[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit - Niagara Falls

2019-08-14 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
south and west sides of Dufferin Islands. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Blue Grosbeak, Summer Tanager, Dickcissels, etc - Point Pelee tip

2019-05-19 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
Heavy reverse migration going on at the moment at the tip of Point Pelee. Highlights include at least 4 different Dickcissels, a female Summer Tanager, an Olive-sided Flycatcher and a female Blue Grosbeak. Photos will be on my eBird later. Good birding Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove - Point Pelee

2019-05-04 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
I’ve got a White-winged Dove at Point Pelee. It’s in a tree right where the tram drops people off at the tip. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Cinnamon Teal - Sombra lagoons

2019-04-22 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
return. Cheers, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Ontario Bird Records Committee Update

2019-04-20 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
/page/view/obrc.guidelines If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me or any of the other OBRC members. Josh Vandermeulen 2018 OBRC Chair joshvandermeulen at live.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholo

[Ontbirds] Ontario Bird Records Committee - AGM (April 7, 2019), call for elections

2019-03-11 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
have fewer than 20 records in 5 years for that review zone. Nominations for OBRC members and additions/deletions to the review list are required by April 7, 2019. All communication should be directed to obrcsecretary at gmail.com. Kind regards, Josh Vandermeulen OBRC Chair joshvandermeulen at

[Ontbirds] 2018-2019 Ontario winter list summary

2019-03-06 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
tween December 1, 2018 and February 28, 2019, or if you see any errors in the spreadsheet either from this winter or from winters past. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Niagara Falls, Ontario joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented b

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list - update #2

2019-01-03 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
, located at http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/p/ontario-winter-bird-list.html . I try to update the spreadsheet every couple of days or whenever I hear of a new addition. Please let me know if you hear of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good birding, Josh

[Ontbirds] Probable Eurasian Collared-Doves, Hamilton (north end)

2018-12-18 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
searches for them. Keep in mind that this is a residential neighbourhood. Location is trees behind (east of) 528 Ferguson Ave N, City of Hamilton. Not far from Collective Arts Brewing. Cheers, Josh Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] 2018-2019 Ontario winter bird list: update #1

2018-12-17 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
ion. Please let me know if you hear of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good (winter) birding, Josh Vandermeulen ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] 2018-2019 Ontario winter bird list

2018-12-02 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
let me know if you hear of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good (winter) birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com<http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com> ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitho

Re: [Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite - YES

2018-08-27 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
The kite just flew northeast, and disappeared over the trees. I'll report if I see it again. Josh Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2018, at 09:52, Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > I'm refound the Swallow-tailed Kite near Wasaga Beach. It's perched in

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite - YES

2018-08-27 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
I'm refound the Swallow-tailed Kite near Wasaga Beach. It's perched in a tree on the east side of Klondike Park Rd, 900m north of Concession 12, near Wasaga Beach. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is pr

[Ontbirds] OBRC update

2018-08-02 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
OBRC secretary (obrcsecretary at gmail.com). Guidelines for submitting reports are available at http://ofo.ca/site/page/view/obrc.guidelines . If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me or any of the other OBRC members. Josh Vandermeulen OBRC Chair joshvan

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Bell's Vireo update

2018-05-10 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
for the Avondale Dairy Bar (Parmalat) is 461 Stewart Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake. The bird is out of view if searching from Stewart Rd, but it can be seen looking north from the ponds. I also just heard from Dave Szmyr and Josh Mandell who observed the Bell's Vireo in the original locati

Re: [Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - Port Weller east pier

2018-05-10 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
Just an update that the bird hasn't been seen/heard since my last post. There are some good brush piles in the area and the species can be extremely skulky so it's likely still in the area. Josh Sent from my iPhone On May 10, 2018, at 10:31, Josh Vandermeulen mailto:joshvandermeu.

[Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - Port Weller east pier

2018-05-10 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
I've got a singing Bells Vireo on the Port Weller east pier. Location is along the main (center) path about 100 m north of marina. More details to follow in a subsequent post - just wanted to get the word out. Photos and recordings taken. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent fr

[Ontbirds] Cerulean Warbler - Port Colborne

2018-05-08 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
Region. This is west of Port Colborne. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For in

Re: [Ontbirds] Chuck-wills-widow at Bronte Beach Park Oakville, Ontario

2018-05-04 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
below. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2018, at 12:14, Andrew via ONTBIRDS wrote: > > We are watching the bird right now right by the parking lot. Also 2 flyover > Fish Crows. > Bronte beach is at bottom of West River street, don't drive up

[Ontbirds] Ontario Bird Records Committee - AGM (April 8, 2018) and call for nominations

2018-03-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
list if they have fewer than 20 records in 5 years for that review zone. Nominations for OBRC members and additions/deletions to the review list are required by April 7, 2018. All communication should be directed to obrcsecretary at gmail.com. Kind regards, Josh Vandermeulen OBRC Chair

[Ontbirds] 51 Red-throated Loons - Port Weller east, Niagara Region

2018-03-24 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
north towards the lake. it will turn into Broadway, follow Broadway to the end and park in the little parking lot at the terminus of Broadway at Lake Ontario. Follow the path towards the end of the pier. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list - 2017-2018 summary

2018-03-08 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
eet either from this winter or from winters past. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Niagara Falls, Ontario joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list - update #2

2018-01-02 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
ever I hear of a new addition. Please let me know if you hear of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good (winter) birding, Josh Vandermeulen ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birdin

Re: [Ontbirds] Tufted Duck, Ben Machree Park, Mississauga

2017-12-16 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
The bird was refound by Nancy McPherson and Garth Riley a bit east of here. It is currently with a big flock of mostly scaup just off shore. Best viewing is from the foot of Oakwood Avenue South, Mississauga, and looking southeast. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone >

[Ontbirds] 2017-18 Ontario winter bird list - update 1

2017-12-14 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
inter-bird-list.html . I try to update the spreadsheet every couple of days or whenever I hear of a new addition. Please let me know if you hear of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good (winter) birding, Josh Vandermeulen ___ O

[Ontbirds] OFO gull trip - Sunday December 3, 2017

2017-12-04 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
the Saturday afternoon. I hope that a great time was had by all, and I'm looking forward to next year! Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provi

[Ontbirds] Northern Rough-winged Swallows - Control Gates, Niagara Falls

2017-12-03 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
There are at least 3 N. Rough-winged Swallows, flying over the Niagara River across from the Control Gates. They are mid river and ranging widely over the section of the river between the Control Gates and the rusty barge. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] 2017-2018 Ontario winter bird list

2017-12-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
addition. Please let me know if you hear of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good (winter) birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gulls, Black Tern - Port Weller, St Catharines

2017-08-31 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
500 m after crossing over the canal. Follow Seaway Haulage road north towards the lake. it will turn into Broadway, follow Broadway to the end and park in the little parking lot at the terminus of Broadway at Lake Ontario. Follow the path towards the end of the pier. Good birding, Josh Vanderm

[Ontbirds] Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines - Forster's Tern, 17 Little Gulls

2017-08-03 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
ntinue heading north. Turn left on Lighthouse Road and follow to the end. Park in the parking lot for the marina, and walk to the base of the east pier where both piers can be easily scoped. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com ___

[Ontbirds] Black Vultures - Thorold, Niagara Region

2017-07-28 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
y only one or two birds; presumably some of those birds are the ones now in Thorold. The landfill is located on Thorold Townline Road just north of Lakeview Cemetery, in the northeast part of Thorold, Niagara Region. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Sent from

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Tricolored Heron , yes at TTP, video https://youtu.be/zSJfMxQsBUI

2017-07-22 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
I haven't seen any updates yet this morning. Just letting people know that the Tricolored Heron is present in the same location as indicated by Luc in the email, below. Cheers, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com<http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com> Sent from my iP

[Ontbirds] 40+ Fish Crows - Niagara Falls

2017-07-21 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
live in the north... Almost all of the Fish Crows that I have seen over the last two weeks are undergoing primary molt, whereas most of the American Crows have finished their primary molt - something I'll continue to keep an eye out for! Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvanderme

[Ontbirds] Willet, Red-necked Phalaropes - Hearst sewage lagoons

2017-06-04 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
/view/checklist/S37388339). Hearst is located on Highway 11 in southern Cochrane District, roughly halfway between Longlac and Cochrane. The lagoons are south of town and accessed off Begin Road, just north of the intersection with Bosnick Road. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen

Re: [Ontbirds] Brown Pelican in Fort Erie

2017-05-29 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
around and fishing earlier. This is the 3rd day that the Brown Pelican has been seen along the Buffalo/Fort Erie waterfront. It tends to favour the area between Strawberry Island and the north end of Unity Island. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egrets - Niagara Falls

2017-05-17 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
for the night. I am located in north Niagara Falls just off the Niagara Parkway. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Stilt Sandpiper - Niagara-on-the-Lake

2017-05-16 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
birding, Josh Vandermeulen ___ 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 http

[Ontbirds] Purple Sandpiper, Louisiana Waterthrush, fallout of birds - Port Weller, St Catharines

2017-05-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
to the end and park in the little parking lot at the terminus of Broadway at Lake Ontario. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com<http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com> Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the O

[Ontbirds] apparent Long-billed Dowitchers - Minesing Swamp

2017-04-28 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
including both yellowlegs, Wilsons Snipe, and Dunlin. Cheers, Josh Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Fourteen Fish Crows - St Catharines

2017-04-22 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
reach Sunset Beach - exit the QEW at Ontario street, drive north. After about 6 km turn left on Arthur St. At the end of Arthur, turn right on Beachaven and then your first left on Bogart St. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Sent from my i

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Sparrow field, Point Pelee

2017-04-16 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
I've got a Lark Sparrow in the dune grasses at the east beach at Sparrow Field at Point Pelee National Park. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provi

Re: [Ontbirds] Black necked Stilts- ganatio trail windsor

2017-04-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
All seven Black-necked Stilts are still present at 4:40 PM. Josh Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 15:00, Dwayne via ONTBIRDS wrote: > > Hello Birders, > > Jeremy Bensette just called me to check up on an ebird report in East > Windsor. I'm looking at 7

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow - Kopegaron Woods, Wheatley

2017-04-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
on the left (south) after about 4 km. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] 2016-2017 Ontario winter bird list final update

2017-03-03 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
end me an email if you know of a sighting of one of the missing species observed between December 1, 2016 and February 28, 2017, or if you see any errors in the spreadsheet either from this winter or from winters past. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Niagara Falls, Ontario joshvandermeul

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull - Port Weller, St Catharines

2017-02-04 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
Ontario. After 5 km, turn right on Lakeshore Rd. Turn left onto Welland Canals Parkway which is the road on the left immediately before crossing over the canal. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list update #3

2017-01-31 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
this winter. Some of the more likely ones include Barn Owl, Varied Thrush, California Gull and Eurasian Collared-Dove. If you know of any errors or omissions to the list, please let me know. Good winter birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvande

Re: [Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull Thorold

2017-01-13 Thread Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS
At 2:05 the Slaty-backed Gull flew east towards the landfill. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2017, at 13:57, Marcie Jacklin via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Hello > > The Slaty-backed Gull is currently in view in Thorold Go to 110 NIagara

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list - update #2

2016-12-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good (winter) birding, Josh ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For informatio

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list - update #1

2016-12-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
ys or whenever I hear of a new addition. Please let me know if you hear of a new addition or any other correction to the spreadsheet. Good (winter) birding, Josh ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial bi

[Ontbirds] 2016-2017 Ontario winter list

2016-12-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
mild weather to start the period I think we have a really great chance of setting a new standard this winter. Good (winter) birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO)

Re: [Ontbirds] Crested Caracara - Michipicoten River

2016-11-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
on my blog (joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com). Michipicoten is located on the west side of Highway 17, just south of Wawa. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Jeremy Bensette Steve Charbonneau Henrique Pacheco Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2016, at 08:17, Josh Vandermeulen wrote: > &g

[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara - Michipicoten River

2016-11-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
I just relocated the bird. In the town of Michipicoten. On Google earth it is at the intersection of Whitney Ave and Superior Street - walking around on the lawn. More details to follow Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Expedition to Netitishi Point - October 28 to November 14

2016-11-14 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
upcoming weeks. To get to Netitishi Point, take the Ontario Northland train from Cochrane to Moosonee, take a cab to the airport and charter a helicopter to go east 35 km to the coast. A spotting scope is recommended. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Todd Hagedorn Sent

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird - Moosonee

2016-11-14 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Northland train north to the end of the line (about 5 hrs). Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] 51 Greater White-fronted Geese, Hudsonian Godwit - Hillman Marsh shorebird cell

2016-10-16 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Cattle Egret. Hillman Marsh is on Mersea Rd 2 east of Leamington. The Shorebird cell is just south of the main parking lot. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com<http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com> Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Prairie Warbler - Port Weller east

2016-09-13 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
orial Trail on google maps) which will lead you to the base of Port Weller. Follow the main trail (it looks like a continuation of Seaway Haulage Rd on Google Maps) to the north for approx 1 km. Good birding Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my i

[Ontbirds] Mud Lake Conservation Area, Port Colborne shorebirds

2016-08-25 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
northwest part of the lake which also has good habitat. This is where most of the Pectoral Sandpipers and the Stilt Sandpiper were today. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presen

Re: [Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Port Weller east pier

2016-08-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
the pier. I have posted on my blog a few Google Earth screenshots showing the location of the bird (http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/2016/08/lark-sparrow-at-port-weller-niagara.html). Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen From: ONTBIRDS on behalf of Josh

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Port Weller east pier

2016-08-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Laura Bond and I just found a Lark Sparrow at the very end of the Port Weller east pier. It is at the mouth of the Welland Canal, on the concrete section beyond the fence. I'll post later tonight with better directions. Good birding Josh Vanderm

[Ontbirds] Possible Mountain Plover - Hillman Marsh

2016-05-20 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
There is an interesting plover at the hillman marsh shorebird cell that looks pretty good for Mountain Plover - a number of us are watching it now. Michael Runtz found it. Good birding Josh Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite - East beach near Post Woods heading south

2016-05-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Steve Pike and I just had a Mississippi Kite bombing by over the park, heading south at 9:45 - we are on East Beach halfway between Sparrow Field and the end of Shuster. Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant - Pelee tip

2016-05-13 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Flying north along east side of tip now - with a group of Double-crested. First spotted by Rob Waldhuber. Josh Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Summer Tanager - Point Pelee tip

2016-05-13 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
I just found a young male Summer Tanager - it is flycatching from a tree along the east side of the tip at Point Pelee, about 100-200 m north of the actual tip (near where a seasonal trail comes out to the beach). Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Lawrence's Warbler - Dunes, Point Pelee

2016-05-06 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
eline. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen David Szmyr Josh Mandell Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list update

2016-03-03 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
located at http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/p/ontario-winter-bird-list.html . As always, please send me an email if you know of a sighting of one of the missing species observed between December 1, 2015 and February 29, 2016, or if you see any errors in the spreadsheet either from this w

[Ontbirds] 2015-2016 Ontario Winter Bird List update #4

2016-02-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
t.html . I will be out of the country without internet access for the rest of February but will update the list upon my return. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding o

[Ontbirds] 2015-2016 Ontario Winter Bird List update #3

2016-01-05 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
l . I try to update the spreadsheet at least once a day or whenever I hear of a new addition. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports t

[Ontbirds] 2015-2016 Ontario Winter Bird List Update #2

2015-12-22 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
I have also provided a link on my blog, located at http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/p/ontario-winter-bird-list.html . I try to update the spreadsheet at least once a day or whenever I hear of a new addition. Good (winter) birding, Josh ___ ON

[Ontbirds] Fw: vermilion flycatcher north of Wallaceburg - details and directions

2015-12-19 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
The bird is here this morning in the fenced in paddock area, viewed from Nelson Road. It's perching on various posts and pieces of vegetation at the back (east) part of the field. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen From: ONTBIRDS on behalf of

[Ontbirds] 2015-2016 Ontario Winter Bird List update #1

2015-12-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
my blog, located at http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/p/ontario-winter-bird-list.html . I try to update the spreadsheet at least every day or whenever I hear of a new addition. Good (winter) birding, Josh ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornith

[Ontbirds] 2015-2016 Ontario winter bird list

2015-12-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
ghtings to Ontbirds, ebird.org or send me an email, and I will update the list accordingly and provide an update to Ontbirds every month or so. That way you can check the list and inform me of any species that have been seen but are not present on the list. Good birding, Josh Va

[Ontbirds] Bullock's Oriole Pakenham - Yes

2015-11-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
See message below, which we tried to post an hour ago. I haven't heard any updates within the last hour. Josh Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Barbara Charlton <2barbara.charl...@gmail.com<mailto:2barbara.charl...@gmail.com>> Date: November 30, 2015 at 11:5

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler - Fort Erie

2015-11-14 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
from the road. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull - Niagara-on-the-Lake

2015-11-09 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
to the end in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Turn right on Queen Street and then your fourth left onto Regent Street. Parking is in the lot there, and the river can be viewed from the hill. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Sent from my iPhone ___

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallow - Point Pelee

2015-11-07 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
A few of us just had a Cave Swallow at Sanctuary Pond at Point Pelee National Park. Jeremy Bensette, Jeremy Hatt, Kory Renaud and Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose

2015-10-31 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Still in same field with 10s of thousands of snow geese, north end of flock. Look for the birders scoping from the top of dirt mounds. Fairly distant. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose

2015-10-31 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Still in same field with 10s of thousands of snow geese, north end of flock. Look for the birders scoping from the top of dirt mounds. Fairly distant. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Princess Point, Hamilon

2015-10-27 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
I have posted some photos that were taken today at this URL: http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/2015/10/interesting-kingbird-in-hamilton.html Good birding,Josh Vandermeulen > From: cheryl...@cogeco.ca > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:48:06 -0400 > Subjec

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow - Oliphant

2015-10-10 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
as tough as you can imagine phone-scoping an Ammodramus sparrow in the grass). This is the same location as the Eurasian Dotterel, found by Michael Butler on Oct 3. Cheers, Josh Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Blenheim shorebirds - Willet etc

2015-09-04 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
nt. A free permit is required before one can access the lagoons. Please refer to Blake Mann's post for permit information, found here: https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=birdalert@ontbirds.ca&q=subject:%22%5C%5BOntbirds%5C%5D+Blenheim+Sewage+Lagoon+Annual+Permits%22&o=newest

Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Little Egret update

2015-06-24 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Still feeding at the far west end of Andrew Hayden Park. It has flushed several times but returns to the same log. It is in the area identified as Graham's Bay on Google maps. Cheers, Josh Vandermeulen Barb Charlton Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2015, at 15:03, bruce dilabi

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Plover still present at 3:45 PM - Hanlan's Beach, Toronto Islands

2015-05-28 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
I haven't seen any posts this afternoon so I though I would mention that the Wilson's was still in the same general area when I left at 3:45 PM. It was just south of the south boundary of Billy Bishop Airport on Hanlan's Beach. Cheers, Josh Vandermeulen Sent

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope - Winchester lagoons

2015-05-22 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
-rumped Sandpiper was also present and 3 Snow Geese were in the adjacent cell to the south. The lagoons are located off County Road 3, a few km northeast of Winchester in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry united counties. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Henslow's Sparrow - Wheatley harbour

2015-05-20 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
I just discovered a Henslow's Sparrow in the dune grasses south of the parking lot on the Chatham-Kent side of Wheatley harbour. This is located at the south terminus of Erie Street south. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my i

[Ontbirds] Probable Mottled Duck - Hillman Marsh YES

2015-05-20 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http

[Ontbirds] Willet - Erieau Beach, Chatham-Kent

2015-05-19 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Reuven Martin and I just found a Willet with a group of shorebirds on Erieau beach. Erieau Beach is located on the south side of Erieau. The Willet was on the beach just west of the washrooms at The Laverne Kelly Memorial Park off of Mariners Road. Cheers, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Blue Grosbeak - Point Pelee tip

2015-05-18 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
A female Blue Grosbeak flew over the tip at Point Pelee at 7:45 this morning. Photographs taken. A moderate reverse migration is taking place with good numbers of Indigo Buntings flying over. Cheers, Josh Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite - Hillman

2015-05-16 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
The kite Is circling over the main part of the marsh, visible from the bridge on road 2 right now. Spotted by Jeremy Hatt. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Jeremy Hatt Kory Renaud Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] 2014-2015 winter bird list final update

2015-03-15 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
ies observed between December 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015, or if you see any errors in the spreadsheet either from this winter or from winter's past. Bring on spring!Josh --- Josh Vandermeulen Aurora, Ontario joshvandermeu...@l

[Ontbirds] Probable Bewick's Swan - Onion fields near Point Pelee

2015-03-14 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
C and B. A Ross's Goose is also present. Cheers, Josh Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] 2014-2015 winter bird list update #3

2015-02-07 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
r corrections to the list, please let me know. The spreadsheet containing the winter list can be found at http://tinyurl.com/myyulvs Good (winter) birding,Josh --- Josh Vandermeulen Aurora, Ontario joshvandermeu...@live.ca 289-221-4695 (cell) joshvander

[Ontbirds] 2014-2015 Ontario winter bird list update #2

2015-01-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
alifornia Gull, American Three-toed Woodpecker, House Wren and Pine Warbler. As always, should you know of any additions or corrections to the list, please let me know. The spreadsheet containing the winter list can be found at http://tinyurl.com/myyulvs G

[Ontbirds] 2014-2015 Ontario winter bird list update #1

2014-12-13 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
ed at http://tinyurl.com/myyulvs Good (winter) birding,Josh Vandermeulen --- Josh Vandermeulen Aurora, Ontario joshvandermeu...@live.ca 289-221-4695 (cell) joshvandermeulen.blogspot

[Ontbirds] Oregon Junco - Kraft Road, Fort Erie

2014-12-05 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
. Nice looking bird! Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS includin

[Ontbirds] 2014-2015 Ontario winter bird list

2014-12-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
birding season! --- Josh Vandermeulen Aurora, Ontario joshvandermeu...@live.ca 289-221-4695 (cell) joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com (blog) ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the prov

[Ontbirds] No Brambling - North Bay

2014-11-28 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
g the drive this weekend. On another note, I was "successful" in adding another deer to my car's hit list on the drive up. See directions below. Good birding, Josh Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2014, at 15:10, Renee Levesque wrote: > > The Brambling continues to be

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Tree Sparrow Niagara-on-the-Lake

2014-11-25 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
At 4:32 pm the Eurasian tree sparrow flew in to the platform feeder and stayed for less than 30 seconds. It was by itself. Very skittish. See directions below Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: 2barbara.charl...@gmail.com > Date: No

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Eared Grebes - Point Pelee tip

2014-11-09 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
Eared Grebe in with the feeding frenzy. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Ken Burrell Kevin McLaughlin Steve Pike Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird repor

[Ontbirds] Lots of Brant - niagara on the lake

2014-11-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
In the last 40 minutes we have had groups of 25 and 80 Brant fly by, eventually continuing east. Also a jaeger sp. good conditions today, if you like cold and wind! We are watching from Queens RoyalPark at the end of king street in Niagara-on-the-lake. Good birding, JV TH RM MD Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe - Burlington

2014-11-01 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
really associate with the Eared. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen Mark Dorriesfield Reuven Martin Todd Hagedorn Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

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