[Ontbirds] Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory 20 yrs of migration monitoring 2000-2019

Jackson - 2013 The founding board consisted of: President - Cindy Cartwright Vice-president - Rod Steinacher Directors - Ted Cheskey, Brad Johnson, Ethan Meleg, Mark Wierzinski Treasurer - Marion Mosolf Along with developing the banding protocol, running the station and training new b

Re: [Ontbirds] Doug Miller

To the best of my knowledge, no one in Ontario (and possibly Canada) participated annually in CBCs for more years than him. Uncle Doug did the Bruce Peninsula CBC with me and his nephew Tom Williamson for years. I have a lot of great memories of our times together. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen

[Ontbirds] Swainson's Hawk

I had an excellent view of an adult Swainson's Hawk yesterday afternoon soaring over Bruce Rd 3 just north of Cargill Rd. With the light northeast winds predicted for this morning, it will likely travel down the Lake Huron shoreline and pass the Detroit River hawk watch. Good birding,

[Ontbirds] Bruce Peninsula trip

nt Mary Ramotar also identified several other Bruce plants throughout the weekend. The species total was very good considering the weather conditions and I'm already looking forward to next year. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Excellence can not be attained by aiming for

[Ontbirds] CBCs 4 Kids in Saugeen Shores

6 Rock Pigeons that, according to one young girl, "Came to see our bonfire and be counted". The students will be tallying the complete numbers from all the groups as part of their classroom activities and results will be entered in eBird next week. Another wonderful day! Cindy

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle Cape Croker

us! Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit

[Ontbirds] Sandhills and Whooping Crane

there were leg bands on it. Does anyone have contact info to find out if the project is missing a bird? Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] October OFO News

This was written on Saturday but seems to have been lost in cyberspace. Apologies to anyone who receives duplicates. _ From: Cindy Cartwright [mailto:p...@bmts.com] Sent: October 17, 2015 9:56 AM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: October OFO News The October issue of OFO News is

[Ontbirds] OFO News

3 issues of OFO News and 3 issues of Ontario Birds each year. Membership is $35 annually. Cindy Cartwright OFO News Editor ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Lake Huron shoreline trip

, allow time to visit more locations, and possibly make carpooling easier. Feedback on this idea would be appreciated. Cindy Cartwright and Maris Apse ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] in memory of Martha

on our beautiful natural world and the species that share it. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] OFO News June issue

ys welcome as well as suggestions for future topics. Deadlines and guidelines for contributors will be available on the OFO website under the publications tab in the near future. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ont

[Ontbirds] Saugeen Shores 10th CBC

January 5, 2005 including the following who have supported the count over the years and were present for the 10th count: Marg Anderton, Cindy Cartwright, Bonnie Collins, John Cummings, Judy Duncan, Mike & Helen Penfold. People were happy to see MIke Pickup feeling well enough to join us for

[Ontbirds] Ontario Christmas Bird Counts

le at www.brucegreybirds.wordpress.com Once you choose a count, compiler contact information is available from Bird Studies Canada, Audubon, or by contacting me directly for the .xls file that refused to upload for me. Happy Christmas counting, Cindy Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.brucegreybirds.wordpres

[Ontbirds] Bruce Peninsula weekend

e the Lake Huron Shoreline trip, Oliphant to Goderich, on Saturday, September 7 led by Maris Apse and Cindy Cartwright. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright and Alfred Raab ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial bi

[Ontbirds] Magnificent Hummingbird in Bruce Region

A Magnificent Hummingbird was identified coming to a local feeder yesterday morning. Unfortunately it was very skittish and only fed briefly before disappearing so we don't have a photo. The feeder was watched all day yesterday but It was not seen again and it hasn't returned yet this mornin

[Ontbirds] Bruce Region report

e starting to receive reports of Selasphorus hummingbirds. Please keep your eyes open and report any hummingbirds to the Ontario Hummingbird Project as quickly as possible. www.ontariohummingbirds.ca 519-797-1313 Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saug

[Ontbirds] Lake Huron shorebirds outing - September 10th

o the participants for helping to make this a great day! Cindy Cartwright and Maris Apse ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONT

[Ontbirds] Bruce Peninsula trip

Mary and Pat for identifying many flowers and ferns for the participants and leaders. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bird

[Ontbirds] hummingbirds

The first hummingbirds have returned to Ontario. Please remind friends and acquaintances who do not subscribe to ontbirds that the 2011 spring migration map is up and ready to receive their first sightings. Thanks, Cindy Cartwright www.ontariohummingbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Saugeen Shores CBC

total to 88 species. A Golden Eagle was observed for the third year in a row. Gull and Snow Bunting numbers were unusually low. No Snowy Owls were located. Wild Turkey numbers were very high. Good birding and Happy New Year, Cindy Cartwright

[Ontbirds] hummingbirds

rating and should be left out for stragglers until freezing becomes a problem if it is not inconvenient for the homeowner. Cindy Cartwright www.ontariohummingbirds.ca 519-797-1313 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Bruce Peninsula weekend

were documented. Other highlights included orchids, ferns and other specialty plant species, dragonflies, butterflies, and a young black bear. Thank you to all the participants - it was a pleasure spending the weekend with you. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright, Alfred Raab and Dave M

[Ontbirds] hummingbirds

On April 4th Tim Tolford of Hummerwatch, posted "Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are in Ohio, IN, IL, MI and PA". Please watch for hummingbirds in Ontario and report your first arrivals to the Ontario Hummingbird Project or directly to me by email. Thanks for your help! Happy humm

[Ontbirds] selasphorus hummingbirds

uaintances, etc. to watch for hummingbirds and report them to the Ontario Hummingbird Project immediately if there is any doubt about the species identification. Maybe with all the CBCs in the next three weeks someone will find one. We can only hope that Ontario will be next. Happy holid

[Ontbirds] hummingbirds

Hummingbirds have been reported in several locations in Michigan and we've had at least one report in Ontario so far. Please report your first hummingbird arrivals to the Ontario Hummingbird Project at www.ontariohummingbirds.ca Thanks for your help, Cindy Cartw

[Ontbirds] Saugeen Shores CBC

leucistic adult. Surprisingly few gulls, ducks and waterfowl were observed. Record highs were recorded for 5 species of woodpecker plus a Northern Flicker was located during count week. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds]OFO Bruce Peninsula outing

. Highlights were: Piping Plover, Upland Sandpiper, Brewer's Blackbird, Black Tern, Least Bittern, Golden-winged and Blue-winged Warbler. The Piping Plovers have begun to hatch and this weekend should be very exciting (busy) for the guardians. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright and Alfred

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

The weather can't make up its mind but the birds have decided it's spring. Arrivals in the past 2 weeks include Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Cormorants, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, Tree and Barn Swallows. If you feed the birds, it's time to p

Re: [Ontbirds]Exercise care when reporting endangered species

shouldn't have posted at all. We tried to balance the needs of the birds with the wishes of birders who want to see them. The birds will continue to be monitored and protected until they leave the area. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca - Original Message -

[Ontbirds]Bruce Peninsula OFO trip

Below is the complete list of species observed by participants on the Bruce OFO trip for anyone who is interested. I hope I haven't missed anything. The last species of the day was a group of Upland Sandpipers (at least 3 adults and 4 pint-sized young) at Parkhead. Good birding,

[Ontbirds]Bruce region

Michael Carlson called to report a Wilson's Phalarope at the Independent pond. Take highway 21 north out of Port Elgin just past the Independent grocery store, turn west on Concession 10 and the pond is on the left. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbir

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

eaded Cowbird, Song Sparrow, American Tree Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, House Finch The Huron Fringe Birding Festival is May 25th to June 3rd at MacGregor Point Provincial Park. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca From [

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

when looking for this owl. Start at highway 21 and drive east along Bruce Conc. 12 to Sideroad 20. If you don't see it, go north to Bruce Road 11 and repeat. It was last observed on Tuesday. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Th

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

-bellied Woodpeckers; American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, Cooper's Hawk; Bufflehead, Goldeneye and other typical winter ducks; American Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Song Sparrow, American Goldfinch; Crows and Ravens; European Starlings with bright yellow bills. Good birding, Cindy Cartw

[Ontbirds]Saugeen Shores CBC

umped Warbler Song Sparrow Red Crossbill Obviously the warm temperatures and open water were good for this count circle. Winter finches and owls were noticably absent. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Jan 4 15:37:33 2007 Return

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region

ising young but can still be located throughout the region with patience. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Jun 23 17:45:24 2006 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from S0-OTT-XSMTP3.nr

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

nests all over the place. The International Piping Plover survey is coming up June 3-16. If anyone would like to help in Bruce region, please contact me. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca Other sightings: Common Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Red-n

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

in the road and on your left is a large grassy area where it was feeding. A Snowy Owl is still being observed on County Road 17 just east of Port Elgin on the rail fence beside the Links golf course. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca Other sightings

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

Bluebirds, American Robins and Starlings are building nests. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca Other sightings: Common Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Great Blue Heron Turkey Vulture Canada Goose Tundra Swan Mute Swan Wood Duck American Wigeon

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

. Tundra and Mute Swans, and Snow Geese are scattered in the area. Snowy Owls are still being observed as they move north. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Mar 29 17:00:15 2006 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hw

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

of the region on Wellington Road 109 between Teviotdale and Harriston. It was on the west side of the highway just south of fire number 6416. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores www.ontariohummingbirds.ca

[Ontbirds]Ontario Hummingbird Project

ed in having their hummingbirds banded. Cindy Cartwright Ontario Hummingbird Project www.ontariohummingbirds.ca

[Ontbirds]Saugeen Shores CBC

ugeen Conc. 4 and follow the signs. The adult Glaucous gull was observed at the Port Elgin dump near the water tower. Next year's count will be held on Wednesday January 3rd. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Jan 5 16:07:00 2006 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&

[Ontbirds]Saugeen Shores CBC

me directly. Currently there is a Eurasian Wigeon (reported by Maris Apse), Short-eared Owl and Snowy Owls in the area. A local non-birder has reported a Northern Hawk Owl in the Port Elgin area and I will post directions if it is located. Happy holidays, Cindy Cartwright From [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region

last year. Take highway 6 north to Dyer's Bay road. Continue through Dyer's Bay along the Georgian Bay shoreline about 10 km to the Cabot Head lighthouse. Check the open areas along the last half kilometre of road. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores From [EMAIL PROTECTED] T

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

appears to have moved on as well. Where can you see 20-25 species of warbler in late May? Huron Fringe Birding Festival at MacGregor Point Provincial Park, May 27 to June 5. www.friendsofmacgregor.org/hfbf/soe.htm Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed May 1

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

rivers are open and large numbers of waterfowl are moving around. All expected species of ducks - Redhead, Canvasback, Lesser and Greater Scaup, Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal, Pintail, Bufflehead, 3 mergansers species, Black Duck, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck - can be observed. Good birding, Cindy

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

shore so it's difficult finding waterfowl on the lakes. Yesterday we watched 12 deer take a run about a half mile out onto the ice at Miramichi Bay, then turn north and parallel the shore. Very odd behaviour. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Mar 26

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

ounts this weekend. Happy holidays, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Dec 17 12:40:00 2004 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from outbox.allstream.net (outbox.allstream.net [207.245.244.41]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfi

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

ore regular at area feeders. Common Loon, Long-tailed duck and an occasional Red-necked Grebe can still be found in Georgian Bay from Dyer's Bay to Cabot Head. The Tobermory CBC is tomorrow. It's cold and crisp with lots of open water - should be an excellent day! Happy holiday

[Ontbirds]Bruce Regional report - Townsend's Solitaire

n. There was a Townsend's Solitaire at Cabot Head yesterday. Possibly the same one reported a few weeks ago by Stef Menu. Cabot Head is at the northeast tip of the Bruce Peninsula. An immature Golden Eagle was observed being harassed by a couple of crows on Bruce Road 13 just south of

Re: [Ontbirds]dead loons, grebes, etc. - Lake Huron shoreline at Kincardine

. If anyone in the area can pick up some of the dead birds that Ethan reported it would be very helpful. I'll make arrangements to get them to Jeff this week. Thanks, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores - Original Message - From: Ethan Meleg To: Ontbirds Sent: Monday, October

[Ontbirds]Hamilton area

ns at Desjardins Ship Canal - Black-bellied Plover, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Semipalmated and Lesser Sandpiper, Semipalmated Plover, Short-billed Dowitcher, Killdeer, Pectoral Sandpiper, Stilt Sandpiper - all at Townsend Sewage lagoons Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores Directions: Exit 88 from Q

[Ontbirds]Bruce Regional report

eater Yellowlegs The Godwits were not observed. A Merlin dashed in and took several shots at the shorebirds but ended up leaving the beach without lunch. Many people had a chance to see the Buff-breasted Sandpipers reported at the Sauble Sod Farms. They were not observed this morning. Cindy Cartw

[Ontbirds]Bruce Region report

along the shoreline of Lake Huron. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Sep 3 12:45:55 2004 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from hotmail.com (bay14-f17.bay14.hotmail.com [64.4.49.17]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) wi

[Ontbirds] Fw: Bruce Region report - Blue Grosbeak

south. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores Upcoming birding events in Bruce: The Huron Fringe Birding Festival http://www.friendsofmacgregor.org/hfbf/hfbf.htm A birding course at the Chantry Island Institute (includes a trip to the island) http://www.brucecounty.on.ca/museum/inst

[Ontbirds] Bruce Region report - Blue Grosbeak

observed for about 10 minutes before being flushed by a passer-by. It is working the backyards just south of the mall. The mall is located right on Highway 21 in Port Elgin Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores Upcoming birding events in Bruce: The Huron Fringe Birding Festival http

[Ontbirds] Bruce region report

deck. Lots of ducks in Lake Huron and the inland lakes. There are at least 24 Great egrets on nests on Chantry Island. Many species have started nesting. Good birding, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores Upcoming birding events in Bruce: The Huron Fringe Birding Festival http

[Ontbirds] Tundra Swan

There was a Tundra Swan near Grand Bend today with a radio transmitter. Does anyone know if there is a way to find out details about this swan? Cindy Cartwright

[Ontbirds] Bruce Regional report

Concession 2 and sideroad 18/19. Lake Huron is still frozen from Chantry Island to Point Clark. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores

Bruce County report

noted. There have been no reports of winter finches or grosbeaks lately. Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores "Cindy Cartwright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.