[ONTBIRDS]Western Tanager - London (Middlesex
Jennifer S found a male Western Tanager yesterday (April 18) in London at Greenway Park. The bird has been refound this morning (April 19) by Bill Lindley at the beginning of the Greenway Plant on the river walk. eBird hotspot: https://birdinghotspots.org/hotspot/L2594791 Good luck -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
[ONTBIRDS]Western Tanager, Ottawa
Hi folks, The Western Tanager continues to be seen in the area off Gillespie Crescent as outlined previously. However, after hearing from the community that they are getting frustrated with people looking towards their homes, we have come up with a new plan for managing people around the site. Here is the plan going forward along with a request for help. 1. Yellow tape and signs have been put up requesting that people not approach the feeders near the homes. 2. New feeders have been erected about 30m north of the ‘sunshine feeder’ where people had been focussing their attention. Here is what we would like from you: 1. Be mindful of the impact that optics have in the eyes of folks unfamiliar with binoculars and cameras when they are pointed in their direction. Please do not bird within sight of people’s homes, and encourage others to do the same. 2. Please add to the feeder array. We would like to have a table feeder like the one on Hilda Road if anyone has the skills to make one. We would love to have people bring food for the bird, including mixed seed with a lot of white millet in it, fruit, suet rendered with mealworms in it. 3. If someone is willing to bring a metal garbage can that we can put donated bird seed in that would be awesome. 4. If you have time to volunteer, we need ambassadors on sight the next 2 or 3 days to help inform people of the changes and get them used to the new plan. Please dm, message or email Jeff Skevington or Aaron Hywarren if you want to volunteer. Thanks! Jeff Skevington, jhskeving...@gmail.com, 613-327-2862 (President, Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO)) Aaron Hywarren aaron.hywar...@sympatico.ca 613 263 8795 (volunteer ambassador for OFO) -- Jeff Skevington, he/him Phone: 613-327-2862 E-mail: jhskeving...@gmail.com -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
[ONTBIRDS]Western Tanager in Ottawa
Hi everyone, Jon Ruddy was recently alerted to a Western Tanager at a feeder in Ottawa. We met with the homeowners and determined that the bird is visiting less than daily so we enlisted a few OFO ambassadors to try to see if we could find where it spends more time. Vincent Fyson found it this morning in an NCC green space and it has been seen a few times since. As a result, we can share this widely. The bird is near a creek in this area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xGRbiH6z1c419ND48?g_st=ic Please park on Gillespie and walk in along the creek from here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ueHe598Di9rq9pKn9?g_st=ic Note that the trail is very icy. There is also a Gray Catbird and Carolina Wren. The Western Tanager is a male and has been present since Nov 27th! I have put feeders up at the coordinates above (courtesy of Wild Birds Unlimited in Kanata!). If you have time, perhaps someone can make up a suet mealworm mix and put up some more feeder options here. Good luck! Jeff Jeff Skevington, he/him Phone: 613-327-2862 E-mail: jhskeving...@gmail.com -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
[ONTBIRDS]Western Tanager in Timmins
Good afternoon, A Western Tanager (male) was found this morning by David M. Houston and continues this afternoon in Timmins (Northern Ontario, Cochrane District). It is the first record for Timmins (to the best of my knowledge) It was catching insects from the poplars near a private residence along Lakeshore rd near Gillies Lake Conservation Area's beach and playground. A few of us just observed it from the road with the owner's permission. OBRC report will be submitted shortly. Other notable sightings in Timmins today: A Ruddy Duck at Porcupine Lake's White Waterfront and 3 American White Pelicans at Kamiskotia Lake. Contact me for more info, Roxane Filion South Porcupine, ON roxanefili...@hotmail.com Note: I'm locked out of Discord so I won't be able to post it there. -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager - Echo Bay, Ontario
Hi all, I had a female Western Tanager in my yard this morning. It was feeding on the oranges I have out for the orioles. It continues as of 10:30am. I'm located on Echo Lake Road in Echo Bay, which is approximately 15 minutes east of Sault Ste. Marie. Echo Lake Road is the first left off Highway 638, which is accessed from Highway 17 right at Echo Bay. If anyone local wants to look for this bird, send me an email. Carter Dorscht Echo Bay, ON ___ 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, Mississauga, ON - yes
The Western Tanager was seen again today between about 3:00 to 4:00 at about the same location at Rattray Marsh. It flew back and forth across the trail and perched from just above head height to high in the trees up on the hill behind the houses. There are 3 boardwalks. I think it was the middle one. From Lakeshore take Bexhill Drive south to the end and park on street. Walk down the hill to the path intersection at the signs. Take the main trail to the right for about 100m then follow the trail that goes up to the right. Or From Lakeshore Rd go south on Silver Birch trail to the end. Park on adjacent streets at south end of Silver Birch Trail. Enter the conservation area. Take the trail to the left, then the trail to the right to the second boardwalk. Kirsten Burling ___ 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: Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Greetings Birders, The Western Tanager at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, originally found on Sunday by Samreen Munim and confirmed by Reuven Martin, was still present today. It was still basically in the same general area as it was reported occupying on Sunday and Monday. See details below. Between 3:10 and 4:00 pm today, I was part of a group of five birders following the Tanager as it flitted about and appeared to feed in the warm sunshine high in trees along the upper trail. While it actively moved about, the bird rested occasionally and allowed clear views of its plumage, including the greenish body colour, the prominent white wing bars on darkish (but not quite blackish) wings, the light-coloured bill, and some dark streaking on a greenish back. There were no traces of any orange-red tinge around the face. As per original directions, Rattray Marsh is at the foot of Bexhill Road in Mississauga. Bexhill is half way between Mississauga Road and Southdown Road and runs south from Lakeshore Blvd. Parking is easiest on Gatehouse Drive, which is a quick left from Bexhill at its end point. Walk into the Conservation Area down to the junction with the main trail. Turn right. Walk about 100 metres to the first small trail on the right. Take that trail to a short boardwalk. Watch for Western Tanager in this area, especially on the right, up the hill towards the houses. Patience is required: The bird blends into the leaf colour of most of the trees it roosts in. Good Birding, Bruce Kirkland Email: bruce.kirkl...@hotmail.com Cell: 647-335-7707 ___ 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 in Mississauga
The Western Tanager was seen late this afternoon, just after 5PM at the same location at Rattray Marsh. >From Lakeshore take Bexhill Drive south to the end and park on street. Walk down the hill to the path intersection at the signs. Take the main trail to the right for about 100m then follow the trail that goes up to the right. There is a boardwalk section and the bird was on the right between the trail and the houses.feeding in the sunny sections. It moved around constantly, no posing for pictures unfortunately. Good luck! Mike Norton ___ 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 Rattray Marsh video https://youtu.be/mcJ9p4ev53c
Hi folkshttps://youtu.be/mcJ9p4ev53c Here is the short video of the Western Tanager found today by Reuven M. and Samreen M. at rattray Marsh.It was seen until dusk today. It should be there tomorrow for those that have yet to see it. https://youtu.be/mcJ9p4ev53c Best of luckDirections: From Lakeshore BLD go south on Silver Birch to Rattray entrance. At the trail turn left and walk 75 m to a board walk. Loog in trees with leaves mid to high altitude.Park on adjacent streets at south end of Silver Birch Trail. Turn left on trail and go to first boardwalk. Cheers Luc Fazio ___ 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 Rattray Marsh Mississauga
Present in the same area for a while now, took a while but now confident in ID. Found by Samreen Munim. Park on adjacent streets at south end of Silver Birch Trail. Turn left on trail and go to first boardwalk. Also a White-eyed Vireo at Jack Darling Park just to the east, near the second parking lot. Reuven Martin ___ 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Western Tanager, Port Hope - May 7
Bird just seen again but at the east end of nearby pond beside fenced off pile of materials covered by black plastic tarp and tires. It was seen moving east back towards original location described below. However, disappeared again and birders are searching for it presently. Cheers, George From: John Geale via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 11:05 AM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Western Tanager, Port Hope - May 7 The bird was very cooperatively present from at least 10:15 to 10:25 this morning. Directions below, but this morning it was perhaps 100 m south of the concrete barriers.John 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 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 CONFIDENTIAL and/or PRIVILEGED. If received in error please notify the sender and permanently delete. CONFIDENTIEL et/ou PRIVILÉGIÉ. Si ce courriel est reçu par erreur, veuillez nous en aviser et en effacer toute trace. EY, 100 Adelaide Street West, PO Box 1 Toronto, ON M5H 0B3. www.ey.com/ca To unsubscribe from commercial electronic messages / Pour vous désabonner des messages électroniques commerciaux : unsubscr...@ca.ey.com ___ 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Western Tanager, Port Hope - May 7
The bird was very cooperatively present from at least 10:15 to 10:25 this morning. Directions below, but this morning it was perhaps 100 m south of the concrete barriers.John 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 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 still at Port Hope
The Bird is still here. See previous directions. ___ 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 port hope
The Western Tanager that was found a few days ago is still present in the trees just east of the sewage treatment plant in port hope. Was seen well for several minutes at 845 am but is not seen at the moment but is likely still in the area. Andrea ___ 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
The Western Tanager that was found a few days ago is still present in the trees just east of the sewage treatment plant in port hope. Was seen well for several minutes at 845 am but is not seen at the moment but is likely still in the area. Andrea ___ 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] Western Tanager Port Hope
Margaret Bain asked me to post that Tanager has been re found East of the Sewage plant. Drive to cement barrier. Bird is in Tamarack about 30 to 50 meters down. ___ 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 Rondeau PP
Western Tanager seen at Rondeau PP Visitors Centre by Bill Smith ___ 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 in Dwight update - no
We have been watching the feeders for 2 hours and have not seen the bird. Rick and Kelly ___ 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 continues
Bird present at 11:30am please refer to Lev's report for directions and instructions Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Dwight - update...yes
The Western Tanager is being seen again this morning around the bird feeders. See Lev Frid's report for details ___ 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
Western Tanager now showing (06:32) well at 24424 highway 35, north of Dorset. ___ 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 in Dwight
Dear Ontbirders, I am sending this on behalf of Rick and Kelly Stronks, who are hosting a beautiful male Western Tanager on their property on Highway 35 in Dwight. The bird was seen at around 6:00 PM today, and myself, Amanda Guercio, Rick and Kelly watched the bird coming to the feeders at 7:15 PM for about twenty minutes until it went to roost in a nearby cedar. David LeGros then joined us and was able to observe the roosting bird. Rick and Kelly are graciously allowing birders to walk up their driveway to view the bird feeders, which can also be seen from the road. They have set up a barrier to which birders may walk up to. If people walk past this barrier, it will scare all the birds and ruin it for everybody. In an age where more and more people are not allowing birders/photographers to view rarities on their properties due to horror stories, this is a refreshing change and the utmost respect for neighbors, property and other birders is necessary. You can park in front of their garage or along the wide shoulder of HW 35. Watch from the paved road or the driveway up to the barrier. DO NOT leave the pavement, walk on the lawn or neighboring properties. The bird comes to the platform feeder or feeds on the ground with sparrows, then often takes a break in the white pine above the feeders, or goes to a nearby cedar, which is where we saw it last. The cedar is on the neighbors property - DO NOT APPROACH IT. Excellent viewing is had from the road if the bird is in there. Directions: Rick and Kelly are at 24424 Highway 35. It is on the east side of the road, seven kilometres south of the intersection with Highway 60. From Toronto, it is probably fastest to take Highways 400, 11 and then 60 to Highway 35 and go south. East of the city, you can also take the 401 to the 115 and then 35 all the way up. It is a nice drive. Algonquin Park is nearby. Happy Birding! Lev Frid Huntsville, Ontario ___ 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 - Toronto Islands
I decided to try Ward`s Island this morning and another good decision (not unlike Frank`s) though I only found one real nice bird unlike Frank Pinilla`s multiple finds. The first fall Western Tanager was behind the Ward`s Island washroom (straight out from the ferry dock) in the company of a Red-eyed Vireo and a Pine Warbler. I spent about 5 minutes with this bird before it disappeared into thicker bushes. Later I returned to the area but did not re-find it but there is a lot of cover ( and berries and wild grapes) between the washroom and the beach and the washroom and the Eastern Gap. I also noticed that there were about 1000 Long-tailed Ducks on and over the lake off of the boardwalk as well as 17 White-winged Scoters and I had a fly over of 7 Sanderling. Also seen were Winter Wrens, 10+ Hermit Thrushes and Fox and Tree Sparrows. Directions:- The Toronto Islands docks are at the very south end of Bay Street across Queens Quay. Note:- Monday the 12th was the last ferry service to both Hanlan’s Point and Centre Island until next April. A Ferry schedule is available at the city docks. Norm Murr Richmond Hill Ontario, Canada You can't see birds if you don't go out but sit and wait for others to find them. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager Manitouwadge
Posting for Tammie Hache who sent me a nice photo of a male Western Tanager A male Western Tanager was on my platform feeder in my backyard this morning in Manitouwadge, ON., 350 km east of Thunder Bay, ON. (5 hours west of Sault Ste Marie) Feeding with Pine Siskins and Evening Grosbeaks Rainy Approx. 7:40 am Tammie Hache Manitouwadge, ON -- --- Mark Cranford ONTBIRDS Coordinator Mississauga, ON mark.cranf...@ofo.ca 905 279 9576 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager - Manitoulin Island
Sorry for the late post, was waiting for details on the exact location. This morning I was forwarded some photos of a female Western Tanager near Sandfield, Manitoulin. The exact location is at the Bell (cellphone) tower on Case Rd (see directions below). I am currently in Nova Scotia so won't be chasing this one but figured some other people might be interested! From Hwy 17, take Hwy 6 south from Espanola to Little Current, and keep following it through Manitouwaning. Take a right onto Hwy 542 (about 51km from Little Current), and after 4.6km take a left onto Case Rd. The Bell tower is about 1km down the road on the right. The bird was seen along the open areas near the tower. Good birding, David Bell ssmbirding.blogspot.ca ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager
The Western Tanager was present again today at Durham Court Pk. At 1pm. Today's light allowed for great views as it perched out in the open at the west end of the park close to the fence by the tracks, allowing for great photo ops. Directions as previously posted. Peter Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager Oshawa
The Western Tanager was seen again this morning at 10:00 to 10:30 in Durham Court Park on Waverly street south in Oshawa. It was seen on the west side of the woodlot of the park feeding on buckthorn berries. it was also reported to be flying up under the squirrel nest , it was the only bird in the area . Directions From 401 take exit # 415 to Stephenson Road North in Oshawa. Turn left (west) on Gibb Street (first light after the railway overpass) then turn left (south) on Waverly Street (at the pedestrian cross walk lights). It is a quiet residential street with limited parking at the dead end where the park is. thanks to the three great birders that help me with this bird ..and a happy new year to all Craig McLauchlan if you have a hard time reeding this dont fell bad I have a hard time reeding yours to !! I am Dislexic you can learn moor about it by Googleing Dislexea ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager for Christmas
The female Western Tanager was still at Durham Court Park around 11 am today. It was feeding at the top on one of the buckthorns on the south-western edge of the woods, or, if you like, the south-eastern corner of the open area. Wondering about its prospects now we seem to have a major storm coming... Directions From 401 take exit # 415 to Stephenson Road North in Oshawa. Turn left (west) on Gibb Street (first light after the railway overpass) then turn left (south) on Waverly Street (at the pedestrian cross walk lights). It is a quiet residential street with limited parking at the dead end where the park is. Joyce Collier-Brown, Willowdale ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager Oshawa
The Western Tanager was seen again this morning at 11:30 in Durham Court Park on Waverly street south in Oshawa. It was seen on the west side of the woodlot of the park feeding on buckthorn berries. It flew across the railway tracks shortly after. It was an early Christmas present for my son (who actually found it) and for another birder who was also there at the time. It was not associating with any other birds and was very active. Directions From 401 take exit # 415 to Stephenson Road North in Oshawa. Turn left (west) on Gibb Street (first light after the railway overpass) then turn left (south) on Waverly Street (at the pedestrian cross walk lights). It is a quiet residential street with limited parking at the dead end where the park is. Otto Peter ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Oshawa (yes), Hoary Redpoll (Ottawa)
Happy holidays Ontbirders, The Western Tanager was cooperative as it flew around an ice patch with Juncos in basically the same area as it was reported before. What a great winter list bird! In Barrhaven (Ottawa south) just now I had a flock of 80 Bohemian Waxwings along Queensbury avenue and a flock of 16 Common Redpolls with one Hoary amongst them. This was on Grenadier avenue. Also getting a bit late were 16 Snow Geese overhead in the same area. Two Wild Turkey continue to be seen along Strandherd Avenue walking across the road with pedestrians. Merry Christmas from snowy Ottawa, Jay Peterson Toronto Directions for the Western Tanager are exit 415 Stephenson road N and continue to Gibb Street, turn left. Then left on Waverly and park at the dead end and walk through the small park to the houses and check that area. Hoary Common Redpolls/ Bohemian Waxwings: Woodroffe Ave to Queensbury (about 3 k south of Fallowfield). Waxwings were by the park area. Grenadier Way runs off Queensbury and the birds were along this avenue. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western tanager, durham court park, oshawa
The western tanager is still present at Durham Court Park in Oshawa this morning. Was seen by five of us at between 9am and 10am. Rebecca and Dave Flook Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager remains in Oshawa Friday AM
I stopped at Durham Court Park this AM and fairly quickly located the Western Tanager. I walked from the Waverly Street entrance along the paved path to the east, and was close to an entrance leading out to another street (Durham Court?) when I found the tanager. It was with a loose flock that included a cardinal, chickadees, a nuthatch and a White-throated Sparrow. When I viewed the bird it mashing some blackish pulpy material at the tip of its bill, probably a buckthorn berry. Directions from Glenn Coady's post: From 401 take exit # 415 to Stephenson Road North in Oshawa. Turn left (west) on Gibb Street (first light after the railway overpass) then turn left (south) on Waverly Street (at the pedestrian cross walk lights). It is a quiet residential street with limited parking at the dead end where the park is located. Jim Mountjoy Galesburg IL -- D. James Mountjoy Associate Professor Department of Biology Knox College 2 East South Street Galesburg IL 61401 Office: 309-341-7086 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Oshawa
Ontbirds subscribers, The female Western Tanager first found on December 16 at Durham Court Park in Oshawa by Otto Peter and Jim McKnight during the Oshawa CBC, was seen by many additional observers this afternoon from 2:20 p.m. onward. In addition to feeding on buckthorn berries in the woods, I saw the bird foraging very often on the ground and in large discarded piles of leaves and rotting wood - presumably seeking spiders and beetles. The only other bird it seemed to be loosely associating with was a Brown Creeper. Most of the time that I was there it was foraging quite low near the fence row separating the park from the homes that border it to the north. Directions: From 401 take exit # 415 to Stephenson Road North in Oshawa. Turn left (west) on Gibb Street (first light after the railway overpass) then turn left (south) on Waverly Street (at the pedestrian cross walk lights). It is a quiet residential street with limited parking at the dead end where the park is located. Glenn CoadyWhitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager, westdale ravine, hamilton
While doing the fall count Rob Dobos and I found a female Western Tanager in the Westdale Ravine, in west Hamilton. Directions: At the intersection of dalewood and oak knoll drive in west hamilton. Parking lot for the RBG childrens garden is located here. Its in thr trees along the backyard of the houses at beginning of the trail at the top of the slope. Cheryl Edgecombe and Rob Dobos Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager, Tallgrass Prairie Park, Windsor
I was lucky enough to spot a Western Tanager at Ojibway Nature Centre. The bird was across the road at the Tallgrass Prairie Park. Walking into the area you follow the main path and there is 3 Oaks on your right. The bird was seen flying between these trees. The bird was observed at 11am this morning. I did get some poor pictures for ID purposes. Ojibway Nature Centre is located at 5200 Matchette Road, Windsor, Ontario. The Tallgrass Prairie Park is located across the road. Murray Shields Sent from my iPad ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Rondeau
Hey folks, Kyle Holloway is currently at Rondeau and would like me to forward the following: Hi all, just found and photographed a male Western Tanager at the start of South Point Trail. The bird was on both sides of the large puddle at the beginning of the trail. This was about an hour ago and I wasn't able to post until now. He mentioned that a few people managed to get the bird already as well. Sweet Bird! Lev Frid Toronto, ON Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western tanager Canatara Park, Sarnia ON
Hi birders I'm in Sarnia at the ON Nature conference and received word this morning that a local birder found an adult male Western Tanager yesterday. The bird was observed in Canatara Park near the Childrens Animal Farm. The bird was reported to be singing I plan to go out this afternoon to look for the bird. I'll report again if I can find it. Good birding Sarah Leamington ON Canatara Park is located in the north part of the city of Sarnia at the corner of Michigan ave and Christina street 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] Western Tanager northeast of Sudbury
An adult male Western Tanager in basic (winter) plumage is coming to a feeder at the home of Val Kirwan, 4456 Noel Crescent, Val Therese, Ontario. It has been there over a week, spending most of the day to feed on crushed hulled sunflower seeds only leaving for a short while every 15 to 20 minutes. Val is pleased to welcome visitors. The best place to see the bird is to come up driveway to the shed, and stand in the walkway between the shed and the house to the left. The tanager comes to seed on an old green rectangular patio table. Lots of Evening Grosbeaks also feeding there. Val has sent photos, which will be forwarded to the OBRC and to the OFO website. Please use Google maps to find 4456 Noel Crescent in the little town of Val Therese northeast of Sudbury. Val's phone number is 705-969-7215 Thanks to Erwin Meissner of Massey who called us about this bird. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ON ___ 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]Western Tanager at Rondeau
Good morning, A male first-year Western Tanager was seen at 7:15 this morning on the South Point Trail (just before the washout - Lakeshore Rd. side), by Blake Mann and Steve Charbonneau. There was a female Hooded Warbler in the same location. The Harris's Sparrow is still frequenting the feeders at the Visitor Centre. An Orchard Oriole and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird showed up there late yesterday. Other feeder birds included Clay-coloured, Field and Lincoln's Sparrow, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, many others. The Prothonotary was still visiting the Log Pond at the Pony Barn yesterday afternoon. Good Birding, Carolyn King for Steve LaForest. Directions to Rondeau: Exit 101 off of 401 Highway South on Kent Rd 15 to the park (follow the signs) Emily Slavik Natural Heritage Education Specialist _ 18050 Rondeau Park Road RR#1 Morpeth, ON N0P 1X0 Ph - 519-674-1774 Fax - 519-674-1755 P Please consider the environment before printing this email ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Western Tanager, Cave Swallows - LONG POINT November 5, 2007
Hello All, The Western Tanager was re-found this morning at the Long Point Bird Observatory's Old Cut field station by George Pond. It was hanging around until about 1300, but is likely still in the area. It is most commonly seen in the Old Cut woodlot property high in the pines, feasting on fermenting grapes and catching the odd fly. The bird is incredibly secretive so it will take a little time and effort if you're going to look for it. There were also 7 Cave Swallows foraging low around the Tip this morning. This makes 10 for the Long Point area so far this fall. Two were observed at the Tip on October 20th, and another single bird at the Tip on November 1st. We have yet to have any on the mainland. Cheers, Stu LPBO is situated on the north shore of lake Erie, in Canada. From Highway 401 or Highway 3, come south on Highway 59 to the north shore of Lake Erie. We're on Old Cut Blvd. on Long Point, just two streets before Highway 59 ends at Long Point Provincial Park. We are the 6th building on the right as you head north on Old Cut Blvd. from Highway 59. There is a small sign on the front lawn. You can park across the road in the Ministry of Natural Resources parking lot. Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Western Tanager at Long Point
The female Western Tanager was seen again this morning at the Old Cut Field Station on Long Point. The bird was frequenting the pines behind the banding lab for a couple of hours. Most of the time it fed on grapes high in the treetops but once or twice it dropped to the ground in the vicinity of the feeders behind the lab though it was hard to see what it was feeding on there. From the photos I obtained, it appears to be what Sibley refers to as a pale female. The bird seems quite healthy and it could remain in the area for a few days since there are plenty of grapes for it to eat. Finding it requires a lot of patience watching the thick pinetops for movement as the bird moves from one tree to the next. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Western Tanager at Long Point
This morning there was a Western Tanager in the woodlot of the LPBO at Old Cut. The bird was seen fleetingly at 9:15 and then refound again around 10:30. It was seen by myself, Fergus Nicoll 2 banders. Despite repeated searching it could not be found again. It may hang around this area as it was seen eating the wild grapes at the top of the trees. The Long Point Bird Observatory is located on Old Cut Blvd. Follow Highway 59 south to Long Point continue east along the lake front til you reach Old Cut Blvd. Turn left on Old Cut the LPBO is located on the right hand side (about 5 houses) is well marked. Diane Salter Walsingham ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds]Western Tanager - Flamborough
On Saturday evening around 7:35 p.m. my wife and I saw a bird fly into the top of a tree by Rock Chapel Road about 150 meters east of Borer's Falls that we believe was a female Western Tanager. We were able to observe it for at least five minutes, and initially thought it was a Scarlet Tanager in non-breeding plumage, but it had one very strong wing-bar and a second, lighter one. Ten minutes later it had gone, and a search for over an hour on Sunday in the area failed to locate it. Rock Chapel Road is 1.6 km west of Clappison's Corners, the intersection of highways 5 and 6, in the former town of Flamborough (now part of Hamilton). A. L. (Sandy) Darling
