[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks -YES

2019-06-21 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
The BBWD continue at Wheatley, currently there are 8 birds perched in a tree along Muddy Creek, where they have been previously reported the past few days. Good birding, Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret Mersea Rd E Pelee Area

2017-07-01 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
For anyone interested there is a Cattle Egret in a small fenced in pasture along Mersea RD E just outside of Point Pelee National Park at house #1715 Good birding Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the pr

[Ontbirds] Frigate bird Point Pelee waterfront

2017-07-01 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
After taking flight for approximately 45 min the bird has returned to the same tree it was previously reported from. Viewable from Pelee Wings and Robson Rd. Cheers, Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

Re: [Ontbirds] Frigatebird on Point Pelee waterfront

2017-07-01 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
Bird flew from tree and headed South towards Point Pelee. Will hopefully return or has possibly landed in a tree along shoreline. Lost sight of it. At 06:15. Good birding Josh Bouman On Jul 1, 2017 06:20, "sales--- via ONTBIRDS" wrote: > The Magnificent Frigatebird roosted last night in a tr

[Ontbirds] Kirtland's Warbler No Rondeau P.P.

2017-05-13 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
After searching for past couple hours Kirtland's has not been re-located in the campground area. Lots of birds were moving quickly north but it may have settled in somewhere just north of park. Reading my prior post bird was first located in the SE end of campground site 306 before flying north,

[Ontbirds] Kirtland's warbler Rondeau P.P.

2017-05-13 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
Observed at 800am at North end of campground in Cedar trees bird stayed 2min then continued North sang twice still possibly in campground area currently trying to relocate. Lots warblers moving North through park. Good birding Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Leconte's Sparrow, Sarnia Cana tar park

2017-04-24 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
Had a Leconte's sparrow at 11:45 in the tall grass prairie area south of children's farm. Will probably stay in the area. Take Christina st N onto Cathcart Blvd. Park at small parking lot at entrance of park. You will see a green sign that says tall grass prairie. Take paved trail approx. 100m S

[Ontbirds] Male Kirtland's Warbler, Point Pelee National Park

2016-05-09 Thread J.B.
My Dad found a Male Kirtland's warbler at approx 11:50 North of orientation parking lot at the end of the new gravel trail where it loops, trail ends not far from park entrance. Was with a large number of palms and yellow rumped warblers. Currently trying to relocate. Parking is limited. Good

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon yes Warwick

2016-03-01 Thread J.B.
For anyone interested in seeing this bird or out searching. Gyr has been viewed from Chalk line or Brickyard like along a tree lot behind house 6890 . Now and then it takes flight and chases flock of Snow Bunting. Scope required but has been perching along Brickyard line at various perches offering

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Duck, Sombra Ferry Dock

2015-12-20 Thread J.B.
There is a female Harlequin Duck being observed at the Sombra ferry dock (U.S./CND border crossing) on the St. Clair River. The bird has been in the area for the past week associating with a flock of Mallards, a local resident that feeds the ducks alerted us to the bird late yesterday. The bird w

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gull, Erieau

2015-10-03 Thread J.B.
Juv. Sabine's Gull with approx. 100 Bonaparte's in the cut between Erieau and Rondeau PP. Bird is currently here as of 16:10 Good luck Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler, Point Pelee N.P. Dunes

2015-05-12 Thread J.B.
Just relocated bird previously reported last Sat. Located North of Dunes approx. 200ft on the east side of bike trail. Before trail veers to right. Last seen approx. 11:25 Good birding, J. Bouman M. Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler Point Pelee N.P.

2015-05-01 Thread J.B.
Male Kentucky Warbler being seen as of 11:00AM approx. 250ft past cemetery sign on Anders foot path approx. 50ft on left/west side of trail at 6th orange trail marker skulking on ground. Park at White Pine picnic area for closest access. Take chinquapin oak trail then go North towards cemetery.

[Ontbirds] Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler, Sania Canatara Park

2015-04-26 Thread J.B.
Observed at 11:00hrs moving with a large flock of yellow-rumps on the west end of Lake Chipican, north of animal farm. cheers, J.Bouman Canatara Park is Located in Sania, ON òn Lake Huron. Not far from the Bluewater Bridge. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Barrow's Goldeneye, St.Clair River, Sombra

2015-01-13 Thread J.B.
Male Barrow's Goldeneye is being seen on the St. Clair River North of Sombra. It is associating with a flock of approx. 20 Common Goldeneye. Was still there at 13:30 hrs upon departing. Best area to view bird would be Cathcart Park there is currently construction going on the South side of park th

[Ontbirds] Yellow-breasted Chat, Point Pelee

2014-05-13 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
YBCH continues at Dunes behind washroom/small clearing with picnic table at 06:10. Take gravel path west towards lake from parking lot. Bird was on ground near picnic table affording clear views. All the best, Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by t

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Point Pelee Tip

2014-04-29 Thread J.B. via ONTBIRDS
Western Grebe at tip approx 100m offshore West side of tip. Watching now 2:30pm. Cheers, Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For in

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Duck, St. Clair River

2014-03-24 Thread J.B.
Male Harlequin Duck reported by Blake Mann yesterday is still present at same location as of 11:00am today. Head of Stag Island, Corunna ON, Guthrie Park South parking lot. Scope required, there is a condo Mariner's Village on U.S. side has been in that vicinity for past 45 min with Common Golden

[Ontbirds] Leucistic, Red-tailed Hawk, Chatham-Kent

2013-12-13 Thread J.B.
Observed an almost entirely white presumed Red-tailed hawk, at 1:30pm, while driving home from Sloan's Christmas Trees just West of Bothwell, ON. Thought it was a Snowy Owl!!! The bird was distant and sitting in a treeline, directly East of Heavenly Earth Nursery's located at 29816 Zone Road 4.

[Ontbirds] Female King Eider, Point Edward.

2013-10-28 Thread J.B.
Female King Eider reported on mich listers by Tom Hince is currently being observed from Point Edward 14:00 hrs at mouth of the lake. It has been with White-winged Scoters. Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Godwits Yes Mitchell's Bay

2013-10-13 Thread J.B.
Both Marbled and the Hudsonian Godwit were present today as of 8:00am. Same location as previous posts. Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture, Erieau

2013-09-05 Thread J.B.
Currently watching a Black Vulture sitting on beach at the end of sand spit in Rondeau Park bird can be viewed easily with scope from Erieau pier. Sending from phone. Good birding Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologist

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture Erieau

2013-09-05 Thread J.B.
Sorry, about post in my haste jumped the gun likely a juv. Turkey vulture. My apologies. Birds have flown away and are heading SW along lake. Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organizatio

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Rondeau Bay

2013-09-02 Thread J.B.
One lone bird resting on island with gulls might be able to view from Marsh Trail or South Point with a good scope, from Rondeau Park. Island is full of Cormorants. Possibly from Erieau may be able to view. Found bird while kayaking. Still present currently. Good birding Josh Bouman __

[Ontbirds] Western Kingbird Rondeau Park

2013-05-09 Thread J.B.
Had bird fly up off beach near end of South point trail at 5:45PM. Heading South over lake and cut back in. Might be at the end of spit or possibly show up in Erieau. I did not see it land. Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Or

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating warbler Kopegaron Woods, Wheatly ON

2013-04-30 Thread J.B.
This morning at 7:30am the worm-eating warbler previously found on Apr 28, was relocated NE of parking lot behind bathroom facility. The bird was continually singing, sometimes high up. Josh Bouman Kopegaron woods, is located off Talbot Road near intersection of Mersea Rd 21. Approx 1km South

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow Erieau

2013-04-26 Thread J.B.
The Lark Sparrow is still present at Erieau pier in grassy area behind gravel piles. See previous reports for directions. Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] King Eider still present Goderich- Jan 16

2013-01-16 Thread J.B.
The King Eider found Jan 12th is still present. The bird is in the same location first posted, mouth of the Maitland River in Goderich, on the north side of the harbour. We observed the bird from approx 1:30 to 2:30pm. It was out near the end of the pier in the choppy water. Got great views of

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit (St.Clair Township) 25KM South of Sarnia, ON

2011-05-16 Thread J.B.
At 4:15 PM Mike Bouman found and photographed a Marbled Godwit in a flooded field, just outside of the ICI constructed Wetlands. The bird remained there for nearly 30minutes before flying off in a SW direction. Likely to one of the many other flooded fields in the area. ICI Constructed Wetlands