[Ontbirds] Retracting Post - Greater White-fronted Goose
With input from several friends I am retracting my post about the Greater White-fronted Goose. Seems it is a Greylag Goose, and likely an escaped domesticated bird. Thanks. Sent from Todd Pepper’s iPhone ___ 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] Greater White-fronted Goose - Leamington
I just left (5 pm) the Erie Glen Retirement Home & there is a Greater White-fronted Goose in with about 20 Canada Geese in the creek. The address is 119 Robson Road. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper’s iPhone___ 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] Probable Glaucous Gull - Baie du Dore, Bruce County
For anyone attending the Huron Fringe Birding Festival in Bruce County There is a very probable 2nd yr Glaucous Gull currently (3:32 pm) standing on the beach at the end of Spruce Road leading to Baie du Dore. Todd Pepper Leamington ON Sent from the iPhone of Todd R Pepper “I now belong to a higher cult of mortals, for I have seen the Albatross” (Robert Cushman Murphy, 1912) Sent from the iPhone of Todd R Pepper “I now belong to a higher cult of mortals, for I have seen the Albatross” (Robert Cushman Murphy, 1912) ___ 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] Purple Gallinule at John R Park Homestead
Three of us had very brief glimpses of the Purple Gallinule at 7:50 P.M. at John R Park Homestead before it slipped back into the thick phragmites. Directions as per Jeremy’s original post - > Location: John R Park Homestead cbe found by searching Google Maps, and is on > County Rd 50 between Kingsville and Harrow in Essex County. If you park in > the gravel parking lot up against a flower garden, walk to County Rd 50 and > turn right. There is a bridge over the road, and the bird is less than 100m > south of Rd50 (toward the lake). Viewing is > difficult and will require patience. The bird was resting for a while out of > sight, then came back into view and foraged before flying across the creek, > where it was still viewable but tricky. Hopefully that makes enough sense! > The approximate GPS coordinate of the bird is (41.9966, -82.8485), which is > in the middle of a small marsh. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper’s iPhone ___ 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] Essex Sewage Lagoons - NO Spotted Redshank
Cindy Cartwright and I just completed a full scan of the western Essex sewage lagoon and there is no Spotted Redshank. There is 8 Lesser Yellowlegs, 1 Stilt Sandpiper, 1 Least Sandpiper, & 8 Semipalmated Plover. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone . ___ 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] Magnificent Frigatebird - Pelee Wings
At 9 a.m. this morning the Frigatebird is back it it's 'usual' tree on the jetty of Sturgeon Creek. I just adjusted the scope on the deck of Pelee Wings so it is on the bird. Better views likely at 724 Robson Road. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Point Pelee Frigatebird - Correction
Sorry, the address is 424 Robson Road. Todd Pepper Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Point Pelee Frigatebird
The Magnificent Frigatebird came in at 9:30 pm tonight to roost in the same maple tree on the jetty at Sturgeon Creek where it has been seen since this past Thursday. The owners of 417 Robson Road are very welcoming & their property is as close as you can get to the bird for photos. The deck at Pelee Wings still provides a good vantage point to observe the bird. Take the Bevel Line Road from Leamington. The big bridge at the end of the Bevel Line goes over Sturgeon Creek. The tree is the last one on the right (north) side of the jetty around the mouth of the creek. Todd Pepper Leamington, On Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Point Pelee Frigatebird
I am at the North-West beach parking lot right now and the Frigatebird is way out over Pigeon. Bay of the lake heading in a westerly direction. Colchester Beach or Holiday Beach may be better locations to look for the bird. Todd Pepper Leamington Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Iceland Gull - Point Pelee
A 2nd year Iceland Gull is in a field on the east side of Road 12 between Seacliff Drive and the Concession B Road of Leamington just outside of Point Pelee National Park at 6:20 am this morning. Todd Pepper Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Henlow's Sparrow - Point Pelee
The Henslow's Sparrow is still being seen at 1230 pm on west beach trail. It was 100-125 mts south of half way tram stop on the east side of trail. Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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 Egret - Point Pelee
A single Great Egret is putting on a breeding display right now on Road 12 between Roads A & B outside of Point Pelee. The Bevel Line Road to Point Pelee is currently under construction so take Seacliffe Drive east from Leamington to Road 12 (first road east of Gore Hill School) and turn right. The Egret is on the east side of Road 12. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Swainson's Hawk - North of Alvinston
--- Begin Message --- At approximately 11:30 am while driving north on Highway 21 north of Alvinston in Lambton County I saw the long, thin profile of a raptor up ahead of me on a hydro line that was different from the profiles of all the Red-tails I had already driven past. Sure enough it was an adult light race Swainson's Hawk. I always wondered where the Swainson's Hawks came from when I was counting hawks at the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone --- End Message --- ___ 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] Eastern Whip-poor-will - Point Pelee
--- Begin Message --- During the Friends of Point Pelee twilight tour an Eastern Whip-poor-will was heard singing south of the DeLaurier homestead. Park at the DeLaurier parking lot and walk south on the trail just west of the weather station. There was also a very good display of American Woodcock over the DeLaurier parking lot tonight. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone --- End Message --- ___ 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] Prothonotary Warbler - Point Pelee
--- Begin Message --- There is a male Prothonotary Warbler currently showing well at Bridge F on the Woodland Trail. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone --- End Message --- ___ 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] Point Pelee NP Migration Update - 30
--- Begin Message --- During the afternoon Friends of Point Pelee hikes the Hooded Warbler was seen well again on the west side of the Tip near the bench. What I believe are the first Chimney Swifts of the season were flying around the tram stop area, and A Pine Warbler was seen near the 42nd parallel sign. Up to 7 Sandhill Cranes were seen flying over the Woodland Trail and Visitor's Centre. A Brown Thrasher was seen near the White Pine Picnic area. Todd Pepper, Pete Reid Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone --- End Message --- ___ 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] Bicknell's Thrush at Point Pelee
Alan Wormington found a Bicknell's Thrush at Point Pelee this morning. Marianne Reid, Kory Renaud, Henrietta O'Neil, Dan Green and I are currently watching the bird. We first encountered it at the "fisherman" sign at the Tip and followed it north to the bench. It is hugging the east side of the rock wall, mostly foraging on the ground, but occasionally jumping up to sit on a low branch or rock. Todd Pepper Leamington, Ontario Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Whimbrel at Wheatley Harbour
A flock of 22 Whimbrel and 3 Red Knots were just seen flying around Wheatley Harbour. It looked like they may settle in on the rock break wall, but they circling it a couple times and then flew east heading towards Wheatley Provincial Park. The Wheatley Harbour is located at the south end of Kent County Road 1. For those interested in the American White Pelicans they are back out in the open marsh and easily seen from the Lebo Creek bridge on the north side of the marsh. Todd Pepper Leamington, Ontario Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Mississippi Kite - Point Pelee
At approximately 1:00 p.m. this afternoon as I was walking south on the Woodland Nature Trail between bridges B and A I saw a Mississippi Kite flying south just over the tree tops. I saw it 3 or 4 times in between the trees, as did another couple who were on the same trail. Sorry for the late post, but there was no internet access and then I had a birding hike at the Northwest Beach area of Point Pelee starting at 1:30. Todd R. Pepper 36 Cherrywood Avenue Leamington, ON, N8H 4Z9 “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” Aristotle ___ 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-breasted Chat
YBCH continues at Dunes behind washroom/small clearing with picnic table at 7:00 am. Take gravel path west towards lake from parking lot. Bird was on ground near picnic table affording clear views. Todd Pepper Leamington, ON Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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] Clay-coloured Sparrow @ Point Pelee
A Clay-coloured Sparrow is currently working along the east side of the Tip at Point Pelee in very good light. Todd Pepper Leamington, Ontario Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ 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
