[Ontbirds] McCowan's Longspur - prince Edward County

Yesterday on the Sandbanks CBC I found a presumed McCowan's Longspur on the beach along the Lakeview Trail (43.89269, -77.28151) in Sandbanks P.P. It was seen shortly thereafter by Peter Hogenbirk in flight at the same location. This was at about 12:30 p.m. About 2:30 p.m. Mike Ferguson and Tyl

[Ontbirds] Response to Hawk Owl Posting and reminder to follow OFO Code of Ethics

Hello Ontario Birders, We have received quite a lot of feedback about last week's report of the Hawk Owl and the large number of people who subsequently went to view the owl. We have heard concern about possible harm to the bird, the surrounding habitat and effects on residents because of cro

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull, London - YES

I just saw the adult Slaty-backed Gull at the Westminster landfill in south London. It was in a field with the gulls west of the intersection of Manning Drive and White Oak Drive. Be careful out there, roads are slippery and there are whiteout conditions. Good birding, Quinten Wiegersma London