[ONTBIRDS]Snowy Egret Keith McLean CA.

There was a Snowy Egret with numerous Canada geese on the mud flats at the Keith McLean Conservation area near Rondeau park today. Dean Ware Leamington ON. deanwa...@gmail.com -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service

[ONTBIRDS]Kirtlands Warbler Point Pelee

Joe and I just found a signing Kirtlands warbler north of the marsh tower by the picnic shelter. Steve Pike just arrived. -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for si

[ONTBIRDS] Neotropic Cormorant Hillman Marsh

Good day, This afternoon I briefly observed a Neotropic cormorant along the east side of Hillman Marsh. The bird then flew towards Point Pelee. Good Birding, Dean Ware Leamington deanwa...@gmail.com -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field

[ONTBIRDS] Black - bellied Whistling Duck Kingsville.

Good Morning, Logan Moynahan reports a Black-bellied Whistling duck that flew past him along the Lake Erie beach at Lakeside Park Kingsville. -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbir

[ONTBIRDS] Black-necked Stilts Hillman Marsh

Good afternoon, I am currently looking at 4 Black - necked Stilts in a privately owned flooded field at North East Hillman Marsh Mersea road 21. View from the road only. FYI Goose season starts tomorrow. There are other shorebirds including Stilt Sandpipers as well. Cheers Dean Ware

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Hillman Marsh

Birders, Currently there is a lone American Avocet in the flooded field along Mersea road 21 south and road 2 Hillman Marsh. Cheers, Dean Ware Leamington ON. deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

Re: [Ontbirds] Whooping Cranes Holiday Beach

Just observed 2 American White Pelicans flying high over Big Creek Amherstburg. Might be a false Alarm. On Mon., Oct. 14, 2019, 12:04 p.m. Dean Ware, wrote: > I didnt have my binoculars but it appeared there were 2 Whooping Cranes > flying over the Big Creek marsh before noon. > &g

Re: [Ontbirds] Whooping Cranes Holiday Beach

Headed to Knapps Island by Big Creek Bridge. On Mon., Oct. 14, 2019, 12:09 p.m. David Okines, wrote: > Heading which way? > > On Mon, Oct 14, 2019 at 12:06 PM Dean Ware via ONTBIRDS < > birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > >> I didnt have my binoculars but it appeared t

[Ontbirds] Whooping Cranes Holiday Beach

I didnt have my binoculars but it appeared there were 2 Whooping Cranes flying over the Big Creek marsh before noon. Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Black Bellied whistling duck - Hillman Marsh

Birders, A lone Black Bellied Whistling Duck was with about 75 Mallards in the flooded field on Mersea road 21. Good Luck Dean Ware Leamington deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

Re: [Ontbirds] Fw: [GeneseeBirds-L] Survey comparison of bird watchers and duck hunters

s, Dean J Ware deanwa...@gmail.com On Thu., Jul. 4, 2019, 5:59 p.m. Dean Ware, wrote: > Hi Kayo, > > Was there not a study done years ago by the Sierra club international > which suggests if Birders, Environmentalists, Hunters and Anglers joined > forces that this make up 60 % of the

Re: [Ontbirds] Fw: [GeneseeBirds-L] Survey comparison of bird watchers and duck hunters

Hi Kayo, Was there not a study done years ago by the Sierra club international which suggests if Birders, Environmentalists, Hunters and Anglers joined forces that this make up 60 % of the voting population? Cheers, Dean J Ware deanwa...@gmail.com On Thu., Jul. 4, 2019, 1:10 p.m. Kayo Roy vi

[Ontbirds] Iceland Gull Wheatley harbour

Birders, I had a brief look at a second year Iceland Gull at the Wheatley Harbour. 6:45pm. Cheers, Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

Re: [Ontbirds] Black-necked stilts at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

The Black - necked Stilts just left as we were walking in 7pm. They were heading in a westerly direction... Dean On Fri, May 25, 2018, 12:31 PM Steve Charbonneau via ONTBIRDS, < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > Hi, there are currently 2 black-necked stilts at the Blenheim sewage > lagoons. In th

[Ontbirds] Red Knot Hillman Marsh

Currently looking at a breeding plumage Red Knot on Mersea Road 21. Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Trumpeter swans Hillman marsh

Birders, Currently Two adult Trumpeter Swans are in a corn field west of Hillman Marsh at 1610 Oak Street. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret Amherstburg

, Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com ___ 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 http

Re: [Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 22 February 2018

Hi Ron, My daughter and I are thinking about camping / birding Algonquin. When is the best time for various northern birds. Also is there fishing in the park? Thanks Dean On Feb 22, 2018 11:15 PM, "Ron Tozer via ONTBIRDS" wrote: > Algonquin Park began to experience “pre-spring” by the end of

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Erieau Snowy Owl.

Birders, Currently a imm. Snowy Owl is in a harvested corn field near the entrance of Erieau, across from Erie Shores Drive. Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Townsends/ Eurasian Wigeon Erieau/ Rondeau

Birders, After viewing the Townsends Warbler I found breeding plumage male Eurasian Wigeon on the Rondeau Bay side of Erieau. The bird was mixed in with Redheads and American Wigeons which made sighting it difficult. Erieau is along the South shore.of Rondeau Bay. Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com

[Ontbirds] Brewster's, Blue, Golden wing together - Kingsville.

perty. Enjoy the sun filled day! Dean Ware Kingsville ON. deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONT

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Albino Mallard South of Keswick

English Call Duck. On May 5, 2017 3:33 PM, "Steve Kinsley via ONTBIRDS" wrote: > Not exactly a rarity, but near noon observed what may be an albino male > Mallard associating with other male Mallards in a mudy/partly flooded corn > stubble field about 1 km south of Ravenshoe Rd. on the east side

Re: [Ontbirds] Fish Crow - Point Pelee Visitor Centre

One was calling at 6am this morning east of Highbury Canco Leamington. On Apr 30, 2017 6:44 PM, "Jeremy Bensette via ONTBIRDS" < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > Tim Arthur and I just found a Fish Crow eating a Jolly Rancher (it smelled > like watermelon flavour) in the parking lot of the visitor

Re: [Ontbirds] Ross's Goose, not gull

On Feb 28, 2017 5:08 PM, "John Schmelefske via ONTBIRDS" < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > My apologies for the typo that should have been Ross’s Goose, not Ross’s > Gull!!! > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - t

Re: [Ontbirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler at Cedar Springs, Chatham-Kent

Nice yard bird! On Dec 12, 2016 1:06 PM, "Jim Burk" wrote: > Hi all, > > A short while ago my dad discovered this bird in his yard! I just saw it > and it's actively feeding in a red cedar but disappears for periods. It may > stay nearby, and it may not. I'm sure others will post as there are so

[Ontbirds] Combine lovin Cattle Egret.

Birders, Here on Pelee island there is a lone Cattle Egret flying behind a combine while the farmer is harvesting soya beans. It appears now when tired it rests at the tractor and wagons. Entertaining. Good Birding Dean Ware Kingsville ON deanwa...@gmail.com

Re: [Ontbirds] 25 greater white fronted geese Harrow sewage lagoons

20 at Jack Miners. Now. On Oct 16, 2016 3:03 PM, "Donny Moore" wrote: > They all just flushed and headed directly south. They may return > > Thanks > > Donny > > > > -- Original message-- > From: Donny Moore > Date: Sun, Oct 16, 2016 2:52 PM > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca; > Cc: > Subject:[

[Ontbirds] Amherstburg - Am. White Pelican.

Currently flying north out of Lake Erie into the mouth to the Detroit River. Dean Ware Kingsville ON deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

Re: [Ontbirds] Townsends warbler at rondeau

Hi is the bird still there? On Jun 2, 2016 8:47 AM, "Steve Charbonneau" wrote: > Hi all, > I have just found and photographed a singing Townsends warbler at 17364 > Lakeshore Rd Rondeau. > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontar

Re: [Ontbirds] Grace's Warbler update, Point Pelee

Thanks Ken On May 4, 2016 8:08 AM, wrote: > Just to give an update. Willie D'Anna found and photographed the Grace's > Warbler just north of the tip (<100m) at 06:56. The bird was seen very > briefly before being observed flying south. A few of us had the bird fly > over the tip reversing at 07:0

Re: [Ontbirds] Graces Warbler at tip of point Pelee

Is the bird still there? On May 4, 2016 7:19 AM, "Michael" wrote: > > Photographed by Willie D Anna short time ago > Michael > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial > birding organizat

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe - Point Pelee tip

Birders, This evening around 7pm there was a lone Eared Grebe swimming/feeding on the west side of the tip 20m out from the parking lot. It was last seen heading north along the beach. Good luck. Dean Ware Kingsville ON. deanwa...@gmail.com

Re: [Ontbirds] vermilion flycatcher north of Wallaceburg - details and directions

Great looks at the Vermilion today... on our way back Tina and I observed 4 Snowy Owls just outside of Mitchells Bay and a adult Glaucous Gull out in the bay. Good Birding, Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com Kingsville. On. On Dec 18, 2015 3:58 PM, "Steve Charbonneau" wrote: > Hello a

Re: [Ontbirds] Vermillion flycatcher north of a Wallaceburg

The bird is still there 2:26. House number 1596 On Dec 18, 2015 1:26 PM, "Steve Charbonneau" wrote: > Hi again everyone, > I left the house at 1:15 but Larry is still there working. The bird was > found about 10:00 this morning and was still there when I left. Larry's > mother Georgette is happy

[Ontbirds] Adam pinch and Dean ware looking at adult snowy egret marentette canal. Just flew north towards concession c. Marentette beach area Is private property

Cheers Adam P Leamington ___ 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 to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca

[Ontbirds] Grass land sparrows

Life is good. Sitting on my buddy's deck having a beer listening to a HENSLOWS SPARROW, and two GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS! Kingsville. Dean Ware Kingsville ON. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial bi

[Ontbirds] Common Teal hillman marsh

Birders. Just had a male common teal north of hillman marsh at the "longspur" spot. Dean Ware Wheatley ON deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Scaup x Redhead- hillman marsh

Birders. Currently looking at a male Scaup x Redhead hybrid along mersea road 21. (longspur spot). ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For inform

[Ontbirds] Snowy- yard bird.

headed home pulled into the drive way and scored. The bird was observed south of the Cavendish plant (old Omsteads) south of Wheatley Harbour. Cheers. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Pelee Island sightings

Birders, At around 10am this morning a female Common Eider flew along the shoreline from east to west at sheridain point. The bird joined up with 20 Red breasted mergansers and flew towards the Ohio Bass islands. Also 5 brewers black birds were in a weedy field- NE corner of the island. Dean

[Ontbirds] Am.white pelican holiday beach

Birders- right now a White pelican is flying over the marsh from east to west. Dean ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONT

[Ontbirds] baby Sandhill- hillman marsh

Just observed ma, pa and baby Sandhill crane in the field north of couture dyke entrance. Aww. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. deanwa...@gmail.com -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - kingsville

Birders, I just had a singing Bells Vireo at a private residence in Kingsville. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. deanwa...@gmail.com -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

Re: [Ontbirds] Point Pelee Migration Report - April 30, 2014 Smith's Longspur - Yes

It is no longer called road 2 but rabbit run road. On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 1:53 PM, via ONTBIRDS wrote: > Hello Everyone. > > Hike leaders will be starting daily reports tomorrow, but I thought I'd > put an update out for today. > > First - the Smith's Longspurs have been seen in the same locat

Re: [Ontbirds] 9th Annual Holiday Beach CBC, Amherstburg

Please post point pelee results. Thanks. On Monday, 30 December 2013, Todd Pepper wrote: > Posting on behalf of Betty Learmouth, Count Coordinator. The 9th annual Holiday Beach CBC was held December 27, 2013. Weather was mild (-1 to +3), with light winds. The Big Creek marsh was frozen over, as

Re: [Ontbirds] OFO convention news

Is there tickets still availiable? Dean. On Friday, 27 September 2013, Lynne Freeman wrote: > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who will be spending time at Pelee during the > convention, the Friends of Point Pelee will be selling coffee and > snacks in the morning and pizza for lunch on Saturd

[Ontbirds] Hillman Breeding Sandhills

This afternoon I found the second(?) breeding record for Sandhill Crane at Hillman Marsh. I was able to observe one chick with two adults but there may have been one more chick as it was difficult to view due to the long grass. Good Birding, Dean ___ ON

[Ontbirds] are the stilts at Hillman?

Birders, Are the stilts at Hillman Marsh this evening? 6pm? Thanks for any update. Dean ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information abo

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting- Birdies Perch

the drive. Good Luck. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. deanwa...@gmail.com ___ 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] America Avocets Hillman Marsh

Birders, This evening there was 16 America Avocets in the NE corner of Hillman Marsh. They were a bit jumpy so I do not know how long they will be around for., Hillman Marsh is located km north of Point Pelee. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. deanwa...@gmail.com P.S - I will be leading Birding Tours in

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon Hillman Marsh

centre of the main marsh with many other ducks. Good luck, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Common Teal Hillman Marsh

White-fronted Geese 21, Snow Geese 9 and Cackling Geese?? Poor afternoon for Good Gulls. Hillman Marsh is located 5km north of Point Pelee. Good Luck Dean Ware Wheatley ON. deanwa...@gmail.com PS if anyone is interested I will be leading Bird Tours on weekends in May... please email privately

[Ontbirds] Iceland Gull Wheatley harbour

lake. I have a new email address--- deanwa...@gmail.com Good birding, Dean Ware wheatley ON. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Dickcissels Hillman marsh

. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Barrows,Pacific Pelee Island

rry I also observed a basic Pacific Loon fly over the M.V. Jiiman. Ferry Service 519-724-2115 Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Whooping Crane- Opasatika

Today I heard a Whooping crane calling in with a small flock of Sandhils around 4pm outside of the hamlet of Opasatika hwy 11 in Northern Ontario. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret Hillman Marsh Shorebird Habitat

Birders, This afternoon there was a Snowy Egret in the shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh. The bird was accompanied by shorebirds as well, Dunlin,Semi Sand, Semi P, Black Bellied, White rumped and lesser Yellowlegs. cheers, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow -Yard Bird Wheatley Harbour

7km north of Point Pelee or from the town of Wheatley head south on kent road 1 till you hit the lake/Harbour. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. N0P 2P0 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

Re: [Ontbirds] Point Pelee Migration Report - May 8, 2011

Hi Pam told me she saw a pair of PROW at Fish Point going in my boxes. Are they bringing in nesting materials? if so which box are they going in? the rumor was that it was a green one. thanks, Dean > Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 12:13:02 -0400 > From: i...@friendsofpointpelee.com > To: ontbi...@

[Ontbirds] Ring-necked duck X Greater Scaup Wheatley Harbour

travel you will hit the harbour. Thousands for Bonapartes to pick through. My first roosting Great Egret at Muddy Creek for the 2011 Pelee Birding season... Chip! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Yard Bird Wheatley

bird- The Greater White-fronted Goose directly overhead. check. We did however have a find a second- winter Iceland Gull at Hillman Marsh. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] short-eared owl sighting Kingsville

I observed a Short- eared Owl resting then flying after I spooked it along cty.rd.50 Kingsville/Essex area. private property. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Caves in Onion fields

birders, At 2pm I observed 4 Cave Swallows flying in circles 300m west of Mersa rd.19 on Concession road C. Point Pelee Birding area. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Whealtey Wife Wacked by Owl

trough only to see a Juv. Screech Owl looking like it was just hit in the head. Stunned but fine after a couple of minutes the Owl flew off and looked to be in good shape. I guess I should ask how my wife it doing. Wheatley is north of Point Pelee! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. pelee

RE: [Ontbirds] Plegadis Ibis in Windsor

Is the White faced Ibis still in Amhurstburg? Perhaps this is the same bird you are seeing??. Keep in mind the water levels are higher due to the rain fall we have been experiencing lately and maybe it is time to move on to a better feeding location. 2 cents. DJW > Date: Thu, 6 May 2010

[Ontbirds] RE: Transmitter -Bald Eagle Hillman Marsh

Birders, I found the answer to the Young Eagle that flew over Hillman Marsh heading to Point Pelee one week ago. Dean Ware May Bird Tours Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com Hey Dean, The young eagle you observed flying over Hillman Marsh appears to be Thor - one of the birds we

[Ontbirds] Transmitter on Bald Eagle -Hillman Marsh

Birders, Jan.23/10 Can someone inform me on how I can find more info about a 2nd? year Bald Eagle I observed with a transmitter flying over Hillman Marsh heading south to Pelee. thanks, Dean Ware Birding Tours Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Pileated Woodpecker 401

Birders, A Pileated Woodpecker flew over the the east bound and west bound 401 heading north near the 203 exit(Alymer). This is defiantly a rare site for this "southern boy"! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com "Working together to protect and impro

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret - Amherstburg

eful. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friend

[Ontbirds] Black headed Ruddy Duck- Holiday Beach

plumage the last being seen with Ethan Meleg in the mid 90's at the Harrow lagoons(now closed). from the town of Harrow head west on cty,rd.20 then turn south in the hamlet of Malden Centre on cty, rd. 50 go 1.5km and your there. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com Need a bird

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull Wheatley Harbour area

f Wheatley turn south on Kent road 1 3-4km and your there. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com _ More than messages–check out the rest of the Windows Live™. http://www.microsoft.com/wind

[Ontbirds] 44 Ross' Geese- Hillman Marsh

Birders, Today another 22 Ross' Geese stopped by at Hillman Marsh for a total of 44. other Geese 198 Snow Geese 2 Greater white fronted Geese 2 Cackling Geese Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com _ More

[Ontbirds] 22 Ross' Geese Hillman Marsh

onted Geese. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com _ Drag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/photos.aspx__

[Ontbirds] Crossbills- Wheatley PP & list

Kinglets and Chickadees. Wheatley PP is east of the town of Wheatley found on Klondyke rd. south. my yard list just jumped to 230 with flyover Crossbills! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. peleeisbir...@hotmail.com _ News, entertainment and

[Ontbirds] Intersexual Mallard Jack Miners & Yard list

nges with age into male "plumaged" bird. There was also 3 greater white fronted geese and a "white goose" that was way too far to id Snow? Ross? ah yes my Wheatley yard list for those who care is 229. Dean Ware Wheatley p

[Ontbirds]Zoch error-Mottled duck

Mr. Zoch et, al. My name is Dean Ware and I am one of the "boys" who climbed the south bank and also the one who found this duck in which you seek. I know you do not know the waterfowl like I do at Hillman marsh so I will give you a update on what is going on at the west cell

[Ontbirds]Mottled Duck- Hillman Shorebird/waterfowl Habitat.

Black Duck with the Mottled having 'warmer' colouring of the body, head and buffy throat. A Bright yellow bill that stands out with black at the base. It also has very narrow white bars on either side of the speculum which is blueish/purple. Good Luck and send me some photos!! Dean War

[Ontbirds]Black Duck X Wood Duck- Hillman Marsh

the bird is brown. If anyone is going to take photos I'd love a couple. the Willets left this evening, but then again all shorebirds leave for the night and come back in the late morning. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Working together to protect and improve ou

[Ontbirds]Semipalmated Plover- Hillman Marsh.

record. comments Alan? Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Read what Santa`s been up to! For all the latest, visit asksantaclaus.spaces.live.com! http://asksantaclaus.spaces.live.com

[Ontbirds]RE:WHITE-FACED IBIS--Hillman Marsh

ng on the east side of the cty.rd.37 bridge by the two churches and in the area perhaps near the Hillman Marsh pay booth. The bird was also feeding with Yellowlegs and catching Saw-bellied Shad. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROT

[Ontbirds]Plegadis Ibis- Hillman Marsh( Down South!)

look. In the WSW 50+km/h winds today American Kestrels were moving but that was about it for note worthy migrants. Also 9 White-rumped sandpipers. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-519-825-9462 _ Have fun

RE: [Ontbirds]Further to Possible Eurasian Collared-Dove - Innisfil ON

which confirms above. an escapee. Eurasian Collared Dove numbers should be dropping as there is a open season on them in the states that have regulated Dove hunting. hope this helps. Dean Ware Wheatley [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "Camp Chief" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Repl

RE: [Ontbirds]Snowy Plover -- Day 3

Birders, Pelee Island ferry and be caught at the foot of Erie st south Leamington. Transportation: you must book you vehicle ahead of time. Also you can walk on the boat for $7.50 and walk to Fish Point. there is a taxi service. Bike rentals ETC. Transportation: 519-724-2115 Dean Ware

[Ontbirds]Wind Turbines Onions Fields Point Pelee

All Birders, There is a proposed Wind Farm for the Onion fields(Point Pelee). A open meeting will be held on Saturday Oct. 28 at 7pm at the Sherk Centre in Leamington. Dean _ Buy, Load, Play. The new Sympatico / MSN Music Store

[Ontbirds]Good Geese, Pelee

Birders, Late this afternoon amonst 100's of Canada Geese was a single Ross' Goose and a nice count of 10! White-fronted Geese. The birds were in a corn field on Con.B south of the Leamington airport. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]Slaty-backed Gull, Hillman Marsh

Birders, I just got back from the marsh.. The gull can be viewed from the south beach parking lot which is at the north end of east beach road. It is a 3rd yr. but has a black bill. The gull has a slightly injured right foot. gotta run, Dean Ware Wheatley [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]SLATY-BACKED GULL!

Hi Again, Dean is reporting that the Slaty-Backed Gull is in its third year! Thanks, Pamela Cole for Dean Ware

[Ontbirds]Cave Swallow Hillman Marsh

birders, A single adult Cave Swallow was observed by myself flying in a southernly direction along Hillman Beach at about 8am this morning. no other Swallows to report. Wed. a 1st winter Glaucous Gull was at Wheatley Harbour. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]Dark Morph Swainson's Hawk, Kingsville

it as very dark all over but with a slate gray tail which jumped out at me ! and a gray head and of course the long pointed wings. I almost missed it as I was not going to look over all these dark birds!... it pays just too look! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]Tyrannus sp. Kingsbridge

privately, thanks. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]Eurasian Wigeon Hillman Marsh (shorebird Habitat)

Birders, This afternoon my daughter and I observed a stunning Male Eurasian Wigeon at the Shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh also a single white-rumped sandpiper. Also at Wheatley residence had a Gamble's White-crowned Sparrow feeding at a feeder. Good Birding, Dean Ware Wheatl

[Ontbirds]Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Hillman Marsh(shorebird cell)

birders, At about 8:25pm my daughter and I found a first summer Yellow-crowned Night Heron on the east side of the Shorebird habitat. We flushed the bird from the grass along the dyke and luckily the bird flew in front of us a landed in a tree about 10m away.After about 15min of viewing we cou

[Ontbirds]Richardson's Merlin, Pelee Island

birders, April 25/05 Angus Campbell and myself found what looked like a "prairie Merlin" north of Fish Point feeding on a blackbird sp. The mantle was of a blue/gray and the underparts were a rich butterscotch colour and lacked a strong "moustache". I have limited bird guides here and wish fo

[Ontbirds]Eurasian Wigeon story, Hillman Marsh

t through the onion fields till it turns into east beach road. follow this road north till you reach the end and you are in the area where I saw the bird(S). thanks to Mike and Paul for the great workshop. Happy Easter. Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]Gry, Hillman Marsh Shorebird habitat

birders, The Gry was also visiting the Hillman Marsh Shorebird Habitat and was still around about 6:50pm till dark. Hillman Marsh located 5km north of Point Pelee. Dean Ware Wheatley On. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Ontbirds]1000+ Red-winged Blackbirds, Wheatley

sighting of spring was a male Am.Robin landing on to a Sumac tree in Kingsville. the snow must go!! Dean Ware Wheatley ON. [EMAIL PROTECTED]