The bird was not heard near the visitor Centre this evening. A few distant
whips were heard. Driving roads slowly and listening at dusk or dawn may
produce the bird.
Len Manning
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We have the sub adult bird flying NORTH right low along point pelee drive. It
just passed Freddy's restaurant going north.
Len
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David Pryor has phoned to advise he has discovered a Townsend's Solitaire at
Sam Smith park in Etobicoke. Many photos have been taken.
The bird is along the main path in an aspen/poplar tree on the left side, just
before the path branches to go to Whimbrel Watch Point.
C. Sam smith Park is a
The bird has flown into the previously reported field and is feeding now.
>From Port Rowan go north on 59 and then east on Concession 1. The bird is on
>the north side with cattle in a large field that is in a valley.
Good birding
Len Manning
Hamilton
The Cattle Egret reported yesterday on Concession 1 side road just north east
of Port Rowan, has not been relocated yet today.
If I do refind it, I will post immediately.
Len Manning
Hamilton
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Hello,
I couldn't get my gmail to work earlier so hopefully this works.
Near the noon hour, both the Franklin's Gull and 4 Red Knots were still being
seen at Oshawa Second Marsh, seen straight out from the viewing tower, feeding
on the mudflats. A scope is absolutely mandatory for viewing.
Claude King has texted to advise that the bird is still being seen right now!
The bird is at sobeys pond now at the corner of montecorte and nordeagle south
east corner
Len
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Hello Bonjour,
For those that have not made the trek to see this bird yet, I wanted to advise
that I have received a text from Rich Poort letting me know that the VARIED
THRUSH is still present at the Guelph Lake Dam today. I did not see a post yet
so wanted to get word out for the weekend warr
Hey birders,
Sorry about my brief message yesterday. I was just trying to get word out that
the bird was still being seen under the feeders at 571 Main Street, Glen
Williams. I got word from Rich Poort that the bird was re-seen as well later
yesterday evening.
A few more details, as I have go
Hello Ontbirders,
Have spent the entire day in the field and did not see these birds posted as of
yet, so I wanted to give the heads up for those that will be in the area to
start off the birding year.
During our stop at the Hamilton/Burlington Lift Bridge/Ship Canal this morning
while checki
Birders,
The Snowy Egret has returned to the sandbar and has just landed beside the
Marbled Godwit. Directions as before
Len Manning and Lisa teskey
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Birders,
The previously reported Marbled Godwit at Mitchell's Bay is present and being
viewed NOW. North of the parking lot looking north to the sand bar.Still
waiting for the snowy egret.
Directions travel north of Chatham on hwy 40 then west to the bay on road 42.
Park in the north parking l
Birders,
As of 10:45 AM today, the staying but often difficult to re-find WESTERN
KINGBIRD was not relocated as far as I know. Several birders on site looking
but winds are high, likely keeping insects and the bird low to the ground.
One party on site had photographed a bird which may have been
Being viewed well right now by a group of us. Same spot as previously reported.
Singing often.
Directions.from the Hamlet of montecillo travel 750 m south on sideroad
21-22 and look for the small cedars on the west side.
Cheers
Len Manning
Hamilton ontatizzle
Birders,
Barry Coombs, Dave Smitley and I checked the University Plaza in Dundas this
morning around 8:30 ,for some previously reported Waxwings and came upon a
flock of what was at least 200 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS, with only a few Cedars mixed
in.
Check the apple trees along Osler Drive here, bu
Birders,
Lisa Teskey and I just returned from looking for some previously reported geese.
We re-found the 2 SNOW GEESE (1 blue, 1 white)on 4th Line, just north of
Britannia, on the west side. Check the grassy field with some rolling hills.
This is where they were, in the company of many Canada
Birders,
For those still looking to nab a Black Vulture for their Ontario year lists, I
thought I'd mention that the previously reported birds are still being seen
along the Niagara River, in the town of Queenston, just north of Niagara Falls.
Viewing is from the Locust Grove Picnic Area.
We v
Ontbirders,
Hello there. The continuing WESTERN GREBE and HARLEQUIN DUCK at Colonel Sam
Smith Park in Etobicoke, were re-found this morning by Joanne Redwood and I.
The Western Grebe was viewed in the lake off the western spit. Photos were
taken and excellent views were had.
The Harlequin Duck
Ontbirders,
On a last ditch effort, a `big day`was had by some local HSA birders.
The party consisted of Lisa Teskey, Joanne Redwood, Barry Coombs, and I.
We gathered and tried for the Harris Sparrow in Cambridge with moderate hopes,
as the bird was not reported yesterday.
In the mid-afterno
Ontbirders,
Since this bird was not posted today, and we just got in from a day long
birdathon, I wanted to advise that the previously reported RED-HEADED
WOODPECKER at 3196 Campden Road in Vineland, was observed well this morning by
Peter/Caleb Scholtens, Barry Coombs, Lisa Teskey, and I. We
Ontbirders,
I sincerely hope this post is within bounds.If not, the delete button is a
simple clickety click away!
I wanted to summarize my observations of the warblers at Sedgewick Park in
Oakville over the last little while, based on what I have seen. I thought it
might prompt more discussi
Ontbirders,
For the winter listers that have not yet gone to see these lovely winter birds,
all 5 previously reported warblers were alive and well today at Sedgewick park
in Oakville.
The tally is:
Yellow-rumped Warbler-1
Blackpoll Warbler-1
Cape May Warbler-1
Nashville Warbler-1
Orange-crow
Ontbirders,
For those still wishing to add this excellent winter species to your winter
lists, the TWO previously reported BARN SWALLOWS were present and active today
at the Burlington Sewage Treatment Plant, in Burlington, ON.
I viewed the birds from 11:05 AM until 11:25 AM this morning. I w
Ontbirders,
The BLACK VULTURE, re-found this morning by Rob Dobos, was found again this
evening as it came into roost. The Husaks and I watched the bird, at 4:55 PM,
as it came from the north-west, and went to roost in a hemlock to the
south-west. We were standing in the Valley at 820 Sulphur
Birders,
The first winter male KING EIDER, first reported this morning by Kevin
Mclaughlin, was present this afternoon at 2:00 PM, viewed west of the lake end
of Green Road in Stoney Creek. There were thousands of ducks present,which in
itself was quite the spectacle, but the Eider was not to
Birders,
Lisa teskey and I have refound both a male and female harlequin duck off
arkendo park in east oakville. They are associating with goldeneyes east of the
creek mouth.
Directions
Arkendo park is at the lake end of arkendo road. Off lakeshore west of Winston
Churchill is arkendo rd.
Bes
Ontbirders,
Lukian, Zakhar, and Danusia Husak and I just got in from a good afternoon of
birding.
The recently reported ROSS' GOOSE, at the Lakefront Promenade in Mississauga,
was still present this afternoon at 3:30. It was feeding with 183 Canadas at
the fenced in baseball diamond near the
Ontbirders,
I searched for the White-rumped subspecies of Whimbrel this evening to no avail.
I thoroughly searched from the Lakeland Centre, east along the beach until I
hit Gray's Road.
Due to the hot weather, there were more than a few beach users, so perhaps the
bird regained energy and was
The PRAIRIE WARBLER is still present and singing at the hyrdo tract on
Concession 6 W, in Flamborough, just north of Hamilton.
I was at the location this morning with Danusia, Lukian and Zakhar Husak, and
we heard the bird initially about 200 M north of the gas line.
Eventually we all got good
After doing some morning birding in Hamilton, Ben Vaughan of London and I broke
up our day, and tried for the reported Prairie Warbler at Colonel Sam Smith.
We could not find the warbler, and the park was quite busy with people, but the
2-nd year male KING EIDER was still in the same exact spot
The bird was present between 4:15 PM-4:45 PM, viewed well east of Hutch's,
along the beach. It was quite a ways out,and scope is recommended, but seemed
to be making its way slowly westward towards the restaurant. Thanks to the two
fine gentlemen from Long Point who put me on the bird, I didn't
Ontbirders,
A three hour wait paid off today on our third attempt at this bird, as one of
the FISH CROWS made an appearance at Bronte Harbour this evening at 5:55 PM.
The bird flew into a tall conifer in a front yard of one of the homes across
the street from the parking lot.
It then flew no
Lisa Teskey and I just had a BLACK VULTURE flyover fairly close to a group of
kettling TVs along the escarpment in Hamilton.
We were near the Kenilworth access. keep an eye out if you are in the area
along the escarpment today.
The Kenilworth Access is located in Hamilton's East end, and can
For those that have not been able to find or view the KING EIDER yet at
LaSalle, you still have a shot at it.
John Luke Wheatley of London and I viewed the bird this afternoon. It was
resting on the beach with Mallards and Black Ducks, giving excellent views.
Also of note were about 25 AMERICA
What up Ontbirders?
Jackson Hudecki and I just got in from a day of birding in the Hamilton area.
At 12 Noon, we noted a TURKEY VULTURE flying over the Chedoke Golf Course just
off the 403. My first ever for February.
A PIED-BILLED GREBE was at Bronte Creek Marina,in Oakville, and a SNOWY OWL
Salutations Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
This morning, leading into the early afternoon, I took a stroll on the Rail
trail and Bruce trail, from the Wentworth Street Entrance, east to the area
near Bernie Arbour Stadium.
There was a FOX SPARROW hanging out with some Juncos about 1 KM east of
Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
I just got in from a birding romp with Jackson Hudecki.
>From Carol Point, below the Woodland Cemetery, we spotted a COMMON LOON in the
>harbour, and we also had a slew of WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS.All birds could also
>be viewed from Bayfront Park Proper, along the tr
Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
The KING EIDER initially reported by Mark Peck and re-found today by Barb
Charlton was present at the same locale this morning at 11:00 Am.
I found the bird about 200m from the start of the waterfront path at Bayfront
Park. It was in the small bay and was chillin
I went down to try to find the King Eider originally reported by Mark
Peck. I could not find the bird, but it was likely scared off to another
area. It was a busy day at the park and kids were in abundance. In the
area where the bird was reported, off leash dogs were harassing ducks
and kids
Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
The VESPER SPARROW recently reported by James Holdsworth, just east of
Beachville, was present today.
Ben Vaughan and I tried for the bird and got it almost instantly. It was
hanging out in some fairly tall Sumac plants with American Tree Sparrows,
directly across
Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
The Gray Catbird initially found by Greg Thompson yesterday morning in Highland
Woods is persisting.
I spotted the bird earlier this morning with a group of American Robins, again,
eating glossy buckthorn. This time the bird was on the east side of the
easterly ra
My title should have read JANUARY 9th, as in this morning.
cheers
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Hey all you Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
I just got a call from Greg Thompson of London, telling me he just found a GRAY
CATBIRD in a fairly large flock of AMERICAN ROBINS, in the ravine area of
Highland Woods. It was crossing a dirt path between the two ravines just north
of #80 Highview apa
This afternoon, a small group of us (Andrew Keaveney, Ben Vaughan, Krista
Mandula, Sarah Riley and I) searched for the Black-throated Gray previously
reported from Bayfront Park and along the railway tracks where the bird had
apparently moved.
We were unable to find the bird in just over 2 hou
Ontbirders and Ontbirdettes,
This morning at 10:00 AM, I had a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER eating highbush
cranberry in the ravine area of Highland Woods. The bird is quite active, and
was fairly noisy.It was with chickadees and a downy woodpecker.
This is my first Middlesex January record for this
I forgot to add to my post that krista Mandula and I observed an adult type
snowy owl this afternoon east of point pelee park in the onion fields near some
carrots and corn. The bird was hunkered down on a small berm near concession d
Len manning
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At 11am krista Mandula and I observed the great grey owl in flight as it landed
beside the road near 1462 route 2 kingsville.it gave great views to 40 birders.
Len manning
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Today,my dad (Len manning Sr.) and I checked out the Komoka Pits and were
rewarded with many ducks geese, but by far the best bird was an obvious
CACKLING GOOSE in with the canadas and ruddy ducks.
The bird was viewed from Glendon Drive (#14), south east of the road in the
`main pond`, for som
Ontbirders,
Out front of my building, and in the complex to my south, there are loads of
fully coned conifers.
At 11:15 AM, Ben Vaughan and I had a group of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (10+/-)
in the tall conifers surrounding my building.
Then, at Aylmer WMA, Ben and I re-found the SNOW GEESE t
Ontbirders,
Val Brennan and I just got in from a trip to Pond Mills ESA, located in south
east London.
We observed a COMMON TERN flying around the large north pond upon our arrival.
The bird was making its way south and to the east.
Any Tern in Middlesex County is a quality sighting, and this
In search of the Pacific Loon, I checked out the parkette on Gray's Road in
Hamilton, this afternoon.
I could not see any Loons, but good looks were had of BLACK SCOTERS and
WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS.
COMMON GOLDENEYES and RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS in smaller numbers as well, quite
close to shore.
Ontbirders,
This morning between 9:15 and 10 AM,I observed an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER
actively feeding on insects in a small patch of Goldenrod.
There was also a small group (11) of PINE SISKINS feeding in a small pine at
the entrance to the woods. They were eventually scared off by the mowing
Ontbirders,
At approximately 5:30 PM this evening, Gordon Cameron and I observed a
group of 5 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons. The birds
were all juvenile birds, and were actively feeding and spinning in the
middle of the northwest pond.
I would also like to add that the sp
Good evening Ontbirders!
Following the post of Ken Burrell RE: Dickcissels east of Wheatley, Ben Vaughan
and I tried for the birds today.
We were immediately rewarded once we were on site.
Two obvious males were singing from Mullens close to HWY. 3, and a third male
could be heard in the dis
Salutations Ontbirders.
Between 6:30PM and 7:30 PM, I was able to follow around a CERULEAN WARBLER in
the ravines near the meadow area of Highland Woods. The bird was singing often,
and gave fairly good views as it flitted around at mid-upper canopy. This is my
first confirmed record for thi
Ontbirders/Ontbirdettes,
I had a HOARY REDPOLL visit my nyger feeder today on 3 separate occasions. My
feeders are located on the border of a ravine on Highland Woods. It was with
COMMON REDPOLLS, but also visited with PINE SISKINS and AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES.
The bird was also seen by 2 other ob
Ontbirders,
Ben Vaughan and I took the trip from London today to look for the recently
reported VARIED THRUSH, at the home of Elmer and Bev Ewert, at 3218 Weimar Line.
We arrived on scene at approximately 1:30 PM, and the bird showed at around
2:05 PM, giving great views. It is coming to the f
Ontbirders,
On January 10th, Valerie Brennan, Mike Channon and I spotted 3 WHITE CROWNED
SPARROWS and a NORTHERN SHRIKE at the Aylmer Wildlife Managemant Area.
Today, Ben Vaughan and I spotted 2 WHITE CROWNED SPARROWS there, as well as 9
CEDAR WAXWINGS. Other birds in the area today were SNOW
Ontbirders represent! Middlesex county comin' at ya!
This excerpt was taken from a post I just made to our local listserve.
Hopefully the sighting is "Ontbirds worthy" and I apologize in advance if it is
not, but I am fairly excited about this.
"Hey folks.
I just about soiled myself this mo
Ontbirders and Jackson Hudeki represent!
Howdy folks!
I've copied this post from our local listserve. I had a Fox Sparrow today in
Highland Woods. Fox Sparrows are tough to come by in Middlesex County, and are
certainly very rare in the Highland Woods area. In my 5 years of record keeping
Ontbirders represent!!
I hope your fall birding is all you have wanted it to be and more!
I just had a LINCOLN'S SPARROW in Highland Woods, in south London. This species
isn't too often seen in these parts and this is my latest fall date for this
species so it is a notable sighting.
The area
Highland Woods is located in South London.
Many have asked for directions. Here they are.
Enterance #1(open fielded area with ravines) -From Wharnclife and
Commissioner's. Travel east on Commissioner's, and to the immediate
right is a small plaza with a walk in clinic. Park here. Walk about a
h
Thanks to everyone who called or emailed about this poor little guy. I got many
calls and voicemails, and many, many e mails. I appreciate the outreach and
concern. I couldn't get back to you all, but I got all your messages and I
appreciate it.
My sister went back for the Owl shortly after sh
I just got in a report from Danielle Aulenback that she had a GREAT EGRET in
the Coves South Pond at dusk this evening. This is funny because I was just
talking about egrets with someone.
The coves can be reached via the directions I have had in previous ONTBIRDS
postings.
Happy Birding
Le
This morning brought a scad of migrants to the woods and area, and today will
likely be the best day to bird Highland Woods.
WHITE and RED BREASTED NUTHATCHES are everywhere. As are the DOWNYS and
FLICKERS.
Initially entering the open area, I had my first GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLETS of the
fa
Highland woods produced a few birds today. Along with the local GRAY CATBIRDS,
HAIRY/DOWNY WOODPECKERS, NORTHERN FLICKERS and RED/WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCHES, I
had a few migrants which include some that are a bit behind schedule. A female
ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK was spotted just south of Commissi
Ontbirders represent!
I have been absolutely bombarded with e mails on how to access the woods, so
here they are for everyone to see. PLease note to those that I already sent
directions, that I had initially said to take a right at highview avenue when
travelling south on wharnccliffe.
Another great day was had in Highland Woods today.
Between my own birding with others and a few reports I have had e-mailed to me.
10:15 AM
This morning brought my first SWAINSON'S THRUSH of the fall, CANADA WARBLER
(which has been seen in unusually high numbers in the woods), and RUBY CROWNED
Ontbirders betta' recognize!
Migration is representing with scads of birds having shown up in the last
couple days, but today was great in particular.
Warblers for the day were YELLOW WARBLER, CANADA WARBLER, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, BAY
BREASTED WARBLER, NASHVILLE WARBLER, and TENESSEE WARBLER, with
under construction, so likely parking during the week will be
problematic.
Yours in birding,
Len M
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Good evening Ontbirders!
All is well I hope!!!
Today I saw and heard a MERLIN calling from the very top of a spruce tree in
east London. This was near the corners of Dundas Street East and Edmonton
Street. The bird was calling constantly, and was quite noisy. Could this be a
post breeding wan
Greetings to all Ontbirders! :)
The Great Egret recently reported to be in the north pond of The Coves, in
London, On, is still there as of early this morning. I spotted it last night
and have had reports of it from today as well. Just make sure to check both
sides of the road (springbank), wh
Salutations Ontbirders!
I received a report (along with some great photos) today from Larry Gifford,
who spotted a Great Egret in The Coves North pond, just north of Springbank
Drive, in London, ON. Larry also had a Great Blue Heron in the Middle Pond,
north of Cove Road.
This is a fairly ea
Salutations Ontbirders!!!
Locals and visitors to the London area might want to start to look out for
migrating shorebirds in the area known as The Coves. The Coves are a series of
small ponds/lakes created from meander bends of the Thames River that are now
seperated from the river. There is s
This is a Chimney Swift update for London, Ontario.
Although I have not been selected to take part in this year's swift watch, I
have still been monitoring swifts on a daily basis, as I do with all birds.
My general observations, overall, tell me that swift numbers in the city may be
down. My
Spotted one today. First in months.
They have bred here before, but only once that I can confirm. My last sighting
was months ago when one of the locals was taken by a Cooper's Hawk.
These birds are pioneers in the area, and while they may be more common in the
areas in and around the golden
Hello Ontbirders!
The following is a list of what has been documented at Highland Woods this
spring. Highland Woods is located in London, Ontario. It is smack dab in the
city, mainly "lowland" forest with many vernal pools, and moist deciduous
habitat. A gem in the rough if you will.
In no p
I spotted a female Orchard Oriole this evening at Highland Woods in London,
Ontario. The bird was spotted just off commissioner's road, at the entrance to
the ravine area. I know these birds are starting to be well represented in
Southern Ontario, but I don't see them often around here.
To re
The swifts are back in the London area. I spotted several last night and some
more again early this afternoon.
Happy Hunting
Len Manning
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