[Ontbirds] Male Barrow's Goldeneye - Ottawa

2009-01-31 Thread Josh V
Hello all, The male Barrow's Goldeneye was present in the open water just south of the Hurdman Bridge. I observed the bird around 11:00 this morning. DIRECTIONS: From 417, take exit 117 and turn onto the Vanier Parkway. Turn left onto Donald Street and follow to the end of the road - parking

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull Niagara - YES

2009-01-24 Thread Josh V
Hello all, Today while birding on the Niagara River I had the Slaty-backed Gull in the same area it has been reported the last number of weeks. For those wondering, it is above the falls below the Control Dam (the long structure that extends well out into the river from the Ontario side), whic

[Ontbirds]Black-throated Blue Warbler - LaSalle Park, Brant, King Eider - Stoney Creek

2008-12-11 Thread Josh V
Hello Ontbirds subscribers, Today while at LaSalle Park in Hamilton I observed a female BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER (presumably the one reported to Ontbirds earlier). It was on the far side of the boardwalk, staying low in the scrubby bushes on either sides of the trail. I observed it from be