> Hello Fellow birders,
>
> The Varied Thrush that was first reported back in November 2005, is
> STILL coming to feeders in Batchewana Bay.
>
> It was last observed on Wednesday morning (April 19, 2006).
>
Recent arrivals at these feeders include Evening Grosbeak (which have
been unsually absent since October 2005), Chipping Sparrow and
White-throated Sparrow which are now competing with the many Juncoe, Am
Tree Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Common Grackle, Red-winged Blackbird,
American Goldfinch, Pine Siskin, Purple Finch, Black-capped Chickadee,
Red and White-breasted Nuthatch, Downy and Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay,
Mourning Dove, American Crow and European Starling.
> Contact: Gary Hill (705) 882-1063
>
> Directions to bird: Drive north on Hwy. 17, from Sault Ste. Marie for
> about 45 minutes until you reach Hwy. 563. From here, turn left onto
> Hwy 563 and drive until you see the north shore of Batchewana Bay. At
> this point start looking for the green fire number sign 508 on the
> right hand side. The bird is coming to feeders on the left (west) side
> of Gary Hill's house and also to his neighbours feeder, one house to
> the east.
>
> If it is not at the feeders, a quick look around at the surrounding
> trees may help in locating the bird. It prefers to feed when the other
> birds are not so active at the feeders. Cueing into its call note will
> also help a lot.
>
> Ken McIlwrick
> Sault Ste. Marie, ON
>
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A male Baltimore Oriole was seen today in Wyevale On. today at noon.
Wyevale is just 30 minutes North Of Barrie.
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RE: Spring bird workshops at Pinecroft, near Aylmer, Ontario
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With permission from Mark Crawford I am pleased to announce the first
annual bird workshops hosted by Pinecroft and the EARTHQUEST
Biological Field School, near Aylmer, Ontario. Pinecroft is a well
known pottery, teahouse, restaurant, Bed & Breakfast favourite of many
who live and reside in the area. It may be reached by driving on
Highway #401 toward Highway #73, near Ingersoll and turning south on
Highway #73. Continue approximately 22 km. south on Hwy #73 through
the towns of Harrietsville and Lyons to the town of Aylmer. At the
traffic light turn right, heading west on Highway #3 and continue
approximately 1.5 km. until you reach Rogers Rd. S. Turn left on
Rogers Rd. S., heading south approx. 1.5 km., crossing Conservation
Line at the stop sign to the 4th driveway on the left. This is the
entrance to Pinecroft. If you get lost you may phone Pinecroft staff
at; (519) 773-3435, but there are signs from Highway #401. Those
interested in participating are asked to meet outside the restaurant
at Pinecroft; bring cameras and binoculars, prepare to dress according
to the weather as workshops will go rain or shine. Hikes will be
guided by students and staff of the Biological Field School.
There is a fee for these workshops to help support
internships for students. As an avid birder, naturalist and Senior
Instructor of the Biological Field School I have over 27 years of
birding experience and shall be leading the workshops. To date, 67
species have been recorded at Pinecroft since June, 2004 (Birds of
Pinecroft books are available for purchase with proceeds going to
students for internships), but this list will grow more substantially
with the onset of spring migration. Pinecroft is also an excellent
"hotspot" for warblers, particularly Pine warblers. The following
dates are being scheduled for birding workshops at Pinecroft;
Thurs. May 18; 1 1:30 pm $10.00/person Spring warblers
2 3 pm $20.00/person
Birding by ear
Tues. May 23; 1 1:30 pm $10.00/person Spring warblers
2 3 pm $20.00/person
Birding by ear
Sat. May 27; 1 1:30 pm $10.00/person Birds of
Carolinian Canada 2 4 pm
$40.00/person Birds of Pinecroft
Thurs. Jun. 1; 1 1:30 pm $10.00/person Breeding birds of
southwestern Ontario
2 2:30 pm $10.00/person
Raptors and Birds of prey
3 3:30 pm $10.00/person
Waterbirds of Pinecroft
Fri. Jun. 2; 1 1:30 pm $10.00/person Forest birds
of Pinecroft
2 3 pm $20.00/person
Songbirds and their songs
Tues. Jun. 6; 1 1:30 pm $10.00/person Learning to
recognize rare birds by song
2 4 pm $40.00/person
The birds of Pinecroft
To register please go to the following link on the EARTHQUEST
Biological Field School website;
[1]http://www.geocities.com/earthquestcanada/Workshops.html
Good birding!
Dave Jolly,
Senior Instructor
EARTHQUEST Biological Field School
Tel: (519) 875-3340
Email: earthquestcanadaATyahoo.com
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Blue-headed Vireo at Shell Park
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Good views of Blue-headed Vireo, Carolina Wren and Brown Thrasher around
10.30 today.
The vireo was sighted just north of the creek where the pipeline makes a
sharp 90 degree right turn heading north.
Directions: Exit the QEW at Bronte Rd. and go south , turn right at
Lakeshore Rd.. Shell Park is on the right about 1 km to the west.
Bill Karner
Mississauga
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Ottawa: Sandhill Crane & migrants
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Hi Everyone
Today birded east of Ottawa and observed an adult Sandhill Crane flyby
the Mer Bleue boardwalk towards the bog. Along Ridge Road there were
numerous Fox Sparrows (20+) and along Milton Road just east of Carlsbad
Springs, lots of Savannah Sparrows singing along with 2 Vesper Sparrows.
Yesterday there were 3 adult Red-headed Woodpeckers at the old burn site at
Constance Bay. On April 17th heard a Virginia Rail calling along Riddell
Road.
good birding
Bruce
Directions: Mer Bleue Boardwalk: From Ottawa travel eastbound along Hwy 417
and exit at Walkley Rd and turn left. Follow Walkley Road around the sharp
corner and up the hill and turn left on Ridge Road.. Follow until the
yellow flashing light at Anderson Road intersection. Continue along Ridge
Road to the Mer Blue Parking lot.
Directions: Red-headed Wdpk:From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the
March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin
Road and
turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill turn right
onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left on Allbirch
Road and drive 1.3 km to the " T " intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis
Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St.
Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km
and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is
opposite the gate. Parking is limited.The old burn area is on your left.
Bruce Di Labio
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp,Ontario,K0A 1L0
(613)839-4395 Home (613)715-2571 Cell
Di Labio Birding Website
Courses and Field Trips
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/
