[Ontbirds] Common nighthawks

2015-09-18 Thread Heidi
Migration continues Observed at least 5 while driving down Talbot Rd today around 5:30. Between Blenheim and Wheatley. Appeared to be feeding quite voraciously, no doubt in preparation for those North winds tomorrow. Happy Birding all!!! Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Harlequin

2015-11-15 Thread Heidi
Just spotted a nice male Harlequin duck (lifer!!!) whilst waiting for the cave swallows to show at the south end of Arkendo park. Burd is hanging out with several bufflehead and common goldeneye. Take 403 to Winston churchill and go south to lakeshore. Turn right on lakeshore then a quick left

[Ontbirds] Surf Scoter

2015-11-15 Thread Heidi
Couple of female/juvie surf scoter in the water off Paletta Park in Burlington. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For info

[Ontbirds] Great Blue Herons - Oakville/Mississauga

2011-03-12 Thread Heidi Rizzo
I went to check the rookery at Lower Baseline Road and Trafalgar Road and found many Great Blue Herons have returned to the nests. I counted ten with binoculars but I'm sure more can be seen by scope. Some can also be seen flying between nests. The rookery is at the back of private property but vi

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Least Tern - Rattray Marsh

2011-08-28 Thread Heidi Rizzo
. Heidi Rattray Marsh is in Mississauga, south of Lakeshore Road, at the end of Bexhill. Follow the path down and then the boardwalk to the left until you find the path to the beach just past the viewing platform. Walk along the beach until you reach the channel and look to your right for the marsh

[Ontbirds] Correction probably 1st year Black Tern - Rattray Marsh

2011-08-28 Thread Heidi Rizzo
Apologies. Juvenile Least Tern more likely a 1st year Black Tern. We have photos if anyone wants to be sure - email off the list. Heidi On 11-08-28 4:56 PM, "Heidi Rizzo" wrote: >This afternoon from 1 until we left at 2:30, there was a juvenile Least >Tern at Rattray Marsh. Be

[Ontbirds] Lark Bunting. Yes

2014-06-30 Thread Heidi via ONTBIRDS
close to the south shoreline, at the meeting of south shore rd and lower forty foot rd. Good birding. Heidi Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] White-winged dove

2017-05-15 Thread Heidi via ONTBIRDS
Bird is still here this morning, calling somewhat frequently. Kelly and I will leave the side gate open shortly for anyone who missed it yesterday. Please park on the east side of the road where spots are provided. 337 Robson Rd Leamington Tern In Heidi and Kelly "The Camo Girls"

Re: [Ontbirds] Prothonotary Warbler found at Bridge A, Pelee Park

2014-05-19 Thread Heidi Rizzo via ONTBIRDS
right. It was among the twigs along the back of the pond. It was moving around so it could be back at Bridge F by the morning! Maybe just go A to F instead of F to A. Point Pelee National Park is south of Leamington. The trail begins by the Tram stop beside the Visitor Centre. H Heidi Rizzo

[Ontbirds] Harlequin duck

2019-12-08 Thread Heidi Staniforth via ONTBIRDS
irregular. It appears to be an immature male. If the store is open, please talk to the employees about accessing the back deck for viewing. The launch is available for viewing as well after/before hours. Good luck all. Heidi & Kelly (Camo Girls) ___ ONTB