Re: [Ontbirds] Great Blue Heron in Bruce county

A Great Blue Heron was observed flying eastbound near Teeswater on highway 4, southern Bruce county, Ontario around 12:30 pm yesterday, December 29th. To my knowledge that is the latest record I have personally observed in 39 years of birding. Happy New Year, Dave AT EARTHQUEST ___

Re: [Ontbirds] American Woodcock at Yarmouth Tract, Elgin county

The American Woodcock have started doing their courtship displays. While hiking through Yarmouth Tract this evening at twilight I heard a couple of male American Woodcock singing in the overgrown fields that were planted with prairie grass species directly adjacent to the large pond (restored gr

Re: [Ontbirds] Great kiskadee - yes- Rondeau PP

After a 2.5 hr search the bird was seen again by a couple of patient birders and myself at 4:22 pm gleaning from the pond along the Marsh Trail between the cottages.then it flew back toward Water Street. Thank you very much for letting us know about the bird Ric! Good birding, Dave Jolly, E

Re: [Ontbirds] Great kiskadee - yes- Rondeau PP

After a 2.5 hr search the bird was seen again by a couple of patient birders and myself at 4:22 pm gleaning from the pond along the Marsh Trail between the cottages.then it flew back toward Water Street. Thank you very much for letting us know about the bird Ric! Good birding, Dave Jolly, E

Re: [Ontbirds] Common Moorhen at Long Point

Greetings fellow birders: Several Common Moorhen were spotted earlier today - May 8th - at the Port Rowan Wetlands swimming with Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Bufflehead and Redhead. At the Bird Studies Canada Old Cut station there were a myriad of migrants: Yellow-throated Vireo, Blue-gray Gna

Re: [Ontbirds] Snow Bunting near Arnprior

Greetings fellow birders: My birding friend and I found a lone Snow Bunting foraging among rocks along Chemin Ottawa Road #29 today around 11 am near Waba Dam. It was feeding on seeds from Bladder Campion and White Sweet-clover There was also a breeding pair of Common Goldeneye in an open wa

Re: [Ontbirds] Common Redpoll near Houghton Centre

Greetings all: My wife alerted me to the presence of an adult Common Redpoll at our feeder today. Our first spring male Eastern Toweee showed up too. To get to our house take Highway 19 south of Tillsonburg to Regional Road 45 (John Wise Road).. Turn left, heading west approximately 5 km. T

Re: [Ontbirds] Influx of Horned Grebe to Long Point area

The ice storm seems to have brought in a boat load of Horned Grebes. There were between 4 - 7 on almost every pond between Port Rowan, and the Second Concession Road on Lower Sideroad in Norfolk county today. I've never seen so many grebes! Other waterfowl observed with the Horned Grebe on o

Re: [Ontbirds] Snowy Owl near Whalen Corners

Hello all: I just received an alert from my brother and his significant other that they spotted a Snowy Owl yesterday at 7:30 pm while travelling south of Whalen Corners on Whalen Line between Highway 23 and Granton Line (Road 59). A great bird for the first day of spring. Also of note toda

[Ontbirds] Rusty Blackbirds arrive in Norfolk county

Among other spring birds; Killdeer, American Robin, Red-winged Blackbird, and Common Grackle, the first Rusty Blackbirds of the season showed up at my feeder today. Be on the lookout for more arrivals in the coming months as we approach spring 2018. Good birding, Dave Jolly, Tel: 226-926-1

Re: [Ontbirds] Tufted Duck at Windermere Basin - No

Unfortunately the drive down to view the duck yielded no bird today. There were plenty of other birds of interest, however - Ruddy Duck, Greater Black-backed Gull, American Coot, Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Northern Shoveler, Long-tailed Duck, Common Merganser, Bufflehead and Mute Swan. Good bir

[Ontbirds] Red-winged Blackbird in Norfolk county

The first Red-winged Blackbird arrived today at my feeder - thereby heralding in the spring. It was a lone bird - male - likely a young bird. I am located at the junction of North Road and Lakeshore Road in the southwestern corner of Norfolk county, Houghton Centre. Good birding, Dave Jolly

Re: [Ontbirds] Snow Buntings in Norfolk and Elgin counties

Today - several groups of buntings presented themselves on Heritage Line near Richmond in Elgin county, the corner of North Road and Lower Side Road and again near Lynedoch on Road #21 in Norfolk county between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm. Good birding, Dave Jolly, EARTHQUEST (Canada) for the Environ

[Ontbirds] Fox sparrow on North Road, Norfolk county

Greetings fellow birders: Just a note that an adult unknown sex Fox sparrow was observed feeding on the edge of North Road about 300 m north of Beach Line earlier today around 11 am. Good birding & Happy New Year Dave at EARTHQUEST Tel: 226-926-1470 www.earthquestcanada.ca

Re: [Ontbirds] Turkey Vulture at Long Point

Greetings fellow birders. A Turkey Vulture was observed flying over Lakeshore Road between Cedar Creek and Port Royal, or roughly 10 minutes from the corner of Lakeshore Road and Highway #59 around 1:30 pm today. A late migrant for sure. Good birding, Dave at EARTHQUEST Tel: 226-926-1470

Re: [Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse at Thames River Siding

A productive day yesterday with some good fall migration birds on Routh Road and 1st Line in Elgin county: 1. Tufted Titmouse; 2. Tennessee Warbler; 3. Common Yellowthroat; 4. Indigo Bunting; 5. Blue Jay; 6. American Crow; 7. American Robin; 8. Eastern Wood Pewee; 9. A

Re: [Ontbirds] Common Nighthawks at Ruthven National Historic Site

Greetings all: While conducting vegetation surveys I spotted 11 Nighthawks foraging over Ruthven around 4:30 pm today. They were traveling in a group heading east over the Grand River. To get to Ruthven take Highway #3 to Cayuga. Turn north onto Highway #54 and continue driving several ki

Re: [Ontbirds] Northern Waterthrush and Common Nighthawk

Fall migration is getting off to a good start at my home in Norfolk county. A Northern Waterthrush was just observed in my driveway and Common Nighthawk have been seen flying over my house in the evening hours. Birders can probably see these birds at Long Point too, so that is where I would r

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture at Middlemiss

Greetings fellow birders: Just had a Black Vulture fly over near the Muncey Reserve making it's way south over the Thames River. For best viewing proceed to Carrol Drive. Good birding Dave Jolly earthquestcanadaATyahoo.com Tel: 226-926-1470 ___ O

[Ontbirds] Mourning Warbler at the Dunes Point Pelee National Park

Greetings all I heard a Mourning Warbler singing on the seasonal foot path between the Dunes and Sleepy Hollow at 6:30 am There was also a Hooded Warbler. Good birding Dave Jolly, earthquestcan...@yahoo.com Tel: 226-926-1470 ___ ONTBIRDS is presente

[Ontbirds] Dunlin near Port Crewe

There were 11 Dunlin in the wet field where Jeff Skevington reported the Willet yesterday. This wet field is located on the south side of Highway 3 approximatel 30 minutes from Point Pelee National Park. There was also a Pectoral Sandpiper and Semi-palmated Plover. Good birding Dave Jolly ea

[Ontbirds] Blue Grosbeak and Olive-sided Flycatcher Point Pelee

The female Blue Grosbeak is still showing well at the Cactus field as of 4:00 pm today in same general area along the seasonal path. An Olive-sided Flycatcher also made an appearance. Good birding, Dave Jolly, earthquestcanadaATyahoo.com Tel: 226-926-1470 ___

[Ontbirds] Great Egret at Wheatley Harbour

The bird is currently standing on the north side of the waterway across from the Cavendish fishery. Wheatley Harbour is approximately 3 km south of Wheatley on Kent Rosd 1 and Deer Run Road. Good birding Dave Jolly earthquestcanadaATyahoo.com Tel: 226-926-1470 ___

[Ontbirds] Olive-sided Flycatcher at Northwest Beach Point Pelee National Park

For those interested in tracking this bird - an adult Olive-sided Flycatcher was just heard singing north of the parking lot at the Northwest Beach - roughly 10 minutes ago. Good birding, Dave Jolly, earthquestcanadaATyahoo.com Tel: 226-926-1470 __

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler on seasonal footpath at DeLaurier Point Pelee

An adult male Kentucky Warbler was heard singing non-stop half way between the seasonal footpath and White Pine yesterday evening around 7:30 pm. The Yellow-breasted Chat is still being seen at Cactus field. Good birding, Dave Jolly, earthquestcanadaATyahoo.com Tel: 226-926-1470 ___

[Ontbirds] Willets at Port Burwell public beach

Today at around 2:30 pm 18 Willets were sitting and feeding along the shoreline at the public beach in Port Burwell. To get there from Highway # 3 take Highway #19 south through Eden and Stratfordville and continue driving through Vienna. The next town is Port Burwell. Drive all the way thro

Re: [Ontbirds] Eastern Meadowlark at Long Point

Greetings fellow birders: An early record: a lone Eastern Meadowlark was seen flying early today into an agricultural field just east of the intersection of Highway #59 and Lakeshore Road, near Port Rowan. Directions: Take Highway #59 south from Highway #3 and turn right at the flashing sto

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur on Concession A Road, Long Point

For those of you who haven't seen this fabulous bird as of 3:15 pm yesterday - Jan. 10th the Smith's Longspur is still making visits to the same location that was reported on Dec. 19th. For directions please see that post. Dave Jolly, Senior Instructor EARTHQUEST Biological Field School www.e

Re: [Ontbirds] Eastern towhee near Port Burwell

An adult male Eastern towhee showed up at the feeder today at 4:30 pm to help brighten the winter landscape. Although EATO generally show up at this time at my house, it was a welcomed sight as it is a sign that Spring is here, despite the recent snowfall. Directions: My house is located in Nor

Re: [Ontbirds] ADMIN: Advertising on Ontbirds is not acceptable

To whom it may concern: I would formally like to apologise to Mark Cranford, the OFO, or anyone who may have been offended by my recent post entitled "Learn how to identify birds". It was not meant as an insult, advertising, nor a commercial message. I did seek permission from Mark Cranford,

[Ontbirds] Learn how to identify birds

This is posted with permission of Mark Cranford, ONTbirds Coordinator; For those interested in learning how to field identify and survey birds there is a new 4 day training course being offered by the EARTHQUEST Biological Field School. You may find the listing on Workcabin at; http://www.workc