[Ontbirds] Observations from my morning coffee.

I am very lucky to live in rural Norfolk County where in the past six years we have observed over 56 species of birds without leaving my property.Here are this mornings observations from my living room as I drank my morning coffee.A pair of Blue Birds are actively nest building in one of my nest b

[Ontbirds] Least Bittern at Big Creek National Wildlife Area

Yesterday, April 15, I visited the Long Point area. At the viewing platform in Big Creek National Wildlife Area a Least Bittern flew across one of constructed canals. The observation was good and confirmatory. Insectivores are coming in, including: hundreds of Tree Swallows, a few Rough-winged

[Ontbirds] Fish Crows in Port Dalhousie continue - April 16

Counted 4 fish crows during my short visit, likely still 5 present in both Lakeside & Westcliffe park, Port Dalhousie, today. They are hanging out on the west side of the harbour, and vocalizing frequently from the trees along the park path, in Westcliffe park. Directions as per Len Manning (Uncl

Re: [Ontbirds] Fish Crows in Port Dalhousie continue - April 16

Thanks to Carl for pointing out it still says south in one part of the directions. Its obviously North. The lake is North of the qew. Paul Baldassi snwbir...@gmail.com Hamilton, Ontario On Apr 16, 2015 3:23 PM, "Paul B" wrote: > Counted 4 fish crows during my short visit, likely still 5 presen

[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds: 11th - 16th April 2015

Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders already using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with 'Kingston FN'. Alternatively, please email, phone or post records directly to me - contact details below. Please note that some s

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Birding Report for Week Ending April 16, 2015.

Spring bird migration at Presqu'ile Provincial Park is proceeding largely as expected, but a few spicy items were included this week. There are several MUTE SWAN nests in the marsh, providing further evidence that a cull is necessary. A brochure from Environment Canada which deals with that m

[Ontbirds] Ottawa/ Gatineau- recent reports to April 16, 2015

Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler and transcriber: Greg Zbitnew at k_zbitn...@bell.net or sighti...@ofnc.ca Recent sightings to April 16, 2015 The best bird of the week was an adult LITTLE BLUE HERON flying south over Dow’s

[Ontbirds] HSR: Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (16 Apr 2015) 89 Raptors

Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2015 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vul

[Ontbirds] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 16 Apr 2015

- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 04/16/2015 * NYBU1504.16 - Birds mentioned --- Please submit reports to dsu...@buffaloornithologicalsociety.org --- SAY'S PHOEBE EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH EURASIAN WIGEON BLACK TE

[Ontbirds] ADMIN: Reporting suggestions and guidelines

Birders Remember to include directions with every post. The subject header should also include a location. Now that spring migration is picking up momentum, new birds are appearing everywhere. With people carrying all sorts of wireless devices and nearly 3500 subscribed email addresses Ontb

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 16 April 2015

The lakes and ponds remain ice-covered and there is still extensive snow cover in shaded areas, but some open water is developing where creeks and rivers enter lakes and there are large areas of bare ground present now. Much milder temperatures this week encouraged more migrants to arrive. First-o

[Ontbirds] Lousiana Waterthrush, Point Pelee

I had one calling Lousiana Waterthrush near Bridge A on the Woodland Trail at Point Pelee this afternoon. The park was rather quiet otherwise (no other warblers). Several Rusty Blackbirds and two Field Sparrows (also on the Woodland Trail) were the only other birds of note. To reach Point Pel

[Ontbirds] *Louisiana* Waterthrush

Pardon the typo. It’s late. Chris Burris Waterloo ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubsc