[Ontbirds] SpottedTowhee
Spotted Towhee showing well today at the same spot. Lots of birdseed there already. Also 7 rusty blackbirds in immediate area. RP ___ 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] Varied Thrush
Seen easily today at 3pm. Bark Lake Drive is ca. 8 km west of Gooderham at Irondale. Centre is 4.5 km north of County Rd. 503 on Bark Lake Drive. Only the one feeder. RP ___ 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] Western Kingbird Dundas Yes
For any that have not yet seen it, the Western Kingbird was still near Urquhart Butterfly Gardens in Dundas from 11:45-12:15pm today, looking very frisky and feeding well in spite of the bald patch on the front crown. It was feeding actively east of the Dewitt Mover and Storage building in the northwest corner of the field with burdock, teasel and goldenrod. Directions: per Frank Pinilla: exit 403 at Highway 6 North and then quickly onto York Road, proceed ca 5 km to King St. East where you turn right and soon park on the south side just west of the Hamilton Air Force club. ___ 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] Piping Plover Cobourg Harbour
Cobourg Harbour on the grass at water's edge in front of the Yacht Club at the foot of Third St. Could not see a band but had no bins as I was out for a walk. It was 12 feet away. Richard ___ 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] Brown Pelican
For those relying on Ontbirds, the Brown Pelican was still in Newcastle (Bond Head ) Harbour at 2:00pm. ___ 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] Summer Tanager Update
After appearing on Saturday, Nov 25, the Cobourg female Summer Tanager was seen and photographed by several groups on the morning of Sunday Nov. 25. It was subsequently missed by everyone who tried for it and not seen at all for the rest of the day. No one but my wife and I saw it on Monday, Nov. 26; it surprised me by coming to my feeder for 2 minutes. Several groups, including myself, have failed to locate it today. Apart from one trip to my backyard feeder, it has always been seen from the sidewalks on College Street close to Chapel Street. I suspect it hides in backyards he rest of the time and it may be going to someone's feeder. If I find out more and learn the birds habits, I shall, of course, post. Richard ___ 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] Cobourg Summer Tanger
This morning in Cobourg between 9am-12 noon I saw a female tanager on the east side of College Street between James Street and King Street. My wife said there was a yellow and green bird with a slight crest outside our window and I rushed to look. After a moment's disorientation, I soon concluded it was a female Summer Tanager because of the large and long light-coloured beak, the full yellow underparts, and the fact that the greenish wings were the same colour as the mantle and back. I called Margaret Bain who rushed over and saw the bird and fully concurred with my ID. The only thing that troubled me was was how bright the yellow was when I first saw it, though it was in full sun. Later the yellow seemed more subdued. I tried to make it into a Scarlet, but it just would not fit. After some research by Margret we learned there have been at least 3 other Summer Tanagers in Ontario this November, but no Scarlets. The closest Scarlets are in Cape May and Florida; none in Ontario - they seem to have all moved out. The bird flushed a number of times but usually landed within a hundred yards. It was never higher than 20 feet or so, usually about 6 feet off the ground. Last seen before the rain two houses north of St. Peter's Church at the north-east corner of College and King Streets. Rob Lonsberry came over to photograph the bird but we could not refind it. RP ___ 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] Little Gull Cobourg
For weekend birders: Little Gull adult n the marina proper at the foot of Division St at 5:00pm, just cruising around, as was a large river otter. RP. ___ 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] Little Gull Cobourg
Between 4-5 o'clock today there were well over 500 Bonaparte's Gulls in the Cobourg Harbour, mainly east of the east pier at the bottom of Division Street. I only saw 1 Little Gull, but look for more. The gulls re building up fast. Also many loons. Perhaps the Pacific Loon Dave Milsom saw in Port Hope was seen yesterday by Margaret and today by me off the east pier. I saw upwards of 5000 Red-breasted Mergansers (I know, it's a lot), west of the west headland of the harbour. flying back and forth in and endless thick cloud. There were Long-tailed Ducks and White-winged Scoters in the Harbour and small flocks of Snow Buntings flitting about. RP ___ 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] Western Sandpiper
A decent number of shorebirds on the beach on the west side of Cobourg Harbour at the foot of Hibernia Street for the first time lately. 1 Greater Yellowlegs, 40+ Dunlin, and a juvenile Western Sandpiper, seen at close range by Margaret Bain and me. The Western flew west towards Port Hope with about 10 Dunlin and was not refound. Richard ___ 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] Western Tanager
At 3:00pm Rob Lonsberry and I refound the tanager at the same spot where it was originally found. By the time I left a number of others were there on the bird. Directions: Take 28 south to the bottom to Peter Street (Highway 2), turn east at the lights, go east up the hill to the lights and turn south on Hope Street, cross railroad and continue south until the road pulls east along the lake; keep on it past Sculthorpe Marsh and on east to the Sewage Plant where it swings south; go to the cement parking barrier. It was 25 yards south of the barrier above the road. It moved around slowly for an hour but kept coming back to the tamaracks feeding at about 30 feet up. RP ___ 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] Geese Garden Hill
At 12 noon Scott Mckinlay and I had 9 Greater White-fronted Geese, 4 Cacklers (found by Scott) and a pair of American Wigeon at Gardenhill Pond. Northumberland County, north side of County Road 9 on the west side of the village. Take Highway 28 north from Port Hope to county road 9 and go west to Garden Hill. richard ___ 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] Dickcissel at Fowler's corners
On site and singing determinedly in the rain at 10:00 am today. 1203 Frank Hill Rd. north of Fowlers Corners ___ 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-headed Gull Cobourg No
For those coming from afar, the Black-headed Gull in the Cobourg Harbour has not been refound this morning. Someone will post if it is. RP ___ 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-headed Gull
Being seen now in Cobourg Harbour at the foot of Division Street. Found an hour go by Mark Patry. Just rounding into full alternate plumage. Well photographed by local photographer, Rob Lonsberry. Richard ___ 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] Lark Bunting
Directions: South from Stella to 2nd Concession, right on 2nd Concession and proceed West to McGinn where you turn south and go to 550 and watch the guy wires. The first half of the bird's loud song is very much like that of a Cardinal and can be heard from far off. I only post this message because the hay on the whole island is largely uncut and birding for regular grassland birds is wonderful. The hay must be cut soon, though, and it will be like the Ferndale Dickcissels all over again. Almost all of Northumberland County, for example, is already cut. If one needs this bird, one should probably go soon. . Cheers, richard ___ 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
