[Ontbirds] Eastern Screech Owl and American White Pelican

I went back to Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary in Niagara-on-the-lake and on my way to the blind I noticed an Eastern Screech Owl sticking his head out of one of the bird houses Jack has up in the tree.To view the Screech take the trail at the end of the parking lot and head towards the blind overl

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Red-throated Loon and Lesser Black-backed Gull

Hi Everyone Still lots of activity along the Ottawa River between Britannia Pier and Shirley's Bay. I observed 5 Common Loon, and 1 Red-throated Loon off the boat launch late afternoon at Shirley's Bay. Also observed 3 Bald Eagles, one hunting gulls at dusk over the river. At Trail Road Landfill

[Ontbirds] Pomarine Jaeger

Today there was a Pomarine Jaeger at Kettle Point, as well as two other jaegers to far out to tell which type. Also all 3 scoters were seen. Good Birding! Sean ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithol

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owls and Jaegers, Kettle Point, Nov 28

Ontbirders,   There were two Snowy Owls present at Kettle Point today. A very light bird was on the south reach and a darker bird was about 400 m north, on the rocky island. Alf Rider happened by and mentioned having one Snowy a few days back in the same location.   While scoping the lake, we h

[Ontbirds] HSR: DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark (28 Nov 2011) 59 Raptors

DRHW- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2011 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl -- Whitby -- Yes

The Snowy Owl is still easily seen at Whitby Harbour. It was sitting in plain view on the breakwall opposite the lighthouse as of 3pm. Two Trumpeter Swans were also present in the bay -- They had yellow wing tags L11 and L12. Directions: Exit the 401 at Brock in Whitby. Head south to the lake. C

[Ontbirds] HSR: Holiday Beach Conservation Area (28 Nov 2011) 119 Raptors

Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2011 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey Vultu

[Ontbirds] Male Piliated Woodpecker - Sager Rd., Hamilton.

Shortly after 9 o'clock this morning we watched a male PIWO foraging through some of the fruit trees along our driveway. It was being harassed by several Bluejays and finally flew off to the south. Located north of old Hwy. 5, on Sager Rd. between Patrick Rd. and 5th Concession West. Ross. Souther