[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant Point Pelee May 14

A group of us just had a neotropic Cormorant fly by woodland trail post 6 overhead with 5 double crested flying south and low over woods. Eyes peeled. Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

Re: [Ontbirds] Male Cerulean Warbler at Point Pelee

Still here. North end of parking lot. Pushed back a bit. Look for crowd and bring patience and a sharp eye . On May 11, 2016 5:35 PM, "Steve Pike" wrote: > This is a bird not many ppl get to see so I thought I'd send this > out...showing well now at NW beach parking lot.

[Ontbirds] Wanted: Photos of Hamilton OFO Jaeger

Birders The bird we saw on the OFO trip that ended up sitting on the beach at Hutchs as well seems to actually have been the much rarer Long-tailed Jaeger. We need a few more photos to sort through. I know many were taken. Please send to me and I will post as soon as the id is firmed up. I

[Ontbirds] OFO Hamilton trip highlights, PARASITIC JAEGER, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS

Despite the less than stellar conditions with very high winds, 26 birders uncovered exactly 70 species by trips end. Down 11 from last year, but given the wind, I thought we may have a chance at the fewest # seen on an OFO outing. Passerines were difficult to nail down, and some very common

Re: [Ontbirds] Eurasian Dotterel in Oliphant

Now a Merlin has flushed all of these shorebirds out to lake. Bubye Godwit! On Oct 3, 2015 5:51 PM, "olivesided" wrote: > Many people looking. BIRD IS NOT PRESENT at the moment and has not been > relocated Hudsonian Godwit stunning all the same. > Lots of habitat > > >

[Ontbirds] IMPORTANT UPDATE for Hamilton OFO Trip tomorrow

Birders, A few notes for those still wishing to participate in the trip tomorrow. It will run rain or shine. That said, we need to be realistic and take a look at this forecast, which is unfortunately, looking poorer and poorer as we get closer to the trip.

[Ontbirds] OFO Hamilton trip: Details for Saturday Oct 3

Birders, A few things are worth mentioning regarding the upcoming OFO Hamilton trip, this Saturday, October 3rd. See current forecast for Saturday: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/canada/ontario/Burlington We lake watchers use Burlington, as this weather station is much more accurate

[Ontbirds] SAGE THRASHER, Sauble Beach, June 23

Greetings, I recently received an e-mail from a local Bruce birder, which includes photos of a Sage Thrasher, taken yesterday morning on Sauble Beach. The bird was photographed in some short grass on the beach, across from a Piping Plover nest. These are all the details I have, but figured I

[Ontbirds] Sage Thrasher at Sauble Beach Update

I just got an e -mail advising the bird was photographed near the Piping Plover enclosure at 4th street. This is the spot to check, and certainly helps narrow down the search. Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

Re: [Ontbirds] Adam pinch and Dean ware looking at adult snowy egret marentette canal. Just flew north towards concession c. Marentette beach area Is private property

Please keep the alcohol fueled and completely uninformative emails coming guys! Glen Canning On May 17, 2015 5:36 PM, Dean Ware deanwa...@gmail.com wrote: Cheers Adam P Leamington ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists -

Re: [Ontbirds] Fish Crows Lakeside Park St. Catherines

I should add that it is travel NORTH to the lake on Ontario.Cheers Len On Apr 12, 2015 1:11 PM, elias.j.tak...@gmail.com wrote: ‎5 Fish Crows were seen just a few minutes ago at Lakeside Park in St. Catherines. They're actively flying around throughout the park so a bit of patience may be

[Ontbirds] NO Bewicks Swan at Pelee Onion Fields today, March 16

Several birders spent the day checking for the bird and it was not relocated. There are some White Fronted Geese around for consolation prizes. Len Manning ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Ross ' Goose + White Fronted Goose, Leamington, Mar 15

Posting for Andrew Don, who has relocated these birds together on Mersea Rd B, in Essex County,close to Lake Erie. That's all I have at this point but finding them should be as easy as beating the leafs. Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] GYRFALCON, east of Cassleman, Jan 17- Yes

Birders, Andrew Don has texted to advise that he has re-found and photographed the white Gyrfalcon at the Lafleche Road Landfill, east of Cassleman. The bird flew and landed on a pole for a time, but has since flown off. Andrew is on site with others hoping to relocate. Directions courtesy of

[Ontbirds] painted bunting oakville yes

Joanne redwood has texted to advise bird is being seen in tree to left of 33 arkendo. That's all I know but wanted to get word out ASAP. Uncle Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Sedgewick Park late season warblers and passerines, Oakville, Oct 13th/14

Birders, It's getting close to that time of the year again when we turn our thoughts to winter listing and all of the fun and excitement that can come with it. With that in mind, Lisa Teskey and I did some scouting this morning, at what seems to be a yearly hotspot for winter warblers, Sedgewick

[Ontbirds] White - eyed Vireo, 50 Point ca, Grimsby, Nov 10

I have just discovered a young white eyed Vireo at 50 point ca in Grimsby. I called my compatriots over and many photos were taken It's working a small Creek rsvine at the lake end of Kelson road. Currently on west side of Kelson moving to lake. Qew niagara exit 50 road go left Then right on

[Ontbirds] Western Dark `Calurus` Red-tailed Hawk, Willow Grove, October 8

Birders, Today there was a dark morph western Red-tailed Hawk in Willow Grove, just south of Hamilton, located at Hwy 6 and 4th Line. It`s a charcoal dark hawk with a brick red uppertail.In flight,the under wing pattern superficially suggest a dark morph Rough-legged Hawk. This is likely the same

[Ontbirds] EARED GREBE continues at CCIW, Hamilton, Nov 6th

Birders, The EARED GREBE continues to be seen from the lookout north of the CCIW parking lot, in Hamilton. Today, Barry Coombs , Joanne Redwood, and I had the bird in the sheltered bay south of the first main island if you are looking north from the CCIW parking lot. It is loosely associating

[Ontbirds] Le Contes Sparrow, jarvis sewage lagoons, oct

Oct 26 Andrew Keaveney and I have discovered a le contes sparrow at Jarvis sewage lagoons. Its working the cat tails of cell 1 north east corner currently. Walk the lagoon and it should flush. Hwy 6 to Jarvis east on Talbot first right after john street after wabisa sign. Looks like a driveway.

[Ontbirds] Pomarine Jaeger, Parasitic Jaeger, Van Wagner's Beach, Hamilton, Oct. 21

Birders, After a very similar showing this morning, a group of 5 birders(including Rich Hup Hup Poort),had both Pomarine Jaeger and Parasitic Jaeger at the Lakeland centre at Van Wagners on the Beach this evening. Winds were strong from the N, turning slightly NE. The winds are forecast to be

[Ontbirds] Parasitic Jaegers+, Fort Erie, October 8th

Birders, I spent a few hours on the Niagara River this morning with Brandon Holden. From the area of Mather Park, we watcher a large storm front move in, driving many birds ahead of it, inland, or up the Niagara River. The winds were a strong W or SW component and have been for a few days now.

[Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitche, red hill storm pond, hamilton, oct 7

The juvenile long-billed dowitcher found yesterday by Cheryl Edgecombe is still present. Its with a couple juvenile stilts and dunlin with mixed yellowlegs. There is a small island south east end of pond, all shorebirds are here. Qew Niagara exit red hill parkway and keep your 4 ways on as you

[Ontbirds] long-billed dowitcher red hill pond hamilton, oct 6

Dowitcher previously reported by Cheryl Edgecombe being viewed by Joanne redwood and I. Qew Niagara exit red hill ramp and where outer ramp ends and turns west you see a lane on your left. Careful please and put on your 4 ways. Birning d is preening and poising for photos. Len and Joanne 289

[Ontbirds] Wing Tagged TURKEY VULTURE, Cayuga, October 4

Yeah Yeah, it's a Turkey Vulture. I know it's not rare or a bird anyone will go look for.However, I think it noteworthy to advise that late yesterday afternoon, Lisa Teskey and I discovered a wing tagged Turkey Vulture at the Brooks Road landfill, east of Cayuga. The bird was with about 20 other

[Ontbirds] Black Legged Kittiwake Fort Erie

Well its no cattle egret but Lisa and I just had a stunning juvenile. BL KITTIEWAKE fly up Niagara river from the lake. Its headed up river from where the booby was seen last year. Conditions ideal for jaegers and seadirbs here now.quite a few common terns too. Bird was seen flying north up the

[Ontbirds] Multiple sabines fort erie

We've just had 4 flying from the peace bridge south towards lake. All juvs. Len Lisa henrique james ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] 5 BLACK VULTURES, Queenston Heights, Sept 27th

Birders, I realize that posting anything but Greater White-fronted Geese during the weekend of the OFO conference is a bit taboo, but I figured I'd break the rules a bit to advise of some Black Vultures seen today in the Niagara area, specifically Queenston Heights. Near noon, Lisa Teskey and I

[Ontbirds] OFO trip, Hamilton, Saturday,October 4th, Trip info

This message has been approved by the forum moderator. Hi folks, It's fall again, and that means another early October session is bound to take place in Hamilton. On October 4th, I will be leading the OFO trip for the Hamilton/Burlington area. I have some big shoes to fill, as the venerable

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit, Dundas/Hamilton, Sept 25

Birders This morning near 9 Am, David Pryor and I had a low and very vocal Hudsonian Godwit which appeared to be coming from tbe Dundas Marsh. It was flying east and flee to the Cootes Paradise area. You could check with a scope from princess point which is at the lake end of Macklin Ave. Off

[Ontbirds] Pomarine Jaeger at van wagners

Further to Cheryl's post, Bill Smith has texted me to advise of a very close pomatine jarger at lakeland centre. Great bird for mid Sept. Len chicken n rice Manning 289-456-6502 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] red necked phalarope bronte bluffs park

Posting for Mark Jennings who has discovered a red necked phalarope not far from shore at Bronte bluffs, swimming towards harbour. Bronte road to lake from qew. Check the shore along here. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists -

[Ontbirds] white ibis at wheatley pp good to go

Scope is a good idea. Currently feeding in previously reported location. Delicious fish. Boardwalk to to beach from two creeks campground. Big year not a bust! Len n Lisa ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] White Ibis Wheatley PP, flew the coop

Talking to some birders on site now, about 45 minutes ago the bird was observed leaving where it had been seen earlier this morning, and it was observed flying west. Apparently, it looked like it was leaving. That s not to say it is gone or wont be refound, but I thought this info would be useful

[Ontbirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Poth Road, Haldimand County (near rock point PP), Sept. 11th

Birders, This morning at 7:15 AM, I had a Buff-breasted Sandpiper, just east of the traditional `Poth Road Sod Farm` on Poth Road, near Stromness, Haldimand County. The bird was at the back(south end) of a large dirt field just east of the eastern tree line that borders the Sod Farm on the south

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Collared Doves in Leamington, Sept 1

Birders, Both doves are present today on seacliffe drive east in leamington. We just photographed them behind house 1209. 401 exit # 48 turn towards leamington turn left on hwy 77 then left on 33 then left on seacliffe e. Len Manning Lisa Teskey Joanne Redwood Mourad Jabra

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret @ Holiday Beach, sept 1

One of the continuing Snowy Egrets is currently giving excellent views from the Hawk Watch tower at holiday beach CA. Holiday beach is located on Essex county road 50 in Essex county just west of Harrow.$10.00 admission coin or credit card. Drive following the signs directing you to the tower.

[Ontbirds] RED KNOT,North Oliphant Flats,Oliphant, Aug 29

Posting for Joanne Redwood who is on scene in the Bruce Peninsula. For the past three days there has been a RED KNOT on the Oliphant Beach. The bird was first discovered by Alfred Raab on the 27th. Joanne Redwood is vacationing in the area and saw the bird yesterday, and has just finishing

[Ontbirds] White Ibis still being seen in Napanee, Aug 26th

Birders, At 5:05 PM, I got a text message from Elias Takacs advising me that the WHITE IBIS was still being seen, presumably in the same area it was previously reported. Would be worth a check in the evening and tomorrow AM. Directions. Get off the 401 at exit 579 and go south to Jim Kimmet

[Ontbirds] Yellow Crowned Night Heron at Sam Smith Park

The most interesting thing about the bird is that it is a yellow crowned night heron. Currently giving nice views where David posted earlier. Qew to Kipling then go south to the park and park in south east lot. Walk east to small pond and its on north end. 289 456 6502 Len Manning et al. Len

[Ontbirds] Franklins Gull continues at Bronte Harbour

I thhnk its worth noting that at times the bird flies to the inner harbour. Dan Macneal called to advise the bird was sitting on the blue roofed building in the inner harbour, but only visible from the west side of that building. Then the bird flew to the pier where it was previously reported,

[Ontbirds] Bobwhite, Saltfleet, well its here

Certainly the origin of the bird is in question but regardless its quite the bird and singing regularly on 10th rd e about 500 m south of ridge road, east side. Many photos and recordings obtained.anyway no matter its origins its an amazing opportunity.kudos to Nancy and rick. Qew Niagara exit 50

[Ontbirds] Lark Bunting, Amherst Island- Yes indeed, June 28

Birders, The Lark Bunting previously reported on Amherst Island was refound this morning by Lisa Teskey and viewed by a group of us. Photos taken. From the ferry dock take the only road south then right on 2nd concession. Travel quite a ways west past the jog in the road then left on McGinn.

[Ontbirds] Chuck-wills Widow persists in prince edward county, june 28

Birders, Since the bird is in no mans land, I thought an update would be appreciated. Lisa and I have just left the previously reported locale, south of the party town of Milford, prince Edward county, where chuck sang regularly for us from 9:20 pm till around 9:40pm, at which time the half dozen

[Ontbirds] White Pelicans, North Shore islands, hamilton,june 3

Hey, Already posted to hambirds. We are currently viewing. 4 of 4 Pelicans on the north shore islands along eastport drive. These pelicans are stunning at close views viewed from the path along eastport north of the cciw. Actually they just flew In the water so look there.Pretty obvious. Qew

[Ontbirds] Avocets at Hillman Marsh continue May 26

All 4 still present at back of the marsh.Stunning! Photos taken. Hillman Marsh is in Essex county north of point Pelee and south of Wheatley. Len Manning LISA Teskey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull update for Port Credit,May 24

The update is that the bird has NOT been reseen today that I can tell. A thorough search has been conducted. There are many gulls here so it could be hiding in one of the groups on one of the docks or behind a boat. Directions. Qew Toronto exit Mississauga road go south to lakeshore, then go east

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Red-necked Phalarope @ nonquon lagoons, port perry, May 24

Birders, The Piping Plover reported earlier at Nonquon Lagoons by Dave Milsom, is still present on the north east rock jetty in the 1st lagoon. In the south west corner, we discovered a Red-necked Phalarope. Both were photographed. The plover appears to have orange and green bands. The lagoons

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon Pelee update

Bird is being seen from east beach north of sparrow field. About a km out. Len Manning Lisa Teskey Chuck Myers 289-456-6502 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Kirtlands Warbler Long Point, Yes, May 9

Birders, The young male Kirtlands Warbler continues to be seen in the pine stands just east of the pumphouse at Long Point new provincial park. During our Visit the bird was seen twice before heavy rains dampened efforts further. It is associating with mixed warbler flocks and is quite active so

[Ontbirds] STILT SANDPIPER, Wilsons phalarope @ Hillman Marsh, May 8

Birders, A group of us are viewing a stilt sandpiper and Wilson's phalarope at the hillman Marsh in Essex county. Hillman Marsh is is Essex county on mersea road 2. North of point Pelee and south of wheatley. L.Manning J.Redwood B.Vaughan R.Poort K. McLaughlin 289-456-6502

[Ontbirds] Golden-winged Warbler, Pelee tip, May 7

A large group of us are viewing golden winged warbler at the tip. Its on the west side of the main path leading south of the tram loop just south of the wooden boardwalk. 289-456-6502 freezing fingers Len Manning Lisa Teskey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Louisiana Waterthrush, Pelee Park May 5

Currently being seen with a Northern along woodland trail in flooded area around bridge F. From the Vc walk south along woodland trail following the lettered bridges. Call or text me at 289-456-6502 for any further details. My 1-800 number is currently offline. Len Manning Lisa Teskey

[Ontbirds] Franklins Gull at Blenhiem Lagoons good to go!

Thanks to Steve's post, a group of us have refound the Fraklins Gull at Blenhiem Lagoons. Wilson's Phalarope and Eared Grebe also present. Directions in Steve's post or call or text 289 456 6502 Len Manning Lisa Teskey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Chat continues at pelee

A group of us just had the YB chat in the cactus field which was posted by Lev fried yesterday. Bird is flying between brushpiles. Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Henslows sparrow continues at pelee

Being seen now directly across from sarengetti tree. 300 m north of tram loop. Very skulky Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] 10 Marbled Godwits north of pelee park gate may 4

First dike road just north of park gate. Across # 1102. Park near ship ahoy kayak rentals and look out to flooded field. 10 birds present. You'll see a horse here too. May the 4th be with you Len Manning Lisa teskey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitchers, Milton May 2

Birders The Long-billed Dowitchers found initially by David Pryor are still present in a flooded field on James snow parkway in Milton.initially a group of 13 birds, there are now 7 remaining and viewed by a group of us. An excellent find by David. Qew Toronto to Bronte go north on Bronte.

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis flew out at 8th and Britania, Milton

Bird has flown south east towards 407. A group of us watched it go.Many ponds in area so bird could be anywhere. Just getting word out Len ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting,Huntsville,April 27

Birders, The male Painted Bunting continues at the feeders at 95 Glencairn cres. In Huntsville. A group of us had the bird near the burn pile close to the feeders in the backyard. Its roosting in the conifers and feeding every hour or so. Hwy 11 north from Huntsville. Exit old nort h road

[Ontbirds] Blue Grosbeak, Fullarton,April 21

Birders, The bird is present in the backyard at 6494 19th Line. Previously reported as going to the feeders, today it appeared in the yard at 8:50 Am and did not go to feeders but rather just flew about the yard. It liked the crabapple tree near the house and feeders. Photos obtained. Directions

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow,Bayfront Park,Hamilton,April 20

Hello, There is a fish crizzow hanging out around bayfront park in Hamilton. I just had the bird vocalizing and flying towards the Leander boat club east of the eastern most spit at the park. It is with a few other corvids and seems to be roaming the area. They came from the trainyard west of

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican continues at hamilton harbour, April 14

Bird is present and resting on rocks on west side of island with cormorant nest poles. Seen from cciw parking lot. Qew Niagara and exit eastport drive. At first lights turn right at Canada centre for inland waters and view the islands. Len manning ___

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose, Wellington County, April 11

Birders, Lisa Teskey and I are currently viewing a greater white fronted goose in Wellington county just north of Guelph. The bird had been reported locally in recent days. 401 to hwy 6 north through Guelph right on woodlawn and continue left on 6 north. Go left on hwy 7 then left on sideroad 14

[Ontbirds] Western Calarus Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk, Caledonia, April 9/14

Birders, This bird has been present most of the winter and has been seen on and off. This morning around 8:30 AM, Lisa Teskey, Joanne Redwood and I saw this stunning raptor, and were able to take several diagnostic photographs. The bird was on a telephone wire on the east side of Highway 6, just

[Ontbirds] ROSS'S GOOSE Continues @ Rock Chapel GC, Flamborough

Birders, The previously reported ROSS'S GOOSE is still present at the Roch Chapel Golf Course in Flamborough. Joanne Redwood and I just met up with Barry Cherriere there who had the bird staked out nicely. The Snow Geese have not been seen yet , nor have any little cacklers. It should be known

[Ontbirds] ROSS'S GOOSE, Flamborough, March 24-25, Come n' get it!

Ontbirders, This bird has been present for a couple days but has not been posted. I try to do my best to post all local rarities but this one slipped through the cracks.I am only flech and blood but I understand many of you think I am a well oiled machine. I am sorry I forgot about this as it

[Ontbirds] 3 King Eiders @ Bronte Harbour,Oakville, March 23

Birders, Today, Joanne Redwood and I made a trip to Bronte Harbour and while we were unable to relocate the Canvasback x Redhead Hybrid for photographs, we were treated to 3 King Eiders in close company to each other, which gave excellent looks. 2 of the birds are males, the other a female. I

[Ontbirds] Canvasback X Redhead Hybrid, Bronte Marina, Oakville, March 21/14

Birders, Hello to you. The aforementioned hybrid being quite unusual, I thought I would post an update on this bird. Mark Jennings had posted about this bird a week ago or so and while Joanne Redwood and I were at Bronte Harbour this afternoon, we ran into Mark and he showed us this bird. Joanne

[Ontbirds] Interesting Gull with yellow legs, Mimico Waterfront Park, Etobicoke, Feb. 25th

Birders, I have just gotten off the phone with David Pryor who is unable to make a post at this time. He has asked me to post on his behalf. David has discovered a very interesting gull that has yellow legs, loafing on the ice with other gulls at the Mimico Waterfront Park in Etobicoke. Field

[Ontbirds] No Fish Crow, Halton Hills, Feb 24

Ontbirders, A group of us have just checked for some previously reported Fish Crows at thr quarry on 6th line in Halton Hills. We had no Fish Crows but we did see a mind boggling 3 American Crows which may be a new county record. Directions to this roost. Take appleby road north from the 403

[Ontbirds] correction directions to fish crow

Sorry that's 6th line in Milton not halton hills. Thanks! ___ 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

[Ontbirds] varied thrush contunues @ guelph lake feb 7

Its still here. Directions from 401 travel north on Brock road then right on Wellington 34 left on Victoria then right on conservation rd. On the right is the dam and dam road. Walk to the dam on your left are fruiting shrubs the bird is feeding here. Len Manning

[Ontbirds] Ross` Goose, Port Colborne, Jan 25th, Yes

Birders, Following up on the post from Blayne and Jean Re: Ross Goose in Port Colborne. Lisa Teskey and I checked the site this afternoon around 2:30 and were soon met by Nancy Smith, and were greeted by about 10 Canadas. Knowing that geese presumably return to the same spots to roost for the

[Ontbirds] Ottawa west- Gray Partridges, jan 24

Birders, While searching a vast expanse of agricultural land following up on Jon ruddys Jan 9th report of gray partridges on moodie drive in Ottawa west, Lisa Teskey and I have discovered and photographed a group of 12 gray partridges about 500 meters north of where Jon reported. We are viewing

[Ontbirds] Dark morph(western) Red-tailed Hawk, Stoney Creek Mountain, January 21st

Ontbirders, This morning while birding the Saltfleet concessions on Stoney Creek Mountain, Lisa Teskey pointed out a bird to me which we quickly identified as a Dark morph Red-tailed Hawk. After circulating flight photos and some of the bird perched, that seems to be the consensus, and so with

[Ontbirds] spotted towhee continues @ glen williams jan 20

The spotted towhee continues today at the front feeders of 571 main St. Glen Williams. Photos taken. 410 north continue north on hurontario for 2 km. Left on old school road for 10 km which continues to main. Len Manning Lisa Teskey Barry Coombs ___

Re: [Ontbirds] Spotted Towhee at Glen Williams

Still here going to feeders although not frequently. Check all local houses. Unfriendly neighbours a concern so respect private property please. Len Manning Directions as previously posted On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Stu Williams stwilli...@trebnet.com wrote: The bird is now feeding on

[Ontbirds] NO COMMON EIDER yet @ Fifty Point, Grimsby, December 7th

I just got word that there are birders on site looking and up until now the bird has not been relocated though it could easily still be in the area. Checking other roads that end at the lake in the vicinity of 50 Point might be an alternative strategy. Len Manning

[Ontbirds] correction on common eider at fifty point

Upon closer examination, Kevin has decided that this bird is indeed a first winter female king eider. Just getting word out. This king eider is giving good looks. Len Manning and Lisa Teskey for Kevin McLaughlin ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope Continues @ Niagara Falls

Birders, POSTING FOR DAVID PRYOR..(nice scouting work David!) The RED PHALAROPE discovered yesterday by Richard Poort and Josh Nieuwenhuis, is still present in the Niagara River. The bird is just above the pump house sitting in calm waters at present. Photos obtained. This is all the info

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow, Fort Erie,Nov 25

Hi birders The previously reported Lark Sparrow is present and showing well. Check along Niagara Parkway between Bowen and Central. It was feeding on gravel path at the small park on the west side of the parkway. Also it goes to the river side and hangs out with house sparrows. We also had great

[Ontbirds] Elegant Tern Update for November 25th

Hello birders, Since posting about the continuing Lark Sparrow earlier today, I have had a few e-mails regarding the status of the Elegant Tern.With winter listing starting at the end of the week too, I thought a post to the broader group would be appropriate at this time. In our time on the

[Ontbirds] Elegant Tern refound fort erie

A group of us are viewing this bird from Niagara parkway in fort Erie. We are at highland Ave and Niagara Blvd justnorth of train bridge. Showing very well with scope across river at pier of rich's Marina and flying with bonies Len Manning and David Pryor and group thanks willie

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese continue @ Hillsburgh, Nov 20

Birders, Joanne Redwood and I are currently viewing the 4 previously reported Greater White-fronted Geese in the town of Hillsburgh, Wellington County.They are with several hundred Canada at the back of the pond. Scope required. From the 401 travel north on Trafalgar through the town of Erin and

[Ontbirds] Franklins Gull fort erieh

Birders We are currently viewing and photographing a Franklin's gull along Niagara parkway @ Wintemute St in fort Erie.this is same area as previously reported eider sp. Len Manning Rich Poort Andrew keaveney Rob baumander ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Wellington County, Update

Posting for Elias Takacs The previously reported GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE (4),have returned to the pond in the town of Hillsburgh,at around 1:40 PM this afternoon, after being absent from the pond since around 8:35 AM. Directions courtesy of and thanks to David Pryor Directions: From the

[Ontbirds] Franklins Gull and Black-legged Kittiwakes, Fort Erie, Nov 14

Birders, David Pryor and I are currently viewing a Franklin's Gull and what are likely 2 BL Kittiwakes from a small parkette in Fort Erie. The birds are associating with many Bonaparte's seen off south west point of squaw island. Birds are flying about river and can be seen on us and Canadian

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret,Walsingham area,Nov. 5th

Hello birders, David Pryor and I are currently viewing the CATTLE EGRET which was previously reported to ebird at a cattle farm at the intersection of Hazen Road near Concession 8. The bird is on east side of hazen with the cows. Photos taken. Directions from hwy 3 take 59 south to concession 8

[Ontbirds] Brown Booby fort erie yes

A group of us are viewing the booby from Niagara Parkway which is north of peace bridge. The bird is currently sitting on cement pier on the train bridge on the north side of bridge. Currently on u.s soil. This is a previously reported location. Driection would be to travel north along river frpm

[Ontbirds] Brown Booby

Further to Marcie's post, I wanted to advise that a group of 5 of us had the Booby at reef lighthouse at the reported time., Around 3:30 it flew to Donnelly Pier and was not re-seen while we were there though it could be back now. There is a Red-throated Loon awfully close to shore south of the

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds in numbers, mosaic lagoons, dunnville aug 4

Birders, Lisa Teskey and I are currently viewing a high number of shorebirds at the mosaic lagoons in dunnville. The birds are at a distance and are viewed north from Rymer rd. (scope mandatory) 8 short billed dowitchers are the highlight as well as a stilt sandpiper. But we're not done looking

Re: [Ontbirds] Shorebirds in numbers, mosaic lagoons, dunnville aug 4

You are most welcome. Rick point had a rutu and sanderlings too Let me know how you do On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Leonard Manning wrote: Birders, Lisa Teskey and I are currently viewing a high number of shorebirds at the mosaic lagoons in dunnville. The birds are at a distance