[Ontbirds] Great bird sightings this weekend, just in our garden in Kingsville

2014-05-12 Thread Sue Bullock via ONTBIRDS
Although going to Point Pelee was on the 'to do' list this weekend, we had some great sightings just in our garden in Kingsville - even had local visitors who were thrilled to see several birds they had never seen in their own garden... . a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks pair of Northern Orioles

[Ontbirds] Rideau Lakes - Cerulean Warbler, Philadelphia Vireo

2014-05-12 Thread Judy and Peter Hall via ONTBIRDS
Hi Ontbirders: During late morning to early afternoon yesterday, I was passing through the Rideau Lakes area north of Kingston along Opinicon Road. Time of day meant few birds were singing, but highlights were one Cerulean Warbler, a Philadelphia and two Yellow-throated Vireos as well as a

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Migration Report May 12, 2014

2014-05-12 Thread Reuven Martin via ONTBIRDS
Good morning, It seem to be a fairly quiet day in the park for birds. Last night a Black-headed Gull was seen in a large feeding frenzy of Bonaparte's Gulls off the beach. Anybody seeing flocks of Bonaparte's should look through them carefully. Clay-colored Sparrows have been seen at the start

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler pelee

2014-05-12 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
A group of us (ken burrell, barb charlton, doug mcrae and I) just had a Kentucky Warbler singing and foraging in the tree tops(!) along the west beach about 400m south of blue heron/northwest beach. May be moving south along west edge of woods. Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Kentucky Warbler pelee

2014-05-12 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Mike Runtz, Ben and I along with many others had a brief view. Bird is still calling in same area. Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Date: May 12, 2014 at 11:13:34 EDT To: Ontbirds birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject:

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Festival of Birds - May 12, 2014

2014-05-12 Thread Festival of Birds via ONTBIRDS
While things started off slow first thing this morning it has really picked up through the course of the morning. Both YELLOW-BILLED and BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO were reported from the Tip. A CANADA WARBLER was near the Black-billed Cuckoo. The interior of the Park was very busy with at least 25

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Update May 12, 2014

2014-05-12 Thread Reuven Martin via ONTBIRDS
Good afternoon, Birding seems to have improved in the park over the day. Prothonotary Warblers have been seen at Tulip Tree Trail and at Pony Barn today. A Prairie Warbler was seen on Marsh Trail this morning at 9 am. Golden-winged Warbler was seen at Pony Barn. The group campground and

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler Pelee

2014-05-12 Thread Ellen Smout via ONTBIRDS
Seen now off the footpath north of Blue Heron Singing male seen now Good birding Ellen Smout London ont Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

Re: [Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler Pelee

2014-05-12 Thread Ellen Smout via ONTBIRDS
Oops SOUTH apologies There is a crowd. :) Ellen Smout Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2014, at 15:58, Ellen Smout via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca wrote: Seen now off the footpath north of Blue Heron Singing male seen now Good birding Ellen Smout London ont Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Cerulean and Blue-winged Warbler Presqu'ile PP

2014-05-12 Thread Rick Poulin via ONTBIRDS
Paul Lagasi wanted me to pass on that he saw both a male Cerulian and Blue-winged Warbler at the Lighthouse at Presqu’ile Park this afternoon. Both birds were very cooperative showing well. To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton. Locations within the Park are shown

[Ontbirds] Pelee - Yellow-breasted Chat

2014-05-12 Thread Steve McAllister via ONTBIRDS
Just before the rain returned around 6pm. Sitting right out in the open at Dunes. Just behind the washroom.  Steve and Michael McAllister Sent from Samsung Mobile ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] HSR: Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (12 May 2014) 36 Raptors

2014-05-12 Thread via ONTBIRDS
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 12, 2014 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black

[Ontbirds] Bruce Mines oriole, hummingbird

2014-05-12 Thread Dan Patricia Kerr via ONTBIRDS
May 10 saw the return of the northern orioles (3males and 1 female). Today we saw our first ruby throated hummingbirds (1 male and 1 female), an indigo bunting, rose breasted grosbeaks (1male and 1female) and 2 pileated woodpeckers . The white crown and white throated sparrows have been

[Ontbirds] Yellow-breasted Chat - Toronto

2014-05-12 Thread JUDY MARSHALL via ONTBIRDS
At about 11 am today I had a Yellow-breasted Chat at the extreme western tip of Ashbridge's Bay Park in Toronto. Ashbridge's Bay Park is at the foot of Coxwell Ave. in Toronto. From the Ashbridge's parking lot go south on the main trail and follow the paved path heading west to the bushy area

[Ontbirds] Pelee island highlights, yellow-throated warblers

2014-05-12 Thread Jeff Skevington via ONTBIRDS
Richard Pope, Sharron, Richard, Alexander Skevington and I birded the island today. It was slowish but we had several decent birds. There was a fair reverse migration at Fish Point this morning. The highlight was a Yellow-throated Warbler reversing at about 7 am. A prothonotary warbler was in the

[Ontbirds] Sedge wrens and nighthawk on Carden Alvar

2014-05-12 Thread Ronald Reid via ONTBIRDS
An evening walk with the Carden Field Naturalists found singing SEDGE WRENS in Sedge Wren Marsh, a welcome return after last year's absence. A COMMON NIGHTHAWK was seen above the marsh, and GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER heard just at the south edge of the wetland. Also a SOLITARY SANDPIPER and many of