[Ontbirds] White-fronted Geese, Bluffer’s Park
Two White-fronted Geese present at 10:45, at Bluffer’s park. South of the east parking lot. Flushed by walkers, but only flew a short distance onto the ice in the harbour. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Barrow’s Goldeneye, Owen Sound Harbour
Continuing bird currently in a small bay on the west side of Owen Sound Harbour. Address 318332 Grey Rd 1. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Harris’s Sparrow continues on Ault Island
Continues across the street from 14118 Willbruck Dr, Ault Island. Seem at 3:15. Please do not block driveways. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] BL Kittiwake at the Whirlpool, Niagara.
Currently circling over the water amongst large numbers of Bonaparte’s -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Toronto Waterfront West Field Trip
OFO Waterfront Field Trip, Dec 15 2019 Today’s Waterfront West OFO was attended just two participants! Having just participated in a gruelling foul-weather Christmas Bird Count the day before, I was happy to lead a leisurely outing in fine weather (but a bit windy). Our small group covered East and West Humber Bay Park and Colonel Sam Park, plus we were happy to pick up 4 species at the MacDonald’s Restaurant we stopped at for lunch. We birded till about 3:30. Both waterfowl and land bird numbers seemed down this year. The variety and quantity of ducks was especially low. Highlights included White-winged Scoter seen at Humber Bay Park and Turkey Vulture (flypast), Golden-crowned Kinglet and Hermit Thrush seen at Colonel Sam Park. Thanks again to Maurilio and Elliot Cocca for their great companionship and keen eyes! John Schmelefske ___ 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 Toronto Lakeshore West Fieldtrip
Our last fieldtrip of the year takes place next Sunday. Please refer to the OFO website for details. Apparently it was not posted for a period of time, so I’m just sending out a reminder. John Schmelefske ___ 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] A Avocet, Amherstburg
Just got a report from Mike Jaber that there is an A. Avocet hanging around the Libro Arena in Amhertburg. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Palgrave, Everett, Beeton, Shomberg OFO Fieldtrip
Our group of 22 birders was greeted by near perfect weather and some pleasant surprises during our tour of northern York and southern Dufferin Counties on Saturday. Perhaps our biggest highlight was a roosting Common Nighthawk in plain view in the Palgrave Conservation Area as we entered. The bird even revealed its wing bars by taking off just as we were exiting the park! Nearby was a very accommodating Black-billed Cuckoo. Also seen were several other species including Philadelphia Vireo, Brown Creeper, Black and White, Black-throated Green and Tennessee Warblers, and both nuthatches. Surprisingly, we were unable to turn up a single Pine Warbler! At a nearby Humber Station Road swamp we were happy to hear, but not see, a Virginia Rail, and Belted Kingfisher. After a quick lunch break (I got to check out a spiffy Tesla owned by one of our group members) we headed to the Everett Gravel Pit. On the way we stopped briefly to view a couple Trumpeter Swans and a Vesper Sparrow at the Horse Ponds. At the Everett Gravel Pit water levels are currently low, which is conducive to shorebirds. Unfortunately, the distances involved and the heat haze made IDing small peeps quite challenging. Both Yellowlegs were present as well as Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers. Also present were Green-winged Teal, Caspian Tern, Great Egret, Great-blue Heron and Mute Swans. Our group disbanded at this point. Recent reconnaissance, had indicated that the Beeton Sod Farm area was bone dry and unproductive. Some more dedicated group members checked out the Schomberg Sewage Lagoons on their way home and reported two Sandhill Cranes and Baird’s Sandpiper. All in all a very enjoyable and productive outing. Thanks to Ken Morin and Brian Roberts for logistical support along the way. John Schmelefske j.sc...@gmail.com ___ 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] Tiny Marsh, 2 white pelicans
Present again this morning on the east side of the dike. Flew west again at about 8:00 am. Three days in a row could be a pattern! -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Report for the OFO Lakeshore West Field Trip Saturday December 8
Somewhat surprisingly, the weather for this year’s outing was mild and pleasant! 24 participants enjoyed a relatively balmy day on Saturday, visiting both Humber Bay and Colonel Sam parks. Nothing particularly rare was seen, but we had great views 41 species including golden-crowned and ruby-crowned kinglet, winter wren, mockingbird, yellow-dumped warbler, white-winged scoter and a quite late grey catbird. Special thanks to Marvin Medelko for compiling the trip list. It was fun to have such an eager and inquisitive group of birders come out! John Schmelefske -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Sabine’s Gull, Minet’s Point Barrie
Currently on the water off the point. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Reddish Egret still present at Oliphant
Across from 71 Shoreline Ave. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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 field trip: Happy Valley / Palgrave
18 birders spent the day exploring the Happy Valley Reserve and the Palgrave Conservation area on Saturday June 9. With the help of fine weather and low winds we were able for see a total of 61 species. Here are a few highlights. The day began rather slowly, but picked up as time passed. In the Happy Valley area we were rewarded with great views of scarlet tanager, eastern towhee and chestnut-sided warbler. Hood warbler was more elusive, but a fine male black-throated green warbler put on quite a show. Outside the reserve, we had eastern bluebirds, meadowlark, bobolink and virginia rail. We also had a great look at a cedar waxwing building a nest. Perhaps the highlight of the day was the very cooperative grasshopper sparrow near Palgrave. A real crowd pleaser! Palgrave reserve gave us pine and mourning warbler and the lovely call of white-throated sparrows. A short drive down the road produced alder flycatcher and northern waterthrush. All in all a wonderful day of birding with great companionship! Cheers, John Schmelefske ___ 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 Nighthawk, Sanctuary trail, Point Pelee
Right at the beginning of the trail, 25 feet up on a cross branch. Look west from where the trail starts near the northernmost shelter. Found by Ellen Brodey. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Ross’s Goose, Alliston
Currently viewing a Ross’s goose along with 300 Tundra swans just down from my house. It’s on the east side of the Adjala/ Tecumseth townline just south of the 12th concession directly south of Alliston. Take King St south out of Alliston. It turns into the townline. The bird is about 5 km south of town. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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 Field Trip - Waterfront West of Toronto
OFO Trip summary: Three relatively new birders attended today's waterfront outing along the lakeshore west of Toronto. 38 species were seen. The small group size allowed us to linger on each species and look at details. The day began at Humber Bay Park where we were lucky to get a good look at a Winter Wren.. Other highlights here were White-winged Scoter, Great Black-backed Gull and Green-winged Teal. The next stop was Colonel Sam Park, where an American Widgeon, Red-Necked Grebes and numberous other waterfowl were seen. The final stop of the day was Sedgwick Park where Nashville and Yellow-rumped Warblers were still present. Also seen were Golden=crowned and Ruby Crowned Kinglets as well as another Winter Wren and Brown Creeper. Many thanks to the three eager participants for their enthusiasm and companionship! It’s a great day when you can add 9 new species to your life list! John Schmelefske ___ 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] Brant, Crystal Beach
The Brant formerly at the Crystal Beach boat launch is now on the beach about a kilometre west of there. It is west of the double level peer. Best aproached from parking lot at 4155 Erie Rd. west of where it is foraging with some mallards. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Harlequin ducks, Niagara Falls
Currently looking at 4 Harlequin Ducks in the rapids just above the falls. All males. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] Snow Geese, Earl Rowe Park
This certainly doesn't rival other more recent reports, but there are three Snow Geese on the beach in the reservoir at Earl Rowe Provincial part. Just thought I'd put it out there for local birders. Going west on Hwy 89 out of Alliston turn right onto the 7th concession. The park entrance is on the left. There is an entry fee. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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 probable Glossy Ibis, Harrow Sewage Lagoons
Currently present in the middle lagoon. The lagoons are north west of Harrow. Corner of Roseborough Rd and the 3rd concession. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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 - Beeton Sod Farms 11th sideroad
First discovered by David and Regan Goodyear. Four juvenile Wilson’s phalaropes were present in a flooded sod field this evening at 6:45. Numerous other shorebirds present including 2 Short-billed Dowitchers, Pectoral and Least Sandpipers and Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Location: Going west from Beeton on the Hockey Road turn north at the first set of lights onto County Road 10 north. In about 4 km turn right at the 11th concession and proceed aprox 1/4 km. The ponds are on the north side. This area has been good ever since the flooding several weeks ago and should continue to be good as long as the rain continues. ___ 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] Two Long-billed Dowitchers south of Alliston
Just had a couple long-billed dowitchers in a seasonal pond south of Alliston at relatively close range. The pond is at the south east corner of the Adjala / Tecumseth townline and the 13th concession. Go south on King street from Alliston about 4 km. This turns into the townline. Best viewed from the 13th concession through a gap in the trees. ___ 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] Ruff present at original location
See previous posts -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ 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] White-fronted Geese, Everett Gravel Pit
At 1:00 pm today there were three White-fronted Geese sitting on a small island in the middle of the pit. To get there, go west on Highway 89 from Alliston. At the 4th concession turn right (north). Drive to the next intersection. Turn left (west) onto the 5th sideroad. The pit is on the right. Other abandoned pits in the area have also had lots of waterfowl recently. Good Birding! John Schmelefske ___ 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] White-fronted Geese and Snow Geese near the Everett Gravel Pits west of Alliston
Had 6 Greater Whte-fronted Geese and 6 Snow Geese near the Everett Gravel Pits, west of Alliston today at noon. They are hanging out with large numbers of Canada Geese. There are a few Cackling Geese among them. To get there, go west on Highway 89 from Alliston. At the 4th concession turn right (north). Drive to the next intersection. Turn left (west) onto the 5th sideroad. The pit is on the right. The Geese were foraging in the fields on both side of the road before you get to the pit. Directly north of this spot is another pit that still has some open water in it. you can view it from the 4th concession. The birds alternate between here and the fields. Given the current weather, there probably won’t be any open water by tomorrow. ___ 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] Ross's Goose, not gull
My apologies for the typo that should have been Ross’s Goose, not Ross’s Gull!!! ___ 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] Ross's Gull, south of Alliston Ontario
At 4:30 this afternoon I had a Ross’s goose foraging with Canada’s in a seasonal pond south of Alliston Ontario. There are two small seasonal ponds at the corner of the Adjala / Tosoronto Townline about 4 km south of town. To reach this spot drive south from Alliston on King street which turns into the Townline. The ponds are on the southeast corner of the intersection of the Townline and the 13th concession. John Schmelefske ___ 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 Happy Valley / Palgrave Field Trip
Our field trip yesterday started off slow with no sightings of our target species, Acadian Flycatcher or Hooded Warbler, in the Happy Valley reserve. We wondered if the weather was a factor since the trails were littered with fallen branches from recent storms. The high canopy made for challenging birding but our intrepid band of 20 members was not deterred. We managed to find several species including a probable Yellow-billed Cuckoo, heard but not seen. We picked up Eastern Bluebird, Cliff Swallow and Virginia Rail on the drive to Tim’s for lunch. Things really improved in the afternoon as the focus shifted to the area around Palgrave. Great views were had of Blackburnian and Pine Warbles. Another Virginia Rail gave the entire group stunning views as it attempted to drive us from it’s territory. Some group members got stunning photos. Also present were Broad-winged Hawk and Green Heron. Further on up the road we encountered a singing Alder Flycatcher, a beautifully coloured male Purple Finch, and singing Winter Wren. The day ended at a small wetland near Hwy 9 on Humber Station Road. Here we had Green Heron and a female Hooded Merganser with 5 young. Perhaps the bird of the trip was our final sighting, picked up by one of our younger group members. This was a Common Gallinule, definitely a difficult species to find in this area. We ended the day with a respectable total of 61 species. ___ 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] Three wimbrel on the rock pile at Wheatly Harbour
Three wimbrel on the rock island at Wheatly Harbour 7:00 pm ___ 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] Laughing Gull near Wheatley
Laughing Gull is in the same field as first summer Franklin's Gull. It is the field opposite where Smith's Longspurs were as previously posted. ___ 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
