12 OFO members joined me yesterday as we explored the area including Pringle
and Lynde Creeks and Cranberry Marsh. Although the area of study was small, the
variety and number of birds was quite excellent. The weather was gorgeous (too
good for a hawk flight but great for lingering birds).
High
Sorry one more information gap: did anyone see the birds between June 16 and 18
and if so, did you note if the nest had eggs or were young visible and on which
date?
thx Geoff
Geoff Carpentier
AVOCET NATURE SERVICES
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Posted with permission of the Ontbirds Administrator.
I am in the final stages of preparing an article for Ontario Birds chronicling
the Red-necked Grebe nesting in the summer of 2018 at Nonquon sewage lagoons.
There is a small information gap I’m trying to fill. Does anyone have any
records or
Hi All:
For the first time in a few years the habitat at the Nonquon lagoons is
looking amazing. I have been fortunate to have gained the cooperation of
staff at Durham Region to lower water levels so migrating shorebirds have a
place to feed. And here they come - 5 species of shorebirds and o
The section of the lagoons that has been closed for the last few weeks is now
open .. don’t forget your permits!
Durham Region has updated their application forms and provided more clarity to
permitees in their online revised permit application.
One important change from previous years is that y
I just had at least 21 Common Nighthawks migrating over Reach and Lakeridge in
Scugog Twp. They were flying very high and actively feeding but seldom called.
Geoff Carpentier
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Durham Region staff asked me to pass on the message that a small part of the
lagoons will be closed to the public for approximately the next 3 weeks. I will
advise via this forum and Facebook when full access returns.
Specifically, the northern part of lagoon 3 (counting from the east) is closed
Fifteen OFOers met me at Lynde Shores with the temperature hovering at 1 degree
C this morning. It soon warmed up and we enjoyed a great day travelling between
Cranberry Marsh, the foot of Hall’s Road, Whitby Harbour and Thickson's Woods.
A total of 81 species was found. Highlights included:
Eu
From: geoff.carpent...@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 9:37 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Nonquon lagoon access and permits - changes to system for 2018
The 2018 Nonquon lagoon permits are now available for purchase.
Durham Region has updated their application forms and provided
I have been offered a guiding opportunity to the Falkands, South Georgia and
the Antarctic (poor me!) and therefore I will not be able to do the OFO walk to
the Durham waterfront on October 15th, but Charmaine Anderson and Mike Ferguson
have graciously offered to do the walk for me. Thank-you
Not unexpectedly a large number of sparrows arrived overnight in Scugog Twp.
and elsewhere. Lots of White-throats joined those already here. White-crowned
Sparrows in small numbers and several juncos were here at my feeders today as
was a towhee and thrasher – all new arrivals. Lots of Rusty Bl
For the 3rd time in the last 10 or so days, Red Crossbills have been observed
flying over my house or landing in my conifers. Today a male and female sat in
one of my spruces for a few moments and then flew off to the NW. It is
difficult to tell if they are local breeders or birds on the move, b
First of all the spectacle of the ducks, swans, rails, Osprey and of course
Cedar Waxwings continues. Yesterday, the levels were down about a foot in one
lagoon so there is finally some habitat developing,. Two Lesser Yellowlegs and
several Killdeer were using that patch. More to come soon I hop
Today at the Nonquon lagoons in Port Perry, there was an interesting mix of
life and death struggles. Lots of sighs of successful breeding as Mallards,
Wood Ducks, Hooded Mergansers and Trumpeter Swans showed off their new
families. Very few shorebirds but the habitat is still not good for them
The lagoons at Nonquon remain high with all the rain we’ve had, but tonight I
saw the first southbound migrant shorebirds I’ve seen this fall. Three Lesser
Yellowlegs and one Least Sandpiper joined the resident Killdeer and Spotted
Sandpipers.
Over 50 Black Terns, many Marsh Wrens, hundreds of
Despite the rather chilly morning (O C) the bird flight was pretty good today
at my house. Bobolinks and Hermit Thrushes were on the move, while the FOY
Baltimore Oriole sang early. A Lesser Yellowlegs was the only shorebird other
than a Killdeer. The Ruffed Grouse were drumming, but the woodpec
Good Morning:
I visited the lagoons today and there is as expected lots happening. Many
ducks, swallows, drumming grouse, Pileated Woodpecker and lots of smaller
migrants. Conditions are very muddy but worth the effort.
I have been talking to Durham Works and they have agreed to try, where
po
Further to Norm Murr's post, I also did Carden on the 24th and can add a
singing male Prairie Warbler on Wylie Rd about 4.5 km north of the sedge marsh
bridge and a singing Brewster's (singing like a Blue-winged Warbler) on Wylie
about 2.5 km north of the bridge. All else similar to his post, ex
Today, Terrie Smith and I did our second Grassland Survey at Carden. We started
the day at dawn at the Sedge Wren Marsh on Wylie Road, and heard lots of Sora
and Virginia Rails, but no Yellows. There were several singing Sedge Wrens,
many Upland Sandpipers and one Alder Flycatcher. Also on Wylie
29 OFOers joined me this morning as we birded the Durham waterfront. Stops
included Duffin's Creek/Rotary Park in Ajax, Hall's Road/Cranberry Marsh,
Whitby Harbour, Thickson's Woods and Second Marsh.
We found 101 species. Highlights included:
1 Little Gull in a large flock of Bonaparte's Gulls
Hi Everyone:
I have been advised that the permits for the Port Perry/Nonquon sewage
lagoons are now available - see instructions below. As always everyone needs
their own permit for liability reasons. Have a great season!
Permits must be purchased in advance of entering the lagoons. They cost
The Ross's Geese have moved to the Annandale Golf Course and seem to be happily
settled in feeding with about 200 Canadas on the grass by the driving range.
This is the second record for Ajax.
Craig McLauchlan refound thes birds and called me and I was fortunate to see
them about 20 minutes ago
Terrie Smith and I saw two adult small white geese flying out of Frenchman's
Bay going east (and then presumably north) with the Canadas at 8 a.m. today.
I'm thinking these are the Ross's Geese Dan Kazinski saw there yesterday, but
we didn't see the beak well enough to be sure. Their small size
For the last few days I've had mixed flocks of Common Redpolls and Pine Siskins
moving through my yard in Ajax, mostly only in the a.m. but today they seem to
be hanging around. Hard to tell if the same flock is coming every few days or
if they're different birds, but the numbers vary and the mi
Peter Hogenbirk and I visited Algonquin today the 24th. Somewhat different
results from Norm's trip yesterday. Since we left home very early this morning,
we didn't know about the Spruce Grouse locale nearer the parking lot where Norm
had the birds yesterday, so looked in vain for over 3 hours i
I have a flock of redpolls visiting my feeder today for the first time in 2011.
Included were 25-30 Southern Commons, 2 Greater Commons and 1 (and possibly 2)
exilipes Hoaries.
Ajax, ON
Geoff Carpentier
www.avocetnatureservices.com
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Eight birders studied the gull at Whitby harbour over the past hour. It was
much closer than the day it was first observed, but still spent most of its
time sleeping and behind other gulls. However it eventually came out into the
open and offered good looks. Some of the features being observed m
Following up on Doug Lockrey's report of Bohemians in north Pickering. Terrie
Smith and I checked out the spot at S.R. 4 and Conc 8 where Doug had seen the
birds yesterday and saw a Northern Shrike but no waxwings. We then travelled a
north on S.R. 4 to the next road (County Rd 5 and drove east
There are a few nice species of winter waterfowl in Durham right now:
King Eider - seen today at channel leading into Oshawa harbour (Carpentier)
Harlequin - I believe it was a first winter male but it was hard to be sure as
it was sleeping during the observation period - today swimming with the
Peter Hogenbirk and I did a quick run through parts of eastern Durham Region
this afternoon. Highlights included:
25+ Robins, 1 Northern Harrier, 25-30 Common Redpolls - Oshawa Second Marsh
1 Barrow's Golden-eye - off the beach south of Second Marsh
1 female Ruddy Duck - Oshawa harbour
11+ Lapla
While doing the Pickering CBC yesterday, I saw a leucistic Canada Goose at the
Sewage Treatment Plant. This may be the same bird I saw flying high over Ajax
with a large flock of migrating Canadas on September 10, 2010.
STP is located at the foot of Brock Rd. in Pickering.
Geoff Carpentier
w
Peter Hogenbirk and I circled Oshawa Second Marsh today and found a few decent
birds:
1 adult male Peregrine Falcon
1 adult male Barrow's Golden-eye on the lake near where Harmony Creek creek
exits to Lake Ontario
2 White-crowned Sparrows (juvenile)
9 Swamp Sparrows
15+ Song Sparrows
50+ Tree S
It's been a very good day at my feeders - lots of birds!
Two redpolls showed up at my Niger feeders in Ajax just now (2 p.m.) - one was
a common and one a hoary (exilipes) - both were adult males - the clear
unmarked undertail coverts, finely marked flanks, unmarked pinkish rump, pale
pink uppe
An adult male Peregrine just buzzed a flock of about 15 robins in my yard in
Ajax . The falcon flew northwest from here - all the robins are safe and should
have a merry xmas after all!
Good birding and Merry Xmas to all of you!
Geoff Carpentier
www.avocetnatureservices.com
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I relocated the Wood Thrush at Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby at 1:30
p.m. today Dec 21st. It was along the west side of the woodlot near the wire
fence. When I saw it, it was foraging on the ground a bit east of the fence,
near a mixed flock of robins, red-winged blackbirds and starli
two ross's geese (adult and immature) 4 killdeer and 2 pipits ... no avocet.
Directions: from county road 4 at north end of town turn right on warren
street. follow through stop and turn righ on Scotch line. go 1km to viewing
tower on your left ... killdeer in lagoon 1 and geese on berm betwee
Today was gorgeous at Cranberry Marsh! Lots of great company at the hawk watch.
Doug Lockrey even came by for a visit thx to Alan Woods and the miracle of
Doug's wheel chair - what a great treat for all of us! A few late straggling
hawks came through to brighten the day as well.
Totals for the
Andrew Keaveney and Tim Scheider (spelling??) just called me to report a
juvenile Northern Gannet off Whitby Point flying west towards Oshawa harbour.
Ohawa harbour is south of the 401 on Simcoe St. to the lake. I'm posting on
their behalf.
Geoff Carpentier
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Well, I finally got my NW winds - strong enough to blow these puppies to
Panama! A few birds were seen today, but it was very interesting to watch them
as they struggled against the strong winds. Generally, they approached from the
east, often 100-300 feet up, and occasionally higher. They were
Despite unfavourable winds (that's 6 weeks in a row for me in case you're
counting) ... 155 hawks were on the move today, albeit flying high and far to
the north. But thanks to my keen-eyed compatriots we saw:
7 Turkey Vultures
1 Northern Harrier + 1 resident
3 Sharp-shinned Hawks + 1 resident
Today was sunny with light southerly winds and a falling barometer - about as
bad as it gets for hawk watching - unless you're a hawk that just has to
migrate!
Hawks & Vultures: 7 Turkey Vultures, 1 Sharp-shinned, 1 Red-shouldered, 14
Red-tailed, 3 Rough-legged (2 light and one dark morph) and
Two 1st fall Golden Eagles flew over my house today at 1:40 and 1:45 p.m.
respectively. Later, 1 Merlin, 6 Red-shouldered, 1 Sharp-shinned and 25
Red-tailed Hawks were also seen overhead.
Geoff Carpentier
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A quiet day at the watch with southwesterly winds all day ... no swallows
(hmpff!) but we did see 54 species including 4 Snow Geese, 1 Blue-winged Teal,
3 Fox Sparrows, 2 pipits, 3 Rusty Blackbirds and 1 Purple Finch + 17 Turkey
Vultures, 2 Sharp-shinned Hawks and 1 Merlin.
Directions: exit 40
Despite heavy rain to start the outing, 7 hardy souls joined me as we birded
the Durham waterfront. Tyler Hoar joined me for part of the adventure
(unfortunately leaving just before we saw the loons (see below) :-) His
knowledge and observational skills were most appreciated.
We started at Lyn
Geoff is doing an OFO walk today and just reported:
We just (11:30am) had a breeding plummaged Pacific Loon, 1 winter plummaged
Red-thorated Loon, 1 winter plummaged Common Loon, on Lake Ontario below Second
Marsh.
Directions:
401 to Oshawa, exit 419
south on Farewell to the first traffic light
My wife Kim and is saw two 2nd year Golden and one 1st fall Bald Eagle today at
about 3 p.m. flying together in a southwesterly direction across the Trent
River into Peterborough County, about 3 km downstream of the Village of
Hastings.
Geoff Carpentier
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Despite the mostly southwest winds today, for a brief period they shifted to
the NW and then W and then back to south producing a small flight.
56 species total including 11 Turkey Vultures, 2 Sharp-shinned, 1 Cooper's, 1
Goshawk, 1 light morph Rough-legged and 1 Peregrine.
None raptors:
24 Ca
I had a single Evening Grosbeak and two Sandhill Cranes fly over my yard in
Ajax today. The latter was #168 for the yard list.
Also seen were 1 Pipit, 1 Fox Sparrow, several Purple Finches, one Northern
Harrier, 3 Sharp-shinned Hawks, 1 Red-tailed Hawk, and two Red-shouldered Hawks.
I'm never
Today's flight was a bit confusing as the winds started light from the north
then shifted to the SE and then the SW. One would have expected a modest flight
on the north winds, which ended about 10 a.m. DST, but it was not forthcoming.
When the winds shifted to the SE, the vultures started flyin
Favourable winds and clear skies promised a great flight, that unfortunately it
didn't materialize.
A few birds amused the 15 or so people who attended the watch today for about
5.5 hours.
210 Turkey Vultures
1 Osprey
1 Northern Harrier
27 Sharp-shinned Hawks
1 Cooper's Hawk
11 Red-tailed Hawks
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I am working on a paper on the Blue Jay fall migration in Ontario for Ontario
Birds. I am seeking records detailing fall Blue Jay fights (exceeding 1000
individuals) on any given day in Ontario. I am looking for both current and
historica
53 species today at Cranberry in 4 hours today was great! ... unless you were
looking for hawks ...
2 Sharp-shinned Hawks, 1 Cooper's Hawk, 1 Northern Harrier and 1 Osprey rounded
out the hawks
A personal high of 3747 Blue Jays passed overhead in 3 hours
Other birds: R.T. Hummingbird, Northe
It was a quiet day today with only 10 hawks moving through in 4 .5 hours, but
other spectacles were truly amazing. It was perhaps the best Monarch flight I
think I've ever seen with many hundreds (thousands?) of them going though. At
most times all through the observation period, 30-50m were in
Today 10 birders joined me the Toronto Ornithological Club (TOC) outing along
the Durham waterfront. We found 71 species of birds, one turtle (a very young
Painted), several dragonfly species (nothing unusual) and many many hundreds of
Monarchs + Viceroy, Red Admiral, Clouded Sulphur and Mournin
I couldn't resist hawk watching today as the conditions this morning seemed
perfect for a good flight.
Between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m Terrie Smith and I watched the spectacle as 2205
hawks/vultures streamed over my house in Ajax. When the winds shifted south,
the flight abruptly stopped.
Included
A total of 2208 hawks were observed today on the gentle north west winds,
flight pattern was scattered, everything from coming in directly off the lake,
to following a north to south inland path, or more typical east to west path.
About 30 observers watched the birds between 8:45am and 3:40pm ED
63 species of birds today , including 11 species of raptors (6 birds total)
Osprey 10
Bald Eagle 1 adult
Sharp-shinned Hawk 19
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed 3 non-migrants
Turkey Vulture 1 migrant + 4 non-migrants
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Northern Harrier 4 migrants + two locals
Merlin 1
American Kestrel
While I sipped my morning coffee today on the deck, a sudden noise behind me
caught my attention and there was a somewhat bedraggled Sora crouched down on
my deck behind a flower pot. It quickly flew to the back part of my garden to
resume its rest. #166 for the yard!
Ajax, Ontario
Geoff Carpe
I had a dark morph adult Pomarine Jaeger at the Calf Pasture at Presqu'ile P.P.
yesterday (Sept.. 5). It was a different bird than that reported by John
Schmelefske on the beach, being almost totally chocolate brown and an adult
still in breeding plumage. Details have been submitted to the Park
I spent two hours today at the Cranberry Hawk Watch but loneliness, the high
humidity and 32C temperatures drove me to the comfort of home. I only saw one
migrating raptor (an adult Bald Eagle), but did see hunting Cooper's Hawk,
American Kestrel and a Northern Harrier - all were locals who have
Peter Hogenbirk and I waded through the knee deep mud and water to view the
shorebirds at Frenchman's Bay today at 11 - not as bad as it sounds but the
water definitely is high so be prepared to get wet!
But it was worth it :
2 Red Knots
2 Semi-palmated Plover
2 Killdeer
3 Baird's Sandpipers
6
I birded the Durham shore, Port Perry and Cannington lagoons and Wylie Rd on
the Carden Alvar yesterday, showcasing our birds to a visiting Ozzie birder,
Bruce Wedderburn. We found just over 100 species despite the early morning
heavy rains and scattered showers throughout the day.
Highlights i
Well I finally gave in and made the trek to see these wonderful birds.
At Beeton Sod farms - 2 juv. Buff-breasted Sandp. 10+ Baird's Sandp. 15+
Black-bellied and 5 Golden Plovers + 2 Semi-palmated Plover and 15+ Least
Sandpipers.
The flycatcher finally showed itself at about 4 p.m. - it was SW
I watched the White Pelican at length yesterday as it was feeding. I couldn't
see exactly what it was catching, but its behaviour seemed interesting (at
least to me) ...
It was swimming in shallow water which appeared to be less than 10" deep based
on cormorants and herons standing nearby. It w
I had the opportunity to spend the last four days on a private island on Twelve
Mile Bay near Georgian Bay Islands N.P. Many warblers and vireos were
aggressively feeding on the 2.8 acre site. Amongst them were several Prairie
Warblers, both adult and immature.
Friday July 30th - 2 immatures se
I watched two adult Osprey moving SW today in downtown Pickering at 11 a.m.
calling all the while. They were not local nesters as none nest in the south of
Durham Region. They were likely post breeding individuals wandering slowly
southward.
Geoff Carpentier
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Today at 6:30a.m. Terrie Smith and I found the duck, no problem - directions
are as per below.
Thanks, G
Geoff Carpentier
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Directions: From the west end of Picton at the traffic lights take Lake
Street from the LCBO and follow south (Lake Street becomes County Roa
Didn't see a post in a while ... Peter Hogenbirk and I did a run for the
Acadian Flycatcher yesterday (June 23) and were immediately successful in
hearing and seeing it. On the walk into the woods we saw 9 Red Efts (land form
of the Red-spotted Newt) - most I've ever seen in a day. They do not m
Ontbirds is understandably full of migratory bird news but I thought I'd share
a couple of observations of interest (at last to me) ...
1. "My" male cardinal was taken by a sharp-shinned hawk a few days. The female
seemed forlorn for a day and called him repeatedly on day 1. On day 2 she
called
I spent about an hour at Second Marsh and Cool Hollow today looking for the
Harris's Sparrow but was unsuccessful. It is a huge area and the bird could
very likely still be around though. Lots of White-crowned and White-throated
Sparrows for company. Saw a Lincoln's sparrow, 2 Least Flycatchers,
I went looking for the Harris's Sparrow reported earlier by Tyler Hoar but was
unsuccessful. I did find Chimney Swift, Lincoln's Sparrow, Redstart and several
Common Terns. Shorebirds were too distant and backlit to be sure of ID but it
looked like a dowitcher and 3 Wilson's Phalaropes were out
Last night after a day of hawk watching at Beamer, Terrie Smith and I stopped
at the 10th line in Stoney Creek and saw the bird about 5:30 p.m. - excellent
views in the evening sunlight.
As we watched form the main trial, I was dismayed to see four photographers,
wading in the ponded area (one
Hi All:
I have been advised that the permits for the Port Perry/Nonquon sewage
lagoons are now available - see instructions below. As always
everyone needs their own permit for liability reasons. Have a great season!
Permits must be purchased in advance of entering the lagoons. They cost
$10.
Terrie Smith and I went to Reesor Pond to look for the Ross's Goose but were
unsuccessful. We stayed until dark when all the geese had presumably returned.
We did see two adult Blue and one adult Snow Goose and a female Canvasback. In
the field to the east a lone Savannah Sparrow sang.
Reesor P
Following up on the previous reports of the Western Grebe, I tried for the bird
yesterday afternoon but failed. I did see 38 Red-necked Grebes and 6 Horner
Grebes and one lonely Tree Swallow.
Saddlington Park can be reached by exiting QEW from either Mississauga Road or
Hurontario. Go south on
On a chilly morning I was greeted by a singing Carolina wren in my garden
today. Hopefully it will find love and stay.
Ravenscrot Rd., Ajax
Geoff Carpentier
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addresses for buntings and larks should read 14684 and 14685 Hwy 50 which
are across the street from each other - sorry for the confusion.
G
Geoff Carpentier
www.avocetnatureservices.com
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From: "Geoff - Birds"
To: "OntBirds"
Sent: Tuesday,
Terrie Smith and I followed the trail left by others and found 12 Bohemian
Waxwings in Palgrave at 14 Birch St. feeding on juniper berries in the front
yard. We then headed south on Hwy 50 and at #14684 and #14865 Hwy 50 found a
farmer spreading fresh manure on both sides of the road .. 300+ Sn
My Cooper's Hawks (both male and female) have loosely defended their nesting
territory all winter near my house. They have let a Sharp-shinned Hawk hunt my
yard periodically and have tolerated a Red-tailed Hawk low overhead on at least
two occasions.
Today the male was doing a beautiful displa
It is with sadness that I must report the passing of my dear friend Bill Stone
after a long battle with cancer. A quiet and gentle man, he was well-known on
the international circuit as a nature guide and locally, as he contributed
significantly to the chronicling of the wildlife of the Rice Lak
Terrie Smith and I did a long birding run and saw the Varied Thrush at 10:15
today. Then we drove to Hamilton where we saw 15 Black Scoters, 100+ Surf
Scoters, 75+ WW Scoters, 2 female King Eiders - between McNeilly Rd. and
Aquamarine Dr ( which is a new road just west of McNeilly). At Redhill C
Dying to see "George" the non-Barnacle Goose at Grimsby (yes I know there was a
real one!), Dave McDonald (visiting birder from Texas) and I did the cold trek
to Hamilton and Niagara yesterday.
First - yes we did see George but not the real Barnacle Goose
Lift Bridge - Burlington - one Peregrin
Today from 3:00-3:45 I studied a fairly large flock of gulls roosting in Whitby
harbour. Amongst the many Herring, Ring-billed and Great Black-backed were
three gulls of interest.
One was a third or fourth winter California Gull - virtually identical to plate
24.24 in Peterson's "Gulls of the A
it was still there at 2:20 feeding low on berries (92 Addington) and sitting
high one house east. - about 2:35 it flew off to the north and others went
in search - not sure if they found it ...
Directions: From the intersection of Dixie Road & Steeles Avenue in
Brampton, go north
on Dixie to
Today at 2:45 an immature Golden Eagle flew over my house, followed two minutes
later by an immature Bald Eagle, a Red-tailed Hawk and a Sharpie ...
Ravenscroft Rd. Ajax
Geoff Carpentier
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After a quiet day at the Cranberry Hawk Watch, I went off in search of a large
shorebird I had seen flying down Lynde Creek and found instead a Blackpoll
Warbler with a small flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers at the mouth of Lynde
Creek in Whitby.
Back to the shorebird - it was seen from the plat
Today I did a bit if "Chawking" (you will recall this is pretending to do yard
chores while actually hawkwatching ...
200+ Brant flew over at 10:00 a.m. (new yard bird - wahoo!)
Golden Eagle - 3 immature together at 11:20
Bald Eagle - one adult at 1:10
Red-tailed Hawk - 59
Sharp-shinned Hawk -
The brant reported earlier today by Lisa Klue had moved about 1/2 km
eastward - just east of Harwood Ave and the Water Treatment plant - right on
the grass by the edge of Lake Driveway. There were 3 adult and 3 immatures.
Exit 401 at Westney and go south to Lake Driveway, then follow it to th
Reporting for Lisa Klue -
My husband and I saw a Brant at the lake front (near Love Cres. Ajax) on
Sunday. My husband walked today and saw 6 Brant in the same location.
Love Crescent is located along the waterfront in Ajax - Exit 401 at Westney and
go south to Lake Driveway, then follow it
Today, the juvenile Hudsonian Godwit was feeding on the mudflats near the mouth
of Duffin's Creek, Ajax. It was with 3 Least Sandpipers and many Green-winged
Teals.
Directions: 401 to Westney Rd., exit south and follow until you reach Lake
Driveway, then turn right and follow it to Rotary Park.
If anyone finds a camera lens cap for my Sony camera pls email me privately. It
was likely lost at either Lynde Creek in Whitby or Oshawa Second Marsh
yesterday - black with an orange lower case "a" on it ...
Geoff Carpentier
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A Carolina Wren visited by yard today singing almost continuously through most
of the afternoon.
Geoff Carpentier
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Intrigued?
Well here goes - migrants are drifting through - a few warblers (Yellow and
Redstart), vireos (Red-eyed and Warbling), Baltimore Orioles in northcentral
Ajax and and several Purple Martins along the waterfront today.
Yesterday, I watched a Cedar Waxwing pair feeding on some small m
I had a Carolina Wren in my yard this evening in Ajax ... first time ever for
the yard #162! Never common in Durham, these little guys are notorious
wanderers - nice that he chose my place this time!
Geoff Carpentier
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I was up on the Trent River today near Hastings in Northumberland County. Over
the course of a couple of hours several small waves of migrant passerines were
moving southwards towards Rice Lake. Included were Warbling Vireo, Ovenbird, Am
. Redstart, Northern Waterthush and YB Sapsuckers + others
My Ajax Cooper's Hawks (well actually they're really mine, but I claim them
anyways as they nest virtually in my backyard) have successfully fledged young
again this year. The nest now at least 3 years old has successfully produced
young every year. This year at least two females fledged, but th
Terrie Smith and I did our 3rd run to Carden for the Grassland Survey study. We
had a lot of song, but most interesting were 24 Upland Sandpipers along Cty Rd
6 and Wylie Rd, 10+ Grasshopper Sparrows and 3 Clay-coloured Sparrows amongst
the usual suspects. No sedge Wrens at the Sedge Marsh but o
I did a run to Darlington Barrier Beach and Oshawa's Second Marsh this morning.
No migrants to speak of (except some shorebirds) but an American Tree Sparrow
was a huge surprise. A Long-tailed Duck, several Common Loons and many RB
Mergansers were found as well. Shorebirds included 1 White-rumpe
Piping Plover still there at 11:30 - feeding actively on beach near old
boathouse. Lots of sandpipers - more than Tyler reported plus one White-rumped.
Also 7 Arctic Terns flew by at 11:35 (3) and 11:40 (4) - one was vocalizing. In
the Hollow - lots of warblers including several Canadas, Tenness
On my birdathon (team = Terrie Smith, Tony Bigg and Peter & Daniel Hogenbirk)
we found 163 species in Durham and Carden Alvar. Thx for all who offered advice
along the way and in particular to Rayfield Pye, Margaret Carney and Tyler Hoar
for specific tips that helped us out greatly.
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