[Ontbirds] Rufous Hummingbird - Eganville area

Hello all! After hitting 298 and 299 all time Ontario birds with the Slaty-backed Gull and Black-throated Grey Warbler, I took a long trip up toward Eganville today to try for the Rufous Hummingbird that has been present since Sept. I arrived around 12:40 and the bird was quite cooperative showin

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 15 December 2011

Well above freezing temperatures and rain on several days this week kept the big lakes wide open and melted away nearly all the snow. Very unusual for this date on the Algonquin Highlands. Common Loon: Adult on Lake of Two Rivers on December 13. Late. European Starling: One at Visitor Centre feed

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Birding Report for Week Ending December 15, 2011.

Despite the relative paucity of birders visiting Presqu'ile Provincial Park recently (except for a dedicated few seeking Purple Sandpipers), there have been some interesting, not to say amazing, finds this week, and the upcoming Christmas Bird Count on Sunday promises to reveal even more. The

[Ontbirds] Huntsville CBC

The 18th annual Huntsville Christmas Bird Count was held on Wednesday, December 14. Temperatures were above freezing all day, there was very little snow on the ground, and all water was open. Light rain began at 3 pm but had minimal effect on the results. Total Species: 44 (ties second highest; av

[Ontbirds] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 15 Dec 2011

- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 12/15/2011 * NYBU1112.15 - Birds mentioned --- Please submit email to dfsuggs localnet com --- SLATY-BACKED GULL SHORT-EARED OWL SNOWY OWL Merlin Peregrine Falcon Wild Turkey B

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl - Port Credit Harbour

Birders At 4:55 I saw a Snowy Owl (likely female) sitting mid-section on the decommissioned lake freighter that forms the east end of Port Credit Harbour. No photo opportunity, scope almost necessary. This is count week for the South Peel Naturalists' Christmas Bird Count. Please report unus

[Ontbirds] Wilsons and Black-throated Gray - Hamilton

A bunch of us just found a Wilson s Warbler along the waterfront trail in Hamilton. Seen by Barb Charlton, Peter Burke, Reuven Martin, Barry Jones, Lucas Foerster, Mark Dorriesfield and myself. The Blackthroated Gray and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher were seen at 10:00 at the 1800 m mark when coming fro

[Ontbirds] 15 Purple Sandpiper -- Gull Island, Prequ'ile Provincial Park

At 0930h this morning a flock of 15 Purple Sandpiper was hanging out at Gull Island at Prequ'ile Provincial Park. Other goodies include Snowy Owl and Iceland Gull. To reach Presq'uile, take the exit off the 401 to Brighton. Head south into town and follow the signs to the park. Gull Island is

[Ontbirds] Chukar. Hamilton. Sager Rd at 5th Concession W.

Because it's so late, this is more a test than a sighting report. I originally tried sending this twice on Tuesday and it was returned as undeliverable, the same thing happened Wednesday. Hopefully the problem has been resolved. Shortly after 8 AM Tuesday, Dec. 13 I saw what I thought at first glan

[Ontbirds] Ottawa/Gatineau - 15 Dec 11 - recent reports

Ontario/Quebec Ottawa/Gatineau 15 December 2011 Hotline: Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club Phone number: 613-860-9000 For the Bird Status Line PRESS * (star) To report bird sightings PRESS 1 (one) Coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Canada National Capital Region) E. Ontario,W. Quebec Compiler & transcriber: