[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe- Exeter Sewage Lagoons

The Bruce Birding Club visited the Exeter lagoons this afternoon and Alfred Raab spotted the Eared Grebe in the north west corner of the first cell. The bird is in breeding plumage. Permits are required to visit the lagoons and are issued for free from the municipality. Link to complete ebird

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight: The festival is over but good birding will likely continue in the weeks ahead. The last day was dampened by heavy rains in the morning but cleared in time for the afternoon hike. Good birds such as Gold-winged, Blue-winged and Connecticut warblers were seen on South Point

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Lots of birds in the park today. Best places were South Point in the morning and Spicebush for the afternoon. Birders saw a total of 124 species. Included in the 20 species of warblers seen were Yellowrumps, Canada's and Blackpolls. The Prothonotary continues nest building

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight. Good selection of birds being seen in the park. Two places of action are Spicebush and South Point Trails. Prothonotary is pretty well a sure bet for anybody that spends time on the Tulip Trail. Woodcock and Whippoorwills can be heard at dusk in the campground. White-winged

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; After a busy morning things quieted down for the afternoon. Cuckoos showing well on Bennet Rd. Prothonotary is displaying nesting activity on Tulip Trail. Northern Mockingbird bird at the tip of South Point Trail. Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Good number and mix of birds in the park. Best numbers being seen on South Point Trail. Canada and Mourning Warbler, several Vireos species and some Gnatcatchers. Least Flycatchers common and many other flycatchers observed as well. The Prothonotary continues on Tulip Trail

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Good number of warblers seen in the park today including numerous Cape May and Blackpolls. The Prothonotary continues on Tulip Trail. Scarlet Tanagers and Indigo Buntings are being seen throughout the park. Both cuckoos continue to be seen on Bennet Rd. The most common bird at

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Bit of a wind but fair amount of warblers being seen in the park today. Hooded, Prothonotary, Connecticut and Chat all seen on South Point trail. Prothonotary on Tulip trail. Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from now until May 21. Check out www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Quite a few less warblers seen in the park today. Cuckoos were the star attraction on Bennet Rd with both Black and Yellow-billed spending a lot of the day close up to the road. A Connecticut Warbler found on Bowman Ave. just north of the camp ground was singing for about an

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Mourning Warblers are being heard numerous locations in the park. An Acadian Flycatcher was observed on Bennett Rd. Good collection of warblers seen on Bennet Rd plus both Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoos. Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of flight; After a slow start because of the rain warbler action picked up late morning. Warblers were seen throughout the park including Gold-winged and Canada. American and Least Bitterns can be heard on the marsh trail. Whippoorwills were heard at the campground last night. Rondeau's

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; The heavy rain kept sightings in the park quiet. So far just a few warblers being reported. Maybe once the rain passes things will perk up. Prothonotary can be found in its usual place on Tulip Trail. Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from now until

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Wood warblers were the star attraction today and good sightings lasted throughout the afternoon. Both Bennet Rd and Spicebush Trail were great places to be dazzled. Bennet Rd is closed to vehicle traffic and the park has benches spaced along the way so you can sit back and rest

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Lots of activity and song in the park today. Both Yellow-rumped and Blackpoll warblers are being seen so that means everything in between is possible as well. Spice-bush Trail and Bennet were good this morning with both Cerulean and Hooded Warblers. Also on Spicebush several

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Some individuals clocked close to 100 species today with the collective e-birders seeing 133 species. Some exciting birds were found. The Kirkland's Warbler found by Josh Bouman in the campground was relocated by Steve Charbonneau at Eire beach access 2. Many observers got

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Number of good birds being seen in the park today. 1. Summer Tanager South Point trail 2. Gold-winged and Cerulean Warblers South Point trail 3. Kirkland's Warbler in campground Rondeau's Festival of Flight has 2 guided bird hikes daily from now until May 21. Check

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Fine weather brought many birders to the park. Total of 17 Warblers found. Birds of note; 1. The Prothonotary Warblers can be reliable seen on Tulip Trail and were also seen on Bennet Road. 2. The White-winged Dove has found another chimney to court just up the

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Lots of birds busy making nests in the park. Warblers are thinly spread. Birds of interest. Prothonotary Warbler is showing well on Tulip Trail. White-winged Dove can be found in its usual haunts. Orchard Orioles can be seen coming to feeders in the Campground. Tufted Titmouse

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; The birds were harder to find today. 20 warblers species in total being seen including Prothonotary and Cerulean. Orchard Orioles can be found coming to feeders in the campground. Clay-colored Sparrow seen in the picnic area. Tanagers being seen on the maintenance loop. Link to

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight May 8; Warblers have arrived. Many delighted birders were welcomed by a mix of warblers at the Maintenance Loop Trail including Hooded and Chat. Link to list of birds known to be seen in the park May 8th. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36701053

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Mixed flocks of warblers have arrived. The maintenance loop was hopping this morning including Yellow- breasted Chat and Hooded Warbler. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight May 8; Nice weather day brought many birders to the park. Migrant numbers still low but some noteworthy sightings 1. White -winged Dove trying to make nest at 17168 Lakeshore Rd 2. Prothonotary Warbler being seen more often on Tulip trail. 3. Yellow-breasted Chat at

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight May 7; Better weather but birds still in low numbers. 1. White-winged Dove continuing bird at 17168 Lakeshore Rd 2. Yellow-breasted Chat being seen at the parking area for south point trail Link to list of birds seen in the park May 7 (95 species)

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager Rondeau PP

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[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight May 6: Despite the cold weather 105 species were seen in the park. 1. The Ross's Goose that flew over the Visitor Centre has been hanging out in the area for a while. 2. Red-throated Loons were spotted well off the east beach. 3. White-winged Dove is almost a

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight report for May 5; Rain all day and cooler temps kept bird sightings low. South Point Trail has flooded sections so if you are coming for the Yellow-breasted Chat bring rubber boots. A total of 11 warblers seen in the park including the Prothonotary on Tulip Trail. The Visitors

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; There were few birders in the park May 4th because of the wet weather. 1. The Yellow-breasted Chat continues to be found at the first bench on South Point Trail. The Chat can often be heard along this section of trail singing quietly to itself. With patience it will

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight; Yesterday was the best day so far. Several notable sightings including. 1. Cerulean Warbler at the parking lot South Point Trail. 2. American White Pelican soaring at the tip 3. Hooded warbler at Eire Beach Access # 1 4. Willet on east beach 5. White-winged Dove

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Nice weather and more birders meant more birds were found today. The Yellow-breasted Chat is still at the 1st bench on South Point Trail. White-winged Dove now offering nesting materials to its chimney reflection(17168 Lakeshore Rd). White-eyed Vireos seen at different locations. A Hooded Warbler

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP Festival of Flight

Still waiting for the first major fallout. The Yellow-breasted Chat continues on South Point Trail and will reward most birders that have the patience. The Chat is consistently seen near the first bench on South Point Trail. The White-winged Dove has been seen getting amorous with a chimney and

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

The first day of the Festival of Flight at Rondeau Provincial Park had a rainy start with several new migrants arriving such as Parula and Cape May Warblers. A Prothonatory made a brief appearance on Tulip Trail and in total, 11 warblers were seen. A Yellow-breasted Chat has been hanging out near

[Ontbirds] King Eider- Fifty Point Conservation Area

on the south shore of Lake Ontario. The Eider was seen from the high point of land between the marina and the beach. Cheers James Turland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

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[Ontbirds] Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler at Amberly, Bruce County

/6007751270453825937?authkey=CMfXsKb458TJVQ Directions; Amberley is 18 KLMS south of Kincardine on highway 21. Dianne and Brad live at 3060 Amberley Road. From Amberley main intersection turn east on Amberley Road and their house is the second on the north side. Cheers James Turland

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture at Kincardine

Hi Ont-birders; Much to my surprise a Black Vulture flew overhead today while I was on the rail trail talking to a biker. Being a non-birder he was a bit confused as I danced around the trestle after the sighting. It was easy to see the white wing tips and shorter tail. I also noticed the quicker

[Ontbirds] Hoary Redpoll Kincardine

Hi Ont Birders ; I was attracted to a patch of Wild Primrose by a flock of White-winged Crossbills. As I was immersed in photographing eye to eye a mixed flock of Redpolls and Goldfinch joined the crowd. Much to my delight there was a Hoary among them. It was obviously frostier on the back and

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit, Miramichi Bay

Hi Ont Birders; On October 3 the Bruce Birding Club led by Fred Jazvac found and had good looks at a Marbled Godwit at Miramichi Bay. Other birds seen at the bay were Semi-palm and Black-bellied Plovers, Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpipers, several ducks including White-winged

[Ontbirds] Dickcissel Kincardine

Hi Ont-birders; With so many Dickcissel reports in Ontario this summer I wasn't overly surprised to find these two males still singing. I am quite happy to have it on my list, for many years slip by without a sighting in Bruce County. They have been at this same location for at least a week.

[Ontbirds] Olive-sided Flycatcher Kincardine Lagoons

Hi Ont Birders; An Olive-Sided Flycatcher has been present at the Kincardine Lagoons for the past 5 days. 65 species were observed at the lagoons today including 13 warblers, 4 shorebirds, a Grasshopper Sparrow and a Red-headed Woodpecker. Hope it is as good tomorrow when the Huron Fringe Field

[Ontbirds] Possible Fish Crow Kincardine

HI Ont-Birders; This is a heads up for birders in the Huron Fringe area to be on the lookout. This afternoon on a walk at the beach I heard what any other year I would have said was a young American Crow. But this year is different and being the sound was coming from the debris at the high water

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose Kincardine

Hi Ontbirders; Three Greater White-fronted geese were at the Kincardine Lagoons today along with a small collection of ducks including Ruddy, Wigeon, Gadwall and Wooduck. Tundra Swans and Snowbuntings overhead and not far off a lingering Snowy Owl. Little Gulls were seen again at Baie du Dore

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose Kincardine

Hi Ontbirders; Two Greater White-fronted Geese at the Kincardine Sewage Lagoons March 11th. One of the White fronted was being accosted by a Canada and I could see the difference in size and hear the different honk. Kincardine Lagoons is tricky to scope now with the new prison style fence and

[Ontbirds] Little Gulls at Baie du Dore

Dear Ont Birders; Little Gulls at Baie du Dore on 5th and 7th February. At least 6 individuals mixed in with 30 or so Bonaparte's. On the 5th a small frenzie of gulls feeding where the river water flowed out from under the ice had 6 gull species Starting with Great-black backed at the top Herring

[Ontbirds] Spring Ducks and WW Crossbills

winter here and may well make it . The harbor has only been completely frozen for two days so far this winter. A small flock of White-winged Crossbills have been daily visitors to some spruce trees at the golf course for 6 days now. Cheers James Turland Directions; Kincardine is on the shore

[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull Kincardine

photographer had to put the telephoto lens down and use a pocket camera, the bird is not shy and at times comes very close. Link to photos https://sites.google.com/site/brucebirdingclub/photos/franklin-s-gull Cheers James Turland Directions; Kincardine is on the shore of lake Huron where highways 9

[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull Kincardine

Birding James Turland Directions; Kincardine is on the shore of lake Huron where highways 9 and 21 meet. The harbor is one block west of downtown on Harbor Street ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow Here Kincardine

Hi Ont-birders; The Harris's appeared at 8;17 today almost exact same time as yesterday. Everyone that came yesterday got a view as the bird came to the feeder almost every 1/2 hour. How cooperative can you be? Harris's have the distinction of being the only bird that 's breeding territory is

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow Kincardine

Hi Ont-Birders; Last evening a Harris's Sparrow came to my feeder. It made its second appearance at 8:15 today. I welcome anyone to come see this bird. Just park in the lane way and come quietly to the back door and knock. I plan to be around home for the day but must slip out for some bird seed.

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow Kincardine

Hi Ont Birders; Just before dusk today I saw what I thought was a Lapland Longspur coming up to my feeder. When I got a closer look I realized it was a Harris's Sparrow. It was here till Dusk so am hopeful it will still be here in the morning. I will post as soon as I see it again. Pics are at

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican; Baie du Dore

. The Schaus's had no intention of having a big day but when all was tallied up they had 103 species yesterday. Many of these birds were seen at the Kincardine Lagoon Site. Tanagers,Orioles, Buntings, Grosbeaks and Warblers were busy in all stories of the forest from ground to canopy. Cheers James Turland

[Ontbirds] White-Fronted Geese Grand Bend

Hi Ont-Birders; Today the Bruce Birding Club went to Grand Bend to see the 5000 + tundra swans reported by Maris Apse. The swans were mostly seen at a distance but their calls could be easily heard through the damp air. The group was lucky enough to see 5 white-fronted geese near Greenway Road. In

[Ontbirds] Kincardine CBC

but there is still two days left in count week. Happy New Year James Turland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Grey Catbird Kincardine

Greetings Ont-Birders; Since the excitement the Painted Bunting stirred up here things have been relatively quiet,until today that is. There has been an Eastern Towhee and two White-throated Sparrows coming to my feeder daily since the snow arrived but today the Towhee was late. I went in search

[Ontbirds] No Painted Bunting Kincardine

HI Ont-Birders; I am receiving a few e-mail requests so here is a quick update, The bunting was a no show all yesterday and so far today. If by some miracle the bird returns or is found elsewhere in town I will certainly post. Yours still looking James P.S. Thanks to all those who came

[Ontbirds] Painting Bunting Kincardine

Morning Ont-Birders; Painted bunting still here. Everyone who came yesterday ended up getting looks at the bird. Directions;Kincardine is on the shores of lake Huron where highways 9 and 21 cross. I live at 28 Queen St north, Red brick house just north of the Hospital sign. 28 is also the # on the

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting Kincardine (James Turland)

. Come quietly as the feeder is very close to house.Sounds like snow is coming and there is a heck of a wind blowing. So who knows how the day will play out. Cheers James Turland Directions; Kincardine is on the shore of lake Huron where highways 9 and 21 meet. I live at 28 Queen st north (Queen

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting- Kincardine(James Turland)

Hi Ont-Birders;This bird showed up early this morning and I suspected it to be a late orange-crowned warbler. But as I watched it eat seeds on the ground with the sparrows I noticed the stout beak. It came to the feeder several more times during the day and was in fact the last bird to leave this

[Ontbirds] Harlequin and more - Horton Point Kincardine

type darted over the wave tops to disappear to quickly to be properly identify. The Harlequin and Cackling geese where near shore amongst hundreds of Canadas and mallards. The more you look the more you see.Cheers James Turland Directions; Kincardine is on lake Huron at the junction of highways 9

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Duck - Horton Point Kincardine

at the junction of highways 9 and 21 .Heading north on Queen st(main st Kincardine)Turn west on Kingsway st. Park at lake and use stair overpass as your viewing place. Cheers James Turland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Kincardine CBC Black legged kitiwake

24th Kincardine Christmas Bird Count 28th dec 09 Twenty participants struggled through the worst weather day so far this winter (flurries and blowing snow shut down local highways) The 50 species found is only a little low but the total of 5764 individuals is only half of some recent

[Ontbirds] eared grebe Kincardine(James Turland)

the rail trail.Good Birding James Turland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/

[Ontbirds]Baie du Dore-Little gull Short-eared Owl

is a list of all the birds I saw at the baie this morning .James Turland Kincardine Location: Baie du Dore Observation date: 07/04/08 Number of species: 43 Canada Goose X Tundra Swan X American Wigeon X Mallard X Northern Shoveler 1 Green-winged Teal X Canvasback

[Ontbirds]ORCHARD ORIOLE and HOODED WARBLER at kincardine area

James and I spent the day birding the kincardine area, at Point Clark we turned up a HOODED WARBLER and there was also an ORCHARD ORIOLE just outside of the southern outskirts of Kincardine as well as an ICELANDIC GULL hanging out late. Happy Birding. Simon Turland