lot, directly across from the barn and garage. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Snowy owl in St. Catharines
Hi All, The Snowy Owl observed during the St. Catharines CBC yesterday was observed by my wife and I this afternoon (12/15) at 3:45 pm. After hearing of the observation at last night's roundup, my wife and I travelled along Fifth Avenue Louth, in west St. Catharines, in hopes of observing it. We observed it on the western edge of the ploughed field, found between Third St. Louth and Fifth St Louth. It is very visible from 1415 Fifth Avenue. We observed the Snowy Owl until 4:45 PM. 2 Northern Harriers were also observed. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From the Niagara Bound QEW, exit onto Hwy. 406. Travel south along the 406 and exit at Fourth Avenue. Head west on Fourth Avenue and continue to First Street Louth. Turn left at First Street Louth. After crossing the railroad tracks, Fifth Avenue Louth will be on the right. Travel 1.2 km, crossing Third St. Louth, to locate the owl. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]W. Kingbird not found....
Hi All, My wife and I travelled to Cement Plant Road in Port Colborne this afternoon (12:40 PM) and did not observe the Western Kingbird. We continued along to the pond further south on Cement Plant Road. Many thanks to the two women who informed us of the pond. As mentioned in Jim Pawlicki's report many shorebirds were present (1:15 PM). We did not observe the Stilt Sandpiper but did observe a White-rumped Sandpiper in the northern section of the pond. The two Great Egrets (no bands) were present and we also observed at least 20 Blue-winged Teal on the pond. At Morgan's Point Conservation Area, we observed one Lesser Black-backed Gull amongst the many gulls. At the Base on Morgan's Point many shorebirds and gulls were observed. Also, a Ruddy Turnstone was observed briefly. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From the QEW exit at Hwy. 406. Continue along Hwy. 406 to the end at East Main in Welland. Turn right. Head west on East Main until Crowland Avenue and turn left. Turn right at Lincoln Street. Continue along Lincoln and after crossing the old canal turn left onto Prince Charles Dr. (Hwy 58). Drive south to Hwy. 3. Turn right. Cement Plant Road will be on the left, 1.5-2.0 km from the intersection of Highways 58 and 3. The pond on Cement Plant Road is 1.4 km from Hwy. 3. For Morgan's Point (there will be signs), continue west along Hwy. 3 until Golf Course Road, turning left. Turn right onto Lakeshore Road and then left onto Morgan's Point Road. The entrance to the conservation will be marked. The Base is found on Harbourview Road, slightly south of the intersection of Golf Course Rd. and Lakeshore Rd. A small gravel lot overlooks the base. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]American White Pelican in Hamilton Harbour
Hello All, For those interested, the American White Pelican is still present in Hamilton Harbour. My wife and I, along with my parents, observed the pelican from Eastport Drive at 3:20 PM this afternoon (Aug. 14). It was in the water on the east side of of the islands the, north of the Canada Centre of Inland Waters. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From the Niagara bound QEW, exit at North Shore Blvd/Eastport Dr. and continue along Eastport Dr to view the pelican. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Great Egret and Dunlin in Fort Erie
Hi All, Today, May 31, my wife and I observed six Great Egrets on the Niagara River in Fort Erie. They were observed on the stone pier slightly south of the International Railway Bridge at 2:00 PM this afternoon. Two egrets flew up river as we were leaving the parking area. Four Dunlin were observed on Lake Erie at Jaeger Rocks near Lakeshore Road and Adelaide Street at 3:00 PM this afternoon. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: Stone Pier on the Niagara River In Fort Erie, exit the QEW at the Central Avenue exit. Turn right on to Central Avenue and continue towards the river and head north (turning left) on the Niagara Parkway (Lakeshore Rd/Niagara Blvd.). The parking area south of the International Railway Bridge is 1.5 km from the south end of Central Avenue and on the right. Catherine Street will be on the left. Jaeger Rocks As above, but turn right on to Lakeshore Road. Lakeshore Road follows the Lake Erie shoreline. At Lakeshore Road and Adelaide Street a rocky area along the shoreline is apparent. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Palm Warbler in St. Catharines
Earlier this evening, 6:45 PM, my wife and I observed one Palm Warbler and two Gray Catbirds on the Merritt Trail near Martindale Road. In addition, 15 Brown-headed Cowbirds were observed in a tree near the Martindale Road entrance to the trail. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: To reach the Martindale Road entrance, travel north along Martindale Road from the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Martindale Road/Louth Street. After 1.5 km, Huntington Square will be on your left and has parking spaces available. The entrance to the trail can be reached using the pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Erion and Martindale Roads. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Trumpeter Swan in Thorold
Hi All, On a phone tip from Kayo Roy, my wife, father-in-law and I observed an immature Trumpeter Swan (no tags) with an adult Mute Swan, on Lake Gibson in Thorold. It was observed earlier this evening (4/16) at 6:45 PM on the lake, south of Beaverdams Rd. We also observed our first female Red-winged Blackbird and Barn Swallow of 2008 and 2 pairs of American Wigeons. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson Directions: From St. Catharines, travel south on Hwy 406. Exit Hwy 406 at Beaverdams Rd and travel east along Beaverdams Rd. Lake Gibson is 0.5 km east of Hwy. 406 and a small parking area will be on the right hand side. A red barn will be on the left. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Fox Sparrow in St. Catharines
Hello All, My wife and I observed two Fox Sparrows on the Green Ribbon Trail this evening (April 7) at 7:15 PM. A week earlier than last year. In addition, there were a pair of Belted Kingfishers in the area where the Martindale Rd bridge crosses the pond and a pair of Wood Ducks were observed in a tree just west of the parking area. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson Directions: From the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Martindale Road in St. Catharines, travel north along Martindale Road. After crossing over the QEW, the entrance to the parking area is 1 km further and on your left. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Snow Goose on the Niagara River
Hello All, This afternoon (3/16) my wife and I took her mother and partner birding. At 2:00 PM we observed a single white morph adult Snow Goose with some Canada Geese on the Niagara River, south of Chippawa. The Snow Goose was initially observed standing on the river bank with some Canada Geese. When we stopped to get a better view, the Snow Goose entered the water. When we left the area the Snow Goose was still present. The Snow Goose can be observed 100 metres south of the Legends on Niagara Golf Course, directly across from Service Rd 27. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From the QEW, exit McLeod Rd. Travel east on McLeod Rd and continue east on Portage Rd at the intersection with Stanley Ave. In Chippawa, cross the bridge and turn left at Main St. Turn right onto the Niagara Parkway and continue upriver 5 km to reach the area the Snow Goose was observed. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Rough-legged Hawk and Horned Larks in St. Catharines
Hello All, This afternoon at 2:20 PM my wife and I observed a Rough-legged Hawk in west St. Catharines. From St. Paul Street West (Regional Road 81), we observed the hawk sitting in a tree (between Vansickle Road and First Street Louth). It flew to another tree and we observed it from First Street Louth, slightly north of St. Paul Street West. It then flew north and landed in a tree near the railway tracks, north of 5th Avenue Louth. While we were on 5th Avenue we observed 6 Horned Larks at the side of the road. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From downtown St. Catharines travel west on St. Paul Street West. First Street Louth is 1.5 km west of downtown St. Catharines. To reach 5th Avenue, turn right onto First Street. 5th Avenue Louth is the first left. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Bald Eagle in Thorold
Hello All, Today, thanks from my dad's tip, Jean and I observed a Bald Eagle in Thorold at 2:15 PM. We found it in the same area we observed one (same bird?) last year. It was seen soaring over Lake Gibson in the area between Beaverdams Rd., Decew Rd. the 406. We observed only for a few minutes as it is very cold today. After soaring over the water for a few minutes, it flew in to the trees on the south-west side of the lake. We lost view of it at that point. It was easily and safely observed from the old railway line running parallel with Beaverdams Road. Bob Highcock Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From St. Catharines, travel south on Hwy. 406. Exit Beaverdams Rd. and turn left, heading east on Beaverdams Rd. Lake Gibson will be on both sides of the road approximately 1 km from the 406. There are some small parking areas off the road here. A red barn will be on the left side and the Hydro Road is on the right. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Female Harlequin at Niagara Falls
The female Harlequin was still present in the same area above the Falls at 3:00 PM this afternoon (1/13). My wife first spotted it behind the rocks where the Y shaped tree trunk is located. We then observed the Harlequin swimming and diving between the rocks. It also walked out of the water to stand on the sloping rock in the same area. In addition, we observed a pair of Red-breasted Nuthatches in the Dufferin Islands Nature Area. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines Directions: After passing the Falls while travelling south on the Niagara Parkway, park in either the Greenhouse lot or Dufferin Islands parking area. Both on the right. Viewing area is directly across from Dufferin Islands and east of the old Hydro building. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Lesser Black-backed Gull at Merritt Island, Welland
Hi All, My wife, her father partner and I went to Merritt Island in Welland to find the blue morph Snow Goose. We were unsuccessful but observed many species while we walked the lower trail to Woodlawn Road. We returned to the parking area along the paved path. Red-breasted Nuthatch were found on the lower path (also observed from the paved path) and a single Lesser Black-backed Gull was observed, from the paved path, on the canal ice amongst some Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: Travel south on the 406 to the end, turning right onto East Main. Travel west until Cross St. Turn right onto Cross St (N), there will be the County Court House on the right. To reach the parking area for Merritt Island, go over the small bridge, crossing the Welland River. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Northern Harrier in St. Catharines
Hi All, For those birders interested, there is a Northern Harrier in west St. Catharines. It can be observed from 5th Avenue Louth between 3rd Street Louth and 1st Street Louth. My wife and I observed today (Jan. 5) at 3:15 pm. It was observed landing on top of a mound of grape vines north of 5th Ave. Bob Highcock Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: From downtown St. Catharines, intersection of Ontario St and St. Paul, head west on St. Paul St. West. Cross Louth and Vansickle. Turn right at 1st Street Louth. 5th Avenue is the first left. The Northern Harrier can be observed flying over the fields on either side of 5th Avenue. Usually between 1st and 3rd. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Horned Grebe-Fort Erie and Common Redpoll-Chippawa
Hello All, Today, December 29, my wife and I birded the Niagara River from Fort Erie to Chippawa and observed many birds. South of the International Railway Bridge (from the parking area near Catherine Street), we observed a Horned Grebe at 12:00 pm. Thanks to the visiting U.S. birders for pointing it out and the Fort Erie birders allowing us a better view through their scope. A Common Loon was also observed in this area of the river. From the Niagara Parkway near the north end of Central Avenue in Fort Erie, we observed 6 Iceland Gull. In the area of Miller's Creek Marina at 1:00 pm, 70 Tundra Swan were observed. At the feeders in Chippawa at 2:00 pm, we observed 3 Common Redpoll, possibly a total of 6 were present. 3 Tufted Titmouse were also observed. Bob Highcock Jean Hampson St. Catharines, ON Directions: In Fort Erie, exit the QEW at the Central Avenue exit. Turn right on to Central Avenue and continue towards the river and head north (turning left) on the Niagara Parkway (Niagara Blvd.). The parking area south of the International Railway Bridge is 1.5 km from the south end of Central Avenue and on the right. Catherine Street will be on the left. Roughly 0.5 km further north is where the north end of Central Avenue meets the Niagara Parkway. Miller's Creek Marina is 5-6 km from Catherine St., heading north on the Niagara Parkway. The Feeders in Chippawa: From Tim Horton's turn left on to Portage Rd., turn left at Chippawa Parkway, turn right at Thomas Street. The feeders are at the last house on the right. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Northern Shrike in Grimsby
Hi All, In addition, to the Northern Hawk Owl reported earlier today, my wife and I observed a Northern Shrike at Fifty Point Conservation Area. We observed it from Kelson Avenue as it sat in a tree in the conservation area. It flew to a second tree and then flew to the ground behind a mound of earth, not to be seen again. We observed the shrike at 1:45 PM this afternoon. The Northern Hawk Owl was observed from the RR tracks roughly 200-250 metres west of 10th Road East at 2:30 PM. Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson St. Catharines, Ontario Directions: For the Northern Hawk Owl: Take the QEW to Niagara / Stoney Creek area, and take Fifty Road South to the escarpment top., Turn right at the stop sign at Ridge Rd., and go less then 1km to the first street on the left, 10th concession., turn left and go to the RR tracks. At 2:30 PM this afternoon, the bird was observed from the tracks roughly 200-250 metres west of 10th Road E. For the Northern Shrike: Take the QEW to Fifty Road and travel north to the North Service Road. Travel east on the service road to Kelson Avenue. Turn left and travel along Kelson Road until the dead end. The Northern Shrike was observed west of Kelson Avenue in Fifty Point Conservation Area near the Kelson Avenue access gate. There is an abandoned home in the same area. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
