[Ontbirds]Fw: Hamilton CBC preliminary results

- Original Message - From: tom thomas To: Subject: Hamilton CBC preliminary results Hello, Here are the preliminary results of the 2007 Hamilton Christmas Bird Count, held on December 26th. 2007. On a cool -4 degrees C, relatively calm but foggy morning, 85

[Ontbirds]Snowy Owl - York Region

Long overdue, a Snowy Owl has finally shown up in York Region this winter. Keith Dunn found (and photographed) one on Ravenshoe Road Saturday afternoon around 4.20 pm. It was west of Lake Drive, perched on a TV antenna on the north side of Ravenshoe Rd., which runs east-west along the

[Ontbirds]Townsend's Solitaire in Ottawa

Saw the Townsend's Solitaire this morning (Sunday, 6 Jan) shortly after 9. It was initially perched on the wire just north of #4 Millbrook Cres. It then moved up to the top of the tree behind that same house where it remained for a good five minutes. Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy.

[Ontbirds]Barnacle Goose-Niagara

At 1000 hours this morning a single Barnacle Goose was seen in the company of many Canada Geese on Lakeshore Road west of Tufford Road in Niagara by Kayo Roy and others doing the Mid-winter Waterfowl Count. . The bird was not seen at 1300 hours, and there were no Canada Geese present.

[Ontbirds]Bufflehead x Hooded Merganser Hybird - Bronte Harbour

Dear Fellow Birders, Today while on the Mid-winter Waterfowl Count I came across an apparent Bufflehead x Hooded Merganser hybrid at the east side of Bronte Harbour. It was seen for about 40 minutes immediately east of the harbour in with a flock of Greater Scaup, Common Goldeneye, and Bufflehead.

[Ontbirds]Harris's Sparrow----NO--Erie Beach

Sparrow seekers at Erie Beach : In spite of many pairs of eyes today, the Harris's Sparrow was not re-located to my knowledge. I would be happy to be told otherwise. Mother Nature bestowed a night-long rain on this area, and washed away what little snow we had. It was expected that the flock of

[Ontbirds]Gray Partridge Brantford

Gray Partridge,moved south to other end of field(about 100 feet north of drive house #37 about 100 feet in from road)Directions Hwy 403 to west acres rd--south to robinson road--turn east on robinson road to green rd. ---turn right on green road---proceed south.the covey still 6 could

[Ontbirds]Harris' Sparrow at Erie Beach

Hi all, After reading Irene's post, I would just like to say that the Harris' Sparrow is still there. I saw it today at 4:00. It was hanging out in the fence row that juts out into the field. It associates exclusively with the White-crowns. Jim Burk Blenheim On. Directions: Take #3 Highway

[Ontbirds]King Eiders, Stoney Creek Shoreline

Today on the waterfowl count, Rob Dobos, Dave Don and I had a total of 5 King Eiders on the Stoney Creek Lakeshore. There were 2 females at Green Road and 2 1st year males and 1 female seen from Fifty Point Conservation Area. Directions: Green Road Take QEW Niagara to Centennial Pkwy. Exit

[Ontbirds]Hello there!!!

Hi BlakeDianne and I found 6/8 Red Crossbills today at a Park in Burlingtonthey are Life birds for us---Do we get these birds around Ontario much? Do you have any records of them?---I had 2 White Winged at my feeder in Chatham a few years ago--- You guys had a bad day for your

[Ontbirds]wild turkey on my roof in kitchener

There was a wild turkey on my roof near union and belmont in Kitchener today. What a turkey! Neill Stewart Kitchener Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at

[Ontbirds]Lesser Black-backed Gull at Merritt Island, Welland

Hi All, My wife, her father partner and I went to Merritt Island in Welland to find the blue morph Snow Goose. We were unsuccessful but observed many species while we walked the lower trail to Woodlawn Road. We returned to the parking area along the paved path. Red-breasted Nuthatch were

[Ontbirds]Bald Eagles Mattawa NE Ontario

Hi, 2 adults Bald Eagles were seen flying very low across highway 17 toward Ottawa river 26 km east of Mattawa, Ontario. Jonathan Fréchette Ville-Marie, Québec [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.sbmaraislaperriere.piczo.com À la recherche du cadeau idéal? Offrez Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/

[Ontbirds]Port Union Waterfront

Today's walk occurred during some thick fog in the late morning hours, which limited the distance at which we could see. We started at the Rouge Hill GO Train station and worked our way west to Highland Creek (2 km). We encountered a small flock of American Tree Sparrows with the company

[Ontbirds]Tufted Titmouse in Burlington

Started the day off at Walkers Line, in Burlington where 16 Pine Grosbeaks where sighted and photographed. Then off to Paletta's Lakeshore Park to find the Tufted Titmouse I saw yesterday until the eagle flyby. I believe there are at least two Tufted Titmouse in the park flying around with

[Ontbirds]Harlequin, Barrow's Goldeneye at Presqu'ile

Hello Ontbirders, I did the Presqu'ile section of the mid-winter waterfowl survey today and had some interesting birds. I recorded 6943 individuals representing 18 spp. of waterfowl between the Barcovan channel (joining the west end of Weller's Bay with Lake Ontario) and Wicklow Boat