[Ontbirds] Nighthawk in East York

2016-06-17 Thread Richard Sigesmund
While not a rare sighting, this is the first time in 14 years that I've had a one nighthawk fly over Pape and O'Connor. Flying more north over the Millwood st bridge in Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincia

[Ontbirds] Mulmur: Ring-Necked Pheasant

2016-06-17 Thread Michael Agueci
Hello Birders, Yesterday I noticed a Ring-Necked Pheasant contemplating crossing the road Hwy 17 and 2nd side road east of Hwy 124 in Mulmur. I don't know if it's an escapee, but it's the 1st one I've seen in these parts. Michael Agueci ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Grassland Birds at the TV Tower Field in North Dumfries Township

2016-06-17 Thread Paul FJ. Eagles
The TV tower field in North Dumfries Township is an open grassland that is not harvested until July each year. This allows grassland birds to nest successfully. This year the grassland has Savannah Sparrow, Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, and Red-winged Blackbirds. One area of very sparse grasslan