[Ontbirds] Acadian Flycatchers at Happy Valley Forest

2010-07-04 Thread Dave Martin
I can offer some behavioral insights on the observations made by John Thompson about Acadian Flycatcher vocalizations that will be useful for others, especially since Acadian Flycatchers are expanding their breeding range into large woodlands beyond the Carolinian Zone in Ontario. For nearly a

[Ontbirds] Black-crowned Night-Heron - Stratford

2010-07-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a single adult Black-crowned Night-Heron in the TJ Dolan Natural Area this morning. The bird was seen by everyone on the Stratford Field Naturalists weekly outing. It was just west of the pedestrian bridge across the Avon. The bridge is about 300 m west of the parking lot on John

[Ontbirds] Am. White Pelican Sunday July4/2010

2010-07-04 Thread Mike Williamson
Oshawa 2nd. marsh. The AW Pelican was seen today by myself many at the South tip of the island across from the viewing platform. The time was 1:30 PM. Directions as per Rayfield Pye's previous posts. Good birding Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] albatross spp at Kingston

2010-07-04 Thread Paul Martin
At 11:45 today (4 July) an albatross (not identified to species) flew low over the parking lot between the smoke stack and the helicopter pad at Kingston General Hospital near the end of Barrie Street at Lake Ontario. The bird was at the lake shore, but flew over land the entire time observed. The

[Ontbirds] Willets - Pinery Prov Park

2010-07-04 Thread Rick Thornton
While enjoying the beach at the Pinery this evening, a pair of WILLETS flew in and joined a small group of RingBilled's. This was at day use #9. They continued southward out into the lake when the gulls flew off... Pinery is south of Grand Bend Nice birds, nice day Good Birding everyone...

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican north of Bancroft (Ann Rocchi)

2010-07-04 Thread Ann Rocchi and David Cox
Great view of a single American White Pelican flying above Cross (Lyell) Lake on Saturday July 3rd. Stayed in sight for about 5- 10 minutes before flying north. Cross Lake is halfway between Maynooth and Madawaska on Hwy 523. Keep you eyes on the skies, Toz, it could be headed your way!! Ann