Turkey VultureS Pelee Area
Birders, On Thursday Jan. 16th there was a immaculate adult Turkey Vulture flying low over Kopagaron Woods ( just west of the town of Wheatley). Today was a bedraggled individual perched in a Ash above a road killed rabbit at NE Hillman Marsh(located 5km N of Point Pelee). Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sightings- Pelee Area
Birders, Over the few weeks or so there has been some interesting sightings. Black-crowned Night-Heron: (Wintering bird) photographed at Wheatley Harbour Feb.23/03. A juv. bird was eating a large Rock Bass with some degree of difficulty. Great Blue Heron: (wintering bird) at Muddy Creek. There was two birds just before the cold weather set in. Tundra Swans: (migrants) seen daily- Today 33 birds at NE Hillman Marsh. Snow Goose: (migrant) one white morph. Seen at Jack Miners Feb.13...may end up at Point Pelee. Gadwall: (migrants) 2 males seen at Stink Creek Feb.15-16. One male seen at Muddy Creek Feb.23. N. Pintail: (wintering)1 male Jack Miners-Stink Creek Jan- Feb. Northern Harrier: (most are migrants) 11 males seen thoughout the week. Pelee Area. Sharp-shinned Hawk: (migrants) 2 adults males- one flying High over Jack Miners and another at Hillman Marsh. Feb.21 Northern Shrike: (migrant) 1 adult flying quickly N along the lake at NE Hillman Marsh Feb.14. Lapland longspur (migrant) 1 flying,calling over NE Hillman Marsh. Feb.23 Black birds: Rusty,Red-wings,Cowbirds: a flock of over a 100 birds has been visiting feeders all winter long at NE Hillman marsh. Am. Robins 100+ birds have been wintering at Point Pelee. Their main food source is Hackberries. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Red-Winged Blackbird -Pelee Area
Birders, Early this morning I observed a immaculate male Red-winged Blackbird flying across hwy. #3 just west of Hwy.#77 (Leamington). I have not seen any blackbirds in this area all winter. - The first of many! Some hope for spring! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Gr.White-fronted Goose- Jack Miners
Birders, Today I was able to pick out an adult Greater White-fronted Goose in the front field at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. The bird was darkish overall and much smaller that the Canadas. It had a seemingly orange bill (I didn't have my scope, just bins.)The scapulars were lacking in bold patterning. The underside was fairly dark with thick speckles, some of which were close to the vent. Perhaps Greenland race? I am uncertain but maybe someone who has experience with this subspecies will be able to tell. As a side note, there is a tame pair of Snow Geese in the pond at the Miner Sanctuary (one white phase; one blue phase) - don't be fooled thinking these two birds are wild migrants. A Surf Scoter was present at Wheatley Harbour on Feb 27. Jack Miners is located on Con.3 west.- 3km north of the town of Kingsville. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Kildeer at Muddy Creek
Good Morning! This morning at 9:15, I spotted what may be the first Kildeer of the season at Muddy Creek at the Wheatley Harbour. I also would like to report 2 White winged Scoters in the same location. Spring is upon us! Dean Ware Wheatley, ON [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Short-eared Owl etc. Cottam
Birders, Today a friend and I observed a Short-eared Owl waited for mice to swim out of a flooded ditch along the McCain side rd.N- South of the town of Cottam(Essex). Hillman marsh also had a flooded area this time it was a corn stubble field located near the north beach parking lot. It was interesting to see Canvasbacks, Scaup, Redheads and Ring-necked Ducks diving there. Good birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Pectoral Sandpipers Cottam/Kingsville
Birders, This afternoon there were 32 Pectoral Sandpipers and several Ducks,Geese and Swans on the 6th con.E. located south of the town Cottam. One may find the 6 con. by exiting off #3 Hwy at Division rd.South. go 1oom then turn west on the 6th con.go 1km and you will notice the flooded field and swans. roadside viewing only! Turkey Vulture: A single bird was flying over Lakeside park, Kingsville. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] P.S - I Give the Movie: RARE BIRDS 2 Thumbs up!! now on video. _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Greater-White fronted Geese Sturgeon Creek(Pelee)
Birders, Today there was a pair of Greater White-fronted Geese behind the Pelee Days Inn (Sturgeon Creek). Located along the Bevel line(Pelee drive). Neither of these two individuals were the same birds I found near the end of Feb. at Jack Miners. Hillman Marsh: Adult Glaucous Gull 1 Ruddy Duck Eastern Phoebe 1000 N. Pintail 1 Richardson's Goose located 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Great Egret Hillman Marsh
Birders, It was a pleasant sight to see a pair of Great Egrets standing on ice near the Hillman Marsh Visitor Centre today.- Mar.23- D.Kok had 2 birds at Cedar Creek flying north. South of the town of Cottam was a flock of 15 Pectoral Sandpipers flying towards lake Erie. The habitat that was in this area is now dried up. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Am.Wigeon X Mallard etc. Hillman Marsh
Birders, Early this morning I found a American Wigeon X Mallard Hybrid at the north bridge( 2nd con.) Hillman Marsh. This male bird had mostly Mallard plumage but lacked a white neck ring. The bill and the silhouette was similar to a Wigeon but both were bit larger. It was in company with a Male Am.Wigeon. 2 Dunlin SW Hillman 127 Pectoral Sandpipers " 7 D.C Cormorants flying towards Wheatley Harbour(adults). Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Eurasian X American Wigeon Hillman Marsh
Birders, This afternoon there was a male Eurasian Wigeon X American Wigeon hybrid in a corn field just north of the North Hillman Marsh Beach parking lot.Some Rufous on head, mixed white+ buff Crest,some pinkish from breast in flanks. 3 Tree Swallow- Wheatley harbour 1 Merlin Sw Hillman 227 Pectoral Sandpipers 2 Dunlin Hillman Partial albino Canada Goose? Hillman Hillman marsh is located 5km north of point pelee. Day of the Wigeon! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Little,Black-headed, Gulls Wheatley Harbour
Birders, Today at the mouth of the Wheatley Harbour was a basic adult Little Gull within hundreds of Bonapartes. Another bird was flying along Pulley rd.(south of Harbour)..All I caught was the jet black underside of the wings. Black-headed Gull: I have seen this bird 5 times(pm) in the same spot! It is usually located by a white shed&rock pile in the channel portion of the Harbour. This bird has only a trace amount of red on it's bill. The 100% clenching feature is the dark/black on the underside of the primaries... Tiny bit larger in size and the mantle is ever so slightly lighter in colour. I was fortunate today to hear the bird call. Lesser-black Backed Gull(April 1) I found this 2nd yr. bird at the north bridge at Hillman Marsh. Black-crowned- Night Heron: This bird posted by Bruce & Bea is a.. or was a wintering bird. Muddy Creek. It's pretty tuff looking. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
New Shorebird Habitat 1st's Hillman,Tern in Harbour
Birders, This afternoon I was privileged to see the first shorebirds fly into the NEW Shorebird Habitat cell at Hillman marsh, 15 Pectoral Sandpipers and a Greater Yellowlegs. There are also hundreds of puddle ducks using the habitat. Wheatley Harbour: Forester's Tern, this bird was feeding amongst the numerous Bonaparte's. Black-headed Gull: This bird was still in the harbour at 4:20 and was near the boat SEVEN O- but if this boat is out fishing, your best bet is to look near the White shed & rock pile -to the east. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Red-throated Loon IN Hillman Marsh
Birders, Early this morning there was a basic adult Red-throated Loon in SE Hillman Marsh. This uncommon spring migrant was just feet from the South Beach parking located at the north end of east beach rd(along lake). Other noteworthy sightings: 1 Am. Golden Plover SW Hillman 8 Gr. Yellowlegs new shorebird habitat Dozens Pectoral Sandpipers " 1 Forester's Tern " 1 Common Loon Hillman beach(flying) numerous Horned Grebes,Tree Swallows and Great Egrets Hillman Marsh is located 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Corn fed T V's Pelee Island
Birders, This week Dave Bracken has been feeding 20 Turkey Vultures NK brand Corn at Sheridan Pt. Pelee Island. He could not believe it a first but there they were feeding along side of geese and ducks. I have not heard of such and phenomenon! Has anyone else? In early Winter 2000 a farmer on Pelee said that he saw a Great Blue Heron eating left over Beans dumped in a pile behind his house? Also strange behavior indeed. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Black-bellied Plover etc, Hillman Marsh
Birders, Today I observed a Black-bellied Plover along with the now common shorebirds species (including Golden) being reported daily at the new shorebird site. Also at the site was a single Barn Swallow. Hillman marsh is located 5km north of Point Pelee. Good birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
2000+ Swallows, Kingsville
Birders, Remarkably there were 2000+ Tree Swallows with others on the east side of the Kingsville Dock along the shoreline of lake Erie. The swallows stretched for about a KM. I did not see the birds feeding but simply "bucking" the strong south east wind. The Kingsville dock is located a the foot of Park st. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
White-eyed Vireo,Gray Fox, Pelee Island
Birders, On Friday afternoon Irena Kenzevic and myself found a beautiful Gray Fox prancing down east-west road near the Tin Goose Inn. Saturday: There was a White-eyed Vireo at Brown's Point. Green Heron at Fish Pt. and another near the Pelee Island Winery nature reserve along with a very tame Red Fox. The ferry is running out of Leamington and is a hour and a half one way. The cost for one to walk on is only $7.50. All Vehicles should be booked in advance. Pelee Transportation: 1-800-661-2220 The ferry docks at the foot of Erie St.(south end of 77). Good Birding, Dean Ware & Irena Kenzevic Pelee Island [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Yellow-breasted Chat Pelee Island
Birders, This afternoon there was a Yellow-breasted Chat just south of Browns Pt. Other noteworthy sightings: Orange-crowned Warbler,Yellows,Scarlet Tanager, Am. Bittern, Red-headed Woodpecker and Yellow throated Vireo. Lighthouse Pt. had a pair of Short-billed Dowitchers, and 4 Spotted Sandpipers. I remember reading an article once saying that Broad-winged Hawks do not travel over water.?? Well.. a good count of 6 birds was seen at Mill point along with a single Osprey,Red shouldered Hawk and a Merlin. Migration seemed to pick up by late afternoon with Warblers and Vireos spread throughout the island instead of the "pocket" here "pocket" there as per the last couple of days. The ferry may be caught in Leamington at the foot of Erie St.(77HWY) Pelee Transportation: 1-800-661-2220 The cost is $7.50 one way for a walk on.. All vehicles must be booked in advance. Good Birding, Dean Ware Pelee Island [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Blue-winged Warbler Pelee Island
Birders, Late this morning I found a stunning male Blue-winged Warbler and the entrance to the Pelee Island Winery nature trail. The trail starts at the Pelee Island wine pavilion just south of West Dock. Also a lingering Common Goldeneye at Sheridan Point. The ferry docks in Leamington at the foot of Erie st. Pelee Transportation: 1-800-661-2220 The cost one way to walk on is $7.50, and sailing time 1.5 hrs. All vehicles must be booked in advance. Good Birding, Dean Ware Pelee Island [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
EurasianXAm.Wigeon Hillman Marsh
Birders, At 8:45am I found a male Eurasian X Am. Wigeon Hybrid at KRATZ LOOKOUT bench. The bird was located in the marsh side of the dyke not the shorebird side. Walk the shorebird dyke area to the east of the GREEN PUMP HOUSE and look out standing at the bench. The bird was with 41 American Wigeons. This bird looks like the same bird I had in March. Lesser Black-backed Gull: a first summer bird was along Hillman beach. Shorebird Walks will begin May 3rd -meet at Hillman Marsh Visitor Centre at 8:00am. Sunday May 4- at 8:00am & 1:00pm. Hillman Marsh from Point Pelee: take North dyke rd.-a sharp right turn from park gates- follow till the road bends and then turns into Road 19 follow this to the end and then turn left on Con 1 and then a right on County road 37 at the end turn right again and you are there. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
EURASIAN X AM.WIGEON,WILLET Hillman marsh
Birders, The Male Eurasian X American Wigeon hybrid continues in the marsh portion of the east shorebird trail- 8:00am - 1:00pm. The lookout location is by the KRATZ bench only meters east of the GREEN PUMP HOUSE. Easy bird... look for partial rufous on the head and pink and gray plumage on the body! The afternoon light and a scope may be best. After Bob and I had good looks at the Hybrid we turned around to find 17 WILLETS in the new shorebird habitat. Also in the area was: Am. Pipit 1 Lapland Longspurs 8 Bobolink 1 singing near entrance. Am.Golden Plovers -dozens Black -Bellied Plovers -dozens Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Cattle Egrets West Of Wheatley Harbour
Birders, This afternoon my 1 year old daughter and I found 2 alternate plumaged Cattle Egrets behind house 2010 in a wheat field on Deer run rd. West of Wheatley Harbour. -Road Viewing only! Good Birding, Dean & Allison Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[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.
Willets Wheatley/Hillman Marsh
Birders, Late this afternoon there were 4 Willets at Wheatley Harbour Beach. At 8:30pm the same birds moved to the Hillman Marsh Shorebird Habitat. There were also a few Dowitchers(sp.) just before dark, further out in the Habitat. At Muddy Creek were 3 alternate Black-crowned Night Herons. This afternoon I noted the "over wintered bird". Muddy creek is on the north side of Wheatley Harbour. I have not relocated the Little Gull I had this morning at Wheatley Harbour. Hillman Marsh is 5 km north of Point Pelee National Park. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Sightings / Sunday Shorebird Walks
Birders, As a reminder there will be a free shorebird walk at 8:00am and again at 1:00pm Sunday with the small admmission fee to the Hillman Marsh Shorebird habitat/V.C. Sightings:Greater& Lesser Yellowlegs Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Sandpiper 4 Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Dunlin Short-billed Dowitcher 2 Snipe With warmer Temps. and a south or west wind, activtiy will pick up. Also in the habitat 1000+ Bonaparte's with a single LITTLE GULL. at the dykes first orange fence by a row White Pines was a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. BLACK TERN was also seen flying into the habitat. Hillman marsh entrance is off of county rd.37 S, 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Fwd: Sightings / Sunday Shorebird Walks
Birders, I have made an error in my post: It should have read Semipalmated Plover 4 not Sandpiper. I did not relocate the Black Tern today but the Yellow-breasted Chat continues just meters east of the Green pump house. On the 1pm Shorebird walk we picked up a Blue-winged Warbler in the same location and White-eyed Vireo. Finish birding for the season. Good Luck and Good Birding. Best, Dean From: "Ware Dean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Subject: Sightings / Sunday Shorebird Walks Date: Sat, 03 May 2003 10:21:30 -0400 Birders, As a reminder there will be a free shorebird walk at 8:00am and again at 1:00pm Sunday with the small admmission fee to the Hillman Marsh Shorebird habitat/V.C. Sightings:Greater& Lesser Yellowlegs Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Sandpiper 4 Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Dunlin Short-billed Dowitcher 2 Snipe With warmer Temps. and a south or west wind, activtiy will pick up. Also in the habitat 1000+ Bonaparte's with a single LITTLE GULL. at the dykes first orange fence by a row White Pines was a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. BLACK TERN was also seen flying into the habitat. Hillman marsh entrance is off of county rd.37 S, 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail "Ware Dean" <[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. _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[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.
Red-necked Grebe IN Hillman Marsh & ATV traffic!
Birders, This afternoon there was a Red-necked Grebe in the very SE corner inside Hillman Marsh. This bird is a very uncommon migrant but even more uncommon to be seen in the marsh itself. This location is just meters south of the South Beach parking lot found at the north end of east beach rd. Well... Just before I observed the Grebe there was a ATV that buzzed by me and headed down Hillman Beach. I endure this almost every time I go birding here and I am fed up! So... I ask if any birders out there have had a similar experience or have just seen or heard or whatever... Please email me privately so I can contact the proper authorities with not just my concerns. Thank you, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 "Ware Dean" <[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.
Luna Moth,feeder birds Kingsville/Wheatley
Birders,
My non birding wife wishes to report our feeder activity due to the cool
temps for Sunday 18th.
Red -headed Woodpecker
Brown thrasher
Gray Catbird
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rufous sided Towhee
Am. Goldfinch
Lincoln's Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
White -crowned " (" the birds with the bicycle helmets") needs to be
added to field guide descriptions
Baltimore Oriole
Orchard Oriole
Ruby throated Hummingbird
Interesting non-bird sighting was a LUNA MOTH found by my cousin...
He and his girlfriend were out walking near the Kingsville Golf Course and
almost stepped on the cocoon. The two brought the cocoon home and within
hours it opened up into a Stunning Female(?). They documented it with video,
digital and print film.. I was excited to see this very rare moth today. As
I type they are releasing it to where they found it(pm).
Dean Ware
Wheatley ON.
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Whimbrels,Golden Plover Hillman marsh,Harrow
Birders, Sunday late afternoon there was 5 Whimbrels along Hillman Marsh Beach. Tonight there were 51 birds that flew past my house which is north of Hillman Marsh... nice yard birds eh?Ethan. Another notworthy sighting was a late Am. Golden Plover in a freshly "worked" field at the west end of Gore rd. Harrow. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Shorebirds- Onion fields PPNP
Birders, For the time being there is a large amount shorebird habitat in the Onion fields located just outside of Point Pelee National park. Although I was unable to find Buff-breasted Sandpiper today from 10am-11am. I did note 4 Am. Golden Plovers 20+ Black- bellied Plovers 8 Short-billed Dowitchers Ruddy Turnstone Lesser Yellowlegs Pectoral Sandpipers Numerous: Semipalmated Plovers Semi -Sandpipers Least Sandpipers Hillman Marsh has no shorebird habitat due to high water levels. A Greater Scaup male was observed there at 9am. Good birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Warblers!! & New Transportation,Pelee Island
Birders, The Warbler birding was excellent on Pelee Island this past weekend. With a total of 21 sp. seen on the walk to Fish Point(west shore road). With the bulk of the birds being Cape May and Tennessee. Also Monarchs galore! Birders may also wish to know that there is new transpiration to the island ... The Pelee Flyer. The Pelee Flyer is a Hydrofoil service to the island. One may leave Kingsville and be on Pelee Island in only 20 minutes!!! The flyer runs every hour from 8am -9pm only taking passengers and bikes. The Pelee Flyer : 1-888-Go Pelee email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -the ticket booth is on Park street. (where the old lakeshore hotel was) Pelee Transportation: 1-800- 661-2220 for reservations, vehicle & passengers. Both the Flyer and the M.V Jiiman/ M.V Pelee Islander maybe caught at the Kingsville dock located a the foot of Park st. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 "Ware Dean" <[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.
Long-billed Dowitcher etc. Hillman Marsh
Birders, The water levels have now dropped at Hillman creating a small amount of Shorebird habitat along the edges of the marsh. This morning I observed a Juv. Long-billed Dowitcher,1 Short-billed Dowitcher, Pec's, both Yellowlegs, Semipalmated Plovers, Semipalmated Sandpipers,Least ,Dunlin, Baird's and also a single Buff-breasted Sandpiper flying low to the south -no doubt heading to the Onion fields. Hillman Marsh is located 5km north of Point Pelee National Park. Also...Muddy Creek(north of Wheatley Harbour) has had a steady roosting of 11 Great Egrets for the past week. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus "Ware Dean" <[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.
Glossy Ibis, Wheatley(Holiday Harbour)
Birders, This afternoon the was a juv. Glossy Ibis in one of the twin creeks located near the end of Pier road(holiday Harbour area). The bird can be viewed on the west side feeding on the mud flats amongst the shorebirds. It is all private property here but there is a small area... perhaps township property were there is a well and a small paved drive in which one can view from. Jim Flynn maybe able to give an update on it's status for tonight... ?? From the Wheatley Harbour..drive north on Erie st. till you get to Middleton line turn east(right)(across from B&B 's Bed and Breakfast) then a short 70m you will see Pier rd. and you will turn (right) south. and the bird is on the west side near the end of the road. If the bird is not in this location... Try Wheatley P.P or Muddy Creek which is north of Wheatley Harbour. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Marbled Godwit etc. Sturgeon Creek/Hillman Marsh
Birders, At around noon I spotted a Marbled Godwit resting with a dozen or so Green- winged Teal in Sturgeon creek. Now the etc. part : Long-billed Dowitcher 6 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Least Sandpiper 4 Dunlin 100's C. Snipe 12's Hillman Marsh 3 days: Am. Golden Plover 1 (oct.22) Black-bellied Plover 1 (oct 23) Spotted Sandpiper 1 (oct 23) Gr. Yellowlegs 13 (oct 23) Lesser- Yellowlegs 2 (oct 23-24) White-rumped Sandpiper 1 (oct 23) Pectoral Sandpiper 27 Dunlin 100+ Long-billed Dowitcher 2 (oct 24) C. Snipe 78!(oct23-24) Am. Woodcock 1 resting in my back yard! Sturgeon creek is located along the bevel line (Point Pelee drive, Leamington).. The birds can be viewed behind the Pelee Days Inn. Hillman is located 5km north of Point Pelee.. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 "Ware Dean" <[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.
Franklin's Gull, Hillman Marsh
Birders, At around 7:30am there was a Frankin's Gull on the south side of the Bridge located on the 2nd con. Hillman Marsh.--Not the bridge by the 2 churches although it may show up there as well. The bird was a considerable distance and it was sitting very low to the water so I did not get to age it but it looked good for a basic adult. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Western Sandpiper! Sturgeon Creek
Birders, The Western Sandpiper was still present at Sturgeon creek this afternoon in the very NW corner. the bird may be viewed behind the Pelee Days Inn. For those of you that are asking about Mondays Franklin's Gull the answer is no.. I have not seen this bird since. A rule of thumb for everyone about Hillman Marsh.-- is when the water level is high the bird activity is low... and when the water levels are low the bird activity is high. So the past couple of days it has rained ...you guessed it. The bird may be in the fields adjacent to the marsh or Wheatley Harbour. As for the imm. Yellow-crowned Night Heron... no luck, all I could find was a imm BCNH which allowed me full frame shots! Good Birding, Dean Ware [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Ware Dean" <[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.
Redpolls,Titmouse, Ibis etc.. Point Pelee
Birders, This morning the Glossy Ibis was still present at the end of Pier rd. Wheatley. Along with 100 or so Dunlin, 2 Blue-winged Teal, Female Gadwall,2 N. Shoveler At the Sanctuary Lookout I had 10 Redpolls last seen heading north outside of the park. Delaurier Trail just meters north of the "octagon" I pished out a Tufted Titmouse, a very uncommon migrant for the park and a Blue-headed Vireo in the same spot. Near the buildings were E. Phoebe, E. Bluebirds, and Tons of Chipping Sparrows and Yellowrumps. Butterflies: E. Comma 5 Morning Cloak 2 Orange Sulphur 4 Cabbage White 10 Red Admiral 2 I did not see any Monarchs but I heard someone had one at the tip. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Richardson's Geese Jack Miners
Birders, This afternoon around 4pm there were 12 Richardson's Geese (a small subspecies of the Canada) near the road in the front field at Jack Miners Bird Sanctuary, almost across from the entrance to the grounds. A Small flock shows up every year and is always interesting to see. Snow Geese: 8 birds and Miners own Blue Goose. Jack Miners is located 3km north of the Town of Kingsville on the 3rd. con. west, from Division rd.(29). The opposite way (east)there is Colasanti's Tropical Gardens and Grape Tree Estate Winery. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Harlequin Duck--Pelee Island
Birders, This afternoon at 5pm the was a female Harlequin duck 100m off shore at Sheridan Point (NW). After a brief study the bird flew north .. possibly to roost and may be back tomorrow. A late imm. Black-bellied Plover was a interesting find at Lighthouse Pt. Note: All business are closed for the season but there may be the odd B&B open. The ferry is sailing out of the Kingsville dock located at the foot of Park St. Transportation: 1-519-724-2115 I will try for Cave Swallows Sunday if I am successful this may be the first record! Good Birding, Dean Ware & Dave Bracken on Pelee Island [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Red-throated Loon, etc. Pelee Island
Birders, -At 7:15am a basic Red-throated Loon flew past the tip of Fish Pt. heading towards Middle Island. I waited at the tip till 9am but no Cave Swallows. -Harlequin Duck continues at Sheridan Pt. and was feeding with Buffleheads around Hulda's Rock. - On Saturday 8 Swallows sp. were seen by a separate observer flying south past West Dock but were not studied. -White-winged Scoter, a single female was swimming with Canada Geese at Lighthouse Pt. Transportation: 1-519-724-2115 Good Birding, Dean Ware Today, the southernmost birder birding Canada! [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Sightings/Radio collared Swan- Pelee Island
Birders, - A Swan sleeping near 50 Tundra's in south bay had a white radio transmitter complete with antenna around it's neck. The bird had staining on it's head and neck and had a band on it's right leg. I did not get to see the bill or compare size with the other Swans. If anyone has any info please email me privately... Thanks.(Nov.11) -Greylag X Canada Goose hybrid was swimming with 50 Canada's at the "north end". -Harlequin Duck continues at Sheridan Point. -2 Greater Yellowlegs at Lighthouse Pt. -A late White-rumped Sandpiper with 5 Sanderlings and 60+ Dunlin at Fish Pt. -2 Turkey Vultures Fish Pt. -A single 1st yr. Golden Eagle flew along the east side of the island heading south. - 2nd yr. Bald Eagle -Rough- legged Hawk a juv. flew in at Sheridan pt. from across the lake ..perhaps Holiday Beach?? -59 Wild Turkeys have set up residence at Fish Pt. -Red-Headed Woodpecker seed flying with 12 Bluebirds into Fish Pt. woodlot. 12's of Hermit thrush ..there everywhere. Transportation: 1-519-724-2115 Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Hudsonian Godwit- Hillman Marsh
Birders, At 8:30am there was a Hudsonian Godwit in the extreme SW corner of the marsh also present in this area was 4 Pectoral Sandpipers and 100+ Dunlin. I forgot to mention in my Island post that I Had a Am. Painted Lady at Fish Pt. -Late! _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Gr.White-fronted Geese- Jack Miners
Birders, Late afternoon at Jack Miners yielded 3 Greater White-fronted Geese feeding with Two Richardson's Geese, no doubt provided by the strong westerly winds. At the shoreline of lakeside park in Kingsville there was 4 Snow Geese(3 adults and one juv.) of which I have not see so far this year. Kingsville Dock at the end of Park St. had thousands of Mergs and almost as many Bonaparte's. I had little time to scope but it looks good for a rarity. Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary is located 3km north of the town of Kingsville on the 3rd. con. west. Also on the 3rd con. east is Colisanti's Tropical Gardens(birds) and Grape Tree Estate Winery. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Black-legged Kittiwake- Kingsville Dock
Birders, A 1st yr. Black-legged Kittiwake was present with several Hundred Bonaparte's at the Kingsville dock.Weather conditions are supposed to change ..20km SW rather than the 100km W. I hope the bird(s) stay! Kingsville Dock is located at the foot of Park St. South. in the town of Kingsville. From Point Pelee- drive west for 15min(11km) on road 20 (old #18)- then take Division rd.(29) south to the lake then turn east (left) and the dock will be on your right .5km. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/photos&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Sightings-- Hillman Marsh
Birders, Early morning at Hillman Marsh had some good finds. Hudsonian Godwit- fed briefly at the south side of the 2nd con. Bridge then moved to the SW corner. Lesser Yellowlegs- 1 same. Black-bellied Plover 1 flyby Short-eared Owl 1- This individual was at a extremely high altitude... odd indeed. Snow Geese- A mixed flock of Tundra Swans and if I remember correctly 7 Snow/Blue mix. At 8:00am there were thousands of Ring-billed Gulls that moved in from their roost.They gathered for an hour or so and then moved out. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
5 Ross' Geese, etc.-- Hillman Marsh
Birders,
This afternoon about 12:30 Dan Simpson and myself found 3 adult and 2 juv.
Ross' Geese landing a corn field located behind house 2020 (SW Hillman
Marsh.) The 5 birds were with 15 Snows.
There was also a White-rumped Sandpiper at the bridge on the 2nd. con.
--Hillman Marsh.
At Point Pelee, I almost ran over the Townsend's Solitaire! It was drinking
from a puddle in the bend in the road near De lauier. (" I Brake for
Solitaires")
Good Birding,
Dean Ware
Wheatley ON.
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Alternate Plumaged Bonaparte's Gull-Wheatley Harbour
Birders, Some of you may be interested to know that the is a alternate(breeding plumaged) Bonaparte's Gull with about 2000 others in Wheatley Harbour. I found the bird around 5pm so the light was diminishing but I could see that there was no type of molt and the bird had a complete black hood. The bird was easy to pick out due to the fact that all the other gulls have basic plumage. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Little Gull, Wheatley Harbour
Birders, Thursday afternoon there was a basic adult Little Gull in Wheatley harbour along with the Bonaparte's Gull with the Black hood. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/photos&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Gr. White-fronted Goose,etc. JMBS.Lighthouse Cove
Birders, At 11:30 there was a adult Greater White-fronted Goose in the front field of Jack Miners. It was quite funny how I found the bird. I pulled up in my vehicle put the scope on the window mount, then placed it on the window looked in it and the bird was smack dab in the center, without focusing! Also in the field where 3500 Canadas and 2 Lesser Snows which have also been visiting the Hillman Marsh Shorebird Habitat. Jack Miners is 3km north of Kingsville. Lighthouse Cove: A few birds of interest: A Hermaphrodite Mallard..?. Yes, a female Mallard with 90% male plumage! located Amongst 100's of Tundra Swans at the end(north) of County rd.37. Richardson's Goose ..same spot. Common Redpolls 5 " A male Wood Duck was on the east side of Lighthouse Cove which is north of the town of Tilbury. I took county rd. 37 from Hillman Marsh all the way (north) to Lake St.Clair and then at the lake I drove east for 2km. Happy New Year, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Yellow-headed Blackbird. Pelee(Con.C)
Birders, This morning on Con.C west(onion fields) was a 1st. basic male Yellow-headed Blackbird with 4 Red-winged Blackbirds and 200 Brown-headed Cowbirds feeding heavily near house 1726. Jan. 1 at 5pm there was a D.C Cormorant at Wheatley Harbour. Good birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Gr.White-fronted Goose, etc. JMBS
Birders, At 5pm I saw the Greater White-fronted Goose at Jack Miners on the east/left side of the front field.Also present were the 2 Snows and a Richardson's Goose. All of these birds and 3000+ Canada Geese flew off from 5pm - dark to roost in West Cranberry Pond, Point Pelee Marsh. If one wishes to find the bird at Pelee view at north dyke or Sanctuary Pond and the Geese usually leave in the morning to travel back to Jack Miners.Weather conditions predict timing but this process will continue even after the marsh freezes with of course a few less birds. The etc. part: 3 Mute Swans- Hillman Marsh 6 Gadwall Hillman Shorebird Habitat 27 N.Pintail " 2 Am. Wigeon " 3 N.Shoveler " 2 Green-winged Teal " 23 Surf Scoter East Beach Pelee 4 Ring-necked Ducks " Hermit Thrush & Towhee- Shuster trail, Pelee * 2 Common Yellowthroat Warblers- Below the Marsh Tower, Pelee there may be more! Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Brewer's Blackbird Jack Miners
Birders, At 12:15 I observed a female Brewer's Blackbird feeding on corn put out for the Ducks and Geese along the front pond near the Miner house. Also at this location was a E. Towhee, White-crowned Sparrow and 12 or so Rusty Blackbirds. I left at 12:50 and came back with Lance shortly after 2 and the bird was still there. Donavan Kok had a male Brewer's 2 weeks ago at his feeder one concession north. Jack Miners is located on the 3rd.con. west, 3km north of the town of Kingsville. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/photos&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Great Blue Heron etc., Pelee Island
Birders, Dave Bracken of Pelee Island wished I post his sighting of a Great Blue Heron he saw flying east over Lighthouse Point. He also mentioned that he had not see any places where this bird could feed and felt that this bird may be an early wandener due to the "sunny" warmer weather today. I myself have not seen any GRBH for a few weeks here on the main land. Dave also said that he noticed a few flocks of Horned Larks moving south! The migration Begins!!! Dean Ware [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave Bracken Pelee Island ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Sightings Hillman Marsh
Birders, Dave Bracken sighting of a Great Blue Heron on ice locked Pelee Island prompted me to go in search of this specie. I set out to frozen Hillman Marsh to see what I could find and within minutes into my search I flushed 4 birds from a mixture of Cattails and Sedge type Grasses. Then another bird and then 2 more were spotted with a total of 7 . I immediately walked to the spot where the Herons had been to find there tracks littering the area. As I followed a few sets it seems they were hunting for mice even walking under dogwood and rose bushes. Five of the birds flew into the sun so I did not see what plumage they were but the remaining 2 were basic. One basic bird was also found dead. etc: Long-eared Owl Red-Shouldered Hawk (adult) N.Pintail (female) Red-bellied Woodpecker (male) White-breasted Nuthatch Last Sunday Jan. 25 Wheatley PP Hairy Woodpecker (male) uncommon bird in these parts! Common Yellowthroat Warbler Hillman is located 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Lesser Black-backed Gull, etc.Wheatley Harbour
Birders, This afternoon the was an adult LBBG flying along the edge of the ice south of Wheatley Harbour heading towards Point Pelee. Common Grackle: at the Hillman marsh canoe launch Sunday morning. The 18 or so Red-winged Blackbirds at the north east end of Hillman marsh are wintering birds. My 22 month old daughter and wife(non-birder) were driving into Leamington when my wife spotted a "Hawk type" bird. She then told my daughter that it was a Turkey Vulture!... My daughter looked out the window and replied... no mama, Bal' E..gal ! As my wife drove closer she was dumbfounded as it was a Bald Eagle! That a girl! Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Sightings Pelee Area
Birders, A hint of spring was in the air today with some new migrants! - Killdeer- a single bird was being chased by a adult Red-shoulder Hawk -Muddy Creek -12 or more breeding plumaged Red-wing blackbird males- onion fields- although I heard my first singing last weekend. Breeding plumaged Great Blue Heron also last weekend. Waterfowl: Due to strong westwinds most of the ice that was along the east shores has now moved out into the lake. With this said the numbers of Common Mergs & Common Goldeneye have increased significantly. With smaller numbers of Redhead,Gr.Scaup and Red- breasted Mergs. also to note was a single female White-winged Scoter(Wheatley Harbour), Ruddy Duck (Hillman Marsh), 3 Gadwall (Con.D) and 2 Hooded Mergs(Muddy Creek). Gulls- A single adult "white winged Gull" flew through my scope today and the very quick observation lead me to lean towards Iceland.(Hillman Beach) Glaucous Gull- a 2nd yr. bird was at Wheatley Harbour along with 5 Great- black Blacked Gulls. good birding, Dean Ware Wheatley, ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
Intersexual MallardS Hillman Marsh
Birders, Early this morning I found not one but two intersexual Mallards at SE Hillman Marsh. A Intersexual Mallard is usually a female bird with some degree of male plumage and maybe told apart from hybrids by the female Mallard bill. Just picture in your head a male or near male plumaged bird with a orange a black bill. These birds are being passed up as Hybrids and in my opinion they should be documented. There is a photo of such a bird taken by Ethan Meleg on the ofo website under" photo's " near the bottom of the page which is the extreme amount of male plumage. Please email me with sightings, photo's or Questions. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca "Ware Dean" <[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.
[Ontbirds] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marsh 9th
Birders, The adult Laughing Gull that was found yesterday at the Shorebird Habitat has not been relocated despite a fair search of the surroundings areas of Hillman Marsh today. Shorebirds and gulls are now spread throughout the pelee birding area due to flooding in a number of fields. Goodies in the afternoon at the shorebird habitat were 2 Stilt Sandpipers and a single White-rumped Sandpiper. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your messages with MSN Premium. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
[Ontbirds]Laughing Gull etc. Hillman Marsh
Birders, This evening there was a adult Laughing Gull in the shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh. This indivdual may be the same bird I had May 9. 10 Whimbrel were along Hillman Beach late in the evening. I believe it was the same flock that was on the rocks earlier at Wheatley Harbour. 1st Summer Lesser-black Backed Gull continues at Wheatley Harbour. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your messages with MSN Premium. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
[Ontbirds]Trumpeter Swan, HILLMAN MARSH
Birders, The first Trumpeter Swan I have seen in the Pelee Birding Area was present this afternoon feeding on the south side of the bridge on road 2 Hillman Marsh.( not the bridge near the 2 churches). The adult bird had a green neck collar with whitish lettering 5 4 M. Hillman marsh is located 5km north of Point Pelee. Good birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN Premium includes powerful parental controls and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
[Ontbirds]Laughing Gull Wheatley Harbour
Birders, Late this afternoon the was a weak adult Laughing Gull with the many other Gulls along the beach located on the east side of the Harbour. From the Town of Wheatley head south on Erie rd.( Kent rd.1) which will take you directly to the location. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your messages with MSN Premium. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
[Ontbirds]Pelee Island Gulls & More June 26-27
Birders, Franklin's Gull: first summer bird was located along the NW beach at Lighthouse Point. Lesser-black Backed Gull: A first summer bird was in the same location. Ring-billed Gull: A pure ALBINO individual was in a bean field at the NW corner of the island. Very interesting. I do have photo's. Other critters of interest: A Blue Racer was seen scurrying across a paved road near the extreme west side of Lighthouse Point. Lake Erie water Snakes sunning themselves at Dick's Marina and Eastern Red Spotted Newt at Fish Point. Wheatley Harbour 8pm June 27: The Am. White Pelican continues in Muddy Creek and a single female Sanderling was along the east beach at the harbour. Pelee Island--From Kingsville. There is a new Transportation Service avaliable called the Pelee Flyer. It is a Hydorfoil which only takes 22 minutes to cross the lake and runs 9 Times a day.(no vehicles) 105 Park Street Kingsville. 1-888-467-3533 or 733-4611(local) From Leamingtion: The ferry may be boarded at the foot of Erie street south. Call for reservations 1-800-661-2220 or 1-519-724-2115 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN Premium includes powerful parental controls and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
[Ontbirds]Am. White Pelican Muddy Creek
Birders, For the many who have asked me is the bird still there The answer is Yes! As of Wed. 8pm the bird was still in Muddy Creek located just north of Wheatley Harbour. If you do not see the bird when you approach the creek it may be resting in the cattails on the north side of the creek behind house 2407.** THIS EMAIL DOES NOT GIVE PERMISSION TO THIS PROPERTY**. Please view from the road. DJW _ Free yourself from those irritating pop-up ads with MSn Premium. Get 2months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
[Ontbirds]Streptopelia decaocto vs. risoria.. must see
birders, A good comparison between Eurasian Collard dove and Ringneck Dove. International Dove Society: www.internationaldovesociety.com/rncolor%20%pics/rn%20ecd%20compare.htm Dean _ Powerful Parental Controls Let your child discover the best the Internet has to offer. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN® Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*.
[Ontbirds]N.Bobwhite 4 locations
Birders, The last 2weeks I have watched a Covey of 6 juv. or more Bobwhite Quail at a residence outside of the town of Kingsville. After viewing these birds last Saturday I observed 2 juv. birds running across #3 Hwy. just before the town of Wheatley. On monday in the same local I noticed a bird dead in the same spot. Tonight I observed 4 birds, one male adult and the other 3 I could not ID. at Hillman Marsh on the burm across from the canoe launch.**Also I found a adult male mid June outside of the town of Cottom. Pen raise or not these birds were very "wild"!! My Question : Has there been a release program? thanks, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Powerful Parental Controls Let your child discover the best the Internet has to offer. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN® Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*.
[Ontbirds]Early Ross' Goose, Wheatley
Birders, This evening about quarter to seven a flock of Canada Geese forty or so with a single adult Ross' Goose landed behind my house south of Wheatley Harbour. This is the earliest Ross' Goose I have seen in Essex County. ... I do not think the Geese will be back because some yahoo decided to run after them! Nice yard bird eh? Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN® Calendar keeps you organized and takes the effort out of scheduling get-togethers. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN® Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*.
[Ontbirds]Ross' Goose JMBS
Birders, I have recived a report of a Ross' Goose at the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. Perhaps this is the same bird I had in Wheatley on the 27th of Sept. JMBS is located 3km north of the town of Kingsville on the 3rd. con. west. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Don't just Search. Find! http://search.sympatico.msn.ca/default.aspx The new MSN Search! Check it out!
[Ontbirds]Cackling Goose & GRAY FOX Hillman Marsh
Birders, About mid morning there was a Cackling goose flying with 4 Canada Geese over the Visitor Center at Hillman Marsh. At 6am I had a short but good look at a very healthy looking Gray fox crossing Mersea road 21 which is NE of Hillman Marsh. This fox is rare here but common on Pelee Island. Hillman Marsh is located 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Take charge with a pop-up guard built on patented Microsoft® SmartScreen Technology. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN® Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*.
[Ontbirds]California Gull Wheatley Harbour !
Pelee Listers, At 4:15 today I found a basic adult California Gull on the east side of Wheatley Harbour resting on the beach area ,the usual resting spot for gulls. The bird has a mantle colour slightly darker than that of the surrounding Herring Gulls. So take the time to search! Alan Wormington joined me after and we had a few great looks. This is only the 2nd record for Point Pelee and the first fall record. Wheatley Harbour: At the 4 corners of Wheatley turn south and drive down Kent rd. 1 till you arrive to the lake and your at the spot. Be careful not to scare the gulls and approach slowly.** also there was a adult Lesser-black Backed Gull. Good Luck, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]GBBG X HEGU, Cattle Egret etc. Wheatley Harbour
Birders, Late this afternoon I an others had no luck finding the California Gull (albertaensis) but it is probably still around the problem is that the wind was so strong today that the many number of Gulls where scattered about . I did however find a 3rd. yr. Great Black-backed Gull X Herring Gull Hybrid which was last seen on the "rock break wall" south of the harbour 6pm. photos were taken. Cattle Egret: A basic adult was in Muddy Creek which is just south of the Harbour. 4 Lesser-Black backed Gulls, various ages. Wheatley Harbour. From the 4 corners of Wheatley turn south on Kent rd. 1 continue to the lake and your there! Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]Cattle Egret, Muddy Creek
Birders, At 6:50am Nov.1 there was a single Cattle Egret and 5 Great Egrets roosting in the trees at Muddy Creek which is located just north of Wheatley Harbour. good birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]Pacific Loon, etc. Pelee Island
Birders, Today at fish pt. Dave Bracken and myself observed a adult Pacific Loon flying over the" point" to the west following a Common Loon. Purple Sandpiper: found with Sanderlings,Dunlin and a late White-rumped Sandpiper at Browns Pt. Northern Goshawk: a juv. bird hunting the Stone rd. Alvar. Oldsquaw: 4 female type birds flying west past Sheridan Pt. The ferry leaves from the Kingsville Dock off of Park St. Transportaion: 519-724-2115 or 1-800-661-2220 good birding, eh, Rob! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]Pyrrhuloxia @ Eagle
Birders, The Pyrrhuloxia was absent from just after 8am till it put in a brief(seconds) apparence at 1:17 at the far west side of the wood lot in the Sumacs and Grape vines. I left shortly after... hopefully the others who stayed were rewarded with a closer look from the feeder. There was also 5 Eastern Bluebirds in the Small Vinyard south of the" look out spot" taking turns going in and out of a Bluebird box. Also there was a Nothern Shrike on the road south of the property across from a conservation area on the Hydro line and 3 Bald Eagles of different ages few by and were seen by all. Cheers, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]Iceland Gull, Wheatley Harbour
Birders, Late this afternoon there was a 1st winter Iceland Gull resting on a ice flow far out in the lake south of the rock breakwall. If the bird is not in this location a good place to try would be Hillman Marsh as there is more and more gulls being attracted due to the available food from the low water and receding ice. Wheatley Harbour: at the lights in Wheatley head south on kent road 1 for 2km and your there. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]Ross' Geese, Jack Miners
Birders, Today (22nd) I observed a adult pair of Ross' Geese in the front field at Jack Miners. Jack Miner Sanctuary: 3km north of the town of Kingsville located on the 3rd con. west. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds]Eurasian Wigeon, Hillman Marsh
birders, Late this afternoon there was a calling male Eurasian Wigeon flying south with a drake Mallard over Hillman Marsh. hillman Marsh: 5km north of Point Pelee. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
