[Ontbirds] Eastern Meadowlark at Point Pelee.

2010-07-19 Thread Brad Ouellette
I came across a Eastern Meadowlark near the tip at point pelee in leamington today, i saw it around 3:30 when it flew from the ground into the tree where i got good looks, he was in the grass patch by the solar panel. Brad Ouellette ___ ONTBIRDS is pre

[Ontbirds] Milford Black-Bellied Whistling Duck & Oshawa White Pelican

2010-07-19 Thread Lev Frid
Hello Birders, Today, Kyle Holloway and myself observed the Black-bellied Whistling Duck in the usual locale today at about 10:00 AM. It was preening and generally showing off very well. What a beautiful animal! We also had a look at the American White Pelican in Second Marsh. It was very co-oper

correction to: [Ontbirds] Ottawa/Gatineau 19 Jul 2010

2010-07-19 Thread Christina Lewis
Hello Ontbirds people, Thanks to Bruce Di Labio for info that the Red-necked Grebe with young (see below) is NOT a first breeding record for eastern Ontario. Evidently there is a breeding record from Cornwall in the 1990's. Still, a 1st breeding record for Ottawa! Good birds to all, Chris L

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Red Knot, Stilt Sandpiper

2010-07-19 Thread Bruce Di Labio
Hello Ontbirders The shorebird watching continues to improve along the Ottawa River at Shirley's Bay. Did a quick check early this afternoon (after a few late morning showers) and observed 12 species of shorebirds. There were around 160+ shorebirds including 6 adult Red Knot in worn breeding plu

[Ontbirds] Ottawa/Gatineau 19 Jul 2010

2010-07-19 Thread Christina Lewis
Ontario/Quebec Ottawa/Gatineau 19 July 2010 Hotline: Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club Phone number: 613-860-9000 For the Bird Status Line PRESS * (star) To report bird sightings PRESS 1 (one) Rare bird alerts are now included in the introductory message Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Ca

[Ontbirds] Breeding success for Tufted Titmouse in Mississauga

2010-07-19 Thread Giraud, Jacques
Several months ago I reported a tufted titmouse being seen and heard on a regular basis in south Mississauga. Yesterday I saw a female, male and 4 fledged youngsters feeding in and around the creek. The birds can be found moving up and down the creek that parallels Harborn Road. To get to Harb