[Ontbirds] Harlequin male, Collingwood Harbour

The male Harlequin is swimming along the far shore of the western side of the port of Collingwood at 10:30 a.m. Come into Collingwood on Hwy 26 and look for the old grain elevators on your right and follow the road out to the look out. Kevin 290 Shackleton Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry devi

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Ducks - Arkendo Park, Oakville

Hello, The male and female Harlequin Ducks were being seen around noon at Arkendo Park. They are almost straight out from shore, in the company of a female White-winged Scoter. Directions: Arkendo park is at the lake end of arkendo road. Take Winston Churchill south, turn right on Lake Shore,

[Ontbirds] Barred owl vs peregrine falcon, Leslie Spit

Witnessed a peregrine chase off a barred owl. Otherwise, the Spit was quiet. Leslie and lake Ontario, Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Brant, Barred Owl, Thickson's Point

Three Brant were feeding from the algae-covered rocks near Thickson's Point today. A Barred Owl was nearby in a grove of pines. Birds in Thicksons Woods itself included White-winged Crossbill, Hermit Thrush ande Winter Wren. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Gryfalcon Yes

Just spotted perched on the Bell building on Pharmacy about 1:00 pm. It flew over the No Frills parking lot, then east towards hydro corridor . Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owls at Owen Point, Presqu'ile Park

Hi, There were two Snowy Owls near Owen Point this morning. One owl was on each of two tiny islands just west of Gull Island - very easy to see. Directions to Presqu'ile Provincial Park (and Owen Point): In Brighton, take Ontario Street south as far as it will go and it will take

[Ontbirds] Scarborough Gyr Falcon

seen at 2:00 from Walmart parking lot at the corner of Pharmacy and Eglinton. the bird eventually flew East Sent from Samsung Mobile ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings and Red-headed Woodpecker - Toronto Islands

The woodpecker was a juvenile bird and the waxwings were with one of several flocks of Cedar Waxwings. Carolina and Winter Wrens also seen. Directions. The Islands are on the south side of the harbour and the ferry docks are at the south end of Bay St. Norm Murr 303-48 Laverock Ave. Richmond

[Ontbirds] Black-backed Woodpecker, Gelert (Haliburton Co.)

Good day all, Got out for a walk today in the beautiful warm weather along the rail trail S of Gelert (S of the former Dutch Line). It was surprisingly productive. A few highlights of the day: Black-backed Woodpecker - 1 female heard and observed in large wetland just S of 24km marker. Boh

[Ontbirds] HSR: Detroit River Hawk Watch (11 Nov 2012) 1 Raptors

Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture

[Ontbirds] OFO Cobourg/Presqu'ile Trip Report

Greetings all, About 30 birders showed up for today's Cobourg Harbour/ Presqu'ile field trip. Birders came from as far as the Kingston Area, Peterborough, the GTA and the Bruce to enjoy a fantastic (weather wise) day in the field - Gull Island in just a shirt in mid November!. No major

[Ontbirds] Long Point area--290+ Sandhill Cranes

Hello Ontbirders, Today, Kellie Superina and I birded the Long Point area. At 14.50, we observed at least 290 Sandhill Cranes in a field of cut corn. Though this species is common in the area, I thought the quantity was remarkable enough to be worthy of mentioning. This is certainly the largest

[Ontbirds] Ottawa northern hawk owl No, sandhill cranes

I failed to find the northern hawk owl of bowesville rd , I and numerous birders didn't saw it between 2-2:30 PM however I leaved at this point and the bird might have been found later on. About 10 sandhill crane where found and heard near milton rd, in the usual area at around 2 Pm and an ident

[Ontbirds] HSR: Holiday Beach Conservation Area (11 Nov 2012) 9 Raptors

Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey Vultu

[Ontbirds] No Hawk Owl this afternoon (Ottawa)

Hi Ontbirders: Although there were many people looking for it (I counted about 14 cars), I do not believe the Northern Hawk Owl was seen today. I was there from 12pm to about 2:40pm but had to leave for a dinner out of town. I did stop over at Concession 20 and Ste Rose for a quick look. Did

[Ontbirds] Humber Bay Park East; Northren Mockingbird, Northren Pintail

Hello Ontbirds, Both, Northern Mockingbird and Northern Pintail are probably the same individuals from last year. Mockingbird sang for long time ( recorded). Domestic duck was also present, probably the same individual from last year. Gadwalls (20) occupied their eastern pond. There were Buffle