[Ontbirds]aBout 30 Sandhill Cranes North of Mansfield

While at work my group and I saw over 30 Sandhills at the Masnfield Outdoor Centre around 10:30 am. They circled for about 5 mins before moving to the south. Mansfield is about 15 mins west of Alliston, on Airport Rd Adam Zita ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds]Fox Sparrow near Alliston

Saw a single Fox sparrow amoung an usually high amount of Dark-eyed Juncos (about 15) for this time of year - you'd think the Juncos would be gone by now- at my parents house in Everett. Adam Midland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornit

[Ontbirds]Sandhill Crane in Midland

On Wednesday April 9th, I was outside cleaning around the house (right in town) and I saw a Sandhill Crane fly over. Just one. Probably heading toward Penetang bay. Adam Zita Midland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds]Eastern Phoebe in Parry Sound

Not sure if anyone has reported Eastern Phoebes in the Parry Sound area. I heard a few over the course of a day (Saturday April 5) just east of Parry Sound. Also viewed Turkey Vulture, RW Blackbird, American Goldfinch and many other regulars. Adam _

[Ontbirds]Rail @ Wye Marsh

Walking out on the boardwalk just before it opened up to marsh, I spotted what I later determined to be a rail out along some open patches of water right beside the board walk. Not sure if it was a Virginia or not, but it was definitely a rail of some sort. Not expecting to see this bird here th

[Ontbirds]Great Grey Owl @ Wye Marsh

Walking the ski trails (not quite enough packed snow yet to track set) at Wye Marsh after clearing out some tree fall, I spotted A Great Grey Owl. I haven't seen one since the influx of the Great Greys in 03-04 in this area. Directions to Midland and Wye Marsh from the South: 400 N to Hwy 93 N.

[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings and Pine Grosbeaks @Wye Marsh

Walking the trails late yesterday afternoon, I came across a flock of Bohemian Waxwing in a big oak tree. There were at least 50 of them if not more. There were a few Cedars in the group but mostly Bo's. Also, closer to the wetland I came across three pine grosbeak where the forest edge meets t

[Ontbirds]Many Goldfinches, Hoary and common Redpolls @ Wye Marsh

Yesterday we saw over 30 American Goldfinches at our feeders. Never before have I seen so many goldfinches at once. Also of note 2 white-crowned sparrows and a hoary in amongst 2 or 3 other common redpolls Directions: 400 N to Hwy 93 N. East on Hwy 12 - look for the Wye Marsh sign. Adam ___

[Ontbirds]Dead Bohemians and live Pine Grosbeaks in Midland

front lawns and the birds were found directly underneath these trees, Has anyone experience this before and if so (or if not) do you think I am right or way out in left field? Curiously yours, Adam Zita Directions to Midland: North 400, past Barrie to Hwy 93. Follow until you are in the town

[Ontbirds]Common Loon and Blue Heron

) towards Magnetawan. From Parry sound: hwy 124 east to Magnetawan. Adam Zita ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For

[Ontbirds]Ruby-throated Hummingbird and others @ Wye Marsh

ye Marsh sign. From North Bay: 11 south till hwy 12 north, follow till you see Wye Marsh sign Adam Zita Good Biding! ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS m

[Ontbirds]E. BLUEBIRDS and E. KINGBIRD @ Wye Marsh

On May 5th A Male and Female Bluebird were spotted in one of the open fields just south of the Parking lot at the Visitors Centre of Wye Marsh. They are not a common site around the centre and there are nesting boxes located in this area and we are hoping the Bluebirds take up residency so please

[Ontbirds]Sandhill Cranes and Bald Eagle

Three Sandhill Cranes and a Bald Eagle were spotted flying over the Wye Marsh this past weekend. These are the first sighting of Cranes for this year. Adam

[Ontbirds]American Robins in Wye Marsh near Midland

While X-county skiing in Wye Marsh on Saturday Feb 3 I saw 5 Robins amoung the many other winter birds that should be in this area at this time of year. But this is a strange year for sightings. That is a first for me in February Directions to Wye Marsh: North on 400 to hwy 93. Then right on h

[Ontbirds]Bald Eagle in Midland - Wye Marsh

Directions to Wye Marsh: North on 400 to hwy 93. Then right on hwy 12. Look for the sign off Hwy 12. Enjoy!!! At about 11:30 on January 24 a Bald Eagle was riding on a thermal above the west side of Wye Marsh near the Wye Marsh Wildlfie visitor's centre. It was a mature bird and it is another in

[Ontbirds]Eastern Towhee @ Wye Marsh

Swans are starting to return and getting ready for the winter. One family spotted with 5 Cygnets. Directions to Wye Marsh: North on 400 to hwy 93. Then right on hwy 12. Look for the sign off Hwy 12. Enjoy!!! Adam Zita

[Ontbirds]Wye Marsh Birding Report May 2006

May at Wye Marsh was an eventful month for Birders and for rare and first time sightings. Amoung some of the few, a Eastern Bluebird was seen on May 19th and 20th close to the parking lot of the Wildlife Centre. A rare sighting around a marsh. And it was nice to hear and see the return of Vir

[Ontbirds]Palm Warbler, Black Terns and Least Bittern - Midland, ON

Well spring is in full force. Yesterday I saw a palm warbler (passing through, I assume) amoung the multiple sighting of Yellow Warblers at Wye Marsh. Also my first look at a pair of black terns flying over head (and an awesome display from a Caspian swooping in low, hovering and diving for its

[Ontbirds] First Baltimore Oriole, Hummingbird, B&W Warbler and GC Flycatcher

For those of you in the North Simcoe area, some firsts for me. Spotted and heard an Oriole in front of my house in Midland, ON and ruby-throated hummingbirds in my backyard. Also, my first sightings of a Great crested Flycatcher, yellow warblers and Black and White Warblers in Wye Marsh. D

[Ontbirds]Total Bird Sightings at Wye Marsh - April 2006

arrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Cardinal Rose-breasted Grosbeak Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird Purple Finch Pine Siskin American Goldfinch Evening Grosbeak Bald Eagle Blackburnian Warbler Ruby-crowned Kinglet Happy Birding!! Adam Zita Midland, ON