[Ontbirds] Snow geese, Claremont

2016-09-29 Thread Dave Bailey
, (Claremont), Webb Rd. is the second road north. The flock was in a field immediately south and east of that intersection. GPS 44.009034, -79.130469 Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Reesor Pond fishing

2016-09-18 Thread Dave Bailey
migratory periods. I will be posting a copy of Miranda's post on various fishing boards that I participate in, in an attempt to educate local anglers about the problem and perhaps get some feedback about what can be done. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Raven, Pickering, Brock Rd. and 3rd Concession

2016-09-14 Thread Dave Bailey
on a gravel mound at the side of the road. To get there, exit Highway 401 at Brock Rd, exit 399, and go north for a little over 3 kilometres. GPS 43.867797, -79.082902 Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] Port Dover sandhill cranes

2015-08-17 Thread Dave Bailey
, for which there is a parking lot located off Prospect Street at GPS 42.797432, -80.216164. My apologies for using GPS coordinates and not actual distances, but I had to return to Toronto and didn't have the time to drive around anymore. Dave Bailey

[Ontbirds] Clarification, black rail post

2015-07-12 Thread Dave Bailey
://www.pbase.com/image/99637125 You didn't mention that you had ruled it out in your post so I just wondered if you had considered the possibility. Kirk Zufelt His link was to an excellent picture of an immature virginia rail. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Black rail, Kinmount

2015-07-12 Thread Dave Bailey
I have little more than a fast moving black speck on my dashcam video. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Retraction, black rail

2015-07-12 Thread Dave Bailey
On the basis of Kirk Zufelt's reply, I would say he is probably correct. It had been a long day for me, I should have checked further. Sorry if I sent anyone into fits of twitching. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Bald eagle, Humber River

2015-02-14 Thread Dave Bailey
on or may be hanging around somewhere upstream. Birders may wish to try various parks, and other accessible areas, upstream of the Gardiner. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Royal canadian Institute lecture, Thursday Feb, 5

2015-02-03 Thread Dave Bailey
the ramp accessed from the southbound lane on Duke of York Boulevard between City Centre Drive and Burnhamthorpe Road. - - - - - - - - - - - - Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] RCI Lecture, additional info

2015-02-03 Thread Dave Bailey
Sorry folks, in my haste I forgot to include the date and time. Thursday, February 5, the lecture begins at 7:30pm and ends at 9. http://royalcanadianinstitute.ca/ai1ec_event/birds-bytes-and-breakthrough-technology/?instance_id=303 Dave Bailey

[Ontbirds] Raven in Ajax

2014-10-16 Thread Dave Bailey
that it is still in that area, it seemed to be flying with a purpose. Birders might wish to check areas to the southwest. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Osprey and raven

2014-04-22 Thread Dave Bailey via ONTBIRDS
the highway just east of kilometer marker 478, near Cobourg. It was being chased and harassed by a crow. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcons at Kelly Lake, Sudbury

2013-12-27 Thread Dave Bailey
that begins just north of the Highway 17 junction. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] Bald eagle, Powassan

2013-12-20 Thread Dave Bailey
. The spot is almost exactly halfway between Trout Creek and Powassan. GPS: 46.039016,-79.34058 Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Correction to bald eagle post

2013-12-20 Thread Dave Bailey
According to Google Maps the road in question is actually Proudfoot ROAD, not lane. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Cormorant, Scarborough/Pickering

2013-12-03 Thread Dave Bailey
While driving eastbound on Highway 401 at 9:52 this morning, I observed a Double-crested cormorant flying east to west over the Rouge River, between the highway and Kingston Rd. This seems rather late, at least in my experience. GPS location would be: 43.805492,-79.1342 Dave Bailey

[Ontbirds] Raven near Bradford

2013-10-05 Thread Dave Bailey
west. Side Road 5 will be the first road you cross. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] Sandhill crane, Buckhorn

2013-05-11 Thread Dave Bailey
, and Lakehurst Road, at the northeast end of Buckhorn Lake. Traveling northeast from Toronto would take approximately 2 hours. GPS coordinates for the flyover point would be approximately N 44.54206° W 078.32965° Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Eastern towhee, Carden Alvar

2012-07-02 Thread Dave Bailey
specific, I was a little frustrated at my situation. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http

[Ontbirds] Sandhill cranes, French River Rutter/Alban area

2012-06-03 Thread Dave Bailey
the exact distance above 64, but birders in the area might want to watch for them. I took a brief video, it can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrsbaczBu80 Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] American bittern, Thickson's Woods

2012-05-04 Thread Dave Bailey
Yesterday afternoon at least one American bittern was heard calling in the marsh at the east end of the woods.Directions: Highway 401 to exit 412, Thickson Road, south about 1.5 km to the barricaded road leading to the woods.Park along the east side of Thickson Rd. near the woods, or in the

[Ontbirds] Unusual Canada goose at McKee Park, Windsor

2011-06-02 Thread Dave Bailey
a previous hybridization with, whatever... McKee Park is located off Chewett Street, less than 1km southwest of the Ambassador Bridge Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] BALD EAGLE, Dunville ON

2011-02-24 Thread Dave Bailey
shore of Lake Erie. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/

[Ontbirds]Peregrine in Scarborough

2008-03-23 Thread Dave Bailey
. Markham Road is at exit 383 from either direction on Highway 401. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org