[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Duck Pelee area new location
The Whistling Duck which went missing for a few days and was previously seen near Hillman Marsh and Leamington Harbor has turned up at a new location which I believe it hasn’t been seen before at the Sturgeon Creek Marina which is accessed as you drive south from Leamington towards Point Pelee along Bevel Line Road. The marina is accessed across the street from Monarch Lane and Bevel Line Road at the Happy Snapper restaurant. Drive past the restaurant and towards the docked boats and listen for the Whistling Duck as it’s been calling frequently and handing around with about 35 Mallards. Steve Pike ___ 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] One Black-bellied Whistling Duck at Leamington Marina now
Mi amigo, Victor M Serrano has just turned up another Black-bellied Whistling Duck which is likely the same bird Dean Ware found a few days ago but had since went missing. The bird is showing now at the Leamington Marina (where the boats are docked, not the beach side) which is at the south end of Erie Street at the south side of town at the lake. Nice find Victor! Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks back at Wheatley
Nancy McPherson just reported to the Pelee Whatsapp group that the Whistling Ducks are back at same spot at Muddy Creek, Wheatley. First report all day. Steve Pike ___ 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] 9 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks YES June 19th at Wheatley
I just noticed a Facebook post to Ontario Rare Bird Alert that Xander Campbell saw the Black-bellied Whistling Ducks again tonight at 7:30pm and no other reports other than this evening reappearance that I heard of. They were in the same location, seen in trees at Muddy Creek across from Cavendish Factory in Wheatley, Essex County, Deer Run Rd a couple kilometres south of Wheatley. We have a big rain front moving in tonight out of the south west so perhaps it will hold them in another day and will be seen again tomorrow. Steve Pike ___ 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] Great Kiskadee at Rondeau
Is now along the main road across from the marsh trail entrance looking east into the woods. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite at Point Pelee
Around 9:50am several of us were standing at the extreme tip and Paul Pratt first called out the bird as it was flying low just above the trees as we were looking north. We didn't see it long enough to tell the age of the bird. It was also seen by Alan Wormington, et al. Lindsey Vallient, Graham Sorenson, Kristina Hick and I had it again at 11:10 flying north over Sparrow Field with photos obtained but will need to look later on the computer to age the bird. Steve Point Pelee National Park is at the end of Point Pelee Dr., southeast of Leamington in Essex County. ___ 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] Eared Grebe East Beach at Shuster's Trail Point Pelee
Josh Vandermeulen, Lindsey Valliant, Alison Maxwell and I have the Eared Grebe now about 500 meters south of Shuster's Trail swimming north about 50 meters from shore. Good luck! Steve ___ 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] Worm-eating Warbler , Tilden's Woods, Pelee...
This rather elusive Worm-eating Warbler is showing well now from the boardwalk in Tilden's, it's in the wet spot to the east of the water area as you're looking north about 10 meters, its been moving around on the ground. Good luck, Steve ___ 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] Male Cerulean Warbler at Point Pelee
This is a bird not many ppl get to see so I thought I'd send this out...showing well now at NW beach parking lot. Good luck! Steve ___ 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] Piping Plover Point Pelee
Showing well now from west beach parking lot on the beach adjacent from the visitors center. Point Pelee National Park is at the end of Point Pelee Dr., southeast of Leamington in Essex County. Steve ___ 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] "Audubon's" Yellow-rumped Warbler at Point Pelee
I just came across the adult male Audubon's Warbler about 50 meters south of the solar panel along the west beach foot path at the tip of Pelee, it was alone at the top of the large Elm tree adjacent to the bench. The bird then flew east just as 500+ joggers started their 2h marathon which will end at noon when you'll be able to drive and theoretically park in the tip parking lot but it will likely be full so perhaps plan to be dropped off or just walk down the west beach foot path from the visitors center. Fewer birds around today then yesterday which was "jammin" but no doubt there's still something else good around! Happy Spring, good luck! Steve Point Pelee National Park is at the end of Point Pelee Dr., southeast of Leamington in Essex County. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull at Seacliff Beach Leamington
I just received yet another call (this guy need a data plan!) from Adam Pinch that Kevin McLaughlin has just found a first summer Black-headed Gull at Seacliff (Leamington Beach) and they're watching it now. There haven't been many Black-headed Gull's in our area for awhile now so I'm sure some would be keen on seeing one. The beach is located on Lake Erie and west of Leamington Harbour. Good luck, STPI ___ 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] Mottled Duck back at Hillman Shorebird Cell
I just got a call from Adam Pinch that he's refound the female Mottled Duck in the Hillman Marsh shorebird cell. Hillman Marsh shorebird cell is north of Point Pelee and east of Leamington from Mercea Road 2. Good luck! STPI (Steve Pike) ___ 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Le Conte's Sparrow at Pelee tip
I need to change that to Nelson's sharp-tailed Sparrow, sorry I saw it briefly without binoculars, a large group is in it now and have confirmed it as a Nelson's. Steve On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Steve Pike wrote: > I just had a Le Conte's Sparrow at the solar panel which is along the west > beach path south of the train loop. > > Steve > ___ 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] Le Conte's Sparrow at Pelee tip
I just had a Le Conte's Sparrow at the solar panel which is along the west beach path south of the train loop. Steve ___ 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] Prairie Warbler at Point Pelee
A singing male at the serengeti tree now. Found along west beach foot path about 250 meters north of tram loop at the tip. Steve ___ 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] Kirtland's Warbler at Pelee
The female Kirtland's Warbler is being seen quite reliably along the road approximately half way between the two 50klm signs that are between the half way train stop and the tip. The bird is on the west side of the road feeding near the top of some Cedar Trees. Steve ___ 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] Pacific, Red-throated and Common Loons at Point Pelee...
I just heard from Marcie Jacklin that the adult Pacific Loon is now with an adult Red-throated and a Common Loon now being seen at North West Beach. Also to clarify the immature Pacific was a Common Loon, Adam had distant bino views and others got on it with a scope after. Steve Pike ___ 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] Pacific Loon's at Point Pelee...
I just got a call from Adam Pinch that he is currently watching an adult and an immature Pacific Loon just off shore from the first pull off past (south) of the park entrance which is the park orientation parking lot. Steve Pike ___ 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] Pileated Woodpecker at the tip of Point Pelee
Jack Fenten just had clear looks at a perched Pileated Woodpecker at the tip, we're all looking for it now and will post again if it's re-found. Steve ___ 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] Tricolored Heron at Pelee
We just re-found the tricolored at Sturgeon Creek Marina as we were standing at Pelee Wings it flew over head and went NE possibly towards Leamington Harbour. ___ 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] White Fronted and Ross's Geese, Point Pelee...
Jeremy Hatt just found a Greater White-fronted Goose and a Ross's on the east end of concession road D in the onion fields. The Bewick's Swan flew over my head toward the onion fields but I have not been able to relocate it as yet. Also of note is the Bewick's did not have wing or leg bands and is rarely kept in collections in North America. The birds are all at close range giving excellent views, again quite a spectacle! Steve Pike ___ 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] Bewick's Tundra Swan at Point Pelee YES...
I've just come across the Bewick's Tundra Swan as previously seen yesterday in the onion fields at Point Pelee. The bird is now sitting on the edge of the ice in Lake Erie about 400 meters from shore adjacent to east beach road about a kilometre south of the Hillman marsh parking lot with around 500 Tundra Swans. A scope is required. The bird was positive identified as the "penny faced" Bewick's Swan and this is the fourth record of Bewick's Swan for Ontario and the first for Point Pelee. This could easily be split into a new species for North America as its already recognized as a separate species in Europe. It's likely this bird will move back into the onion fields soon to feed so I will repost if it changes position. There are also thousands of migrant ducks around and it's quite a spectacle to see but I haven't seen the Ross's Goose as yet but will post if I come across it. Come enjoy! Steve Pike ___ 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] Brants at leamington beach...
Myself Jeremy Bensette, Lindsey Allison and Ema Buck just had 13 brant geese and one Canada goose flying west along the lake shore heading towards Holliday beach where one might pick them up soon! Best, Steve ___ 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] Juvenile Pacific Loon at Point Pelee...
We are currently watching a juvi pacific loon swimming at the tip as originally spotted by Alan Wormington, the rest of us were "asleep at the wheel". This might be the same individual I spotted yesterday at Hillman Beach around 4pm which I didn't bother posting cause it disappeared after a 5min view. Perhaps it will stick around at the tip for awhile, good luck! Steve Pike ___ 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] White Ibis at Wheatley Provincial Park...
A quick update on the immature white ibis Kory posted earlier is that it's still being seen well from the same location and looks quite content while feeding. This bird is also in the Pelee birding area and is Pelee's second record ever! Good luck!! Steve Pike ___ 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] Eurasian Collard-Dove near Point Pelee...
Jeremy Bensette, Lindsey and Michelle Valliant and I are currently watching a Eurasian Collard-Dove at the Gore Hill public school which is east of Leamington on Seacliff drive east. The bird has been near the baseball diamond and on the telephone wires along Seacliff Drive. Good luck! ___ 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] Neotropic Cormorant Yes and Bicknell's Thrush NO at Point Pelee
Alan Wormington and I just had an immature Neotropic Cormorant flying off the tip at point pelee and so far we have not re-found the Bicknell's Thrush but will post immediately if we do. Steve Pike ___ 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] White Pelicans at Hillman Marsh
Adam Pinch just found six white pelicans which are being seen from the bridge on the east side of hillman marsh which is not the bridge next to the entrance of the shorebird cell and is the next bridge as your heading towards Lake Erie. Hillman Marsh is around 8km east of Point Pelee. Cheers, Steve Pike ___ 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] Neotropic Cormorant north of Point Pelee
I just had a Neotropic Cormorant fly over sturgeon creek marina along side a double-crested cormorant, they circled the marina and flew back out to the lake. I followed them and scoped the birds flying south towards Pelee Island over the lake out of view. Perhaps someone will come across them again in the Pelee area. Steve Pike ___ 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] Bells Verio at Point Pelee
Dean Ware just re-found the bells Verio in the tran loop at the tip! Good luck! Steve Pike ___ 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] Bells Vireo at point pelee
Tom Preney has just located a Bells Vireo in the SW corner of sparrow field...we all saw it well and clear photos were taken. Good luck, Steve Pike ___ 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee...
I put a green chain on the beach, for 25mins the bird has stayed in the same spot and is still there, you could literally sit in the chair and watch the bird! Steve On Saturday, May 10, 2014, Steve Pike wrote: > Showing beautifully now along east beach, just south of schuster's trail. > > Steve Pike > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee...
Showing beautifully now along east beach, just south of schuster's trail. Steve Pike ___ 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] Piping Plover Pelee
The bird has flown north and is still being seen near sparrow field on east beach. Good luck, Steve ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Piping Plover, Point Pelee
Now at the extreme tip of Pelee. This should be a record late date for Ontario. Good luck! Steve Pike and Richard Carr ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwing at Pelee
It's been a birdy day at Pelee today! Josh Vandermeulen and I are now watching a beautiful Bohemian Waxwing on the footpath that runs south of the Delaurier parking lot adjacent to the old administration building field, so roughly half between the chinquapin trail and the delaurier parkinlot. Its in a flock of about 80 cedar waxwings. There's big numbers of cedar's around today so you might need to be patient and do a lot of careful looking. Good luck, Steve and Josh ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon at Point Pelee
Myself and Alan Wormington just had an adult pacific loon flying due south off the tip of Pelee, it did not land and is unlikely to be seen again. Yours in birds, Steve Pike ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Snowy Plover at Pelee is still there!
As of 12:05pm the snowy plover is still being see at the extreme tip hunkered down out of the wind in a shallow depression in the sand on the east side of the tip. Good luck! Steve Pike ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Fwd: Juvenile Laughing Gull at Point Pelee...
Just came across a juv Laughing Gull hahaha! (sorry couldn't resist) at the north end of west cranberry pond in the Pelee marsh best accessed via kayak or canoe (it's a long swim! ;) Also some clarification for those interested in the marsh paddle for the sept 28-29th OFO annual general meeting led by myself and Kory Renaud is it is nescessary to either bring your own kayak/canoe and mandatory safety gear or you can rent one at Pelee Wings nature store or the friends of Point Pelee marsh rentals. It would be wise to reserve in advance as they can sell out quickly. We will not be going out with any hint of rain or high winds. Conditions in the marsh r good to excellent right now for backwards binocular views ;) of typically 12 or sometime more shorebird species, and something fancy is always possible as I've seen 31 shorebird species total now in the marsh! Also herons, Sandhills cranes, lots o ducks and lots of cormorants and sometimes intersting mammals like muskrats, beavers and raccoons chasing cormorants! We can also get lucky on a rail or two, marsh wrens and even bobolinks! Also for the herpatopogists in you we sometimes get blandings turtles, snappin turtles and painted turkles ;) and bullfrogs! It's a great time so Kory and I hope to see you soon! Your in birds, Steve Pike sent from my new toy ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit still at Hillman marsh shorebird cell
The breeding plumage Hudsonian Godwit is still showing nicely close to the shelter at the Hillman Marsh shorebird cell. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull at Wheatley Harbour
Looking at an adult non breeding plumage Franklins Gull on the beach, on the east side of the harbour now! Good luck, Steve Pike, John and Mike Sacopulos ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Vega Gull still present
Kory Renaud and I are currently watching the Vega Gull which is still sitting on the east center of the sand island just off the tip of point pelee. The bird is resting but may be sick as its doesnt look particularly alert. Good luck! Steve Pike www.naturatoursinc.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Common Raven at Point Pelee!
Approx 15mins ago the Common Raven that was first seen Wednesday was seen again from the Visitors Center parking lot flying north. According to Alan Wormington, since 1964 it has only been seen three times: 1970, 2011 and 2012! Thanks to Richard Carr for geting me on another one! Good luck! Steve Pike, Tour Leader, Natura Tours, Inc. Specialists in Custom Birding Tours. Website: www.naturatoursinc.com Blog: http://naturatours.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Bell's Vireo at Pt Pelee...
At 8:20am myself, John and Michael Baker just hopped off the tram and the first bird we saw was the Bell's Vireo as it flew north across the south tram loop road into the "tram loop woods" and perched momentarily giving clear views for identification. The bird then disappeared until Alan Wormington managed to relocate it about 25 minutes later when others were unable to find it. Great to hear others keen on seeing it were successful! Alan says this is the first April record for Bell's Vireo in Ontario. Good birding! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Connecticut Warbler at Point Pelee...
A continuing trend of late migrants arriving early this season was a Connecticut Warbler at North West Beach around 6pm, May the 10th that was seen from the short west-east road (looking north) that connects the south end of North West Beach and the main road. The record early date for Pelee is May 7th according to Al Wormington. An exciting find for my friends Justin Dralle and Zoe Brocklehurst from South Africa just after seeing their first Cerulean Warbler. Good birding y'all, Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Point Pelee...
At 7pm last night (Tuesday the 11th) Mike Savino watched a Fork-tailed Flycatcher near his home which is adjacent to Hillman Marsh on the East Beach Road near the parking lot at the extreme north end of East Beach Road. Micheal watched it at close range for several minutes before it flew south towards Pelee. Mike and Debora had Pelee's first record of Fork-tailed in the yard in December 2004 alive the first day and found deceased the next and Mike does know what one looks like. He described it very well and when I asked if he was sure it wasn't Scissor-tailed he adamantly described the bird as having mostly black above and all white below with a long forked tail. Unfortunately I didn't receive Mikes voicemail until 10pm last night and couldn't access the internet until now. If it's still around the bird could be re-found in the tip area or along East or West Beach or even in the Onion Fields where the last record of Fork-tailed occurred in 2008. East Beach Road is accessed by driving east on concession road "C" off of Point Pelee Drive (road to the park gates entrance). Good luck! Steve Pike ___ 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] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Point Pelee update...
As of 1:30pm today the Ash-throated Flycatcher has not been refound despite careful searching in the tip area, some of West Beach and Delaurier. The original observer was Henrietta O'Neill (the tram driver) and then refound and identified by Alan Wormington and Kevin McLaughlin yesterday near the solar panel, west side tip footpath. Perhaps it will show up again somewhere soon. Cheers, Steve Pike ___ 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]Spotted Towhee, Point Pelee National Park (and photos)...
This morning at 9:30am I was lucky to re-find the Spotted Towhee Alan Wormington discovered yesterday morning along the west side of the road to the tip roughly adjacent to Sparrow Field. The bird was rather hard to see and only briefly popped up for short views, in fact others tried yesterday for I believe a couple of hours without luck. I've posted a photo at: http://stevepike.com/rarities.html And also submitted the image to the OFO rarities page at: http://www.ofo.ca/photoalbums/current/index.html Good luck to any who try, Steve Pike ___ 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]A quick note about re-finding the Fork-tailed...
The bird had flown North from concession D towards concession C, landing in an isolated woodlot between concessions. Two birders attempted to re-find the bird first asking permission to walk the lane way to where we believed the bird had flown. Without knowing another house was located exactly where I figured it ended up but the property owner was annoyed with their presence on their property and threatened to call the police for trespassing even before they had a chance to ask for permission. Do not attempt to re-find the bird on private property, we're hoping it will re-appear tomorrow along the road on concession D where it was sheltered and seemed content with clear, close unobstructed views. Best, Steve ___ 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]Fork-tailed Flycatcher photo...
I've uploaded a photo of the Fork-tailed to www.stevepike.com/rarities.htmland forwarded to the well organized OFO rarities photo page: http://www.ofo.ca/photoalbums/current/index.html where it will also appear shortly. Thanks again Brad Ouellette, this one makes up for the one we all sorrily missed in December 2004! Good birding all, Steve Pike ___ 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]FISH CROW, Point Pelee National Park...
At 8:30am, myself and Julie Liptak saw and heard 2 Fish Crow's flying south directly above the main vehicle road directly opposite Sparrow Field. The birds called 5 or 6 times consecutively and returned 5 minutes later heading NNE, calling all the while. Keith Sealy (sp?) not more than 5mins before was describing 2 birds he heard and saw at post 16 on the Woodland Nature Trail the previous day (May 7th) advising me they were around and to watch for them...haha! In my astonishment, sure enough here they were! The birds were finally relocated again by the Borrelle (sp??...same guys that found the Burrowing Owl on Pelee Is.) brothers and their father at the cemetery at 11:58am. Thanks Keith, I believed you before ever seeing them!! Steve and Julie. Sorry no directions to PPNP, totally fried and need to be up again at 5:30am...lol. PPNP phone, 519-322-2365. ___ 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]Mottled Duck, Hillman Marsh photos...
I've uploaded 3 images of the Mottled Duck here... http://stevepike.com/rarities.html All necessary field marks of a non-crossed wild Mottled Duck appear obvious in my opinion. We heard and saw this drake calling and did not see any leg bands what-so-ever. The images will be forwarded to the Ontario Rare Birds Record Committee for further review including Dean's written documentation. Thanks again Dean for another exciting bird! Steve Pike ___ 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]Mottled Duck, photos...
At 8:30pm tonight the Mottled Duck returned briefly to the Shorebird cell at Hillman Marsh. Dean Ware and I walked back around the long way and carefully peeked over the dyke without flushing the bird (birds) and were able to get a couple of good images in flight and sitting that I'll post tomorrow. The bird is still returning I think almost every day so far and was seen early in the AM (from around 6:15-7:30 I heard today) and in the late PM, anywhere from 7:45-8:45pm. It usually flies in from the South-West and lands in the SW corner of the Shorebird cell accompanied with the hybrid Black X Wood Duck and drake Mallard. We heard it calling as well before it flew of with his hybrid friend that Dean believes is going to roost in the Marsh. Birding was great at Pelee today, a big change from the last few days...2 X male Pro Warbler's, Cerulean, Kentucky, Louisiana Waterthrush including 7 different male Golden-winged I had heard about. Good birding! Steve Pike ___ 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-faced Ibis at Hillman Marsh...
Haven't seen a post on the bird today, at 12:20pm it was in the same location, North side of the bridge (standing on the tire in the water) near the parking lot entrance to Hillman marsh conservation area. Good luck! Steve Pike DIRECTIONS: >From Leamington: Take Oak Street east out of the town. When you see the entrance for Hillman Marsh just keep going a little further until you see the bridge. The Ibis has been seen from both sides of the bridge. >From 401 Tilbury exit south to County Road 1 (Wheatley townline) to Number #3 highway. Turn right onto the number #3 then watch for the Hillman Conservation area Signs. They will show you the way. ___ 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
[Ontbirds]Slaty-backed Gull photo...
I have posted Brett Groves image of the Slaty-backed Gull at Wheatley Harbour at www.stevepike.com. Click on the blue "rarities" hyperlink on the homepage. Enjoy and good luck! Steve.
[Ontbirds]Ivory Gull photos...
I've posted a fantastic image of the Ivory Gull photographed by Rosalee Hall at www.stevepike.com click on the blue "rarities" hyperlink on the homepage. And in my hast to post the updated directions and location information, I stated the Ivory gull was number 282 in the Point Pelee Birding area...it's actually supposed to be 382! And there are actually 3 Gannet records now not 2 and last years Bird was a Fall migrant on November 11th. Thanks and ENJOY!! Steve!
[Ontbirds]Western Kingbird photos...
I've posted a "distant" photo of the Western Kingbird from concession "D" in the Onion Field's at Point Pelee today. Go to www.stevepike.com and click on the blue "rarities" hyperlink. -turn on your speakers for the song quiz! Thank you ALAN! Randy Horvath and Pelee Wings! All the best, Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.0/132 - Release Date: 10/13/2005
[Ontbirds]SWAINSON'S HAWK, Point Pelee...
Sorry, I didn't give a time. That was at 12pm sharp. Steve. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.1/104 - Release Date: 9/16/2005
[Ontbirds]SWAINSON'S HAWK, Point Pelee...
I just received an update on the pair of Swainson's Hawks in the Onion Fields from Jim Lessor and Robert Epstein from Michigan. The birds we still in the same laneway happily catching Grasshoppers and providing fantastic views for all. Go get'em! Steve Pike. Just outside Point Pelee National Park. They were at the intersection of Mersea D and Road 19. There is a wide ditch running east from here and both birds were along the farm lane running along the north side of the ditch, about 350 m east of Road 19. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.1/104 - Release Date: 9/16/2005
[Ontbirds]Swainson's Hawk photos...
I have posted 2 photos of the pair of Swainson's Hawk's in the Onion Fields today at Pelee. Go to www.stevepike.com and click on the blue rarities link button on the homepage. THANKS PAUL! Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.1/104 - Release Date: 9/16/2005
[Ontbirds]Tricolored Heron and Fork-tailed Flycatcher PHOTOS...
I forgot to mention that I have also put up the LIVE photos of the Fork-tailed Flycatcher that was originally discovered by Mike and Debbie Savino on December 5th 2004 at the S.E. corner of Hillman Marsh (7th. to 10th. photo down from the Tricolored). Steve. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.3/15 - Release Date: 6/14/2005
[Ontbirds]White-winged Dove, Pelee Wings, photos...
Hi! I've posted a photo of the White-winged Dove seen today at Pelee Wings (just North of Point Pelee) at www.stevepike.com go to the blue rarities hyperlink found on the homepage. THANK YOU PAUL PRATT! : What a great spring so far! Enjoy, Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005
[Ontbirds]Black-throated Gray Warbler photos...
WOW, what a great bird. THANKS ALAN! www.stevepike.com blue rarities link on the homepage. 2 images. Enjoy! Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 4/16/2005
[Ontbirds]BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER at POINT PELEE...
Hello listers et al, I just received a phone call from Alan Wormington at 10:05 am. Alan has discovered a female Black-throated Gray Warbler at the tip at Point Pelee. The bird was the only Warbler there and was seen along the seasonal trail just South of the board walk in the large Grape vine thicket 1/2 way down the center of that trail. >From the train stop pavilion take the boardwalk South until it splits (boardwalk heads West to West Beach) take the South path due South approx. 10 meters until you see the entrance of the seasonal trail on your right. Walk that trail another 20-30 meters till you reach the big Grape Vine thicket on your right (or West). Going to try for photos now, will advise there after. Cheers, Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 4/16/2005
[Ontbirds]Lark Sparrow in Windsor, photos...
Listers...et al, I have posted Robert Horvath's photo of the Lark Sparrow seen on April 5th. and 6th. at Little River in Windsor by Robert and his brother Randy. Randy, Matt Baker and I attemped to refind the bird late yesterday afternoon without success. Visit www.stevepike.com and click on the blue rarities hyperlink on the homepage. I have also posted a photo of the Greater White-fronted Goose on March 9 to the 11th. from S.E. Hilman. Enjoy, Steve Pike. -Congratulations to Robert on his 1st. rarity photo that he digi-"scoped" thru his BINOCULARS! directions... The best way to find Little River is to take either Wyandotte street East or Riverside Drive East from lauzon to a street called Riverdale go South on Riverdale to the first street past Wyandotte and make a left over the little bridge park in the lot at the base of the big hill you will see a cement asphalt path follow that south to the very end where you will run into the VIA railroad tracks you will now see a big open area to the East of the path once you see a flooded part of the field with a rise just to the East of it you will be in the right vicinity the bird seems to like three different areas in close proximity to the water the hilly area right along the Eastern edge of the water, a small ditch that runs East to West parallel to the VIA tracks around a big steel culvert section and in the grass and hilly area between the small ditch and the railroad tracks. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.4 - Release Date: 4/6/2005
[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwing and Fork-tailed Flycatcher photos Pt.Pelee...
Today at 10:30am I refound the Bohemian Waxwing on the West side of the main road across from the Blue Heron Picnic area. The bird was with flock of 30 Cedar Waxwings and a large flock of approx. 80-100 Robins. Adam Pinch and I scanned the entire Robin flock in hopes of refinding the Varied Thrush without any luck. I have posted 5 photos of the deceased Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Dec. 5th. S.E. Hillman Marsh) on my web site www.stevepike.com in the rarities section (blue link button on the homepage). Steve Pike. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/9/2004
[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Varied Thrush photos...
Hello again, overcast and rainy conditions made for a less than ideal photo opportunity...I however managed to take a obviously less than stellar image of the Varied Thrush www.stevepike.com , rarities section (blue link button on the homepage). The bird was seen very briefly (approx. 45min. max), around 8:30 till 9:20am then vanished to the East (Ander's footpath or the cemetary?) untill at least 11:30am or later and perhaps not at all there after. The Bohemian Waxwing was refound by myself and Matt Baker at 11am along the Ander's footpath (the old road to the vistor's center) approx. 1/2 between the old cemetary and the Delaurier house with a flock of 30 Cedar Waxwings. If I ever get some real shots of these 2 beauties I'll be sure to post on the web : ) All the best, Steve Pike. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004
[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Bohemian Waxwing photos...
Hello Ontbirders, I've posted a photograph of the Bohemian Waxwing from yesterday and today at Point Pelee in the rarities section (blue link button on the homepage) of my web site www.stevepike.com Not exactly National Geographic quality but we'll try again tomorrow :P Cheers and good birding, Steve Pike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004
[Ontbirds] PACIFIC LOON, WESTERN GREEB, BLACK-NECKED STILT, HUDSONIAN GODWIT and B.N. Stilt PHOTO CORRECTIONS...
This is a late post for Scott Janex of Michigan. I just recieved a call from Scott Janex, and he has reported to have seen the Western Greeb and the Pacific Loon at 50 Point yesterday (Sunday, November 14th.) around 1pm. As well he has also reported the Black-necked Stilt and Hudsonian Godwit at the Ridgetown sewage lagoons at 7:10am (Nov. 14th.) As a side note, I was informed that some viewers of the Black-necked Stilt photos (see www.stevepike.com , RARITIES link) were not loading up on slower 56k and 128k dial-up connections. I have now fixed this technical problem and the photos are available for all. ...the site is best viewed at a 1024 x 768 screen resolution at a 32 bit color quality. Cheers, Steve Pike. Directions to Fifty Point C.A Take QEW Niagara to Fifty Road. Head toward the lake and take the North Service Road around to the first road which branches off left (sorry forgot the name). There is a sign here pointing to the Conservation Area. Enter the Fifty Point C.A. (there is a $5.00 charge) and follow signs to the marina or go to viewing points out on the east side of the park. You may also park at the end of Kelson Road and walk down to the beach. The bird has been seen between the marina and the DND property about 150 m out. Be patient, sometimes it disappears. Directions to Ridgetown sewage lagoons... Ridgetown is a few miles N/E of Rondeau P.P. At the only traffic light in Ridgetown, turn North on Erie St.go about 10 short blocks---just before the Railroad tracks and the large Fertilizer plant turn left on Mitton Line. The lagoons are just a bit down the road-you will see the viewing stand. YOU CAN NOT ENTER these lagoons. Viewing is good from the stand. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.792 / Virus Database: 536 - Release Date: 11/9/2004
[Ontbirds]BLACK-NECKED STILT, Ridgetown PHOTOS...
The Black-necked Stilt was still present between 3-3:30 at the Ridgetown Lagoons. However at 3:30 the bird was flushed from the irrigation pipes by a raptor and flew to the North side of the sewage pond and out of view. It will likely return to the irrigation pipes when the coast is clear. I have posted photos of the Stilt on my new web site www.stevepike.com on the rarities page, please click on the blue RARITIES link on my home page. ENJOY, Steve Pike. Directions to Ridgetown, from Irene Woods' email: Ridgetown is a few miles N/E of Rondeau P.P. At the only traffic light, turn North on Erie St.go about 10 short blocks---just before the Railroad tracks and the large Fertilizer plant turn left on Mitton Line. The lagoons are just a bit down the road-you will see the viewing stand. YOU CAN NOT ENTER these lagoons. Viewing is good from the stand. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.792 / Virus Database: 536 - Release Date: 11/9/2004
White-Winged Dove, Windsor...
I was unable to refind the White-Winged Dove as reported by Randy Horvath after searching the described and surrounding areas. I will attempt another search tomorrow. Steve. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 "Steve Pike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
White-Winged Dove in Windsor...
Just recieved a phone call from Randy Horvath saying he's found a White-Winged Dove between E.C.row expressway and Cty. Rd. 42 in a farmers field on Lauzon Parkway. The bird was in the field on the East side of Lauzon Parkway adjacent to a woodlot. This area is East of Windsor airport. Going to refind now. Steve. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 "Steve Pike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
