[Ontbirds]Whooping Cranes

In late April, Ontbirds was alerted to the presence of three Whooping Cranes that were reported to have entered the province via Fort Erie and headed north to central Ontario. After spending some time between the area west of Algonquin and the Bruce Peninsula, the trio now appears to have split

[Ontbirds]Black-backed Woodpecker at Hyde Tract.

Hi Fellow Birders, I noticed that nobody reported Today on the Black-backed Woodpecker. We found the bird this afternoon in the same area as per earlier reports. The bird, by the way looks quite beautiful. Cheers, Karl & Marienna Egressy Direction as per Dave Wilson: To Hyde Tract: Take Hwy 6

[Ontbirds]Ottawa's Babies!

I was on the roof today, not having been up for a look at our falcon nest since Thursday afternoon. We have 2 fluffy babies! We also have 2 eggs to go. Connor, our male, was on brooding duty and was having a hard time trying to fit both babies and eggs under him. He kept turning around and

[Ontbirds]Summer Tanager Backus Woods. Long Point Area

We saw a Summer Tanager in Backus Woods Today[Mon] about 3pm. A male bird with still a lot of green. Directions From the corner of Highway 59 and # 24. Go 1 concession south on #59 to the 4th concession road. Turn left[east] and drive about 2km to the signed trail on your left[north side of road]O

[Ontbirds]2005 Peregrine Falcon Survey - Request for Sightings

Volunteers, conservation groups and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources are once again working together to conduct the 2005 province-wide peregrine falcon survey in Ontario, as part of the national peregrine falcon survey which is conducted every 5 years. The objective of this survey is to l

[Ontbirds] Black-Backed Woodpecker at Hyde Tract - Posted by Neil E. Taylor

The Black-backed Woodpecker at the Hyde Tract was seen today, Mon. 10:25 am, by me and a young Belgian visitor to Canada. After 15 minutes it moved to another smaller tree to the south. After another 5 minutes or so it took a long flight to the south at about 10:45. We did not pursue it. On

[Ontbirds]Pelee Island Birds, May 9, 2005

This morning's hike on Fish Point saw vireos outnumbering warblers at Fox Pond (WHITE-EYED, WARBLING, RED-EYED). A VIRGINIA RAIL and SORA continue to be relatively easily seen. At the southern tip, we witnessed a small reverse migration. Someone we met coming back from the tip said things were q

[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Migration Report for May 9, 2005

Big news for the day seems to be a KIRTLAND'S WARBLER at Sanctuary Picnic area, seen out towards the beach. Also seen in the same area were Yellow-breasted Chat, Connecticut Warbler, and White-eyed Vireo. A good number of migrants arrived for our viewing pleasure this morning at the Tip. In fa

[Ontbirds]Warblers - Downtown Toronto

Both yesterday morning and this morning (9:00 a.m.) I saw in a tree in my neighbour's yard: a Yellow-Throated Green, a Black-throated Blue, and a Pine warbler. Yesterday only, the crowd also included a Black-and-White warbler. Not too surprising -- except that I live right on College street in dow

[Ontbirds]Kirtland's Warbler - Point Pelee National Park

Hi All A Kirtland's Warbler was found this morning at Sanctuary picnic area in the park early this morning and continues to be seen. Parking is limited at Sanctuary and people are asked to park at Northwest Beach and walk over to the picnic area. Thanks for your cooperation. Good birding! S

[Ontbirds]RE dowittcher at Mitchel lagoonsl

Birders Sunday, while studying a Lesser Yellowlegs conveniently standing right beside a Greater Yellowlegs for easy comparison, I saw another shorebird walking in front of them - a dowitcher. The Mitchell lagoons are in the south end of Mitchell at the south end of the sewage treatment plant

[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Migration Update - May 7, 2005

Good morning, Apparently our update for yesterday (May 7, 2005) did make it to ONTBIRDS. Here it is again. Light southerly winds and rain early overnight only produced a light movement of birds. In fact, fewer birds were in evidence around the Tip area sugge

[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Migration Update - May 8, 2005

Foggy and mild conditions first thing this morning did not produce a fallout of birds at the Park. In fact, fewer songbirds were evident this morning, especially at the tip. Aside from the many Yellow Warblers present, only BLACKBURNIAN, NASHVILLE and MAGNOLIA were seen there. Even the Yellow-

[Ontbirds]flock of cedar waxwings

Saturday 7th - Flock of cedar waxwings seen in Britannia Conservation - along the Mud Lake tree line by the water treatment plant. Elena From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 9 08:03:45 2005 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net (to

[Ontbirds]Neotropic Cormorant - Wheatley Harbour

Hi All The Neotropic Cormorant has not been located as of yet today. We will post again if it is found. Good birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter/Education Coordinator/ Interprète de parc principal - Coordonnatrice - Programmes éducatif Point Pelee National Park of Canada/Parc

[Ontbirds]Neotropic Cormorant - Wheatley Harbour

Hi All The Neotropic Cormorant has not been located as of yet today. We will post again if it is found. Good birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter/Education Coordinator/ Interprète de parc principal - Coordonnatrice - Programmes éducatif Point Pelee National Park of Canada/Parc

[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Migration Update - May 7th, 2005

Good morning, Light southerly winds and rain early overnight only produced a light movement of birds. In fact, fewer birds were in evidence around the Tip area suggesting some of the birds present there yesterday had moved on further north, in the Park or beyond. Highlights this morning inclu

[Ontbirds]HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (08 May 2005) 36 Raptors

Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2005 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture