[Ontbirds] Carden birds and "Lawrence's" Warbler

a. Migrant warblers heard along the road include Cape May. Ovenbirds, Nashville, American Redstart and Northern Waterthrush. Good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa Wylie road runs north of McNamee north of Kirkfield. Prospect runs south off highway 48 Get Outlook for Android<https://

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl in Comber

Hello, An interesting bird for May. Snowy Owl currently sitting on a sign just off the bridge over the 401 at Comber. good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Black-Throated Gray Warbler in Ottawa

The bird has been found again just east of the ridge at Britannia. Past the filtration sign in trees on the north side. Good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa Britannia and the ridge is along Cassels road at the north end of Britannia Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] OFO - Toronto Island trip results

r this was my final OFO trip on the Islands. I'd like to thank everyone who joined me over the last six years. I enjoyed all of the great conversations and the memories of fun outings. Gavin Platt will be taking over for 2017 and I will leave the group in his very capable hands. Good

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler

Hello! After some tedious work we have refound the bird just north of the previously reported area near the boardwalk in Tildens. Sitting up in trees. Look for the crowd. Good birding, Jay Peterson Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite, Pelee

Hello, Just had the Kite flying north past the sparrow field. Heading towards the visitor centre at 12:50. Jay Peterson Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] American White Pelicans at Presqu'ile.

Hello, I just had two American White Pelicans flying near the lighthouse at Presqu'ile. They are moving east. Good birding, Jay Peterson Presqu'ile can be accessed via the 401. Follow the signs from Brighton Sent from my iPhone ___ O

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands report

Cliff and Northern Rough-Winged Swallows and five Brown Thrashers. We had two Least Flycatchers as well. Thank you to everyone who came out. It was an enjoyable group. Good birding, Jay Peterson >> Toronto Islands can be accessed from the ferry docks located at the foot of >>

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands trip reminder

since European fire ants can be a slight issue over there. Bring your lunch. As always I will continue all the way to Hanlan's but anyone can leave on ferries after the morning. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday morning. Jay Peterson Trip leader for this outing The ferry dock

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands trip results

27;s and Sharp-Shinned Hawks, American Kestrel. One Red-Breasted Nuthatch, Belted Kingfisher and Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds. Despite a very quiet day the good company and conversations made the time fly by and fun was had by all. Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto Directions: the ferry docks

[Ontbirds] Lark Bunting in Flamborough

Hello, As the sun goes down here the bird is still present halfway down the driveway of # 1466. Hopefully this means people have a good chance of getting it tomorrow. Good birding, Jay Peterson Patty Gale Nancy Barrett Sent from my iPhone > Directions: > > Take Hwy 6 north fro

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler just outside Pelee

Hi everyone, I heard and caught a brief glimpse of a Worm-eating on concession E just east of #1503. It was moving east along the south side of the creek. Also had Ovenbird, Canada and Wilson's Warbler in the vicinity. Good birding Jay Peterson Concession E is the last left before the

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands trip results

of us got looks. Eastern Bluebird, Caspian and Common Terns, Purple Martin and Cliff Swallows. Many Baltimore Orioles as the Islands don't disappoint with that species. As always I thank everyone for coming and again I was treated to a very nice group of people. See you in September!

[Ontbirds] Toronto Islands OFO trip results

Hello Ontbirders, The morning started with a little rain but it soon relented and left eleven of us with a pleasant day with temperatures between 17 and 21 degrees and light winds out of the west. Beginning our day at Wards we found several mixed-species flocks that kept us busy and our necks so

[Ontbirds] Yellow Rail at Carden

Hello ontbirders, The Yellow Rail is calling now just a few feet north of the bridge at the Sedge Wren marsh on Wylie Road. Also further north on Wylie were 6 American Woodcocks, 7 each of Common Nighthawk and Whippoorwill. The night is not over yet! Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto Wylie

[Ontbirds] OFO--Toronto Islands (trip results)

Hello Ontbirders, A beautiful sunny day on the Islands for 27 friendly OFO members today. We had temperatures of 16-18 degrees and winds changing to the west up to 35 km/hr. We managed to find quite a lot of bird activity; especially in the morning on Ward's. Species total for the day was 93. Be

Re: [Ontbirds] OFO- Toronto Islands Trip (reminder)Traffic warnings May 10

> Allow extra time to locate parking as construction in the area has limited > that availability. > Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. > Good birding, > Jay Peterson Trip leader for this outing (416)303-8819 > > > _

[Ontbirds] OFO- Toronto Islands Trip (reminder)Traffic warnings May 10

minute walk) south to >the ferry terminal or you can take the 6 Bay bus.There is no longer streetcar >service along Queen`s Quay. Allow extra time to locate parking as construction in the area has limited that availability. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. Good birding, J

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspurs continue

Hello ontbirders, As of 8pm myself and 5 other birders teamed up and found at least two of the Longspurs. They are difficult to find. I was very happy with my purchase of new Wellington boots for the occasion. Good luck if you try tomorrow. Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto The Longspurs

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands (trip results)

Hello Ontbirders,Despite a rainy forecast there were twenty nine stalwart birders ready for a long walk on the islands today. The weather turned out nice with no rain and an afternoon of sun with comfortable temperatures around 25C. A strong wind mostly out of the east kept birds out of sight an

[Ontbirds] OFO-Toronto Islands trip (reminder) for Sunday, September 1

fo.ca/reportsandarticles/torontoislands.php Hope to see you next week! Jay Peterson, Trip Leader for this outing. Directions:The Toronto Ferry Docks are located at the foot of Bay Street in Toronto. Bay Street is on the east side of Union Station and from there it takes Only about 10 minutes t

[Ontbirds] Long Point, Bruce Peninsula & Carden birds June 1 & 2.

(10), Green Heron (3), Common Nighthawk in Owen Sound. An enjoyable marathon of birding for me. I love every minute I'm out there! Three great birding hotspots. Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto and now some directions I will gladly steal from Norm Murr's detailed posts. BACKUS WOODS NOR

[Ontbirds] Summer Tanager and other migrants on Toronto Island

Hello, Flying solo today I found the islands to be quite productive. Sorry for the late post as I had to go to work directly after. I managed to bird from Ward's all the way to Hanlan's and tallied 97 species. Best bird of the day was a female Summer Tanager showing well along Willow Avenue near

[Ontbirds] OFO-Toronto Islands Trip (results)

Hello folks, Well, we were a jovial band of 29 birders today for the annual spring outing to the Islands. Weather conditions were cool with an afternoon high around 12 degrees. Winds overnight switched to a more northerly direction and so we were left a bit disappointed with overall numbers of b

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands--(Saturday update--Subway closure)

nity to read Norm's thorough guide to the > islands at http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/torontoislands.php Hope to > see you next week! > Jay Peterson, Trip Leader for this outing. > > > Directions:The Toronto Ferry Docks are located at the foot of Bay Street in > T

[Ontbirds] OFO- Toronto Islands outing scheduled for Saturday, May 11 (reminder)

.toronto.ca/parks/island/ferry-schedule.htm In addition you can take an opportunity to read Norm's thorough guide to the islands at http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/torontoislands.php Hope to see you next week! Jay Peterson, Trip Leader for this outing. Directions:The Toronto Ferry D

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite @ Pelee

Apologies for the late post given I have to go in the city for internet access here. I had an ADULT Mississippi Kite fly over heading north at 6pm. At the time I was standing just behind the washrooms at the Sanctuary. I realize the bird may or may not be seen again tomorrow. At least myself and

[Ontbirds] Say's Phoebe (Toronto Island) no

Hello ontbirders, Just an update to the bird Norm and I found yesterday. Ian Cannell had gone over this morning and just called me to say despite a good search; the bird was not refound. At least by him. The bird could very well still be there or be sheltering at another location nearby such as

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Oshawa (yes), Hoary Redpoll (Ottawa)

Ottawa, Jay Peterson Toronto Directions for the Western Tanager are exit 415 Stephenson road N and continue to Gibb Street, turn left. Then left on Waverly and park at the dead end and walk through the small park to the houses and check that area. Hoary & Common Redpolls/ Bohemian Waxw

[Ontbirds] OFO-Toronto Islands trip results (September 1)

company and I enjoyed all the conversations. Thanks again to Norm Murr and Ian Cannell for all their help yesterday with such a large group and making sure as many people as possible got on the good birds that we had. We will see all of you hopefully in the spring again. Thank you, Jay Peters

[Ontbirds] OFO-Toronto Islands trip (reminder) for Saturday, September 1

o read Norm's thorough guide to the islands at http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/torontoislands.php Hope to see you next week! Jay Peterson, Trip Leader for this outing. Directions:The Toronto Ferry Docks are located at the foot of Bay Street in Toronto. Bay Street is on the east side of Union

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands: trip results

Hello ontbirders, and I apologize in advance about the formatting from hotmail condensing my text. Forty birders gathered this morning for a beautiful and very warm day on the islands. A respectable total of 74 species were seen and/or heard. We started at Wards where there was a good variety a

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto islands May 19, important start time addendum

Hello, For those going next Saturday, May 19; please note the ferry we are planning to take is at 7:15am, NOT 7:30. The OFO website has the incorrect time as the islands changed their ferry times. Thank you, Jay Peterson

[Ontbirds] OFO- Toronto Islands outing scheduled for Saturday, May 19 (reminder)

at http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/torontoislands.php Hope to see you next week! Jay Peterson, Trip Leader for this outing. Directions:The Toronto Ferry Docks are located at the foot of Bay Street in Toronto. Bay Street is on the east side of Union Station and from there it takes Only

[Ontbirds] Pine Warbler at Scarborough Golf Course

Hello Ontbirders, About an hour ago I had a Pine Warbler singing at Scarborough Golf Course. I haven't noticed any being reported as of yet. The bird was in conifers around the parking area near the Pro shop. Good birding, Jay PetersonToronto Directions: You can access Scarborough Golf Club a

[Ontbirds] Carolina Wren and other migrants at Britannia (Ottawa)

e-Throated Sparrows, at least two Belted Kingfishers, Spotted Sandpiper and Eastern Phoebe. Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto Directions to Britannia: if you require further details regarding the Wren you can e-mail me privately. Britannia/Mud lake is located along Cassels road. From th

[Ontbirds] YB Chat & Cerulean Warbler @ Colonel Sam Smith

ed warbler. Not bad, 25 species and probably more good birds around. I called it a day after 4 hours of being in the rain, Good luck! Jay Peterson Toronto Colonel Sam Smith park is located at the foot of Kipling Avenue and Lakeshore Bl

[Ontbirds] Cerulean, Prairie & Hooded Warbler at Toronto Island

friends in the last 3 and a half years that I was in Ottawa. The fall count, Bruce Di Labio and Michael Runtz' Christmas counts. Very special people up in Ottawa :) Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto Directions as per Norm Murr TORONTO ISLANDS - SPRING SCHEDULE DIRECTIONS TO THE TORO

[Ontbirds] Orange-Crowned Warbler and others at Britannia (Ottawa)

ts of migrants circulating. Good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa Directions courtesy Larry Neily ( http://www.neilyworld.com/ ): Directions to this Site: From Highway 417 (The Queensway) take exit 129 (Greenbank & Pinecrest Roads). If travelling west, the 0.3 km offramp dumps you right or n

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings at Constance Creek (Ottawa West)

Black Scoter. Tom found us two Horned Grebes to the east of the boat launch at Shirley's Bay. We had fifteen American Pipits south of town and Tree Sparrows are becoming more abundant now. Good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa Directions to Constance Creek : From Ottawa, take Highway 417 we

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow and Marbled Godwit at Shirley's Bay(Ottawa)

s revealed three Snow Geese. No sign yet of the White-Fronted reported yesterday. Good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa (Britannia) Directions courtesy of Bruce DiLabio From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to Carling Ave.

[Ontbirds] Quick addendum to Marbled Godwit sighting (Shirley's Bay, Ottawa)

ll so people can keep an eye out for them. Thank you, Jay Peterson Ottawa Directions to Shirley's Bay as per Bruce DiLabio Directions: Shirley's Bay: From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 west to the Moodie Drive exit and turn north (right) on Moodie Drive and continue to Carling Ave. Turn left

[Ontbirds] Birds east of Ottawa and the airport, a great variety of Sparrows

l still singing away. We encountered several young birds flying around as well. Also present here if that wasn't enough was a Wild Turkey, Eastern Bluebirds, Indigo Buntings, Baltimore Oriole, House Wrens and Brown Thrashers. If you want any further info on anything please feel free to e-mail me p

[Ontbirds] Larose Forest Warblers--Ottawa East

k and White, Chestnut-Sided and Yellow-Rumped. Other notables included: Red-Shouldered Hawk, Black-Billed Cuckoo (heard), YB Sapsucker, Brown Creeper, Indigo Buntings, Scarlet Tanagers, R-B Grosbeaks and Purple Finch. Good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa (Britannia) Directions courtesy of Neily

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl, Ottawa South

all. Sincerely, Jay Peterson Britannia, Ottawa Directions: You can access Fallowfield road from the east via Highway 16 (Prince of Wales) or from the west via the 416. Woodroffe runs from Carling Avenue to Highway 16. FYI: be careful if you do need to stop in this area. It is well known for

[Ontbirds] Mud Lake/Britannia in Ottawa migrants:O-S Flycatcher, Wilson's Warbler etc

to get out. Good birding, Jay Peterson Britannia, Ottawa Directions: Mud Lake and Britannia can be accessed by Poulin or Britannia road (off Richmond road at Carling). Continue down Britannia road to Cassels road, turn right and continue onto the entrance to the woods. The ridge is on the n

[Ontbirds] Birding around Ottawa today, 93 species including Caspian Tern

8 of both Pied-Billed Grebe and Ruddy Duck in the water. Brown Thrasher and Wood Thrush also in the area. Some great days still left to be had for breeding birds! Good birding, Jay Peterson Britannia, Ottawa Directions: >From NeilyWorld: From Ottawa, take Highway 417 west to the Eagleson/

[Ontbirds]Olive-Sided Flycatcher and other birds east of Ottawa

est cross-section of singing birds given we were there in the afternoon. Below are the directions to the above mentioned locations. Good birding, Jay Peterson Britannia, Ottawa Directions courtesy of NeilyWorld: Directions to Embrun Lagoons: >From Highway 417 (The Queensway), 39 km east of

[Ontbirds]Mud Lake in Ottawa: 16 Warbler sp. incl Blackpoll

ow 4 singing in the southern area of the woods. Chimney Swifts are also noted flying about in good numbers. That's it for today. Good birding, Jay Peterson Britannia, Ottawa Mud Lake is located at the end of Cassels road. You can take Britannia rd from Richmond and drive north to the end where

[Ontbirds]Britannia (Mud Lake) in Ottawa. N. Waterthrush and more

of birds around today. Keep an eye on the skies for the local Cooper's Hawks that are flying around. Good birding, Jay Peterson Britannia, Ottawa Directions: Mud lake and the Britannia Conservation area are accessible from Britannia road (off Richmond/Carling). Follow that road down to the

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings and some spring migrants at Britannia (Ottawa)

tures and Sharp-Shinned Hawks continue to fly about the area. Keep your eyes on the skies. Too bad the Carolina Wren and Great-Horned Owls weren't there yesterday! I would have liked to see those. Any questions feel free to e-mail me privately. Good birding, Jay Peterson Britannia Pa

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire, Black-Backed Woodpecker, Lapland Longspurs (Ottawa)

um. Good thing there were about 50 deer out on the fields in that area that had initially drawn my attention. All in all, a cool but pleasant day for birding in the capital region. Good birding! Jay Peterson Ottawa, Ontario Directions as per Tony Beck to Solitaire and Stoney Swamp Directio

[Ontbirds]Townsend's Solitaire, Ottawa (no)

I'm sure made a big difference in that regard. Good birding, Jay Peterson Ottawa, Ontario Directions to Townsend's Solitaire: >From Ottawa take Hwy. 417 to Parkdale Ave. Go south on Parkdale to Carling Ave. turn right and then left onto Fisher Ave. Follow Fisher south past Baseline

[Ontbirds]Common Nighthawks in Toronto

Chimney Swifts outside here at Sherbourne and Wellesley every night as well, and a Peregrine Falcon making rounds every day from the top of the nearby white apartment building on Homewood Avenue. Any questions, please feel free to e-mail me privately. Good birding, Jay Peterson Toronto, Ontario

[Ontbirds]Snow Geese, Rochester area (special interest)

birding, Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto _ Scan and help eliminate destructive viruses from your inbound and outbound e-mail and attachments. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=ht

[Ontbirds]Great Egret and Orchard Oriole at High Park, Toronto

Yellow-Rumped, 2 Yellow, 2 Nashville an American Redstart and a few assorted Chipping Sparrows. A pair of Wood Duck and the resident Black-Crowned Night heron are usually easy to find. Good birding, Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto -- High park is accessible via Queen or Bloor Streets on

[Ontbirds]Snowy Owl in Ottawa (Nepean)

turnoff (Riverside Drive) just northwest of the Cognos building. Good birding, Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto _ Take charge with a pop-up guard built on patented Microsoft® SmartScreen Technology http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Warbler, White-Eyed Vireo seen again today at High Park

o regulars such as Nuthatches, GC Kinglets and Brown Creepers, a singing Winter Wren near that same marsh area. We tried in vain for the reported Black-Throated Gray Warbler all morning. No sign of that bird unfortunately. Good birding! Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto High park is can be acc

[Ontbirds]OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER at High Park (Toronto)

staircase area in the southwest part of the park (leading down to Grenadier Pond). No other warblers really worth noting. As well, two Caspian terns on the G. Pond and a pair of Wood ducks in the south-east pond. Good birding, Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto -- High Park is located between

[Ontbirds] SUMMER TANAGER and more at Thickson's Woods

of Corbett Creek to no avail. Good birding! Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto Thickson's woods is at the south end of Thickson Road in Whitby, accessible from the 401. _ Check out the coupons and bargains on M

[Ontbirds] WORM-EATING WARBLER at High Park (Toronto)

et West. Accessible near High Park subway. Good birding! Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

[Ontbirds] High Park migrants (Toronto)

. One more bird of note was a FIELD SPARROW, again in the allotment gardens. Happy spring birding, Jay Peterson High Park, Toronto -- High Park is located between Bloor and Queen Street, accessible by Queen street car and High park subw

Blue-Winged Warbler at High Park, Toronto (late)

st of Yonge Street. _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail "Jay Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for infor