[ONTBIRDS]Baltimore Oriole in Poole, Ontario

r at 4091 Line 61, Poole, Ontario. Those who wish to call to give advance notice they are coming to view the bird can reach Jane at 226-789-4140. Best wishes for the holiday season, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario F

[ONTBIRDS]Rufous Hummingbird in Oakville - final opportunity for public viewing on December 5th

at 129 Woodhaven Park Drive, adjacent to the Sedgewick Forest Park. Hoping to see many happy birders tomorrow. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in

[ONTBIRDS]Rufous Hummingbird in Oakville

routine. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario -- 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 sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send

[ONTBIRDS]Rufous Hummingbird in Oakville - ** Limited viewing engagement **

proceed to the backyard, sign the guest book and follow outside the roped-off area to the viewing space at the back of the yard. Do not access the back deck, which is off-limits. I will be there tomorrow, and after 21 months of the pandemic, I look forward to seeing several birding friends tomorr

[ONTBIRDS]Adult Ross' Gull off Thickson's Woods

e and followed it as it continued west before eventually losing it at the horizon somewhere well off Thickson's Point to the southwest. Observers further west in Durham should scan the lake until dark. I will update if I see it again. Been almost 26 years since I last found one in Ontario. G

[ONTBIRDS]Sprague's Pipit at Rainy River

write this at 6:15 a.m. The bird is about 1 km east of Hwy 619 on Soliquer Road in the second fenced off short grass field north of the village of Pine wood. Glenn Coady Whitby, ON -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service

[ONTBIRDS] Cattle Egrets in Whitby

m the trailhead at the cul-de-sac parking area at the southern terminus of Thickson Road South, 2 km south of exit 412 from Highway 401. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birde

[ONTBIRDS] Magnificent Frigatebird off Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers. I had a Magnificent Frigatebird fly past Thickson's Woods 20+ minutes ago going west t,o east. Going to drive east to see if I can find it again. Sighting was from Crystal Beach Blvd at the bottom of Thickson Rd. Exit 412 off Hwy 401 and then 2 km south at the lake

[Ontbirds] Great Egret in North York (Toronto)

Egret in the GTA. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Northern Gannet off Thickson's Woods

south of exit 412 on Highway 401. Logical places to look for it in the next couple of hours would be among any large feeding flocks of diving ducks between Oshawa Harbour and Port Hope. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by th

[Ontbirds] American Avocets at Thickson Bay

drive slowly in these areas. Glenn Coady Whitby Thickson Bay is off the private road Crystal Beach Boulevard east of Thickson Road South 2 km south of the exit 412 off Highway 401. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Hermit Warbler at Thickson's Woods - NO

perty of the area homes. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Hermit Warbler continues at Thickson's Woods and Piping Plovers have arrived at Darlington Provincial Park

;s Woods Nature Reserve sign. Good luck to those that come, Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Hermit Warbler at Thickson's Woods

g one. The bird has been intensely feeding all day and will likely build the fat stores needed to resume migration sometime soon, so if you have not had the chance to see it don't delay. Best of luck, Glenn Coady Whitby Thickson's Woods is reached by taking Hwy 401 to exit 412 and

[Ontbirds] Hermit Warbler at Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, The adult male Hermit Warbler is still being seen at Thickson's Woods. It was last seen just south of the south trail of the woods a little to the southwest of the sightings book about 10 minutes ago. Glenn Coady Whitby Thickson's Woods is reached by Hwy 401 t

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture in Whitby

allel to the 401 presumably looking for road killed morsels. It went east easily as far as Thickson's Road before I lost sight of it. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provinci

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret at Thickson Point

g the Waterfront Trail just to the west of Thickson Road South. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONT

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture at Thickson's Woods

of Hwy 401 (Exit 412) at the southern terminus of Thickson Road South just before the lake. Glenn Coady Whitby, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@o

[Ontbirds] Harry Kerr - 100th Birthday

shes from those many old friends who know and remember him fondly. Those wishing to wish him a happy 100th birthday this weekend can call him at 613-692-9509. Tell him some kid from Parkdale sent you. Good birding this weekend, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___

[Ontbirds] Dovekie found freshly dead in Thickson Bay - December 27

separates Corbett Creek Marsh from Lake Ontario at Thickson Bay. The bird was quite dry and apparently had hauled itself out well above the high water mark of the lake not very long before her discovery of it. The specimen will be placed in the collection of the ROM. Glenn Coady Whitb

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird - A Final Note of Thanks to All

of this little dynamo of a bird. All the best to all of you as the holiday season approaches, Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird - Reminder - Final day of public visitation

final chance to see it. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird in Goderich - Review of the rules for visitation for this weekend

) and look forward to greeting many of you there. Drive safely and best of luck with your viewing experience of this remarkable little bird. Glenn Coady Whitby glenn_co...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholo

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird - Update - November 23 - bird present and looking lively

who wishes to see this bird gets an opportunity on these last three days of viewing. Best of luck to everyone who makes the trip to see it. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird - Update - November 22 - present and doing well

rules intently, and have helped make this a very positive experience for everyone who has travelled from near and far to see the bird. No one I know of has left disappointed. For those still hoping to make the trip, best of luck with seeing this very tough little bird. Glenn Coady Whitby

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird - Update - November 21

Ontbirds subscribers, I have received word again from multiple people that the Calliope Hummingbird in Goderich is indeed present and producing scores of happy birders again today. Best of luck if you are travelling to see it. Glenn Coady Whitby

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird update - November 20

Ontbirds subscribers, I have received word from multiple people that the Calliope Hummingbird is showing well this morning to the delight of scores of birders so far. Good luck if you go to see it. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Calliope Hummingbird in Goderich - *** Limited viewing engagement ***

derich, but if you do come toward Goderich via nearby side roads, please be very observant and drive the speed limit as there are many large flocks of Snow Buntings coming to the roads to seek grit. Best of luck to all who go seeking this phenomenal bird, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario glenn

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Tree Sparrow at Toronto Islands (Hanlan's Point)

heduled ferries. Good luck to those who chase the sparrow, Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRD

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon in Whitby

just wandering it would be nice to pin down an evening roost site where many could predictably see it Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird repor

[Ontbirds] Douglas S. Miller

1939 and the Brodie Club in 1947. Now gone, but most assuredly not ever easily forgotten. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@on

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon off Thickson Point in Whitby

then take a secondaries unpaved trail south to the lake edge near the point. Be mindful to stay well back from the bluff edge which can be a trip hazard and a collapse hazard! Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture in the north Annex area of Toronto

Ontbirds subscribers, About 10 minutes ago I saw a Black Vulture slowly drifting west over the intersection of Davenport Rd. and Walmer Rd. (immediately south of Casa Loma). It appeared to be moving directly west. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in Newcastle - June 7 - YES

Ontbirds subscribers, Tonight I visited the pond at 3147 Morgans Road in Newcastle where the Yellow-crowned Night-Heron has been present for the past 5 days. I arrived at 8:35 p.m. and there was no sign of the bird near the pond or on the surrounding grass or in the trees. After 20 minutes on

[Ontbirds] Migrant Ruff off Thickson's Woods - May 7

412 on Hwy 401) via the Waterfront Trail westward from the cul-de-sac. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For i

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose in Whitby - February 24

ictoria St. West. The playing fields are just across the road from the Abilities Centre. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] First family of Piping Plovers at Darlington Provincial Park has successfully fledged and left the beach.

k Road. Follow the road west to the park entrance gate and then follow the signage to the parking lot for the beach. Once reaching the beach the Piping Plovers are usually found feeding off to the west in between the cordoned beach areas of the two nests. Glen

[Ontbirds] Least Tern (no) - 21 June

early in the afternoon when feeding too close to the shoreline, long before the wind and waves really picked up in intensity as the cold front approached. No one has seen the Least Tern here this morning either. Glenn Coady Whitby

[Ontbirds] Least Tern at Darlington Provincial Park - 20 June

o the park, follow the beach signage to the roped off nesting territory at the southeast corner of McLaughlin Bay. Please obey all of the access restrictions on the signage on the roped off territory if you visit. Glenn Coady Whitby glenn_co...@hotmai

[Ontbirds] First Piping Plover chick has hatched at Darlington Provincial Park

rritory at the southeast corner of McLaughlin Bay. Please obey all of the access restrictions on the signage on the roped off territory if you visit. Glenn Coady Whitby glenn_co...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Guardian orientation sessions at Darlington Provincial Park - June 10 & 12

park entrance gate where staff will direct you to the maintenance building. Glenn Coady glenn_co...@hotmail.com Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover nesting at Darlington Provincial Park - Guardian Program

, please feel free to contact me as soon as possible at the e-mail address below and I will send you the information on how to sign up for the coming orientation session(s) that will likely take place on June 10/12. Glenn Coady Whitby glenn_co...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at Thickson's Woods - Yes - 5 June

n the Waterfront Trail and enter the woods from the north end and follow the trails south to the southern perimeter of the woods which backs onto the homes on Crystal Beach Boulevard. As Dennis Barry requested, please do not enter Crystal Beach Boulevard with cars as it is a private road. Glenn

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at Thickson's Woods - 4 June

from the north end and follow the trails south to the southern perimeter of the woods which backs onto the homes on Crystal Beach Boulevard. As Dennis Barry requested, please do not enter Crystal Beach Boulevard with cars as it is a private road. Glenn Coady W

[Ontbirds] Piping Plovers at Darlington Provincial Park - second pair nesting

t turn (west) onto Darlington Park Road where you can follow the signs to the provincial park entrance gate. Upon entrance to the park, follow the signage from here to the beach on Lake Ontario at the southeast corner

[Ontbirds] Oshawa Second Marsh - 17 May - Hudsonian Godwit

the west of the General Motors headquarters building. Park in the northwest section of this lot and follow the trail west and then north to the viewing platform on the east side of the marsh. Light and viewing conditions here are best in the mornings. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Piping Plovers nesting at Darlington Provincial Park

ch on Lake Ontario at the southeast corner of McLaughlin Bay. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bi

[Ontbirds] Warbler fallout at Thickson's Woods - 13 May

a new influx of orioles and Scarlet Tanagers. The skies have now cleared and it is sunny and quickly warming up here. Good birding, Glenn Coady ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholo

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird still present on Hall's Rd. South in Whitby

e the line of trees. Good luck, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher not found as yet - Corner Marsh

Ontbirds subscribers, I received word from Tyler Hoar this morning that the searchers so far this morning have not relocated the Ash-throated Flycatcher near Corner Marsh yet this morning. I hadn't seen any updates yet, so I thought I would post this information. Glenn Coady W

[Ontbirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher at Corner Marsh

the T-junction at the pollution control plant at McKay Rd. Turn left (east) and follow McKay Rd. until it becomes Jodrel Rd. where it becomes winding near the marsh. The bird was seen in this area and down to where the road makes a hard left turn onto Frisco Rd. Glenn Coady Whitby, On

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover nesting confirmed on Toronto Islands - 31 May 2015

showing alarming declines, this is an encouraging and novel conservation success story being written one beach at a time. Let's hope that this pair of Piping Plovers has a successful nesting season to come. Glenn Coady Whitby

[Ontbirds] Toronto Islands plovers

inding the Wilson's and/or Snowy Plover. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis in Whitby

t one block on Nordeagle Avenue to and park on Nordeagle Ave. just east of Montecorte St. Sobey's Pond is on the southeast corner of Nordeagle Avenue and Montecorte St. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is pr

[Ontbirds] Little Gull viewing at Oshawa Second Marsh this weekend

side of the parking lot. The viewing tower will be ahead and to the right about 100 metres to the northwest. Follow the paths to the eastern periphery of the marsh. Glenn Coady Whitby P.S. After my prior posting, my good friend Alan Wormington sent me a note to remind me that there is a

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis in Whitby

copy of Ontario Birds was in my mailbox mere hours after Lynne had posted that it had gone out in the mail - kudos to Canada Post for rapid delivery. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: Corbett Creek Marsh is immediately to the east of Thickson's Woods. Take Highway 401 to exit 412 (T

[Ontbirds] Little Gull viewing weekend at Oshawa Second Marsh - day 2

Gulls along with 7 more Little Gulls to enjoy flying around in front of my house. For those interested, the Eared Grebe was floating right offshore from my house at Thickson's Woods about 100 metres out with a couple of Horned Grebes about

[Ontbirds] Little Gull viewing weekend at Oshawa Second Marsh

about 100 metres to the northwest. Follow the paths. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Update on Lark Bunting at Amherst Island

Ontbirds subscribers, An update from Gerry Binsfeld who reports this morning that the male Lark Bunting is present and singing across from 550 McGinn Rd. from the guy wires of a radio tower. Glenn Coady Whitby, ON

[Ontbirds] Lark Bunting at Amherst Island

d was as you pulled it out of your car's front grille !! The same might be said of the many well-hidden roadside deer. Glenn Coady Whitby, ON Directions: From the ferry dock in Stella, go south about 1 km and turn right (west) on the 2nd Concession. Follow the 2nd Concession west

[Ontbirds] Arctic Tern off Thickson Point and Acadian Flycatcher still present in woods along the east fork of Corbett Creek

e west end of the boardwalk where the marsh meets the wood lot. Glenn Coady Whitby - See more at: http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=711657&MLID=ON&MLNM=Ontario#sthash.IstEJTwS.dpuf ___ ONTBIRDS i

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Ducks - Thickson Point

metal binocular viewing scopes (blurry and nearly useless). All three Harlequin Ducks were together directly off shore about 50 metres from this point. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: Take Hwy 401 to exit 412, and exit south onto Thickson Rd. S. Proceed south 2 km to the cul-de-sac at the

[Ontbirds] Prothonotary Warbler still being seen at Thickson's Woods among 26 species of warblers seen today

Even this afternoon warblers are still quite actively feeding and singing. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: Take Hwy 401 to exit 412, and exit south onto Thickson Rd. S. Proceed south 2 km to the cul-de-sac at the southern terminus of Thickson Rd. S. Park here or on either side of Thickson R

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese and Cackling Geese in Whitby

Harbour area in the late afternoon. Proceed further west about 2.8 km. on Victoria St. W. where you can turn left (south) on Halls Rd. S. and the fields north and west of Cranberry Marsh, another good spot for geese. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon at Oshawa Harbour

several Common Loons for direct comparison, as of 10 minutes ago. Take Hwy 401 to the Simcoe St. exit in Oshawa and take Simcoe St. south all the way to the parking area at the lake. The bird is being seen off the pier at the mouth of Oshawa Harbour just to the east of the parking lot. Glenn

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon still off Thickson Point

rom Highway 401, exit at Exit 412 (Thickson Road) in Whitby and take Thickson Road S. south about 2 km to the cul-de-sac parking area at its southern terminus. Here you can follow the Waterfront Trail west out to the end of Thickson Point. Glenn Coady Whi

[Ontbirds] Common Eider (No); Eurasian Wigeon (Yes) off Thickson Point

Pipits flying west this morning. >From Highway 401, exit at Exit 412 (Thickson Road) and take Thickson Road S. >south about 2 km to the cul-de-sac parking area at its southern terminus. Here >you can follow the Waterfront Trail west out to the end of Thickson Point. Glenn Coa

[Ontbirds] First-winter male Common Eider off Thickson's Woods

ont of my house (#330) to scan the lake. One can follow the Waterfront Trail west from the cul-de-sac to reach the end of Thickson Point to see around to the west. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican and Long-tailed Ducks off Thickson's Woods

been loafing there for a couple of hours just 100 metres off shore. We often have small numbers of Long-tailed Ducks summering off the Whitby shore, but this is by far the largest flock of summering birds that I have seen here. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: To reach Thickson's Woods, ta

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeons at Cranberry Marsh

e best viewed from the north platform. To view the birds from the east side of the marsh, one must park at the parking lot of Lynde Shores Conservation Area (further east on the south side of Victoria St.) and walk all

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant off Thickson's Woods - 5 May at 0740hrs

Ontbirds subscribers, At 7:40 a.m., Dan Kaczynski and I saw an adult Neotropic Cormorant in the bay off of Thickson's Woods. It was seen in direct comparison with a group of 10 Double-crested Cormorants and scores of Red-breasted Mergansers. The bird was barely longer or heavier looking than the

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Oshawa

Ontbirds subscribers, The female Western Tanager first found on December 16 at Durham Court Park in Oshawa by Otto Peter and Jim McKnight during the Oshawa CBC, was seen by many additional observers this afternoon from 2:20 p.m. onward. In addition to feeding on buckthorn berries in the woo

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Thickson Point

Ontbirds subscribers, The male Eurasian Wigeon found this morning by Alfred Adamo was still present this evening until sunset just to the west of Thickson Point. It is still found within a mixed flock of several hundred Mallard, Gadwall and American Wigeon. Also foraging near shore and on sh

[Ontbirds] Finches at Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, Despite good morning coverage, there have been no further hurricane waifs found along the lake off of Thickson's Woods today and very little movement with the exception of Long-tailed Ducks and small numbers of scoters. This afternoon there have been several mixed flock

[Ontbirds] Razorbill and other birds off Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, Hurricane Sandy has put on quite a nice birding show so far. After very calm morning conditions, with light winds and no rain, at about 12:10 very brisk south winds began for a couple of hours with a heavy bank of clouds and rain coming across from the south side o

[Ontbirds] Leach's Storm-Petrel off Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, There has been a very good continuous eastward movement of birds past Thickson's Woods since dawn. About 9:15 I had a Leach's Storm-Petrel fly past my place going west to east about 250 - 300 metres off shore. The next best bird was an adult Laughing Gull seen circling

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth

Ontbirds subscribers, This e-mail is intended so that those in the Ontario birding community and beyond, who may not have heard yet, will know of the passing on Saturday of beloved birder and author Fred Bodsworth in his 94th year. The following death notice appeared in yesterday's Toront

[Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger off Thickson's Woods - 4 September

Ontbirds subscribers, I spent much of the time between the periodic deluges of rain today scoping Lake Ontario off Thickson's Woods in the hope of finding southern hurricane-deposited waifs in these remnants of Hurricane Isaac. Unfortunately, there was nothing around that I would attribute t

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull and 8 Little Gulls off Thickson's Woods

the entrance to Thickson's Woods on the right a few hundred metres ahead. Walking south through the woods leads to the lakefront. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalarope at Corbett Creek Marsh (Thickson's Woods)

st east of the woods a little further down the Waterfront Trail than the entrance to the woods on the south side. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologi

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow at Thickson's Woods

will take you to the lakefront. The Fish Crow flew past the southernmost trail while we were watching the young Great Horned Owl that recently left the nest. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presen

[Ontbirds] Very good fallout of birds at Thickson's Woods

kson's Woods on the right a few hundred metres ahead. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Willets off Thickson's Woods

o the west of Thickson Road near the base of the point. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bird

[Ontbirds] Common Raven at Thickson's Woods

walk east onto the private road that borders the lake. The Common Raven was flying along this road. Glenn Coady ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organiza

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe off Thickson's Woods

at its southern terminus. Park here and walk further south on Thickson Road S. right to the lakefront and turn east into the private road - that is Crystal Beach Boulevard. The Eared Grebe was seen out in front of #330. Glenn Coady

[Ontbirds] OBRC update

Ontario Museum liaison. The remaining voting members are Ken Burrell, Mike Burrell, Doug McRae and Don Sutherland. On behalf of the rest of the committee, I would like to thank Ross James for his continued service on the OBRC for the past three years. Glenn Coady Chair, 2011 Ontario Bird Records

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whitby Harbour

becomes Water St. just past the entrance to MTC Technologies) to the parking lot at the pier at Whitby Harbour across from the Whitby Marina. The bird has been being seen just off this parking lot. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whitby Harbour

, Gordon St., south from Victoria St. to its terminus and walk to the beach proceed east of the marina and south of the breakwall and search the nearby lake. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whiitby Harbour

Ontbirds subscribers, The Smew is present in Whitby Harbour and being seen by scores of birders as of 9:25 a.m. when I left. Glenn ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whitby Harbour

breakwall. Directions as previously given: Exit Hwy 401 at exit 410 (Brock St.) and follow it south 2 km. (to where Brock St. veers east and becomes Water St.) to the parking lot at the pier at Whitby Harbour across from the Whitby Marina. The bird was seen just off this parking

[Ontbirds] Miracle on Brock St. - Smew in Whitby Harbour

Water St.) to the parking lot at the pier at Whitby Harbour across from the Whitby Marina. The bird was seen just off this parking lot. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Pomarine Jaeger, White-winged Crossbills and large waterfowl movements off Thickson's Woods in Whitby

carcasses, likely botulism victims, have been washing up onto the shore along Crystal Beach Boulevard for the past week. Glenn Coady Whitby To reach the lake off Thickson's Woods, take Hwy 401 to exit 412 and turn south on Thickson Rd. S. following it to the cul-de-sac for the Waterf

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake off Thickson's Woods

along Crystal Beach Boulevard. Glenn Coady Whitby To reach Crystal Beach Boulevard, take Hwy 401 to exit 412 (Thickson Rd.) and take Thickson Road S. south to the cul-de-sac for the waterfront trail. Park at the cul-de-sac and walk the remainder of Thickson Rd. south to the lake. Turn left

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow at Thickson's Woods

many there were, but I would say easily a dozen. The local Black-capped Chickadees alerted me to the presence of a Northern Saw-whet Owl in one of my cedars. The lake was very calm today with very little movement of birds off shore. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: To reach Thickson's W

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler and Least Bittern at Thickson's Woods

t Trail. Proceed east of Thickson Road on the Waterfront Trail to the entrance to the woods on the south side of the trail or the meadow on the north side of the trail. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is prese

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret off Thickson's Woods in Whitby

t the southern terminus of Thickson Rd. S. off exit 412 from Hwy 401 in Whitby. It is just east of Thickson Rd. on the south side of the Waterfront Trail. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the On

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese over Thickson's Woods in Whitby

. Thickson's Woods is found immediately east of Thickson Rd. S. on the south side of the Waterfront Trail. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial bi

[Ontbirds] Toronto CBC - December 19th

any thanks to all of those who participated in the count. Merry Christmas, Glenn Coady Toronto CBC Compiler ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Deletion of Cave Swallow from the Southern Ontario Review List by the OBRC

Ontario Museum, but will not be voted on. Our apologies to those who may have submitted documentation up to this point in time. Glenn Coady Chair, Ontario Bird Records Committee ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] December 2010 issue of Ontario Birds

field habitat in winter. By Donald A. Sutherland and Ian L. Jones. Includes three colour photos and field sketches. 7. Book Review: A Birding Guide to the Long Point Area. By Glenn Coady 8. Successful renesting of Caspian Terns on Mohawk Island, Lake Erie, after complete colony failure. By

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