[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 6 to 13 December 2018

2018-12-13 Thread Ron Tozer via ONTBIRDS
There were fewer reports this week, but some interesting observations. On Dec 8, a NORTHERN SHRIKE made an unsuccessful pass at one of the many Black-capped Chickadees coming to bird seed left by park visitors near the winter gate on Opeongo Road. A light-coloured redpoll was seen in a small flo

[Ontbirds] Ottawa/ Gatineau: recent sightings to December 13, 2018

2018-12-13 Thread Gregory Zbitnew via ONTBIRDS
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Gregory Zbitnew at sighti...@ofnc.ca December 13, 2018 There were 2 highlights this week. A CANADA JAY was seen in the Russell area on the 13th. A gray morph GYRFALCON was seen fly

[Ontbirds] Two Slaty-Backed Gull Brantford today

2018-12-13 Thread Barbara Charlton via ONTBIRDS
Ontbirders, Both individual Slaty-Backed Gulls have been seen this morning by the birders present at the Brantford landfill. All birders behaving well, parking and viewing from the designated area. Good luck, Barb Charlton -- Forwarded message - From: Rick Eckley via ONTBIRDS D

[Ontbirds] Slaty-Backed Gull Brantford.

2018-12-13 Thread Rick Eckley via ONTBIRDS
I have seen what I believe are both of the individual slaty backed gulls at the Brantford dump this morning. One flew over at 8:20 AM and headed toward mohawk lake. The second flew closer at 8:40 am, and was flying north to south. The dump is open. You go to the scales and sign in. The folks workin