[Ontbirds] European Greenfinch at Lambton Woods (Accessed Through James Gardens) Toronto

A likely escapee European Greenfinch was observed at a platform feeder in Lambton Woods on Thursday just after noon. The observers, Paul Xamin and I, had no clue what it was but with the help of ex Brits Paul Prior and through Paul, David Beadle, they identified the bird from photographs taken b

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle Near Havelock

It was a surprise to see a juvenile Golden Eagle north-east of Havelock. It showed white patches on both upper and lower wings, although the lower wing patches were smaller than shown in Sibley's Guide to Birds. It had a white tail, with a wide dark band at the tip, and dark undertail coverts. I

[Ontbirds] Common Nighthawks over North Toronto

Although numbers are small compared to Glenn Coady's 628 observed on Aug 30, 2008 between 5:45 and 8:30, 117 migrating Common Nighthawks were observed from 7:40 to 8:30 PM tonight, Tuesday Aug 31, 2010. They were flying south to south-west and were observed from the balcony of my 6th floor con

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings Near Havelock (East of Peterborough)

30 Bohemian Waxwings were seen on Sat urday Dec 5th at 3 PM on Highway 7 about 1 km west of Havelock. Directions: Havelock is 40 km east of Peterborough on Highway 7. The sighting was near a Montessori School about 1 km west of Havelock. The school is a longish low building on the north side an