[Ontbirds]Sandhill Cranes over Burlington
While searching for owls today in Bronte Park, I had approximately twenty sandhill cranes flyover as I was leaving the park at 12pm. I went in search of them up Teremaine Road, and along all the side roads towards Milton with no luck. As I came back down Appleby road towards Uppermiddle Drive, there where another thirty five heading west towards Hamilton at 1pm. Mike Veltri ___ 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]White Winged Crossbils at Bronte Park
Hi all, just thought I would let you know that the Crossbills where back at the park today in case anyone wanted them included in their Christmas bird count. The birds where there between 1:30 and 3pm. A few photos here http://www.pbase.com/mikeveltri/white_winged_crossbills Cheers Mike Veltri ___ 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]White Wing Cross Bills at Bronte Park - Updated
Sorry in haste I forgot to let everyone know that the Birds were seen in Parking Area A. Good luck Mike Bronte Provincial Park is located just north of the QEW, on Burloak Drive, Burlington. This is the WEST side of the Park off Burloak Drive. ___ 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]OFO email Address
Sorry to post this message here, but it seems after many attempts to send mail to the OFO site all is returned. Have you changed your email address? Contact email does not work, nor does the photo email address. I presume all of the email address no longer function. Cheers Mike Veltri ___ 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]White-winged Crossbills Stil Present
Hi everyone, The White-winged Crossbills were still present today at 11am in Bronte Provincial Park. Again approximately thirty birds present. They seem skittish, as cars pulled into the parking area close to them they flew, but returned shortly later. They were seen today in Parking area A which is the first lot as you enter the Park. Reference photo http://www.pbase.com/image/106485864 Bronte Park (west side) is located just north of the QEW on Burloak Drive, on the boarder of Oakville and Burlington. Cheers Mike Veltri ___ 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]White-Winged Crossbill's
Today at approximately 3pm, there was a flock of about thirty White-winged Crossbill's foraging on pine cones at Bronte Park in Oakville. They were on the west side of the Park at parking area F at the south end of the park. Good luck, and good birding. Mike Veltri Bronte Park is located just north of the QEW on Burloak Drive, Burlington. ___ 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]Brant off Brant
Viewed and photographed a Brant goose today at 11:30am off Brant street in Burlington. The bird was reported yesterday, and today I thought I would go have a look. It was by itself eating on the lawn of Spencer Smith Park, Burlington. Photo here: http://www.pbase.com/image/104973373 Directions: QEW to Brant street (Burlington) South to Lakeshore West to Spencer Smith Park Good Luck Mike Veltri ___ 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]Red-necked Phalarope - Juvenile
Today at approximately 6pm, I viewed and photographed a juvenile Red-necked Phalarope as it swam in Grindstone Creek. From the QEW take Hwy 403 west towards Hamilton. Exit at Hwy 6 north (exit 93) towards Guelph. Turn right at the first lights (Plains Road) and follow it to York Blvd. Follow York Blvd to Valley Inn Drive. Photos Here http://www.pbase.com/mikeveltri/image/103006310 Cheers Mike Veltri ___ 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]Juvenile Least Bitterns Bronte Marsh.
Hi all, Tonight I had the pleasure of watching two juvenile Least Bitterns, catching dragonflies in the Bronte Marsh. Both birds came out for some great views. Also view and photographed, was a blue-teal. Photos Here Least Bittern http://www.pbase.com/mikeveltri/image/102190577 Blue-winged teal http://www.pbase.com/mikeveltri/image/102190645 Directions to Bronte Marsh QEW to Bronte Road - South to Lakeshore Road - West to Mississauga Street (1st Light). North to stop sign (Riverview St.) Turn right or east on Riverview St. Follow to the end and park in the circle. Walk down the hill to the marsh. GOOD LUCK... Cheers Mike Veltri ___ 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] Colour-banded Great Egret at Oakville Waste Water Management Pond in Oakville
I observed and photographed a Great Egret wearing a red colour-band on 2 August at the Oakville Waste Water Management Pond just east of Bronte Road in Oakville. The red band carried the number 47W and, according to Chip Weseloh, the bander, it was banded on 20 June 2008 as a flightless young at Npttawasaga island, near Collingwood. This indicates that there may be other colour-banded egrets in the Torronto area. Please keep your eyes open and watch for red bands. A photo of the bird can be seen at http://www.pbase.com/mikeveltri/image/101091942 Directions. QEW to Bronte Road North. East on Upper Middle Road. The waste management pond is on the north side of Upper Middle road, between Bronte Road and Grand Oak Trail ___ 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]Least Bittern's Bronte Marsh
Seems If forgot to give the directions to the marsh in my last post. Sorry about that. Directions: Qew to Bronte Road south to Lakeshore West to River Street. There's a small car park on W. River St. Follow the path (under the bridge) on the west side of Bronte Creek for a couple of hundred metres to where the creek opens out into the marsh. ___ 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]Least Bittern's Bronte Marsh
The Least Bitterns are still in Bronte Marsh, and have been active every day for the last week. If your patient and have some time, you may see them fly. I have it as three (possibly four) birds in the marsh, I have seen two males and one female with a possible juvenile bird. Update to Andrew Dons posting, there are 5 Eastern Screech owls, 2 adults with 3 owlets. Black Crowned Night heron, Caspian and Common Terns, Blue Heron, and Kingfisher viewed at the marsh also. Oh, and 2 beavers Some photos, of the Least Bitterns and others here http://www.pbase.com/mikeveltri/wading_birds These photos are large crops of this speedy little heron. Not an easy bird to photograph, patience is needed. Good birding Photography Mike Veltri ___ 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 more!
Started out the day by going down to 50 Point Conservation Area. While there I viewed 2 yellow bellied sapsuckers, Caspian Terns, 5 Blue Heron, 2 Belted Kingfishers, 1 pied grebe and a Great Egret. Directions are QEW Niagara to 50 Road North, to North Service Road, left to Baseline to Entrance Then I headed back towards Bronte harbour. There I was fortunate enough to view and photograph a pair of Red-necked Grebes. There where Caspian terns as well as Double-crested cormorants present. QEW to Bronte Road South, Lakeshore Blvd West one block to Marina entrance on the south side of Lakeshore Blvd. Then west along Lakeshore Blvd, to Shell Park. I viewed and photographed the following birds while there. Northern Flicker, Carolina Wren, American Goldfinch, and Hermit Thrush QEW to Bronte Road South, Lakeshore Blvd West to Park entrance which is on the north side of Lakeshore. Good Birding and Good Luck... Cheers Mike Veltri ___ 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]Shell Park Birding
Birded Shell Park around 2pm today. Here are the birds viewed. Carolina Wren Golden Crowned Kinglets Song Sparrows Brown Creeper Cardinals Chickadees Robins ___ 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]Birding Bronte Park
While birding Bronte Park in Burlington today, I view and photographed two Eastern Meadowlarks, one Horned Lark an Eastern Phoebe four Redtail hawks, as well as numerous robins and five deer where present at mid day to my surprise. Bronte Park is located North of the QEW on Burloak Drive, Burlington. Cheers Mike ___ 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]leucistic / Albino Mallard?
Photographed what appears to be a leucistic Mallard duck this afternoon at LaSalle Marina. A well known birder asked me If I had saw the Albino just after photographing it. Photos http://home.cogeco.ca/~mveltri2/albino_mallard.htm Hwy. 403 from Hamilton to Toronto or Plains Rd. (Burlington) northeast to Waterdown Rd. / LaSalle Park Rd., right (east) to end of LaSalle Park Rd. at Hamilton Harbour. Can also be reached by taking North Shore Blvd. southwest along Hamilton Harbour from QEW Exit 97. Good Birding and Good Luck Mike Veltri ___ 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]Long-eard Owl, Hamilton, Ontario
Hi everyone, Great day of birding with 5 Bald eagles sighted at Woodlawn Cemetery, two adults in the mix. Also I happened to find a Long-eared Owl in some pines in the Cemetery also, and it was photographed my myself and many local well known Hamilton area photographers. Then off to LaSalle park to photograph the male Wood Duck. Even with the freezing cold temperatures and high winds, a very good day for photography with a mostly sunny skies. Good Birding, and Good Luck Some photos can be seen here http://home.cogeco.ca/~mveltri2/longeared_owl.htm Mike Veltri ___ 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]Tufted Titmouse in Burlington
Started the day off at Walkers Line, in Burlington where 16 Pine Grosbeaks where sighted and photographed. Then off to Paletta's Lakeshore Park to find the Tufted Titmouse I saw yesterday until the eagle flyby. I believe there are at least two Tufted Titmouse in the park flying around with some chickadees. There were Nuthatches, Cardinals, Downy Woodpecker, and Gold Finches and waterfowl mostly mallards viewed. The weather was foggy and grey, but warm so the photos of the Titmouse are not the greatest but photos none the less. Some photos of the Titmouse http://home.cogeco.ca/~mveltri2/tufted_titmouse.htm Good Luck and Good Birding Mike Veltri ___ 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]Eagles
Nice day birding today, went back to Woodland Cemetery looking for a very tiny songbird that we had seen yesterday. The bird in question was smaller than a chickadee but could not relocate it, and I cannot identify it either. But while searching for it I was lucky enough to see 3 immature bald eagles flying together at close range. I also came across an eagle in a tree that was just below eye level, but it was spooked by some people with two dogs. I left the cemetery and went to LaSalle Park, only to see the normal waterfowl so I thought I would pass by Paletta Lakeshore Park to find the Titmouse that has been seen there. I did locate the Titmouse and was just trying to frame him/her in my camera sight when it suddenly went black as another bald eagle soared over the tree tops very low and proceeded towards Hamilton. Then off to Walkers Line to view the Pine Grosbeaks which did not fail me, but they only stayed briefly as it started to rain. All and All a great day birding with photos taken. Paletta Lakeshore Park is located on the south side of Lakeshore Blvd, between Appleby Line and Walkers Line. Woodland Cemetery is located on Garden Road, behind the RBG center off Plains Road Good Birding and Good Luck ___ 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]Pine Grosbeaks in Burlington
Update to Pine Grosbeaks on Walkers Line. Today at approximately 11am about 40 Pine Grosbeaks showed well at 4250 Walkers line. There were lots of male birds in the flock, and they were photographed well. Directions: Qew to Walkers Line, just north of Hyw. 407 between first line and second line. Some photos posted here http://home.cogeco.ca/~mveltri2/pine_grosbeak.htm Good Birding and Good Luck Mike Veltri ___ 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 Eagles
Great sunny morning for birding. Started out at Bronte Park, QEW to Burloak Drive, north to park. Red tailed hawks 3 and 1 American Kestral Then off to Shore Acres (Paletta Mansion) QEW to Appleby, South to Lakeshore, West to Shore Acres. Carolina Wren Yellow Finch House Finch Cardinals Then to Valley Inn Drive, Cardinals, House Finches Tree Sparrows Nuthatches Chickadee's Red Tailed Hawks And two Bald Eagles Photo http://home.cogeco.ca/~mveltri2/bald_eagle.htm all in all a great day of birding... Cheers ___ 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]White Mandarine Escapee
Thanks to everyone that emailed me trying to identify my mystery bird, spotted Saturday November 10th, 2007 In Burlington. Some thought domestic, while others said Call Duck, Wood Duck, and Mandarin. After sending the link to my photos to Call Duck breeders Associations in the USA and U.K. it seems that the mysterious duck is a White Female Mandarin. Obviously and escaped female leucistic Mandarin. I would like to thank Mark Cranford at the OFO for informing me of the show at the Royal Winter Fair this week, which may be where the bird escaped from. Hopefully it can survive on its own. My link to the bird http://home.cogeco.ca/~mveltri2/rare_leucosticte_wood_duck.htm And a link confirming what a white female Mandarin looks like. I have been sent a few links but the short video on this one is great. http://www.harteman.nl/omnibus/anseriformes/ducks/mandarin.html Also Bluebirds, Kestrels, and numerous Red tailed hawks along with a Ruby crowned Kinglet photographed in Bronte Park Sunday November 11th, 2007 Directions to the Park QEW to Burloak Drive, North to park entrance on the east side a few kilometres north of the QEW. Best Regards, and Good Birding Mike Veltri ___ 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]Need Help to Identify
Hi Ontario Birders, I am relatively new at birding, and just captured a very small goose in the Burlington area. This goose was completely white and smaller than a duck. It was seen at the Burlington Golf and Country Club off North Shore Road, east of LaSalle Park at 2:30pm today. Can someone identify it? Here is a link to a site where I post logos that I create, you will find 4 photos of the bird. I am very excited to know what I have just photographed. http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/P1Guy/ Best regards and good birding Mike Veltri [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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 Coot, Valley Inn
2 American Coot viewed at Valley Inn, Hamilton this morning at 11am. Viewed for approx. 20 minutes until the birds swan up grindstone creek. From the QEW take Hwy 403 west towards Hamilton. Exit at Hwy 6 north (exit 93) towards Guelph. Turn right at the first lights (Plains Road) and follow it to Spring Garden Road Here is a link to some photos http://home.cogeco.ca/~mveltri2/american_coot.htm Regards Mike Veltri Burlington, Ontario ___ 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/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
