[Ontbirds] Smiths Falls: American White Pelicans

Hi there, I just received a report (with photos) of two American White Pelicans visiting a bay on Lower Rideau Lake, just south of Smiths Falls. The observer mentioned that they've been there for a week now. The birds are located near the southwestern edge of Slab Island, apparently frequenting a

[Ontbirds] One Upland Sandpiper north of Newburgh

This afternoon during heavy rain we saw and heard an Upland Sandpiper on a fence rail inside the wire fence of the Nature Conservancy, Napanee Plains Alvar. Also there were, at least 4 Brown Thrashers singing in the area as well. These birds were seen from Nugent Rd about 1 km. northeast of

[Ontbirds] April Birdbash

My bird bash this month as done at home and near home on Saturday (I checked the feeders and went for a short walk to the bike path).  On Sunday I went up north to Sand Dam Road.  I parked in the large open space at the start of the road.  Then I got onto a snowmobile trail and turned right

[Ontbirds] Two Long-billed Dowitchers south of Alliston

Just had a couple long-billed dowitchers in a seasonal pond south of Alliston at relatively close range. The pond is at the south east corner of the Adjala / Tecumseth townline and the 13th concession. Go south on King street from Alliston about 4 km. This turns into the townline. Best

[Ontbirds] Willets Leamington

The beach in Leamington had 21 Willets late morning through early afternoon until dogs flushed them. There was also a Sanderling and adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. The beach is at Seacliffe Park near the ferry dock. Brian Morin ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Purple Sandpiper, Louisiana Waterthrush, fallout of birds - Port Weller, St Catharines

I birded the Port Weller pier in St Catharines, Niagara Region for a few hours this afternoon before and during the heavy rains. The highlight was a Purple Sandpiper on the rocks by the lighthouse at the east end of the pier, which landed in front of me while I was trying (unsuccessfully) to

[Ontbirds] Fallout Wet Woods

Mini fallout of passerines in Wet Woods at Tommy Thomson Park. 9 warblers, including Canada, 3 flycatchers, 4 vireos (2 seen by others), grosbeaks, Purple Finches, Solitary Sandpiper(possibly 2), American Bittern(seen by other birder). Great day! Wet Woods is at the base of Tommy Thompson Park

[Ontbirds] May 1 Birds at Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve

Hi everyone, This morning was the most active for birds so far this spring. There were at least 13 species of warblers found in the woods and meadow between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. New for the year for me were Black-throated Blue, Chestnut-sided, Blackburnian, Northern Parula, Ovenbird, and

[Ontbirds] Black necked Stilt, Tilbury Lagoons

The Black necked Stilt is still present at the Tilbury Lagoons. See previous emails for directions. Also, Solitary Sandpiper. Black Crowned Nightheron flew through. Jenny Brown & Jim Frith Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Willet in Wheatley Harbour

There are 6 Willet on the rocks offshore from the lighthouse at the end of the Wheatley pier (1:45 PM Monday). Chris Escott. +1 416-788-8055 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee NP migration update-May 1, 2017

Good Birding, Slow but steady birding today throughout the Park between rain showers. About 12 species of warbler have been reported thus far today. No sign of the Fish Crow that was near the Visitor Centre yesterday evening. The Eared Grebe is still hanging about near the Tip with many

[Ontbirds] Henlow's Sparrow - Point Pelee

The Henslow's Sparrow is still being seen at 1230 pm on west beach trail. It was 100-125 mts south of half way tram stop on the east side of trail. Sent from Todd Pepper's iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Painted Bunting, Denbigh (Addington Highlands)

Male Painted Bunting still located at 22262 Hwy. 41 Denbigh Ontario. Spent the entire day yesterday at feeders. Was spotted feeding again this morning first at 7:00am and has been active all morning. Be aware, driveway to residence is long (1/2 km) but still accessible. -- Forwarded

[Ontbirds] Pelee: Henslow's Sparrow

There is a Henslow's Sparrow present along the west beach trail 150 yards south of midway tram stop. Still being observed at 8:50am. Good birding Bruce and Ben Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571

Re: [Ontbirds] Fish Crow - Point Pelee Visitor Centre

One was calling at 6am this morning east of Highbury Canco Leamington. On Apr 30, 2017 6:44 PM, "Jeremy Bensette via ONTBIRDS" < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > Tim Arthur and I just found a Fish Crow eating a Jolly Rancher (it smelled > like watermelon flavour) in the parking lot of the visitor