[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (30 Nov 2016) 4 Raptors

2016-11-30 Thread reports
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 30, 2016 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture

[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara -- not seen after 10AM to my knowledge

2016-11-30 Thread Andrew Keaveney
Local birders and a few far flung twitchers scoured the area from perhaps 1PM onward but it was not found. We will post if seen tomorrow. Andrew Keaveney and Hugh Currie "The Master Dippers" 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] A Fourth King Eider at Campbellford

2016-11-30 Thread Doug McRae
Hi all, Posting for Andrea Kingsley who found and photographed an immature male King Eider at the Ranney Suspension Bridge on the south side of Campbellford at 1100h. It was swimming just upstream from the bridge. This site is about 5 km downstream from where the three females have been seen

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon at Cobden

2016-11-30 Thread Michael
The bird is visible from the boat launch or Summerfield Dr. There is also a common Loon and Black Scoter and White winged Scoters. The Murre has not been seen today to the best of my knowledge. The Eared Grebe is being seen at township park on lake Dore. Lesser Black backed and Iceland gulls

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis Port Hope N0v.30 - probably not

2016-11-30 Thread Margaret Bain
I did NOT see the Glossy Ibis in the Port Hope marsh this morning, but it has flown away and returned at least once before. If anyone does see it again, please post for us winter-listers. Margaret. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Eastern Towhee, Fox Sparrow and White-throated Sparrow - The Arboretum, University of Guelph

2016-11-30 Thread Chris G Earley
Hi, everyone, While it isn't a Crested Caracara (sigh), I thought winter listers might want to know about our male Eastern Towhee that has been here at the feeders beside The Arboretum Centre (University of Guelph) for almost a month. This is the same spot our overwintering Brown Thrasher

Re: [Ontbirds] Crested Caracara - Michipicoten River

2016-11-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
An update on the bird: After refinding the Caracara in Michipicoten, we watched the bird for about 15 minutes until David Pryor, Barb Charlton and Tyler Hoar arrived, at which point the bird was perched in a tree at the intersection of Whitney Street and Superior Street. After some time the

[Ontbirds] King Eiders- Campbellford

2016-11-30 Thread Sheila Wood
The Eiders are still here at 8:30. Visibility is poor due to fog. Birders are welcome to observe from our property on the other side of the river from the lock. 378 County Road 38across from the curling club. Cross the bridge in Campbellford and turn north onto Front Street which becomes

[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara - Michipicoten River

2016-11-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
I just relocated the bird. In the town of Michipicoten. On Google earth it is at the intersection of Whitney Ave and Superior Street - walking around on the lawn. More details to follow Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___

[Ontbirds] December 3rd Barrie waterfront outing changes

2016-11-30 Thread James Coey
Hi Anyone planning to attend the BARRIE WATERFRONT OUTING ON DEC.Please be aware of the following changes. MEETING PLACE: Dock Road Park, BarrieSTARTING TIME:  9.AMFINISH TIME :  1.00 pm approx.LEADER:  Chris EvansDIRECTIONS: - Highway 400 Exit 94 at Essa Road - northeast (right