[Ontbirds] Curlew Sandpiper, Belwood Lake -No

As of 1220h, the CUSA had not been seen this morning by me and 8 other birders. Several of us had scopes. Tony Zammit Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler, LaSalle Marina--YES

Continuing as of 1415h. Very active along the forest edge east of the parking lot. Foraging in canopy and sub-canopy. Directions: Hwy 403 to Waterdown Street Exit. Follow Waterdown Street south to LaSalle Marina. Anthony Zammit ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron, Wildlwood Lake-YES

) and left onto Line 31. Alternatively, follow Hwy 59 north to County Road 28, left onto County Road 28, and right onto Line 31.  Good birding, Anthony Zammit ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Cambridge

Still present as of 1300h today. Foraging under the Beaverdale Road bridge. Use trail head on north side of the Speed River, east side of road. Anthony Zammit Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck, Windermere Basin

pillar in the water, diving frequently at times and resting occasionally. At one point, the bird swam toward the lookout with a small group of scaups. The bird was present as of 12 noon. Good Birding, Anthony Zammit  ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron-Yes

Still showing well as of 1900h along St. Jacob's Mill Race Trail/Conestogo River.  Anthony Zammit Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Dickcissels, City of Waterloo

to Hwy 8 north toward Kitchener, then take the Conestoga Parkway Exit for Hwy 7 East. Follow the Conestoga Parkway north to the University Ave East Exit. Follow University Ave to the end and turn right onto Country Squire Lane.   Good Birding, Anthony Zammit, Cambridge

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Widgeon, Laurel Creek

This morning, I found a male Eurasian Widgeon on the Laurel Creek reservoir, along with 2 male and 1 female American Widgeons, many Ring-necked Ducks, Ruddy Ducks, a male Canvasback, Pied-billed Gebes, and a Horned Grebe. The reservoir is now at or very near the upper operating level. All

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Cambridge

--- Begin Message --- Today as of 5:30 PM, 86 GWFG were staging on Hespeler Mill Pond.  Directions: 401 to Hwy 24 South or Townline Road South. From Hwy 24, bear right onto Queen Street East and follow this road to Ellacott Lookout. From Towline Road, turn left (west) onto River Road and follow

[Ontbirds] Missing Camera

---BeginMessage--- If anyone found a Nikon Coolpix camera in a black case at the viewing tower located next to the parking lot at Big Creek NWA (Long Point), please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks,Tony Zammit Cambridge, ON519-623-5750---End Message---

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting Yes

---BeginMessage--- The painted bunting was present at 33 Arkendo Drive, Sunday, December 21. The bird was initially seen on the edge of the cedar hedge along the rear lot line, and spent approx. 5-10 minutes at the feeder before flying off. Directions: QEW Exit 119 (Royal Windsor Drive) to

[Ontbirds] Tundra Swan, Snow Goose and other waterfowl

Today between 5:30 and 7:20 pm, the following were present in the flooded field to the south of West Dumfries Road: Tundra Swan - estimated 250; possibly more Snow Goose - 4 adults counted; no Ross' Goose Greater Scaup -  7 drakes Ring-neck Duck - 3 drakes Canvasback - 2 drakes Mallard - pair A

[Ontbirds] American Woodcocks near Franklin Pond, Cambridge

This evening, between 7 and 8 pm, I had 2, possibly 3, woodcocks in and around the small vernal wetlands at the south end of Cambridge. A single bird flew quietly by me twice, then began its familiar chirping and peenting display calls, both from the ground and air. Wind was light and out of

[Ontbirds] Common Loon, etc. Shade's Lake, Cambridge

Late this afternoon, probably at about 3:30 pm, a single COMMON LOON descended on Shade's Lake. The bird could be seen from the main office of the Grand River Conservation Authority. Other species observed recently include BUFFLEHEAD, COMMON MERGANSER, HOODED MERGANSER, GREATER SCAUP,

[Ontbirds] Varied Thrush - Yes

At noon on December 22, the bird was still present at the same location as described by Paul Eagles. It was not present when I arrived, and had apparently flew off as I pulled up in my borrowed Prius. After waiting about 1/2 hour in the car, the bird finally returned and spent most of the

[Ontbirds] Cliff Swallows, Port Royal, Norfolk Co.

Creek National Wildlife Area, a Virginia Rail was sounding the 'kik-kik' alarm. Port Royal is located along Regional Road 42 (Lakeshore Road), approx. 2 km west of Hwy 59 in Norfolk County. Anthony Zammit ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Luther Marsh Sightings

://www.grandriver.ca/parks/directionsluther.htm Anthony Zammit, Cambridge, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org

[Ontbirds] Luther Marsh - American White Pelican, Black Tern, Caspian Tern, Bald Eagle, etc.

Due to the sensitivity associated with the following information, this posting was deliberately delayed and, I trust, will not cause any harm to the inhabitants of Luther Marsh. Most species noted below are breeding, so if you are planning a trip to Luther please consider OFO's birding code

[Ontbirds]Concentration of Waterfowl, Inner Bay, Long Point

On Saturday, February 16, between 1600-1630h, the following species were foraging and resting in open water about 200 m off the north shore of the Inner Bay. I had good views/light from the first parking area along Front Street, just east of Port Rowan. Tundra Swan - 60 Trumpeter Swan - 5

[Ontbirds]Short-eared owl, Wellesley Twp.

Today, January 24, at approx. 2:45 pm, I observed a single short-eared owl for several minutes in agricultural fields southeast of the intersection of Chalmers Forrest Road and Schummer Line, southwest of the Town of Linwood. The bird was flying very low then remained perched near the top of an

Fanshawe Lake, London

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Carolina Wren, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Blue-headed Vireo in Cavendish Park, London

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Bald Eagle over Cavendish Park, London

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Merlin in Cavendish Park, London

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Meadowlilly Woods ESA, London

Commissioner's Rd (2nd light). Drive about 1 km west (up the moraine) and watch for the ESA on the north side of Commissioner's Rd. Tony Zammit __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com Anthony Zammit [EMAIL PROTECTED