Re: [Ontbirds] Swainson's Warbler At Leslie Spit 8:50 AM

It was seen by a lage group back at original spot by the rubble, keeps coming back here - Original Message - From: "Hugh Currie" To: "ontbirds" Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 8:48 AM Subject: [Ontbirds] Swainson's Warbler At Leslie Spit 8:50 AM Paul Prior just called. He is very excited

Re: [Ontbirds] Yellow Rail on the Carden Alvar

The Yellow Rail started ticking at 8:20pm tonight on the west side of the bridge in the Sedge Wren Marsh on Wylie Road, delighting the 7 of us there Thanks again to Jean and the other posters - Original Message - From: "Jean Iron" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 8:08 PM Subject: [

[Ontbirds] 2 King Eiders still at Bronte Harbour

, killdeer, blackbirds and a song sparrow so maybe spring is on the way ;) Photos from today are on my photo site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Directions: Exit the QEW at Bronte Road (Oakville) and go south to the lake then walk out on the pier. The eiders are at different ends of the

Re: [Ontbirds] Three King Eiders at Bronte Harbour this morning

and King eiders at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Andrew Don - Original Message - From: "Gavin Edmondstone" To: "Ontbirds" Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 10:05 AM Subject: [Ontbirds] Three King Eiders at Bronte Harbour this morning This morning there we

Re: [Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitcher at Sobey's Pond, Whitby

There was 3 Dowitchers this morning around 9am at the pond, 1 in close with the Dunlin and 2 at the back, also more of both Yellowlegs were present and a Great Egret Andrew Don - Original Message - From: "Steve LaForest" To: "birdalert" Sent: Friday, Septem

Re: [Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon in Fort Erie still there

The male Eurasian Wigeon is still in the spot earlier today ,around 12 Noon, also here were Caspian and Common terns (foy) and a barn swallow flying with tree swallows Have photo of the Wigeon and terns at www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ From

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle, Eastern Towhee, American Pipit etc Long Point area

A few pics from today are up at my website at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Good Birding Andrew Don ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Spruce Grouse, Boreal Chickadee, Crossbills and Grosbeaks Algonquin Park last 2days

by the suet feeder were 3 different Pine Martens. Have photos from the trip at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/sets/72157629412290579/ Andrew Don ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Fish Crows, Black-headed Gull Fort Erie Yes

Saw and heard 2 Fish crows at the top of Bowen Street where there is a gravel parking lot for a golf course at 11am today, then scoped the Black-headed gull with the bonapartes by the marina quite easily. Saw both target birds within 10minutes ,nice day to be out, now off to watch the big game

[Ontbirds] Least Bittern Colonel Sam Smith Park, Toronto

o roosting Black-crowned Night-herons. Have photos of the Least bittern and other birds at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Colonel Sam Smith Park is at the bottom of Kipling Avenue, just take the Kipling ave south exit from the Gardiner Expressway and follow to the end, park in the p

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler Rattray Marsh Mississauga

trail that starts just before the main boardwalk if come from Bexhill and turn right at the bottom of the hill. Rubber boots are recommended as was very muddy and wet on the trail. Photo of the warbler can be seen on my website at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andre

[Ontbirds] 5 Species of Grebe today in Toronto, also Harlequin Duck, Purple Martins, Field Sparrow and other migrants

. Humber Bay Park East is further east along Lakeshore at Park Lawn Road photos from today are at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] 5 Grebe day in Toronto today, Harlequin Duck, Purple Martins, Field Sparrow

. Humber Bay Park East is further east along Lakeshore at Park Lawn Road photos from today are at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle Yes , Greater White-fronted Geese No Long Point Lee Brown Waterfowl area

Today went down to the Long Point area with Margaret Bain, Paul Riss and Richard Pope and unsuccessfully looked for the Greater White-fronted Geese reported earlier in the week.As a consolation we did see a juvenile Golden Eagle soaring over the treetops just south of the platform at Lee Brown.

Re: [Ontbirds] Spotted Towhee Port Rowan

Sandhill Cranes at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Happy Birding Andrew Don - Original Message - From: "Mark Cranford" To: "Ontbirds" Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:11 AM Subject: [Ontbirds] Spotted Towhee Port Rowan Jim Watt and I saw the previou

[Ontbirds] 3 Red Knots, White-rumped Sandpiper etc at Rock Point Provincial Park

on Niece Rd. (The route is well signed with Provinical Park signs). Once in the park ask for a map and directions to the lookout over the fossil beach. Follow the trail from the lookout down to the beach. Andrew Don ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Cerulean Warbler Bronte Cemetary, Canada and Wilson's Wabler Shell Park

ittle woodlot, over the first creek bridge. Bronte Cemetary is found a little further along Lakeshore Road to the east at the bottom of West Street. Photo of the Cerulean Warbler can be seen at my photo website at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andre

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Harlequin Ducks Yes Port Credit (Mississauga)

river along the waterfront trail were 2 yellow-rumped warblers. Photo of the grebe can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/4447981788/ Direction for Grebe - Exit QEW at Mississauga Road South and drive to the Lake at Saddington Park. The river is on the east side of the Park

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler Yes Oakville

The warbler was seen at 12 noon today in the same location, good first bird of 2010 Directions courtesy of Cheryl: Bronte Harbour is located at the end of Bronte Road in Oakville. I parked right where Bronte Road ends and turns into Ontario Street. You will see the lighthouse on the east sid

[Ontbirds] Phainopepla Continues in Brampton

left on Avondale Blvd, Addington Crescent is the 4th street on the right, turn here and park either here or on Ascot Ave or Aberdeen Cres. Photos of the bird can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Happy Birding and hope more rarities are waiting to be found And

[Ontbirds] Yellow-breasted Chat, Connecticut Warbler, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Golden-winged Warbler among Oakville/Burlington migrant traps today

Warbler that was being seen at Paletta Park. Found the warbler very easily down by the lake in the south-east corner. Ended with 24 species of warblers between the 3 small parks for a sastifying day of birding Have some photos up at http://www.flickr.com/andrew-don/ Directions to Shell park

[Ontbirds] Black-backed Woodpecker, Boreal Chickadee, etc Algonquin Park Saturday

birding Andrew Don Http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Immature King Eider Yes Etobicoke (West Toronto)

terly bay. Best Birding Andrew Don Http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information

[Ontbirds] Shell Park fallout today, 20 species warblers, many other birds seen

through. Saw a young Rose-breasted grosbeak and my first of the fall Ruby-crowned kinglets. Have photos of 10species of warblers from today plus other birds at Http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Shell Park directions: From the QEW either way take the Burloak Drive exit and turn south

[Ontbirds] 3 Least Bitterns, Screech Owl Family Bronte Marsh Oakville

where 2 tree branches from 2 diff trees intersect. Have photos of the owls and least bitterns at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Directions: Bronte Marsh is just north-west of Lakeshore Road W. in Oakville. There's a small car park on W. River St. Follow the path (under the bridg

[Ontbirds] White-eyed Vireo Tufted Titmouse Rattray Marsh Mississauga

to the west or right when you get to the bottom of the hill, there is a trail offshooting just before the bridge over the creek, goes to the northwest, when get to some low wet areas check the brush there. I have photos of the wilson's warbler and other birds at http://www.flickr.c

[Ontbirds]Little Blue Heron Yes in Port Rowan

Saw the Little blue heron around 12 lunch time in the pond by the BSC headquarters, gave some great views as it fed. Directions as per prior posting: BSC's office is located at the western end of Port Rowan along Front Street. The pond is visible from the observation deck on the south-west corn

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park today-Black-backed Woodpecker,Hoary Redpoll, Boreal Chickadees

Algonquin Park was very active today ,beautiful day there. Highlights were 6 Boreal Chickadees seen at Mew Lake Campground,4 more at Spruce Bog. Male Black-backed woodpecker at Spruce bog right near parking lot, also seen by others was a male American Three-toed just before we got there. Hoary Re

[Ontbirds]3 Harlequin Ducks at Humber Bay Park in Toronto

Humber Bay park can be reached by going south from the Park Lawn Road exit off Gardiner Expressway to the lake and turning right in the first entrance after Lakeshore Road. Have photos of the Harlequins and other birds at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Andrew Don

[Ontbirds] Dark Phase Rough-legged Hawk, Sandhill Cranes Tommy Thompson Park Toronto

, northern harriers, horned larks, 100 or so american tree sparrows and 1000's of ducks in the bays and out on the lake. Can see photos of the rough-legged hawk at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew-don/ Directions -as from other posts To get to "The Spit" from Queen and Yonge Streets.

[Ontbirds]Western Grebe still at Bronte this morning

The Western Grebe in west Oakville as found by Mark Jennings is still there at 10:00am this morning. It is very active and moves around a big area from East street to the Sovereign House towards the harbour. Directions as per Cheryl: QEW to Bronte Road,take Bronte to the Lakeshore and then go

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler still at South Shell Park in west Oakville on Tuesday morning

The warbler is still in the conifers in the park this morning at 11am ,managed a few photos ,is not that active and can be hard to find ,was also there yesterday morning Andrew Don Directions re earlier post: QEW to Burloak Drive which turns into Great Lakes Blvd. , follow south down to the

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sharp Tailed Sparrow, Little gull among others at WIllows,Dundas Marsh this morning

Went down to the Dundas Marsh with sharp-eyed Owen and his helpful dad Brad and we had a great morning even with the soggy boots. We found by the pond 2 Nelson's sharp tailed sparrows and at the point was at least 1 Little gull in with some Bonaparte gulls. Also seen in the 65 species were 2 imm

[Ontbirds] Willet ,White-rumped sandpiper and 10 warblers including Louisiana

Went by Rattray Marsh in Mississauga this morning with my friend Lucy and glad we did. Got there and was told there was a Willet in the marsh so went to look. When got to the marsh out along the beach flushed a louisiana waterthrush. Then saw a tennessee warbler above the waterthrush. In the mar

[Ontbirds] Leslie Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) Toronto - Hoary Redpoll ,Snowy and Northern Saw-whet Owls

Hi ,was a nice winter day so decided to bird the Leslie spit in Toronto. Highlights are: 1 Hoary redpoll in with a flock of 30 Common Redpolls, Northern Saw-Whet Owl, Snowy Owl, light phase Rough-legged Hawk, flock of ~100 Snow Buntings by the lighthouse ,5 types of gulls including Glacous and I

[Ontbirds]Tiny Marsh today

Took a drive out north today to Tiny Marsh ,saw the American Avocet Diane reported this morning ,is very pale, in non breeding plumage ,also the golden plovers and the Wigeon are still there and a Great Egret plus the usual marsh birds. As a bonus when we walked along the trail leading to the l