[Ontbirds] Tundra Swans - Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP)

Saturday afternoon Tundra swans were seen flying over the RNUP between 2:00-4:00 p.m. I observed one group of 25 swans near Sewell's Rd. and Finch Ave. in Scarborough. Other observers in the area documented more. Conversation at end of day established that there were as many as 65 in the area.

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon, Ottawa

Apologies if this is a duplicate. My first posting did not seem to go through. Today, Sunday, February 26, at 12:30 p.m., Jane Burgess, Nadine Tate and I found a Gyrfalcon on top of a hydro pole on the north side of Rushmore Road, just west of Old Richmond Road. After a few minutes, it flew

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owls

The large number of Snowy Owls are persisting 5 Klics north of Chesley s/w of Owen Sound. 26 birds found in 40 minutes. Several Northern Harriers and 2 adult Bald Eagles in the same area. With practically all of the snow gone except for fence rows and small filed patches these birds are real stand

[Ontbirds] sandhill cranes at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Kingsville

At approximately 3:40 pm, I saw two Sandhill Cranes among the many Canada Geese at the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Kingsville. Kingsville is approximately 30 km southeast of Windsor. Leon A. Barlow ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] juvenile bald eagle On Parkway

A juvenile bald eagle was on the Niagara River parkway just south of Navy Island on Canadian side of the river today , also flocks of Red wing Blackbirds and common Grackles are arriving at Dufferin Islands near Niagara Falls. Good Birding Everyone _

[Ontbirds] Kanata (south) -- Greater White-fronted Geese

In a pond at the intersection of Eagleson and Bridgestone, a pair, among many Canada Geese and Mallards. In the same pond, a very early (for here) Belted Kingfisher. Directions: Hwy. 417 west to exit 138‎. South on Eagleson about 5 km, to Bridgestone. Left (east) on Bridgestone. Park on the si

Re: [Ontbirds] Tundra Swans, Bathurst St, East Gwillimbury

As per Kevin's report There are about 350 Tundra swans right now. About 50 pintail just took off heading south. There are 60 or so Canada Geese on land back at the trees. 200 Canada just flew over Same directions as below Kevin Empey 9057065501 > On Feb 26, 2017, at 09:30, Kevin Shack

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture Langton

Observers of birds, At 1140 my daughter and I had a Black Vulture accompanying three Turkey Vultures circling about 1km south of Langton on Hwy 59. The birds were approximately 1km east of Hwy 59 slowly heading north-west. Winter highlights from the Long Point region are posted on the Long Poin

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings. Collingwood

There is a Large flock of snow buntings 250+ On highway 26 just west of intersection with Horseshoe valley rd w. Not settling. Moving around a lot. A few horned larks with them. Kevin Empey 9057065501 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Tundra Swans, Bathurst St, East Gwillimbury

The number of Tundra Swans in the flooded field west of Bathurst St, north of the Queensville SR have been building since February 24.  I was told there were 350 to 400 yesterday afternoon.  The change in the weather means the flooded fields are developing a skin of ice.  I estimated there were

[Ontbirds] Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds Carleton Place

Whilst sipping my coffee and watching my granddaughter dance in circles two Grackles and half a dozen Red-winged Blackbirds landed in the yard. My records indicate earliest arrival date ever. I suspect they are arriving in many places. Maybe we should all dance in circles for an early spring.