[Ontbirds] HSR: Holiday Beach Conservation Area (28 Oct 2012) 1713 Raptors

Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 28, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey

[Ontbirds] Kittiwakes at Van Wagner's Beach

Just received a text from Brandon Holden that 6 Black-legged Kittiwakes just flew past Hutches Restaurant, with one being an adult. Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service Rd., turn left and

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwits and Ibis Gosport

The two Hudsonian Godwits and Glossy Ibis were still present at Gosport this morning. An American Golden Plover was also present along with the usual Dunlins, both yellowlegs and PESAs. See earlier directions by Doug McRae. -- *Andrea Kingsley* Artist / Biologist P.O. Box 1807 Brighton, On K0K

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon - Oshawa Harbour

Hello Birders, The previously reported Pacific Loon is currently present off the end of the pier at Oshawa Harbour. Photos have been taken, and the bird is close enough to see the chinstrap field mark. It is very windy and cold, be sure to dress appropriately. Directions: From the 401,

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle - Grand Bend lagoons + OFO FT addendum

Hi all, I just saw a juvenile Golden Eagle flying low over the woodlots south of GBSL as I was southbound on Mollard Line. I stopped and scoped it as it disappeared behind the woodlot adjacent to the lagoons before emerging over #3 and continuing north, staying low so I believe it was

[Ontbirds] 6 Brant at Pt. Edward lighthouse

Currently battling winds trying to fly northeast along Ontario shoreline. 3 are juv.'s At end of Fort St. St. In Sarnia/Pt. Edward. Sent from Andrew's iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] HSR: Holiday Beach Conservation Area (29 Oct 2012) 125 Raptors

Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 29, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey

[Ontbirds] HSR: Detroit River Hawk Watch (29 Oct 2012) Raptors

Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 29, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture

[Ontbirds] Point Edward Storm Birds-Franklin's Gull

HI all, I did not blow into Point Edward until just after 4 today. I guess I missed Andrew at the same time due to all the commotion! Today was the most brutal wind I have ever experienced there. My observations: Brant Geese (6) --on the ground until dark right in front of my vehicle.