Re: [Ontbirds] Pakenham: bullocks oriole update

Hi all, The Bullock's Oriole made repeated trips to the Apple tree at the end of Dalkeith Street in Pakenham between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. It always flew off in a southerly direction down the rail trail between visits. Karl and William Konze Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 8:09 AM,

[Ontbirds] Black Vultures, Queenston

There are 2 to 3 Black Vultures currently circling with a bunch of Turkey Vultures above the Niagara River at the top of the escarpment in Queenston. Queenston, is located at the end of Hwy 405. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Great Cormorant - Hamilton

Just spotted (3:25pm) an adult breeding Great Cormorant flying west past the wave tower at Van Wagner's beach. Appeared roughly same size as Double-crested, with which it was flying. However most obvious was the white flank patch, the reason it caught my attention in the first place. Couldn't

Re: [Ontbirds] Great Cormorant - Hamilton

the size, and the fact we didn't see any white in the face. Also, I also learned that most Great Cormorants lose the white flank patch by mid-summer. Thanks to those who emailed me privately. Karl Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2015, at 3:42 PM, Karl Kathy Konze ko...@rogers.com wrote: Just

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire

The Townsend's Solitaire is currently being seen at 158 Hannah Rd in Bailieboro, in front of the house in the mountain ash trees. Karl and William Konze Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gull at Niagara Falls

As reported yesterday, there is at least one Sabine's Gull below the Horseshoe Falls right now, 10:10 am. Karl William Konze Guelph, Ontario Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - 1997 Gordon Lake Rd. - Johnson Township - YES

Posted for Ken McIlwrick... Hi Folks, This evening (Thursday October 23) between 5:45pm and 6:10pm I observed and photographed the Johnson Township Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that was first observed in the yard of Terry Winter (local naturalist) and first reported to ONTbirds on October 22/14

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - 1997 Gordon Lake Rd. - Johnson Township - Amended

Some slightly amended text... Hi Folks, This evening (October 23/14) between 5:45pm and 6:10pm I observed and photographed the Johnson Township Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that was first observed in the yard of Terry Winter (local naturalist) and first reported to ONTbirds on October 22/14 by

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon - Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie

Hi all, This afternoon, Burke Korol (from Barrie) and David ___?___ (from London) re-found one of the Pacific Loons reported a couple days earlier. My son and I were grateful to have them show it to us as well. The bird was visible from Minet Point Park, on the south side of the bay.

[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull at Fort Erie

With the continued strong westerly winds, my son William and I decided to look for Sabines Gull at Fort Erie as a few had been observed a couple days before. We checked sites between Mather Park and the Catherine Street parking lot with mostly little luck. We did had 4 Little Gulls in total

[Ontbirds] Trip to Luther Marsh

This morning, my son William and I drove up to the Luther Marsh area to try and see some of the Sandhill Cranes that were reported. Along the way we saw a Snowy Owl NE of Metz (along 5th LIne, north of the York Soaring Association). Also at that location was a female Northern Harrier hunting

[Ontbirds] Barrow's Goldeneye in Washago

Hi all, I saw the male Barrow's Goldeneye yesterday afternoon (Sunday March 2nd) at about 5:35 p.m. from the location noted by Andrew Keaveney in Washago, north of Orillia (see below). It is possible it was there earlier but there were lots of Common Goldeneye to look through (400 - 500,

[Ontbirds] Northern Hawk Owl still in North Bay

This morning, my son William and I drove north in search of the previously reported Northern Hawk Owl east of North Bay. For those still pondering whether to go and look for it, I can confirm that it is still present at 688 Ouellette Road. We saw it at the top of a tree right next to the house,

[Ontbirds] Adult Male King Eider Port Weller

Shortly after noon, William and I refound the adult male KING EIDER reported by John Black at Port Weller on Friday. We tried for it on the lake opposite the entrance to the marina but had no luck. We eventually found it in the canal amongst a group of about 100 mostly Common Mergansers.

[Ontbirds] Short-eared Owls west of Dunnville

After seeing the Ross' Goose at the Welland Canal in Port Colborne this afternoon with a number others, my son and I decided to head towards Fisherville in hopes of seeing Short-eared Owls. With the snow coming down pretty good and the light fading quick we were not sure we could make it there

[Ontbirds] Barred Owl in Concord

While out surveying a property in Concord today, a colleague of mine and I flushed a Barred Owl. When we first saw it, we only caught a glimpse of it flying away. Not expecting a Barred Owl at all, I had assumed that it must of been a Great Horned Owl. Shortly after our first encounter, we

[Ontbirds] Northern Saw-whet Owl in Aberfoyle

Hi all, While conducting a survey last night in Aberfoyle (south of Guelph) I had a Northern Saw-shet Owl respond to the playback of Barred Owl calls. It called repeatedly for close to 5 minutes. The habitat in the area seems suitable, however, hearing the distant roar of Hwy 401 always makes

[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck in Milford

The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck was present this morning (Sunday July 25th) between 5:35 and 6:20 a.m. It was sitting on the berm with the Mallards when I left. Karl Konze Guelph, Ontario PS. While it was preening I noticed what looked like one of its secondary feathers (??) sticking out at

[Ontbirds] Birds in the Milton area

Hi all, Even though they are being reported more and more frequently in the GTA area, I was pleased to hear and see a Common Raven near Britannia Rd. and Tremaine Rd., on the west side of Milton on June 15th. It circled around overhead and headed back in the direction of the Escarpment.

[Ontbirds] Phainopepla

After the Phainopepla was rediscovered at 92 Addington Crescent at around 3:30 p.m., it disappeared behind the houses to the north. I re-found it in front of 17 Aberdeen Crescent where it dove into a yew bush under the house number. There it was present for about 1 hour, giving mostly

[Ontbirds] Acadian Flycatcher - Bayview Village, Toronto

Hi all, ***PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OR HARASS THIS ENDANGERED SPECIES. While it is likely that it will not end up breeding successfully, do not help ensure that this becomes a reality. Behave responsibly. Please give it ample space, keep quiet and move about slowly. Do not entice it out by

[Ontbirds] Re: Common Raven: Wellington County

Regarding Alan Watson's ONTBIRDS post, I too had a Common Raven on Sunday March 22nd. I heard and observed a perched bird at Rockwood C.A. This location is only approximately 6.7 km NNE as the crow ...er Raven flies from the location described below. Could Rockwood C.A. offer suitable

[Ontbirds]Northern Saw-whet Owl - Orangeville

Hi all, Just thought I would mention that I heard a Northern Saw-whet Owl call about a half-dozen times in a row while conducting a nocturnal amphibian call survey (i.e. frog survey) on the southwest edge of Orangeville tonight (June 12th). I heard it on the Caledon-East Garafraxa

[Ontbirds]Red-necked Grebe - Ontario Science Centre

Hi all, In addition to the Yellow-throated Warbler I observed yesterday morning (April 19) with my son at 17 North Hills Terrace, Don Mills, I also observed a single Bohemian Waxwing at 78 North Hills Terrace. It, along with about 17 Cedar Waxwings, appeared to be sipping on sap oozing

[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings in Don Mills

Hi, My wife Kathy and I had 21 Bohemian Waxwings opposite 76 North Hills Terrace in Don Mills (part of Toronto) at 2:30 p.m., Easter Sunday. This is the first time we have ever seen them in the City. It sounded like the whole group was singing. Nice indeed. Karl Konze Guelph, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Brewer's Blackbird - Pine Hills Cemetery, Toronto (23 Dec 2007)

Hi all, Today while conducting the 82nd Toronto Christmas Bird Count (what a wet one!), Ken McIlwrick discovered a non-breeding plumage Brewer's Blackbird at a feeder in Pine Hills Cemetery. We watched the bird for close to half an hour as it fed on seeds below the feeder in the rain. We

[Ontbirds]Eurasian Collared Dove in Guelph - NOT

Hi all, I decided to look for the dove again this morning and easily heard it at the same location. However, armed with more familiarity with their song, I can now say that the bird does NOT sound like a Eurasian Collared Dove after all, but more like a Ringed Turtle Dove. It did not

[Ontbirds]Possible Eurasian Collared Dove in Guelph

Hi, This morning (8:30 a.m.) I was surprised to heard a dove call that wasn't a Mourning Dove. I heard it at the intersection of Inverness Drive and Balmoral Drive in the northeast part of Guelph. More specifically, it was heard calling from the backyard of the house immediately west of

[Ontbirds]Common Raven south of Pontypool

Hi all, My wife spotted two Common Ravens being dive-bombed by several American Crows, south of Pontypool this afternoon (March 16). More specifically, they were observed just south of where highways 35 and 115 split, opposite a roadside stop. This is the second time we have seen Ravens

[Ontbirds]Razorbill still at NOTL - 31 Dec 2006

Good morning, For those of you who are still interested in looking for this bird, or seeing it again for 2007, the Razorbill at Niagara-on-the-Lake was present at it's usual spot this morning (8:00 a.m., December 31, 2006), opposite Queen's Royal Park (Front St Regent St.). I received a