[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar: NO
I did not hear the Chuck-will's-widow last night ( August 2, 2010). I was there from 9:03 to 9:45 p.m.. A Whip-poor-will started calling last night at 9:05 from the exact place that Chuck had always started calling (from the trees just south of Doyle Road where the power lines cross). That had never happened before in the times I had been there. A birder from Scarborough, unfamiliar with the Chuck-will's-widow call, reported to me that on Thursday, July 29 she heard 2 different calls i.e. perhaps Whip-poor-will and Chuck-will's-widow. If any birders have any recent evidence of the presence or absence of the Chuck-will's-widow on Doyle road please email me or phone me. The last confirmation is July 25, 2010. Dan Bone, Fenelon Falls, 705 887-4691 Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go just past where the hydro lines cross the road. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left to just past hydro lines, less than 1km. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar
Last night, Sunday, July 25, the Chuck-will's-widow began singing at 9:10 p.m. near the power line crossing making 58 calls in 5 minutes (a couple from Wiarton counted) and did not call again until 9:57. Two Whip-poor-wills sang regularly from 9:30 until 10:00 when everything fell silent. I left at 10:10. Attendance: 5 cars, 8 people. 2 birders drove from Wiarton, 2 birders from London, ON and another from Hamilton were vacationing in the area and dropped by to see Chuck. 3 of us were locals who check Chuck once a week or so. If the birders mentioned above heard or saw anything that I might have missed please let us know. Dan Bone, Fenelon Falls Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go just past where the hydro lines cross the road. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left to just past hydro lines, less than 1km. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar
The Chuck-will's-widow started singing at 9:13 p.m. and stopped at 9:19. Started again at 9:27. At 9:33 two Whip-poor-wills joined in. I left at 9:36 as the mosquitoes were very bad. A bug jacket is recommended. With the waxing moon it could sing more often. It starts singing from the same spot south of Doyle road about 350 metres west of the bend in the road, near the hydro lines and then moves closer to the bend. I would appreciate an email with any observations you might make. Dan Bone Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go just past where the hydro lines cross the road. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left to just past hydro lines, less than 1km. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow-Carden Alvar
The Chuck-will's-widow began calling at 9:21 p.m. It stopped calling at 9:27 and I didn't hear it again until 9:51. It called at 10:04 for a few minutes and again at 10:20 when I left. Two Whip-poor-wills called from time to time. Just after it stopped calling at 9:27 I heard the whirling growl noise. Dan Bone, Fenelon Falls Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go just past where the hydro lines cross the road. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left to just past hydro lines, less than 1km. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow - Carden Alvar
Chuck-will's-widow started singing very close to south side of road at 9:20 p.m. for 10 minutes. It flew out right overhead and down the road where it continued to sing only for another 8 minutes. Then it flew across the road and six of us saw it. It sang again briefly at 10:07 p.m. Jean Iron and Eleanor Beagan Toronto Testing out free app from iTunes called iOntbirds, created by Ivor Williams of Toronto. Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go just past where the hydro lines cross the road. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawarthe Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left to just past hydro lines, less than 1km. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php Jean Iron Toronto Location Sent from my iPhone___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar
The Chuck-will's-widow started calling on the south side of Doyle Road at 9:20 this evening. A couple from the Toronto area was able to glimpse the bird after it crossed the road in the twilight. I still haven't seen it. It was not calling as incessantly as it has on other evenings, likely because of the waning moon and the colder temperatures. Jim Macey was there to hear Chuck. Jim, along with Gerry Bennett, confirmed a Chuck-will's-widow near Baldwin in York County some years ago. Dan Bone Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go about 1km. If you reach the first sharp bend to the left you have gone too far. Best spot is approx 200 metres before the bend. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right, or south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar
The Chuck-will's-widow sang last night, Sunday, June 27 from 9:10 p.m. until 10:10 p.m. when I left. Bring insect repellent. Dan Bone, Fenelon Falls Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go about 1km. If you reach the first sharp bend to the left you have gone too far. Best spot is approx 200 metres south of the bend. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left. Go about 1 km. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar directions correction
In my previous post re the Chuck-will's-widow the directions should read approx 200 metres WEST of the bend, not South as I stated. There is no road to the south. Dan Bone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar
The Chuck-will's-widow was singing constantly under the full moon from 12:45 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, June 25 from the south side of Doyle Road. At one point it was very close to the road and we heard it growl and click. Randy Beacler and I finished our Whip-poor-will survey route about midnight and we drove over from Miner's Bay to see if Chuck was still calling. Dan Bone, Fenelon Falls Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go about 1km. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left. Go about 1 km. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow, Carden Alvar
Despite the overcast skies and slight drizzle the Chuck-will's-widow started calling at 9:07 tonight on Doyle Road and was still calling at 9:45 p.m. when we left. A Whip-poor-will joined in from time to time. Chuck remained on the south side of Doyle Road, moving around in the treed area, never crossing to the open area under the power lines as he often has done. Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go about 1km. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawartha Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left. Go about 1 km. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow Carden Alvar
Chuck-will's-widow started singing at 9:13 p.m. Sunday, south side Doyle Road. Very close, rich clear voice. Directions From Kirkfield take Kawartha Lakes Road 48 about 4.4 km east to Kawartha Lakes Road 35 also called Victoria Road. Turn left, north, for about 4.4 km to Doyle Road on right and go about 1km. If coming from south end of Wylie Road, take McNamee to the end at Kawarthe Lakes Road 35. Turn right south for .5 km to Doyle Road and turn left. Go about 1 km. Birding Guide to Carden Alvar on OFO website http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone Location ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
Re: [Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow -- Carden Alvar
Chuck-will's-widow - 1 Saturday, June 19 The bird began to sing about 9:15 PM, from the woodlot south of the road, it them moved north of the road to the hydro line. The Whip-poor-will started singing at 9:40 PM. Directions from Dan Bone: The bird was on Doyle Road east of Victoria Road (City of Kawartha Lakes Road #35. It was about 100 meters west of the first bend as you a travelling east from Victoria Road. The GPS coordinates are 663950 - 4942938 (NAD 83). Rayfield Pye Oshawa ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow -- Carden Alvar
.While participating in the Carden Challenge we heard a single calling Chuck-will's-widow from 10:45 to 11:00 p.m. The Chuck-will's-widow was calling when we stopped. Later a Whip-poor-will started calling as well which emphasised the differences in the two calls. Have video recording of the call. The bird was on Doyle Road east of Victoria Road (City of Kawartha Lakes Road #35. It was about 100 meters west of the first bend as you a travelling east from Victoria Road. The GPS coordinates are 663950 - 4942938 (NAD 83). Should be worth bonus points on the Carden Challenge. Stephen O'Donnell, Martin Parker, Dan Bone, Judy Aria, and John Bick (Wylie Road Runners) DIRECTIONS: OFO's birding site guide to the Carden Alvar with map. http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/cardenalvar.php ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
