[Ontbirds] Thickson Woods Friday

Well it was not a fallout, however it seemed like there were birds in every tree. It started early and at 7 :30 p.m., there was still birds to be found everywhere. 19 species of Warbler were counted including 3 Canada Warblers, Orange-crowned,Blackpoll, and a Wilson. It was not just the species

[Ontbirds] northern parula

I saw a male northern parula this morning at a park west of Weston just south of Lanyard. It was in flowering trees down the hill from the baseball diamond. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organizati

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Warblers Friday

Good birding at Rondeau in spite of cool winds and ten degree temperature. Spicebush Trail: Redstart, Black-throated Blue, Black & White, Chestnut Sided, Magnolia. Prothonotary calling. Swainson's Thrush, Blue-grey Gnatcatcher. Southpoint Trail: Yellows everywhere. White-crowned Sparrow,

[Ontbirds] Willet & Dunline - Presqu'ile Park Brighton

Spent a few hours birding the park today and by far the best bird of the day was a lone Willet feeding along beach 2 & 3. One small group of Dunlin were also visible. See links for Willet and Dunlin. I am pretty sure its a Willet, the flight shot helps with the ID. Willet Flight http://farm8.s

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, May 17th, 2013

AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN ACADIAN FLYCATCHER WESTERN KINGBIRD FISH CROW WORM-EATING WARBLER American Wigeon Blue-winged Teal American Bittern Merlin Virginia Rail Common Gallinule Sandhill Crane Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Plover Solitary Sandpiper Ruddy Turnstone Semipalmated Sandpiper Least S

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover - Toronto Islands

The Piping Plover was still at the beach near Hanlans Point as of about 2:45 pm. After taking the ferry to Hanlans Point go to the beach near the airport and head north (right) back towards the city. Howard Shapiro Howard Shapiro cathar...@rogers.com or howard.shap...@rogers.com Sent from my mo

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Update May 17, 2013

Hi birders, It's pretty slow going birding in the park right now with the hot weather, but there are still birds to be seen. Blue Grosbeak was reported again from the north side of the maintenance yard. White-eyed Vireo was on Spicebush Trail. Canada and Mourning Warbler have been seen at a var

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover - Toronto Islands - CORRECTION

When you reach the beach turn right, not left. Norm Murr Richmond Hill Ontario, Canada ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory Report for May 10-16, 2013

This is the weekly report from the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory for the week of May 10-16, courtesy of Bander-In-Charge Stéphane Menu. This past week, major movements happened in the first two days, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures and strong west wind that neatly stopped migrat

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Bird Migration Report - May 17, 2013

Another good day of birding at Point Pelee National Park this morning. At least 17 species of warbler have been seen on the Friends of Point Pelee hikes and by other birders. The highlights include: a MOURNING WARBLER just south of the Visitor Centre on the Woodland Trail by the Black Walnut tree d

[Ontbirds] Clay-Coloured Sparrow Cherry Beach Toronto

Singing and well seen at the eastern end of the beach south of the bike path. Anthony Glenesk ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Toronto Islands

Norm Murr called at 9:30 am to report aPiping Plover on Hanlan's Point. Directions: Follow the path beside the airport fence out to the beach. Turn left. The bird was close to the buoy on the beach. Pete Read for Norm Murr. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Migration Report May 17, 2013

Good Morning Birders, To my knowledge, the Kirtland's Warbler was not seen after the original sighting. It is a busy morning in the park with more of the later migrants arriving. Pony Barn and the Maintenance Loop seem to be the busiest spots with both birds and birders. Yellow-throated Warbler

[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds - May 11-17, 2013

There were a number of great birds reported in the past week including a GLOSSY IBIS, a LARK BUNTING, and a WORM-EATING WARBLER (a few details can be found below). Most of the expected migrants have made their way back to the Kingston Region, though numbers of many species seem to still be rather l

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Thickson Woods

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Peter Darcy > Date: 16 May, 2013 8:55:34 PM EDT > To: "mark.cranf...@ofo.ca" > Subject: Thickson Woods > > Spent the day at Rondeau, but here is what was reported at Thickson Woods. > Warbler species was much lower today. However still a