[Ontbirds] Willet and Rusty Blackbird at 8th Line & Britannia, Milton

The Willet observed yesterday at noon was still present today at 7:30pm with good numbers of Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs, in flooded field on west side of 8th Line north of Britannia. Also just south of this field and on east side of road I had one male Rusty Blackbird. It was singing and moving

[Ontbirds] Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell near Point Pelee

Today, Sunday 4 May 2014, there was an excellent selection of shorebirds at Hillman Marsh in the shorebird cell, which is managed specially for spring shorebirds. Highlights late this afternoon were: 9 Long-billed Dowitchers in breeding plumage 2 Marbled Godwits 3 Willets 10 Pectoral Sandpipers 1

[Ontbirds] ADMIN : Pelee Directions

Currently a lot of people are birding Point Pelee National Park. Timely reports are greatly appreciated. Even if the directions are a minimal, reports can help. Please remember locations and names used among friends may not be universally known. Give other birders an even chance by only usi

Re: [Ontbirds] Point Pelee - Henslow's Sparrow

Henslow‘ s here as i write at 7h15 pm.  See Justin‘s directions. Jacques Bouvier Sent from my Virgin smartphone -- Original Message -- From : Justin Peter via ONTBIRDSTo : birdalert@ontbirds.ca;Sent : 05-04-2014 5:16 PMSubject : [Ontbirds] Point Pelee - Henslow's Sparrow Hi folks, A few

[Ontbirds] THREE WILLETS AT 8TH LINE & BRITTANIA ROAD

At 4:30 pm I found 3 Willets with one Great Yellowlegs in the shallow flooded field just nne of the flooded field where most of the shorebird, Including the Glossy Ibis and Ruff, were found a few years ago and single Willet yesterday. I ended up wading along the entire western edge of the tree

[Ontbirds] hooded warbler point pelee tip

Point pelee national park. At the tip near the tram stop. 515 pm. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.c

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee - Henslow's Sparrow

Hi folks, A few of us have just seen one of the two Henslow's Sparrows reported from earlier today. This one is due west of, and over the footpath from, the "Serengeti tree" (Honey-locust), accessible a short distance north of the Tip turnaround parking area. Happy birding! Justin Sent from

[Ontbirds] Purple Finch @ Pelee Wings, 6 Long-billed Dowitchers @ Hillman Marsh

Hi folks, A female Purple Finch is at the feeders opposite Pelee Wings. There were six Long-billed Dowitchers at Hillman. Very bright, some of them! Enjoy the beautiful day! Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provi

[Ontbirds] Willet Fort Erie

Just had a willet fly in at Bertie Bay in Ridgeway, was just left of the Stonemill entrance with a lesser yellowlegs.Good birding,DustinDirections: QEW south exit Sunset Dr., right onto Bowen Rd., left down Ridgemount Rd., left onto HWY 3 and right onto Stonemill Rd., and straight ahead to boat

[Ontbirds] Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Black-backed Woodpecker in Ottawa

A couple of interesting finds in Ottawa today despite the ongoing rain. At Britannia Conservation Area there was a very vocal and active Blue-gray Gnatcatcher this morning. It was moving about the peninsula extending into Mud Lake from the south side, roughly 100 m northeast of the boardwalk b

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Update May 4, 2014

Good afternoon birders, Birding continues to be excellent at Rondeau. The eastern end of South Point trail is alive with several large flocks of warblers before the washout. A female Cerulean Warbler and a Clay-colored Sparrow have been present at times, among at least 17 species of warbler (with

[Ontbirds] flock of wood duck at High Park

Mid-morning there was a small flock of wood duck, male and female, in the pond just south of the kids play structure at the south east side of High Park. A few more wood duck were in the pond off Windigo way.

[Ontbirds] 10 Marbled Godwits north of pelee park gate may 4

First dike road just north of park gate. Across # 1102. Park near ship ahoy kayak rentals and look out to flooded field. 10 birds present. You'll see a horse here too. May the 4th be with you Len Manning Lisa teskey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Onta

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report for Sunday, 4 May

Point Pelee National Park Migration Report: Sunday, 4 May Greetings folks, A significant influx of birds this morning was punctuated by 2 HENSLOW'S SPARROWS -- both observed during Friends of Point Pelee guided walks. One was showing well on the West Beach Trail 300 m north of the Tip

[Ontbirds] Henslows sparrow continues at pelee

Being seen now directly across from sarengetti tree. 300 m north of tram loop. Very skulky Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For informatio

[Ontbirds] First Rose Breasted Grosbeak here today……..

Hello Folks: We had our first MALE Rose Breasted Grosbeak of the season here today (Sunday May/04 @ 1115 AM). Sat at the sunflower seed feeder for over 5 minutes taking his fill!! Nice to see them back!! I put the Hummingbird Feeders out yesterday..so I am hoping them and the Orioles are not f

[Ontbirds] Chat continues at pelee

A group of us just had the YB chat in the cactus field which was posted by Lev fried yesterday. Bird is flying between brushpiles. Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Migration Report May 4, 2014 - Prothonotary, Eurasian Wigeon

Good morning birders, It's a good morning to be out in Rondeau. A nice variety of warblers have been seen on South Point, including a heard-only Prothonotary as well as Blue-winged and Cape May. The wind in the last few days has made Rondeau Bay extremely wavy, but today is calmer and I was able

[Ontbirds] Helsows Sparrow at Point Pelee

Birders, I just found a Helsows Sparrow at the Serengeti Tree among the west beach footpath, 300m north of the tip parking lot. Josh Vandermuelen and Jeremy Bensette and a few others got to see it as well. Good birding! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android _

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Grebes - Shirleys Bay, Ottawa

In addition to the Horned Grebes reported yesterday, there were three Red-necked Grebes near to the boat launch at Shirleys Bay this morning at 8:00 am. Directions (taken from NeilyWorld): From Highway 417 (The Queensway) take exit 134 (Moodie Drive). If travelling west, the 0.4 km offramp dumps

[Ontbirds] Female Cerulean Warbler - Point Pelee Tip

Located Female Cerulean at 7am at dangerous currents sign at the Tip of Point Pelee National Park (mid-way between tram stop and tip). Bird was foraging actively and last seen flying south toward tip. Point Pelee National park is located south of Leamington, Ontario. Good Birding, Iain __