[Ontbirds] Common Raven - Toronto (Scarborough) - Bertrand and Crockford

2013-08-23 Thread Phil L.
Today at around 5:45 p.m. I saw and heard a Common Raven in Scarborough. This is likely one of the pair of Ravens that were seen earlier this year at Ashtonbee and Pharmacy, by the Bell tower. The bird was on top of a building calling and being harassed by a Cooper's Hawk, which was putting on

[Ontbirds] Great Gray Owl, Northern Shoveler, Blue-winged Teal, Lake Travers, Algonquin Park

2013-08-23 Thread Jeff Skevington
Hi Ontbirders, My Dad, son and I birded Lake Travers in Algonquin Park today hoping to capitalize on the forecast storm. The rain fizzled out so it was not superb, but we did find a few good birds. Highlights were a juvenile Great Gray Owl begging for food at km 66.6 of the Sand Lake Road (where t

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture Brantford

2013-08-23 Thread Ellen Horak
As per Bill  Lamond's sighting yesterday the black vulture was roosting right behind the house at 133 Forest Rd in Brantford at 5:45 today. It was in a tree on its on with many Turkey Vultures in the tree beside it. Got a great look at it - definite grey/white head.  Thanks Bill   ellen www.thes

[Ontbirds] Correction to Direction to Almonte Lagoons[]

2013-08-23 Thread iain wilkes
Recently I posted sightings at the Almonte Lagoons and I provided directions that were in part incorrect. This has lead to some birders unknowingly crossing private property which we do not have access to. Apologies to all for this; All I can say is it was an unintended mistake on my part

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret at Blenheim Landfill

2013-08-23 Thread Jim Burk
My dad found a non-breeding Snowy Egret at the Blenheim Landfill. Steve Charbonneau, myself, and my dad watched it for about 20 mins. Unfortunately access is restricted unless you work here like he does. That being said it appeared to go to roost with 2 Great Egrets in a woodlot just to the e

[Ontbirds] Blue tagged Great Egrets, Minnesing Wetlands

2013-08-23 Thread Susan Menzies
While birding the Minnesing wetlands today my birding friend Bill Richardson & I found 12+ Great Egrets roosting in a tree on the Concession Rd 2 Sunnidale just west of Mckinnon Rd.  The birds were mostly in trees with a few on the ground about half way between Mckinnon Rd & the little bridge to

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican Continues at Wheatley Harbour

2013-08-23 Thread David Pryor
I just left the harbour where the Brown Pelican was perched on the offshore rock jetty. The bird was facing the shore and provided great looks. David Pryor Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provinci

[Ontbirds] NOW: Olive-sided Flycatcher, Scarborough, Markham/Lawrence

2013-08-23 Thread Jack Alvo
Am looking at an O/S right now. Follow Rick's excellent directions. Once in the dead tree area, be prepared to explore...it took me quite a few minutes to find the bird. Perched high but not at tree top. Also, nuthatches, woodpeckers, etc. around. Hiking boots sufficed. Jack Alvo -Original

[Ontbirds] 12 Great Egrets roosting at Lynde Shores Conservation Area - Whitby

2013-08-23 Thread Weseloh,Chip [Ontario]
This morning, from about 0603-0613, John Brett and I observed 12 Great Egrets disperse from their roosting area along Lynde Creek in the Lynde Creek Conservation Area (LSCA) in Whitby. The birds roosted in live trees on the west side of the creek as well as in the lower reaches of shrubs and small

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican - Wheatley harbour: yes

2013-08-23 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
The Brown Pelican is currently sleeping on top of the breakwall at Wheatley harbour. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen and Laura Bond Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organizati