[Ontbirds] Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler at Pelee

2014-05-02 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Barb Charlton, Eric Holden and I just had a Audubons Warbler at Pelee. It was in a large flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers in post woods just north of halfway stop. The flock moved north towards the tram stop. Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Hooded Warbler still near Ottawa 8pm May 1.

2014-05-02 Thread via ONTBIRDS
I got to Terry Carrise Park late last night and had an opportunity to see the hooded warbler foraging on the ground and in the thick riparian shrubs. He was still feeding when I left around 810. Directions from Ottawa: Take 417 west to 416. Take 416 south to Fallowfield. Go west on Fallowfield

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Rondeau

2014-05-02 Thread Jim Burk via ONTBIRDS
Steve Charbonneau and I have found a Yellow-throated Warbler at Beach Access # 1 in Rondeau Park. A Blue-winged Warbler also in the vicinity. Numerous warblers all along east side of park. Jim Burk Chatham-Kent Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Update - May 2, 2014

2014-05-02 Thread Festival of Birds via ONTBIRDS
Brisk south west winds again this morning making it cool at the Tip. A few pockets of migrants have been noted throughout the Park. A group of WILLET were at the Tip this morning first thing. As of writing this report at least one was still lingering there. Birding was more comfortable along

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspurs, Willets - north of Hillman Marsh

2014-05-02 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
At least 5 Smith's Longspurs were still in the grassy field on the west side of Mersea Rd 21 just north of Road 2 early this afternoon. This is located on the north side of Hillman Marsh in Essex County. Directly across on the east side of Mersea Rd 21 there were 10 Willets in a flooded field

[Ontbirds] Dowitchers - Milton

2014-05-02 Thread David Pryor via ONTBIRDS
I found a flock of 12-13 dowitchers about an hour ago on James Snow Pkwy in Milton. The birds were located in a flooded field on the east side of the road, about a half kilometre north of Britannia. Park at the car pull-off area (you can't miss it) and look east over the edge of the concrete

[Ontbirds] Hooded Warbler - Ottawa May 2 - NOT SEEN

2014-05-02 Thread Dave Moore via ONTBIRDS
The Hooded Warbler was NOT seen this morning. I searched [along with several others] from 9:00 to 11:00 am with no sign of it. Directions from Ottawa: Take 417 west to 416. Take 416 south to Fallowfield. Go west on Fallowfield to Steeplehill. South on Steeplehill to Terry Carrise park. Dave

[Ontbirds] Large Flock of Rusty Blackbirds South of Ashton

2014-05-02 Thread iain wilkes via ONTBIRDS
I was watched and listened to approx. 50 raucous Rusty Blackbirds at 11:45 today on the Ashton Station Road. Mixture of males and females. Directions: Head west from Ottawa on 417 to Hwy 7 and continue west on HWY 7 until Ashton Station Road. Exit south and go to the village of Ashton. After

[Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitchers, Milton May 2

2014-05-02 Thread Leonard Manning via ONTBIRDS
Birders The Long-billed Dowitchers found initially by David Pryor are still present in a flooded field on James snow parkway in Milton.initially a group of 13 birds, there are now 7 remaining and viewed by a group of us. An excellent find by David. Qew Toronto to Bronte go north on Bronte.

[Ontbirds] Brewe'rs Rusty Blackbirds near Walsingham

2014-05-02 Thread Diane Salter via ONTBIRDS
I'm reporting for Norm Murr Ian Cannell that they have been watching 12 Brewer's 19 Rusty Blackbirds in a plowed field on the Extension of Troyer Side Road Regional Rd. 60 (former Conc. 5). The field is on the east side of Troyer. Go West on Road 60 from Hwy #59(north of Long Point), turn

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis, north of Britannia Rd. East of 8th concession

2014-05-02 Thread via ONTBIRDS
Appears to be a Glossy Ibis in flooded field about 400 metres east of concession 8 and north of Britannia west of 407Garth RileyEtobicoke, Ontarioril...@yahoo.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Clay-coloured Sparrow @ Point Pelee

2014-05-02 Thread Dwayne Murphy via ONTBIRDS
Clay coloured Sparrow at the south end of the northwest beach parking lot. It's with a field and song sparrow. Good birding! Dwayne Murphy Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis flew out at 8th and Britania, Milton

2014-05-02 Thread Leonard Manning via ONTBIRDS
Bird has flown south east towards 407. A group of us watched it go.Many ponds in area so bird could be anywhere. Just getting word out Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspurs continue

2014-05-02 Thread Jay Peterson via ONTBIRDS
Hello ontbirders, As of 8pm myself and 5 other birders teamed up and found at least two of the Longspurs. They are difficult to find. I was very happy with my purchase of new Wellington boots for the occasion. Good luck if you try tomorrow. Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto The Longspurs

[Ontbirds] Brewer's Blackbirds and Rusty Blackbirds - Walsingham

2014-05-02 Thread Norm Murr via ONTBIRDS
Just to clarify the sightings of the subject birds that were observed from 3:30 to 3:45 pm as close as 40 to 50 feet from us. The two flocks of blackbirds were not together. The 12 Brewer’s (there may have been a few more behind the cedar hedge), (both males and dark eyed females) were in the

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, May 2nd, 2014

2014-05-02 Thread Cheryl Edgecombe via ONTBIRDS
GLOSSY IBIS MARBLED GODWIT LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER LITTLE GULL EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL ACADIAN FLYCATCHER (probable) FISH CROW Snow Goose Black Scoter Ring-necked Pheasant Red-throated Loon Common Loon Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Rough-legged Hawk Virginia Rail Sora Sandhill Crane Solitary