[ONTBIRDS] Rock Wren at Glen Robertson (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

A Rock Wren was photographed and posted to the Facebook Group "Bird
Identification Group - People Helping Others ID Birds" late last night from
the town of Glen Robertson which is northeast of Cornwall, almost at the
Quebec border. Apparently the bird has been present for "a while".

All of the information at this point is in the Facebook post and associated
comments:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bird.identification/permalink/1685285691641126/

Good birding,

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[ONTBIRDS] Slaty-backed Gull in Peterborough

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Over the noon hour today Iain Rayner found an adult Slaty-backed Gull on
Little Lake in Peterborough. Don Sutherland and I were able to see it
before it flew north with a Herring Gull at 1:40 pm and observed many field
marks which were consistent with the identification to that species. To my
knowledge it has not been refound at this point despite some searching but
there aren't many places where gulls routinely congregate in Peterborough
at this time of year other than Little Lake (numbers usually peak around
lunch time each day with gulls gradually filtering away through the
afternoon). It's possible it will return in subsequent days but there is
daily turnover here and we speculate some of "our" gulls also visit places
on Lake Ontario such as Cobourg Harbour.

The bird was viewed from the Mark St. boat launch as well as from Edgewater
Boulevard.

Good birding,

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Re: [ONTBIRDS] [Ontbirds]Razorbill Niagara on the Lake

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Apparently this was reported in error. Please disregard the original post.

Mike Burrell

On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 2:50 PM Stan Fairchild via ONTBIRDS <
birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote:

>
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[ONTBIRDS] Mew Gull at Niagara Falls

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Jamie Spence has photographed an adult Mew Gull below the Horseshoe Falls
as of 8 am, November 24. I'm not sure of his exact vantage point. A scope
is likely necessary.

Parking along streets close to the falls is usually limited and/or very
expensive. Most birders opt to park at Dufferin Islands and walk down.
https://goo.gl/maps/v5rMBqg9zQc8jMRw7

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[ONTBIRDS] Black-throated Gray Warbler in Toronto

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported at Woodbine Park this morning
(November 19) to eBird (https://ebird.org/checklist/S76397199).

It has been subsequently seen by several observers within the past hour
near the southeast corner of the park in a big willow by the pond:
https://goo.gl/maps/Ff7WxwTRapbFPiGD7

Woodbine Park is on the north side of Lakeshore Blvd., east of Coxwell
Avenue in Toronto (directly across from Ashbridges Bay Park).

Good luck!
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[ONTBIRDS] Variegated Flycatcher - November 17, yes

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Multiple observers are reporting the Variegated Flycatcher along the
Brooklin Lions Wilderness Trail  is present again this morning as of 0745
November 17.

Directions: Brooklin is in the north end of Whitby. From the intersection
of County Rd 12 (Baldwin Street) and Hwy 7 (which becomes County Rd
3/Winchester Rd to the east) go east for about 500 m to the Luther Vipond
Memorial Arena. Parking is available here. Walk south towards the large
white communications tower turning west (right) after the tennis courts and
skate park. There is a trail immediately west of here that goes over a
short wooden bridge. Follow this trail for about 400 m when it opens up a
bit and there is a bench. The flycatcher spent most of yesterday in this
general area, sometimes moving up the slope on the east side of the trail,
visible from the field on the other side. Approximate location:
https://goo.gl/maps/eiSXiW5iUf9CbQVx6

Please consider wearing a mask while viewing the bird, especially if crowds
are forming.

Good birding,

Mike Burrell
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[ONTBIRDS] Barnacle Goose near Ottawa

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

There is a Barnacle Goose in a large flock of Canadas in the field across
from 2606 Dunning Rd, south of Cumberland.

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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Beam Goose near Ottawa

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

At 738 the Bean goose flew northwest with some Canadas.

Mike Burrell



On Sat, Nov 14, 2020, 06:44 Mike V.A. Burrell, 
wrote:

> The Bean Goose is currently on the water at the Nolan Rd Quarry. 0645
> November 14.
>
> Mike Burrell
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[ONTBIRDS] Beam Goose near Ottawa

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

The Bean Goose is currently on the water at the Nolan Rd Quarry. 0645
November 14.

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[ONTBIRDS] Bean Goose near Ottawa

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Ken Burrell has just (2 pm, November 13) found the Bean Goose on the water
with Canada Geese at the Nolan Rd Quarry. Here's a Google Map link:
https://goo.gl/maps/VAbUE7WM7nLNaHt29

Good birding!

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[ONTBIRDS] Ottawa Bean Goose update (November 10)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

For those of you considering looking for the Bean Goose outside of Ottawa,
I thought I'd summarize some information that is scattered around in other
places online (mostly the Ontario Birds Discord server:
https://discord.gg/EXJ5S9e). If you're lucky enough to see it, please share
your sightings with others that may be looking.


Sightings to date:
November 8: The bird was initially found in Quebec at the Masson Settling
Ponds. This is just across the Ottawa River from Cumberland, Ontario. At
3:30 pm, the bird flew south into Ontario and was found shortly after
feeding in a farm field on the east side of Dunning Road, just south of
Cumberland. Shortly after 5pm, the bird flew north, presumably to roost for
the night

November 9: The bird was found just before 8 am in the same general area as
the previous afternoon feeding in a farm field off Dunning Road, south of
Cumberland with Canada Geese. At about 8:45, the bird was relocated
slightly southeast in a farm field off Sarsfield Rd, again with Canada
Geese. It was last seen about 1010 flying over quarry ponds on Giroux Road
near Navan, slightly further south. From about 10 am onwards, all geese in
the area were roosting on nearby water bodies. Geese began to head back to
fields to feed around 3:30 pm but it was not relocated.

November 10: The bird was seen briefly at the Giroux Road quarry pond at
about 1:45 pm but flew south out of sight.


Places to check:
Most of the geese seem to be following a predictable daily pattern: roost
overnight on water, head out to fields to feed at dawn, return to water
around 10 am, and then head back to fields to feed at about 3:30 until
dark. If you're looking during the middle part of the day, you are likely
best to focus on potential water roosts:

Masson Settling Ponds (in Quebec): https://ebird.org/canada/hotspot/L2825964

Ottawa River: birds may roost anywhere along here but about 1000 geese have
been present just east of Cumberland ferry.

Giroux Road quarry ponds: https://ebird.org/canada/hotspot/L1497745. You
can view both main ponds from Giroux Road, but there is also a third pond
further south that is not accessible. Based on the sightings yesterday and
today, this seems like a very likely spot the bird may be roosting.

Nolan Quarry pond: https://ebird.org/canada/hotspot/L7935337. A large
number of geese regularly roost here.

There are two other ponds to the west which may be worth checking:
https://ebird.org/canada/hotspot/L2187801 and
https://ebird.org/canada/hotspot/L676815

During "feeding time" (dawn and dusk) the best strategy is to probably
start south of Cumberland and check as many flocks of field-feeding geese
as possible in the short time window. If you have the ability, splitting up
to cover more ground is likely best. Checking fields near the Giroux Road
quarry ponds (or standing on the road watching geese leave the roost) may
also be a good strategy. There is probably only about an hour or two window
twice a day.


Identification:
The specific identification (Taiga vs Tundra Bean Goose) is still being
debated but both species are incredibly rare in Ontario and indeed in North
America. If you have **ANY** photos, please submit them to the Ontario Bird
Records Committee (obrcsecret...@gmail.com) for archiving and for reaching
out to goose experts for formal feedback.

Good luck!

Mike Burrell
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[ONTBIRDS] Bell's Vireo at Point Pelee

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Cherise Charron photographed a Bell's Vireo near the "Serengeti Tree" at
Point Pelee National Park earlier this afternoon (October 30). The
Serengeti Tree is a large Honey Locust tree along the west beach footpath
north of the tip parking lot. I don't have any more details.

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[ONTBIRDS] Black-headed Grosbeak in Sudbury

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

A Black-headed Grosbeak was photographed in Garson just outside of Sudbury
yesterday (October 15) and was apparently seen again by the homeowner
today.

Apparently the homeowner is willing to have visitors, but that was posted
in the private Facebook Group Sudbury and Manitoulin Birding (
https://www.facebook.com/groups/517559435263935/) so it's quite possible
they do not want people coming from further away. Anyone interested should
join that Facebook group and contact the observer directly.

Any updates/extra information would I'm sure be appreciated by Ontbirds
subscribers.

Mike Burrell
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[ONTBIRDS] Barnacle Goose east of Ottawa

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Vincent Fyson has just (October 4, 12:30 pm) reported a Barnacle Goose at
the Nolan Rd Quarry. It is visible from the top of the berm on Nolan Rd.
This is just south of Du Golf Rd (County Rd 1) which becomes Colonial Rd
(County Rd 28 just west of here in Ottawa), south of Clarence-Rockland in
the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.

Here's a pin of the approximate location:
https://goo.gl/maps/dxp9xwZ51qDHmzVJ8

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[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: Northern Wheatear near Maryhill, Waterloo Region

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Posting for Jay Solanki.

A link to a photo is in Jay's email below.

A link to a google map of the location is here:
https://goo.gl/maps/FmjmKsCCP4zrt3R16

This is halfway between Guelph and Kitchener on the border of Waterloo and
Wellington County.

Mike

-- Forwarded message -
From: Jay Solanki 
Date: Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 1:18 PM
Subject: Northern Wheatear near Maryhill, Waterloo Region
To: 


Hi Mike,

Jay Solanki, here. We met a couple years ago on a tour you gave in Prince
Edward County. I hope you've been keeping well.

I'm writing because I believe I saw two Northern Wheatear a few hours ago
near Maryhill in Waterloo County. The birds flew off to the North West.

I wasn't sure if I should send you this sighting directly, or send it to
the ontbirds list. Regardless, I suspect area birders might want to
follow-up on it and your help is appreciated!

I've already posted the observation (including photos) to eBird and
iNaturalist:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/60839964
https://ebird.org/checklist/S74069591

I saw them at ~09:45 at this location: 43.522938, -80.363643

Let me know if I can send you any other information.

Best,
Jay
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[ONTBIRDS] Cinnamon Teal at Keith McLean CA (Chatham-Kent)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Ken and Jim Burrell and I just found a Cinnamon Teal at Keith McLean CA
just outside of Rondeau.

It's not a male in breeding plumage but has a very rusty chest and reddish
sides. There are lots of dabbles to look through.

Heres a pin to the location:  Dropped pin
Near Howard, Chatham-Kent, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LdH1UsiMb9pETVuv6

Mike

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[ONTBIRDS] Magnificent Frigatebird on Chemong Lake (Peterborough)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Matt Garvin has just reported (September 13 at 11:34) that he photographd a
Magnificent Frigatebird flying southwest on Chemong Lake near Arnott Drive
heading towards Frankhill Rd. This is at the southwest corner of Chemong
Lake, north of Fowlers Corners, approximately at
https://goo.gl/maps/vGAyKgqcxU8sJkLH7

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[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird at Colonel Sam Smith Park (Toronto)

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A Western Kingbird has been reported this morning (September 11) at Colonel
Sam Smith Park "where the kites are flown" I don't think it's currently
being seen but is being searched for.

Here's the eBird hotspot page (with directions) for Colonel Sam Smith Park:
https://ebird.org/canada/hotspot/L421884

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[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Brown Booby at Van Wagner's beach

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From: Rob Dobos 
Date: Tue, Sep 8, 2020, 16:57
Subject: [hamiltonbirds] Brown Booby at Van Wagner's beach
To: Hamilton birds 


A Brown Booby is sitting on the wave tower off Van Wagner's Beach now!

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[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird near Perth (Lanark)

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Jon Ruddy has just (6:50 pm, August 30) found a Western Kingbird:

"Found a Western Kingbird just now, along Highway 7, about 10 minutes east
of Perth
Western Kingbird
Dropped pin
Near 15729-15169 Trans-Canada Hwy, Perth, ON K7H 3C8
https://goo.gl/maps/Gu12PcZfxUzWJFCS6";

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[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Western Sandpiper Christie Lake

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

See below message about a Western Sandpiper near Hamilton. Exact location
is in the eBird checklist linked.

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From: jameslees1980 
Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 15:21
Subject: [hamiltonbirds] Western Sandpiper Christie Lake
To: Hamilton Birders 


Hi

I just found a first year Western Sandpiper at Christie Lake off the
Middletown Road causeway.

See my eBird link for more info and photo

https://ebird.org/checklist/S72913254

James



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[ONTBIRDS] Laughing Gull in Fort Erie (Niagara)

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Ryan Griffiths has passed on a message (August 27 at 12:43 pm) that Wally
Parker has photographed a juvenile Laughing Gull on the breakwall in Fort
Erie at the foot of Beatrice Street. Approximate location:
https://goo.gl/maps/8PD7Eip8rD2AqWUy8


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[ONTBIRDS] Brown Booby of Tommy Thompson Park (Toronto)

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I just (August 26 at 11:15 am) got an email from Brendan Boyd saying "Meaghan
Tearle is on a boat at the tip of Tommy Thompson and reports just had the
Brown booby fly over heading east. She got a short video. "


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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

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Steve Charbonneau reports that this bird continues at the same location
today (August 26).

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On Tue, Aug 25, 2020, 10:26 Mike V.A. Burrell, 
wrote:

> Just a quick update on this bird. Steve Charbonneau reports that the bird
> is continuing to be seen but disappears for stretches of time into the
> patch of Phragmites.
>
> The exact location I provided in the first email was incorrect, here's a
> better description: as you walk northeast (away from the gate) between the
> first two ponds, walk past the first pond on your right. You'll have to
> keep walking a bit so you can look back towards the "bottom" (southwest
> side) of the second pond on the right. Along that edge of the pond a patch
> of Phragmites starts about 10 metres from the corner and continues for
> about 40 metres. The bird disappears in this patch and periodically comes
> down to the water and into the open to feed. Here's the location:
> https://goo.gl/maps/LL4AXZd2GWDDqS1y6
>
> To access Blenheim Sewage Lagoons you must have a permit issued by the
> municipality. It's free, very easy to obtain (and usually very quick). Once
> you are issued your permit you will be given the combo code for the gate
> lock. To get a permit, email cki...@chatham-kent.ca and ask for one,
> they'll then send you a blank permit that you must sign and return (by
> email is fine). PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE LAGOONS WITHOUT A PERMIT, you may
> be charged with trespassing and birders could lose access.
>
> To reach the lagoons, head south on Hwy 3 from the town of Blenheim and
> turn northwest (right if coming from town) onto Lagoon Rd. The lagoons are
> on the right (north) side of the road. Birder access is by foot via the
> small locked gate opposite house #19712. The gate is locked by a
> combination lock (be sure to get the combination when you receive your
> approved permit).
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 8:30 AM Mike V.A. Burrell <
> mike.burrell...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Steve Charbonneau reports (August 25 at 8:15) that he has found an
>> immature Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons in the northwest
>> corner of the second pond on the right, about 10 m from the corner; it went
>> into the Phragmites along the shore.
>>
>> To access Blenheim Sewage Lagoons you must have a permit issued by the
>> municipality. It's free, very easy to obtain (and usually very quick). Once
>> you are issued your permit you will be given the combo code for the gate
>> lock. To get a permit, email cki...@chatham-kent.ca and ask for one,
>> they'll then send you a blank permit that you must sign and return (by
>> email is fine). PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE LAGOONS WITHOUT A PERMIT, you may
>> be charged with trespassing and birders could lose access.
>>
>> To reach the lagoons, head south on Hwy 3 from the town of Blenheim and
>> turn northwest (right if coming from town) onto Lagoon Rd. The lagoons are
>> on the right (north) side of the road. Birder access is by foot via the
>> small locked gate opposite house #19712. The gate is locked by a
>> combination lock (be sure to get the combination when you receive your
>> approved permit). The approximate location of the bird, based on Steve's
>> description is https://goo.gl/maps/yY2YibAREGd3W4AQ8
>>
>> Good birding,
>> Mike
>>
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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Just a quick update on this bird. Steve Charbonneau reports that the bird
is continuing to be seen but disappears for stretches of time into the
patch of Phragmites.

The exact location I provided in the first email was incorrect, here's a
better description: as you walk northeast (away from the gate) between the
first two ponds, walk past the first pond on your right. You'll have to
keep walking a bit so you can look back towards the "bottom" (southwest
side) of the second pond on the right. Along that edge of the pond a patch
of Phragmites starts about 10 metres from the corner and continues for
about 40 metres. The bird disappears in this patch and periodically comes
down to the water and into the open to feed. Here's the location:
https://goo.gl/maps/LL4AXZd2GWDDqS1y6

To access Blenheim Sewage Lagoons you must have a permit issued by the
municipality. It's free, very easy to obtain (and usually very quick). Once
you are issued your permit you will be given the combo code for the gate
lock. To get a permit, email cki...@chatham-kent.ca and ask for one,
they'll then send you a blank permit that you must sign and return (by
email is fine). PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE LAGOONS WITHOUT A PERMIT, you may
be charged with trespassing and birders could lose access.

To reach the lagoons, head south on Hwy 3 from the town of Blenheim and
turn northwest (right if coming from town) onto Lagoon Rd. The lagoons are
on the right (north) side of the road. Birder access is by foot via the
small locked gate opposite house #19712. The gate is locked by a
combination lock (be sure to get the combination when you receive your
approved permit).


On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 8:30 AM Mike V.A. Burrell 
wrote:

> Steve Charbonneau reports (August 25 at 8:15) that he has found an
> immature Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons in the northwest
> corner of the second pond on the right, about 10 m from the corner; it went
> into the Phragmites along the shore.
>
> To access Blenheim Sewage Lagoons you must have a permit issued by the
> municipality. It's free, very easy to obtain (and usually very quick). Once
> you are issued your permit you will be given the combo code for the gate
> lock. To get a permit, email cki...@chatham-kent.ca and ask for one,
> they'll then send you a blank permit that you must sign and return (by
> email is fine). PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE LAGOONS WITHOUT A PERMIT, you may
> be charged with trespassing and birders could lose access.
>
> To reach the lagoons, head south on Hwy 3 from the town of Blenheim and
> turn northwest (right if coming from town) onto Lagoon Rd. The lagoons are
> on the right (north) side of the road. Birder access is by foot via the
> small locked gate opposite house #19712. The gate is locked by a
> combination lock (be sure to get the combination when you receive your
> approved permit). The approximate location of the bird, based on Steve's
> description is https://goo.gl/maps/yY2YibAREGd3W4AQ8
>
> Good birding,
> Mike
>
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[ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Steve Charbonneau reports (August 25 at 8:15) that he has found an immature
Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons in the northwest corner of the
second pond on the right, about 10 m from the corner; it went into the
Phragmites along the shore.

To access Blenheim Sewage Lagoons you must have a permit issued by the
municipality. It's free, very easy to obtain (and usually very quick). Once
you are issued your permit you will be given the combo code for the gate
lock. To get a permit, email cki...@chatham-kent.ca and ask for one,
they'll then send you a blank permit that you must sign and return (by
email is fine). PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE LAGOONS WITHOUT A PERMIT, you may
be charged with trespassing and birders could lose access.

To reach the lagoons, head south on Hwy 3 from the town of Blenheim and
turn northwest (right if coming from town) onto Lagoon Rd. The lagoons are
on the right (north) side of the road. Birder access is by foot via the
small locked gate opposite house #19712. The gate is locked by a
combination lock (be sure to get the combination when you receive your
approved permit). The approximate location of the bird, based on Steve's
description is https://goo.gl/maps/yY2YibAREGd3W4AQ8

Good birding,
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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Glenn Coady reports (6:17 pm) "Brown Booby seen in the last 15 minutes
diving off Bond Head but very far out - scope necessary for decent views.
Still drifting eastward."


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On Mon, Aug 24, 2020, 16:48 Mike V.A. Burrell, 
wrote:

> John Brett is reporting (4:35 pm) that he had a bird consistent with an
> adult Brown Booby flying out from Port of Newcastle making its way east out
> of sight, diving like a gannet. He suggests checking further east.
>
> On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 4:05 PM Mike V.A. Burrell <
> mike.burrell...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Brendan Boyd just (August 24) emailed me the following: "I’m on a boat
>> about 1km off shore from Port Darlington and had (presumably) a juv brown
>> booby fly past. Initially thought was a gannet, but seemed smallish and
>> overall brown without any sort of spotting. Underwing also brown without
>> black patch or other distinctive feature. Was about 30ft from the boat and
>> continued in a straight line to the east maintaining height about 5ft off
>> the water. It passed the boat at 1:12pm. "
>>
>> If I hear any other details I'll post them here.
>>
>> Mike Burrell
>>
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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

John Brett is reporting (4:35 pm) that he had a bird consistent with an
adult Brown Booby flying out from Port of Newcastle making its way east out
of sight, diving like a gannet. He suggests checking further east.

On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 4:05 PM Mike V.A. Burrell 
wrote:

> Brendan Boyd just (August 24) emailed me the following: "I’m on a boat
> about 1km off shore from Port Darlington and had (presumably) a juv brown
> booby fly past. Initially thought was a gannet, but seemed smallish and
> overall brown without any sort of spotting. Underwing also brown without
> black patch or other distinctive feature. Was about 30ft from the boat and
> continued in a straight line to the east maintaining height about 5ft off
> the water. It passed the boat at 1:12pm. "
>
> If I hear any other details I'll post them here.
>
> Mike Burrell
>
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[ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Brendan Boyd just (August 24) emailed me the following: "I’m on a boat
about 1km off shore from Port Darlington and had (presumably) a juv brown
booby fly past. Initially thought was a gannet, but seemed smallish and
overall brown without any sort of spotting. Underwing also brown without
black patch or other distinctive feature. Was about 30ft from the boat and
continued in a straight line to the east maintaining height about 5ft off
the water. It passed the boat at 1:12pm. "

If I hear any other details I'll post them here.

Mike Burrell

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[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird at Darlington (Durham)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

At 6:32 pm today (August 22) Rayfield Pye reports a Western Kingbird at
Darlington Nuclear, south end of ball fields on Cargo Rd.

Here is the approximate location in Google Maps: Near 153-2 Crago Rd,
Courtice, ON L1E 2R3
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ruSjokifB8nr5ooC8



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[ONTBIRDS] Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Windermere Basin (Hamilton)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

A Buff-breasted Sandpiper was found at Windermere Basin yesterday (August
14) afternoon by Jon Pleizier and continues this morning (August 15).

Most of Windermere Basin is closed to public access but public vantage
points are accessed from the parking lot/trail off of Eastport Drive (
https://goo.gl/maps/Sv2feiywKLxPL5PL8). A spotting scope would be highly
beneficial.

Mike Burrell
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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Reports on the Ontario Birds Discord server that the bird HAS been seen
again this morning (August 5) at the same location.

On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 3:54 PM Mike V.A. Burrell 
wrote:

> Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in
> Dufferin County and has refound the bird again today (reported to eBird at
> 12:20 pm).
>
> The exact location is Sideroad 21/22 between the main entrance to Luther
> Marsh and Mallard Pond. Roughly here:
> https://goo.gl/maps/sfAQBEG8xCvYToUP9
>
> Please post an update if the bird is currently being seen or not.
>
> Yesterday's report:  https://ebird.org/checklist/S72027585
> Today's (August 2) report with photo:
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S72050200
>
> Swallow-tailed Kite is on the review list for Ontario and anyone who
> observes it is encouraged to submit documentation to the Ontario Bird
> Records Committee: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport
>
> Mike Burrell
>


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Re: [ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

The Swallow-tailed Kite has been reported at the same location again this
morning.

Mike

On Sun, Aug 2, 2020, 15:54 Mike V.A. Burrell, 
wrote:

> Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in
> Dufferin County and has refound the bird again today (reported to eBird at
> 12:20 pm).
>
> The exact location is Sideroad 21/22 between the main entrance to Luther
> Marsh and Mallard Pond. Roughly here:
> https://goo.gl/maps/sfAQBEG8xCvYToUP9
>
> Please post an update if the bird is currently being seen or not.
>
> Yesterday's report:  https://ebird.org/checklist/S72027585
> Today's (August 2) report with photo:
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S72050200
>
> Swallow-tailed Kite is on the review list for Ontario and anyone who
> observes it is encouraged to submit documentation to the Ontario Bird
> Records Committee: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport
>
> Mike Burrell
>
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[ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in
Dufferin County and has refound the bird again today (reported to eBird at
12:20 pm).

The exact location is Sideroad 21/22 between the main entrance to Luther
Marsh and Mallard Pond. Roughly here: https://goo.gl/maps/sfAQBEG8xCvYToUP9

Please post an update if the bird is currently being seen or not.

Yesterday's report:  https://ebird.org/checklist/S72027585
Today's (August 2) report with photo: https://ebird.org/checklist/S72050200

Swallow-tailed Kite is on the review list for Ontario and anyone who
observes it is encouraged to submit documentation to the Ontario Bird
Records Committee: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport

Mike Burrell
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[ONTBIRDS] Western Sandpiper at Windermere Basin (Hamilton)

[Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Hello Ontbirders,

Last evening Rich Poort and Bob Curry independently found an adult Western
Sandpiper at Windermere Basin in Hamilton. The bird has been seen again
this morning.

Most of Windermere Basin is closed to public access and the bird is tricky
to see from publicly-accessible vantage points. These public vantage points
are accessed from the parking lot/trail off of Eastport Drive (
https://goo.gl/maps/Sv2feiywKLxPL5PL8). A spotting scope would be
necessary/highly beneficial.

Photos of the bird:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S71966885
https://ebird.org/checklist/S71966994

Good birding!

Mike

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