Re: [ONTBIRDS] Variegated Flycatcher Brooklin Nov 13

Just an update that the Variegated Flycatcher is currently being seen by m.obs. Approximate location of observation: 43.951096, -78.954285 Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com On Sun, Nov 15, 2020 at 9:17 PM Stu Mackenzie via ONTBIRDS < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > Reported to Ontario

[ONTBIRDS] Candidate Glaucous-winged Gull north of Grand Bend, Nov 2nd

Hi birders, This morning at 0817, Brandon Holden and I had a juv. candidate Glaucous-winged Gull flyby our position, just north of Grand Bend. The bird was flying south along the shoreline and did not stop. Kettle Point, Ipperwash, and Sarnia are places worth checking for it. Brandon managed a s

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: American Avocet at Forest Sewage Lagoons

Posting for Mike Burrell. Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com The *Best Places to Bird in Ontario* - in stores spring 2019. Find out more http://burrellbirding.ca/ -- Forwarded message - From: Mike V.A. Burrell Date: Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 9:29 AM Subject: Fwd: American Avoc

[Ontbirds] Linwood CBC Results -- December 28th

Hi everyone, The 14th annual Linwood CBC was held yesterday, December 28th. Conditions were about as good as you can really get: +2 to -1 degrees C, low wind (10-15km/hr), no precipitation. No snow cover. A total of 36 participants gave the count great coverage, with 54 species, above the cou

[Ontbirds] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Black-throated sparrow, bronte.

Forwarding for Mark Gawn from the HamBirds listserve - I suspect Hamilton birders are too busy going to the bird. Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com The Best Places to Bird in Ontario - in stores spring 2019. Find out more http://www.burrellbirding.ca -- Forwarded message -

[Ontbirds] Least Tern grand bend Huron shoreline yes

Birders, A group of us have had the Least Tern fly by us along the lake Huron shoreline twice in the past hour. First observation. Was foraging and moving north. We just had ot again flying south not too far offshore. Bord appears to be foraging, so checking grand bend waterfront and or port Fra

[Ontbirds] Least tern back

Bird just flew in. Sitting in middle of river outflow at port Frank's. Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com The Best Places to Bird in Ontario - in stores spring 2019. Find out more http://www.burrellbirding.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontari

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow and Fish Crow, Long Point - May 16

Hi Birders, I headed down to Long Point this afternoon before some evening work nearby. Long Point was hopping; in about 3 hours (3-6:30 pm) I had about 100 species. Highlights: Harris's Sparrow - I was walking along Woodstock Ave. and came across a single bird in a mixed sparrow flock. The bird

[Ontbirds] Cinnamon Teal at Sombra April 22nd Yes

Seems like stuff isn't getting posted. The Cinnamon Teal, found yesterday by the Boumans, at the Sombra Sewage lagoons was still present this am, per eBird. No word on whether the hybrid Cinnamon X ??? Teal is present north of Hillman Marsh this morning. Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com

[Ontbirds] Fwd: [WEPBirds] Western Grebe at Pelee

Forwarded message - From:Paul Pratt Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019, 8:56 am Subject: [WEPBirds] Western Grebe at Pelee To: WEPbirds Keith Burk just found a Western Grebe at Pelee, close to shore, just south of the half way stop on the west side. Paul -- You received this message bec

[Ontbirds] Linwood CBC Results -- December 28th

Hi everyone, The 13th annual Linwood CBC was held yesterday, December 28th. Temperatures were a tropical +2 to +10 degrees C(!); we had moderately heavy rain in the preceding night, however, it more or less ended around 7am on count day. Winds were S to SW, 20-25km/hr. A total of 34 count partici

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire -- Kitchener, December 26th

Hi birders, The Townsend's Solitaire originally found on the Kitchener CBC (December 15th) is still present (refound on the 24th) in the original location, along Forfar Court and Forfar Avenue. The bird is moving around a fair bit, and patience is required to see it. Walking Forfar Avenue and For

[Ontbirds] Exceptional numbers of Rough-legged Hawks, north of Grand Bend - Nov. 2nd

Hey Birders, I took another run at the site north of Grand Bend, anticipating that today would have a great hawk flight, with the strong NE winds. Turned out to be a great day! Highlights: 148 Rough-legged Hawks - mostly light morphs (80%) 12 Golden Eagles - primarily adults (interesting) 1 North

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, finches north of Grand Bend - Nov. 1st

Hi Birders, I checked out a site north of Grand Bend this morning that Brandon Holden and I have been checking somewhat regularly this past fall and had a great morning. Highlights as follows: Pacific Loon - 1 pre-basic adult flyby, heading south not too far offshore at 0844. Evening Grosbeaks -

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gull and Jaegers, Van Wagner's October 1st

Hi everyone, With good wind conditions (visibility was poor, however) I stopped briefly on my way home from a site visit at the Lakeland Centre/Van Wagner's this afternoon and had a juv. Sabine's Gull, as well as several Jaegers (3 Parasitic's and an unidentified Jaeger) over the course of an hour

[Ontbirds] Great Kiskadee Rondeau YES

Just got an update from Josh Pickering and Steve Charbonneau. The bird has just been found in the same area, about 75m south of the parking lot, by the 3rd house down, exact coordinates: 42.313626, -81.852035 Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com http://burrellbirding.ca/ ___

[Ontbirds] More info. on Great Kiskadee at Rondeau -- this am Sept. 7

Just to provide a bit more info. on the Great Kiskadee. The bird was photographed this morning at 10:53 am on the Marsh Trail, about 100m south of the starting location, exact coordinates are as follows: 42.310965, -81.853256 I understand a few people are looking now, but have not refound it yet.

[Ontbirds] Bell's Vireo, Lighthouse Point (Pelee Island) - May 10

Posting for Nathan Miller. Photographed now along Lighthouse point, on Pelee Island. The bird is along the main trail about 75m north of the parking lot. Lighthouse Point is located on the north east corner of Pelee Island. Good birding, Ken Burrell (for Nathan Miller) _

[Ontbirds] Migrants at Long Point - April 13th

Given today's bleak weather I thought this post may be timely...yesterday I had some work close to Long Point in the morning and then afterwards I quickly motored over to Long Point, checking out the causeway and the new Long Point Provincial Park in particular. A lot of migrants came in Friday, i

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose, Pelham

My colleague Andrew Dean and I just had a Greater White-fronted Goose flyover with 2 Canada Geese headed northeast pretty fast. No doubt migrants associated with the warm front we are experiencing. Location is at the corner of Boyle Road and Vaughan Rd, though you may be better off checking Port D

[Ontbirds] Linwood CBC - December 29th

Hi everyone, The 12th annual Linwood CBC was held yesterday, December 29th. Weather was cold (ranging from -20 to -10), with calm conditions, and off/on snow in the morning, before completely clearing in the afternoon. A total of 33 participants gave the count slightly above average coverage,

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Elmira Nov. 27

Hi Birders, Nathan Miller and I refound the Yellow-throated Warbler previously found northwest of Elmira on Nov. 11 by Darlene Lamarre. This bird had been looked for after Darlene's initial sighting, without success; however, today Darlene, again refound the bird (this morning) in the initial loca

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird, Waterloo present

Hi folks, The female Mountain Bluebird is still present at Snyder's Flats, in the same location as previously reported. Directions (Brendan O'Sullivan): Exit 282 North on Hespeler Rd 2nd exit of roundabout to stay on Hespeler Left onto Maple Grove Right onto Beaver Dale Left onto Kossuth Right o

[Ontbirds] Rock Wren - Cyprus Lake

Hi all, Just wanted to give some more info. on the Rock Wren. We found it at 1030 while walking north/west along shore from the Grotto. This location is at the very end of the Marr Lake Trail, where it hits Georgian Bay. The bird was very tame, poking into the rocks constantly for the entire tim

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron St. Jacobs Sept. 4

The juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron is still present along the Conestogo River, in St. Jacobs as of writing.  The bird has moved slightly from the location previously reported (i.e. yesterday), being about 100m east from the railway bridge. Specifically, it is in the first Manitoba Maple ad

[Ontbirds] Wood Stork, PPNP

The Wood Stork continues in the same location, per previous posts, on the west beach, south of the solar panel display.  ‎Cheers, Lill and Ken‎ Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Meadowlark - Sault Ste. Marie Airport July 19

‎Just following back here. I mixed the sign up that it's favouring perching and singing from. It is the 'B-F' and 'F-04-22' navigation signs, by the windsock. We are watching it from the security seating area before our flight takes off. Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com http://burrellbi

[Ontbirds] Western Meadowlark - Sault Ste. Marie Airport July 19

Hi birders, Nathan Miller and I found a Western Meadowlark at the Sault Ste Marie airport a few minutes ago. It is singing in the grass fields, directly west of the main terminal building. It seems to be favouring sitting on the navigation signs "B/F" and "E-22-01", but is not too far to view. Di

[Ontbirds] Kirtland's Warbler Southampton

Posting for Brett and Eily Woodman.  A singing male Kirtland's was found this am by Michael Carlson and refound at 1030. Location is in Southampton along the Rail trail just in from Hwy 21. ‎ Rail trail is across Hwy 21 from the Stop 21 Motel north. Bird was in Scots pine regrowth. All the det

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite pardoville

Just had a subadult Mississippi Kite over Hwy 3 at pardoville heading west. ‎ Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdaler

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, PPNP

An adult alternate Pacific Loon, just flew over the tip, headed NW. We also had a ‎Dickcissel flyover earlier (possibly 2 birds). Ken and Mike ‎ Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO)

[Ontbirds] Swainson's Hawk Wheatley

We just had an adult light morph Swainson's Hawk fly over, not too high up, heading E-W right along shore. Bird was in a mixed group of Red-tails and Broad-wings and Vultures. Location is immediately adjacent to Wheatley PP (east side). Pelee VC would be a good spot to check in 20 minutes. Ken

[Ontbirds] White-rumped Sandpiper Comber Cannery ponds

There's a fresh White-rumped Sandpiper among a nice selection of shorebirds and ducks at the Comber Cannery ponds. To reach the cannery ponds, go north on road 77/35 three concessions from the 401. They are on your right - can't miss them. The wrsa was in smaller pond adjacent to 77/35. Cheers

[Ontbirds] Pelee - Henslow's, Chat, Prairie, Summer Tanager, Eared Grebe

This morning has been excellent for rarities, however, numbers are not too high. ‎Henslow's Sparrow 1 at the Serenghetti tree at PPNP Yello‎w-breasted Chat 1 at the road and the seasonal trail that runs from the Serenghetti tree to the main (PPNP) Summer Tanager 1 first-alternate male at 1509 Mer

[Ontbirds] OBRC update

Dear Ontbirds subscribers, The annual meeting of the Ontario Bird Records Committee (OBRC) was held on 2 April 2017. At this meeting, the following changes were made (effective 1 January 2017): 1. Grace’s Warbler and Common Ringed Plover have been added to the Ontario list, bringing the total t

[Ontbirds] Please disregard OBRC Election email

My sincere apologies. Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com http://burrellbirding.ca/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For informatio

[Ontbirds] OBRC election

Hi Blake, I'm pleased to inform you that you have been elected to a 3 year term on the OBRC, pending your acceptance of this position. Given that you have served a previous term on the OBRC, I expect you know the requirements/workload. All voting is conducted online (with the exception of 3rd rou

[Ontbirds] OBRC AGM April 2, 2017

Dear Ontbirds subscribers and OFO members, This message has been approved by the Ontbirds moderator. The Ontario Bird Records Committee (OBRC) is holding its Annual General Meeting Sunday April 2nd. The OBRC meets in-person once per year at the AGM, where items up for discussion include the revi

[Ontbirds] Long Point area - January 15th

Mike and I toured the Long Point area this morning and had some great stuff (64 species). Started out at Port Rowan with the Greater White-fronted Goose from the overlook first thing ( http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist/S33686747). Then headed to Old Cut, where we met up with the long-s

Re: [Ontbirds] 12 Great Egrets roosting at Minesing Swamp near Angus.

There's 19 egrets at the mosaic ponds south if Dunnville, including 1 with a green tag.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birda

[Ontbirds] Lark Bunting, Amherst Island

I haven't seen any reports from today, however, the young male Lark Bunting was showing well at 11:20 am today. The bird was singing frequently from the guy wires of the radio tower, on Art McGinn Road (address marker #550). Cheers, Ken Burrell ___ ONTBI

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel migration, Long Point May 25th

Hi Birders, Mike and I toured the Long Point area this morning, coming up with a number of great sightings among 138 species. Highlights: Whimbrel 865 - we watched from the end of Hasting's Drive this morning for about 40 minutes. Flocks flew by, all heading west. http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/vi

[Ontbirds] Summer Tanagers, Waterloo - May 15 and 16

With 2 previous records in Waterloo Region (December 1991 and 2011), I thought the recent sightings of 2 separate Summer Tanagers in Waterloo within about a 1km of each other was worthy of posting. The following details per sightings are listed below. Young male found by Michael Emmons and Corrine

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe, Franklin's and Laughing Gulls at Wheatley Harbour

Posting for Brandon Holden. Adult alternate Eared Grebe on the lake; 2nd-year Franklin's and adult alternate Laughing (same bird as yesterday) standing on the beach at Wheatley Harbour. The Franklin's has since taken flight, but could still be in the area (check Hillman's or surrounding fields).

[Ontbirds] Lazuli Bunting flyover Pelee tip

Brandon and I had a female bunting which shows all the characteristics of a female Lazuli Bunting. The bird flew off the south tip at 9:28. It had a higher pitched flight call, which prompted our attention. Brandon was able to get good flight shot photos, which all show 2 obvious wing bars and

[Ontbirds] Dickcissel Pelee tip

Male Dickcissel flew off. Possible female with it. Brandon and Ken Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For in

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant Pelee tip

Brandon Holden just picked out a first year Neotropic Cormorant fly by the Pelee tip heading NE. Good photos. Ken Burrell Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organiz

[Ontbirds] Willets, Hillman Marsh

4 Willets and a single Marbled Godwit @ the Hillman Marsh shorebird cell now. Barb Charlton and Ken Burrell Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bir

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe Point Pelee tip

An adult full alternate 50m offshore. Also Red-throated Loon and Sanderling off the tip. 2 Hooded Warblers; Sparrow Field and Halw Way stop on road Ken Burrell Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholo

[Ontbirds] Blue Grosbeak, Fullarton April 20

Hi Birders, A first-alternate male Blue Grosbeak has been coming to the feeders of Rita and Ron Christie at 6494 Line 19, Fullarton since April 18th, first found by the home owner Rita Christie. We viewed the bird 3 times between 11 and 12 today. He's pretty skittish, so patience is definitely