Re: [Ontbirds] Western Sandpiper and Hudsonian Godwit - Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto

2019-08-30 Thread Elias via ONTBIRDS
Godwit got flushed by Peregrine. But returned. Still looking for Western Sandpiper Directions as per Iain's email Sent from my BlackBerry — the most secure mobile device — via the Bell Network   Original Message   From: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Sent: August 30, 2019 1:08 PM To: bi

Re: [Ontbirds] Hermit Warbler at Thicksons Woods

2019-04-27 Thread Elias via ONTBIRDS
Hi all just a quick update.  The ID has been confirmed by a couple of well known birders.  Also the original observer of the bird is Jax Nasimok. Here are a few more details from Jax as to the exact location of the bird: " I spotted the Hermit Warbler on first loop to the right of the main path on

[Ontbirds] Correction Re: Dowitchers at Downsview Park, Toronto

2017-05-07 Thread Elias Takacs via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone, just wanted to send a correction to my original post regarding Dowitchers at Downsview Park. With the help of Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway, I was able to confirm the ID of these birds to be Long-billed Dowitchers. I apologize for the misidentification. I did not see them after they fle

Re: [Ontbirds] Barrows Goldeneye at Leslie Street Spit

2015-11-08 Thread elias . j . takacs
Bird just refound same location as reported by Henrique. Very distant views. Sent from my BlackBerry Passport.   Original Message   From: Henrique Pacheco Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2015 10:11 To: olivesided Cc: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Barrows Goldeneye at Leslie Street Spit

Re: [Ontbirds] Chukars Don Mills and Steeles in Toronto

2015-04-26 Thread elias . j . takacs
‎Please note that Chukars are not countable in Ontario. Apologies for the confusion. Sent from my BlackBerry Passport.   Original Message   > On 26/04/2015 9:44 AM, elias.j.tak...@gmail.com wrote: >> ‎There are currently two Chukars in the Food Basics parking lot at Don >> Mills and Steeles. The

[Ontbirds] Chukars Don Mills and Steeles in Toronto

2015-04-26 Thread elias . j . takacs
‎There are currently two Chukars in the Food Basics parking lot at Don Mills and Steeles. They are roosting under a small rusty coloured pine tree beside the fence bordering the Steeles 404 off ramp. One appears to have a right broken leg as it was hobbling on one foot. Both birds can likely fly a

Re: [Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon-Bannister Lake near Ayr

2015-04-25 Thread elias . j . takacs
Eurasian Wigeon still being seen. Exact location as Dave Don's email, directly across from tower. Scope or superzoom camera (at least 50x) is necessary. Directions as per Dave: Bannister Lake is located on Wrigley Road, just West of Spragues Rd (Hwy 24A). From the parking lot, follow the trail a

[Ontbirds] American Avocets at Bronte Harbour in Oakville

2015-04-20 Thread elias . j . takacs
‎24 American Avocets are being seen currently on the pier at Bronte Harbour in Oakville. They appear to be resting.Take Bronte Road south from the QEW to Lakeshore Road West and go west to W River Street and then use Seneca Drive to enter Bronte Beach Park. Look for the pier from thereSent from my

[Ontbirds] Fish Crows Lakeside Park St. Catherines

2015-04-12 Thread elias . j . takacs
‎5 Fish Crows were seen just a few minutes ago at Lakeside Park in St. Catherines. They're actively flying around throughout the park so a bit of patience may be required. There are also a few Am. Crows around so differentiation by call is key.Directions as per Len Manning's post:Qew Niagara exit

[Ontbirds] Glaucous Gulls, Snow Geese @ Reesor Pond

2015-04-05 Thread elias . j . takacs
There are two Glaucous Gulls, two ‎Snow Geese at Reesor Pond. Also N. Pintail, Wood Duck, Cackling Geese and more.Reesor Pond is just off Reesor Road between highways 7 and 407 in Markham Ontario.Sent from my BlackBerry Passport ___ ONTBIRDS is presente

Re: [Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant Hamilton

2015-04-04 Thread elias . j . takacs
Bird still here. Currently resting.  Tollgate pond just off eastport drive about 1 km south of the raise bridge Sent from my BlackBerry Passport.   Original Message   From: Phil L. Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2015 10:21 To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant Hamilton Bein

Re: [Ontbirds] Reesor Pond - returning Migrants :

2015-03-31 Thread elias . j . takacs
Snow Geese still present as of 5:45 pm as well as most other birds. Directions as per Stan's email Sent from my BlackBerry Passport.   Original Message   From: Stan Long Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 18:36 To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Reesor Pond - returning Migrants : 30.03.15 :

[Ontbirds] Hoary Redpoll at JC Saddington Park Mississauga

2015-03-08 Thread elias . j . takacs
‎Hoary Redpoll still being seen at JC Saddington Park in Mississauga. It is actively feeding throughout the park with about 20 Common Redpolls. Also present are a few Pine Siskins.JC Saddington Park is located ‎at the southern tip of Mississauga Road in Mississauga about 10 minutes south of the QE

Re: [Ontbirds] Harlequin, surf scoter, white winged scoter Sam Smith

2015-03-01 Thread Elias
Sorry that's at southern end of Kipling avenue, not Islington. Apologies for the confusion. Also scoters not scorers On Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 11:59 AM, wrote: > Sorry that's at southern end of Kipling avenue, not Islington. Apologies > for the confusion. Also scoters not scorers > > Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Harlequin, surf scoter,white winged scoter Sam Smith

2015-03-01 Thread elias . j . takacs
‎Male breeding plumage harlequin duck continues to be seen at colonel Sam smith park. Associating with buffleheads. Also fairly close to shore are a couple of surf scorers male and female and a dozen ww scorers plus many more waterfowl.Sam smith is at the bottom of islington avenue in toronto just

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire seen at noon

2014-11-25 Thread Elias
Several fellow birders and I observed the Townsend's Solitaire today around noon after a good hour of searching. This time it was seen on Evertson Road about 100 to 150 metres (south) from Hannah Road. Strong winds added to the difficult task. Directions: Take 401, get off at 28 and take it nort

[Ontbirds] 4 cattle egrets at tilbury sewage lagoons

2014-11-01 Thread Elias
There are now 4 cattle egrets at the lagoons. Likely grounded by the strong winds Directions as per previous posts ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbir

[Ontbirds] Summer Tanager at Prospect Cemetery

2014-05-24 Thread Elias via ONTBIRDS
My 2nd Summer Tanager in 1 week. This one was seen at Prospect Cemetery between Eglinton Avenue West and Kitchener Avenue. It was closer to Kitchener Avenue. The Cemetery is located in Toronto and runs between Eglinton Avenue all the way down to St. Clair Street close to Caledonia Road. You can

[Ontbirds] Summer Tanager still at 151 Burbank Toronto

2014-05-19 Thread Elias via ONTBIRDS
This morning I visited Christopher Escott's house at 151 Burbank Drive in Toronto and the Summer Tanager was still present, feeding on the suet at the feeder and singing happily in the nearby trees when not. The owner is very gracious at hosting visitors but please call or text ahead to let him kn

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose @ Reesor Pond

2013-09-22 Thread Elias
Previously reported Ross's Goose was still seen this morning at 6:45am when I got there. But it took off with a flock of Canada Geese at 7:25am. It may return later in the day to roost as it did before. Good luck. Reesor Pond is in Markham on the west side of Reesor Road south of Highway 7 and

[Ontbirds] Western Kingbird - Downsview Directions

2013-08-26 Thread Elias
Sorry I just realized I didn't give any directions to Downsview Park. The park is located at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue and Keele Street in North York. It is best accessed from Sheppard Avenue from which you will turn on John Drury Drive and then proceed onto Canuck Avenue and park your

[Ontbirds] Western Kingbird @ Downsview Park

2013-08-26 Thread Elias
I saw a Western Kingbird at Downsview Park yesterday at around 6:30pm. I saw the bird from the walking path by the little bridge that goes over a tiny stream that flows from the nearby smaller pond and eventually ends up at the bigger pond further down. So look in and around the area of that smal