minor correction - Ottawa-Gatineau CBC - final results

2004-01-13 Thread Christina Lewis
Just one wee correction (obvious to those who pay attention to detail)... The results of the CBC were finalized on 07 January 2004...NOT 2003! Oops, sorry & thanks, Chris Lewis Ottawa [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Christina Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "OFO Sightings" S

Ottawa-Gatineau CBC - final results

2004-01-13 Thread Christina Lewis
Hello Ontbirds people, The results of the 84th annual Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count (conducted on 14 Dec. 2003) were reviewed and finalized on 07 January 2003. 74 species were recorded by 139 field observers and 25 feeder watchers. There were 4 record high counts (Northern Harrier, Wilson'

2 Snowy Owls east of Ottawa

2004-01-13 Thread Jacques Bouvier
Hi all, Late this afternoon I saw 2 Snowy Owls within 10 minutes of each other near Casselman. Both were heavily marked with dark flecks. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 417 east of Casselman take exit 58 and proceed north on Cty Rd 8 for about 1 km until you come to Concession 20 in the middle of the long

Prairie Falcon

2004-01-13 Thread Doug Reberg
As an falconer who has been flying falcons in Ontario for over 20 years, I have been watching the Prairie Falcon posts with interest. I can tell you that depending on what kind of jesses are used it is possible for the bird to quickly remove the strap and leave only a small leather anklet that

Pileated Woodpecker roosting in Thickson's Woods, Whitby

2004-01-13 Thread Dennis Barry
Hi, For anyone unsuccessful so far in adding Pileated Woodpecker to their winter's list, one has established a roost in Thickson's Woods. It arrives each day late in the afternoon, often about 4:15, but sometimes earlier. It is not an early riser, seeming to remain abed until sunup. It is ver

2003 Hamilton Christmas Bird Count Highlights

2004-01-13 Thread Mike Street
2003 Hamilton Christmas Bird Count Highlights Count Date: Dec. 26, 2003 The 2003 Hamilton Christmas Bird Count was very successful, with several records set. A grand total of 77,280 birds of 101 species was seen on Count Day, Dec. 26, 2003. The total of 101 species identified on December 26 was

FW: Unusual suspected hybrid duck in Burlington Jan 11/04

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin McLaughlin
-Original Message- From: Kevin McLaughlin Sent: January 12, 2004 2:57 PM To: 'ontbirds@hwcn.org' Subject: Unusual suspected hybrid duck in Burlington Jan 11/04 While taking part in the annual waterfowl count yesterday ( Sun Jan 11 ) Bill Lamond,George Naylor and I stopped at Sioux Look