[Ontbirds] Nzg

2019-10-03 Thread Nancy Today via ONTBIRDS
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[Ontbirds] Whimbrel-Port Colbourne

2019-08-23 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
1 bird in back of plowed field across from 1737 Wilhelm Road. From Hwy 3 east of Port Colbourne go north on Wilhelm Nancy Smith Vineland Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] OFO Merchandise

2019-04-29 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
checklists available at the Pelee VC store. Have fun! Nancy Smith. 905 5638322 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings-Guelph

2019-03-23 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
Flock of over 100 Bohemian Waxwings just north of the Guelph Arboretum. On Stone Rd just north of Victoria feeding on Junipers and roosting in deciduous trees in open field. Good luck. Nancy Smith and Kathy Ellis. , Vineland Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker

2018-10-11 Thread Nancy Fox via ONTBIRDS
This bird was first seen at our feeders at 9 am today, Thursday and is still coming to feeders at 6:00 pm. Address is 2800 County Road 1, Bloomfield Ontario. Nancy Fox ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite, Wasaga-NO

2018-08-29 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
No sign of the bird since 11:30 this morning☹️. Klondike Park Rd and Con 12 Nancy Smith, Vineland Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove, Rondeau

2018-08-15 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
Rick Thornton and I have a White-winged Dove perched in a bare tree north of Rondeau PP. Take exit to Rondeau from 401. He’s on the NE corner of Kent Bridge Road and Talbot Trail (Hwy 3). We did not find White-winged Doves in the Park today. Happy Birding. Nancy Smith

[Ontbirds] Brant- Vineland/Beamsville

2018-05-20 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
A lone Brant on the Lake Ontario shore east of Beamsville. Take Ontario Street Beamsville exit to the north service road and travel east. Go north on Tufford Road turn left on Lakeside Drive to the end. Bird can be seen just west of 4520 Lakeside Drive lounging by the gazebo. Enjoy. Nancy

[Ontbirds] OFO Merchandise at Pt Pelee. May 4-11

2018-04-21 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
available at the Visitor Centre Happy Birding. Nancy Smith Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Gr. White-fronted Geese, Port Colborne

2018-02-18 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
Still 4 White-fronted Geese with Canada’s on White Road just north of 2nd Concession, east of Port Colborne. Hwy 3, go north on White, just across 2nd Concession on east side of road. Happy Birding. Nancy Smith, Vineland Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Brant Crystal Beach

2017-11-27 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
Continuing bird on beach at Crystal Beach Waterfront Park. QEW exit at Sodom Rd Reg 116 south to lake. Nancy Smith, Vineland Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] OFO Convention Merchandise

2017-08-02 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
ening. Thanks and Happy Birding! Nancy Smith Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS includin

[Ontbirds] Dickcissel, Campden

2017-06-27 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
have relocated this year to the small woodlot right in the Village of Campden. They are using a backyard feeder at 3578 Campden Road (not visible from the road) but I have seen them perched in the dead trees just at the back of the driveways there. Good birding! Nancy Smith, Vineland. Sent

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican, Niagara Falls

2017-06-05 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
The Brown Pelican continues to perch mostly on the green buoy across the Niagara River. Seen from Niagara Parkway near the end of Bowan Road. Nancy Smith, Vineland Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] OFO Logo Merchandise

2017-04-01 Thread Nancy Smith via ONTBIRDS
OFO Logo Merchandise and Memberships (cash or cheque) will be available at Beamer Hawk Watch Open House, Grimsby, April 14, 10-1. Also volunteers will be at Pt. Pelee Visitor's Centre tent area May 5-12 at noon time. PLEASE PREORDER for best selection before April 10 to Nancy at bir

[Ontbirds] Catbird in Cobourg

2017-02-22 Thread Bill and Nancy Logan via ONTBIRDS
Seen this morning on the east fence of Donegan Park in Cobourg. Nancy Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalaropes-Townsend's Lagoons, Jarvis

2016-05-28 Thread Nancy Smith
Two phalaropes still at first cell feeding on the closest spit of dry land. From Jarvis on Hwy 3 head west to Keith Richardson Parkway turn right (north) then left at first sideroad ( con 14 ) Lagoons are on the right. Enjoy! Nancy Smith , Vineland Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] White-fronted geese-Grimsby

2016-03-09 Thread Nancy Smith
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[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker, Vineland

2015-11-06 Thread Nancy Smith
not trespass. Nancy Smith. 2939 Campden Rd Sent from my iPhone ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, St Ann's/ Smithville

2015-10-26 Thread Nancy Smith
No sign of the bird this morning. I will check later. Nancy Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret , St Ann's / Smithville

2015-10-25 Thread Nancy Smith
Still being seen easily at 5:30 pm by many near the road with Galloway cattle . QEW to Vineland, Victoria Ave ( reg 24 ) go south to Concession 4 turn right. They are on the left side of the road at the corner of Crown Road. Nancy Smith , Vineland Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, St.Anns/Smithville

2015-10-25 Thread Nancy Smith
Cattle Egret on 4thConcession at Crown Rd. Take QEW to Vineland exit Victoria Ave ( reg 24 ) go south to 4th Con. Turn rt. to Crown rd. With cattle on left (south) side of road. Nancy Smith, Vineland Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Port Rowen

2015-10-18 Thread Nancy Smith
Still there at 4:45 pm. Hwy 59 , east on Con 1. North side of road in field with cattle and tower. Nancy Smith and Kathy Ellis Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woopecker-Vineland

2015-01-24 Thread Nancy Smith
south, cross Young St to 3296 Campden rd on right. There are 2 tray feeders on the front railing plus several hanging feeders along the front porch. Luck and patience required!Nancy Smith 2939 Campden Rd. Vineland Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIR

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker , Vineland

2014-12-13 Thread Nancy Smith
a Ave. (Reg 24) south through Vineland, up the escarpment right on Fly Rd. Then left on Campden Rd. The house is on the right just south of Young St. Enjoy!Nancy Smith. 2930 Campden Rd. Vineland Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented b

[Ontbirds] Red-

2014-12-13 Thread Nancy Smith
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[Ontbirds] Varied thrush-Huntsville

2014-11-07 Thread Nancy Smith
Still coming to the feeder behind 44 Homestead Lane in Huntville. From Hwy 60 go north on Muskoka rd and left on Homestead. Please knock for permission! Nancy Smith and Rick Thornton Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Juncos

2014-10-14 Thread Bill and Nancy Logan
The first flock of Juncos of the season arrived in our backyard Monday afternoon. We live in Cobourg and our house backs on to Dunegan Park in the east end of town. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provinc

[Ontbirds] 2800 County Road 1, Prince Edward County

2014-05-15 Thread Nancy Fox via ONTBIRDS
At 7:10 I was on our front porch; all the birds flew away and a NORTHERN SHRIKE landed in the tree above the feeders! No dinner though. Nancy Fox ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Report from 2800 County Road 1, Bloomfield

2014-05-13 Thread Nancy Fox via ONTBIRDS
from Nancy Fox To anyone travelling this way stop by and watch our feeder area. There is a little parking lot facing the feeders. We are going through 10 pounds a day This morning 2 male indigo buntings are present along with the following. White Crowned sparrows Song Sparrow White

[Ontbirds] Rose Breasted Grosbeaks

2014-05-13 Thread Nancy Fox via ONTBIRDS
Sorry, I forgot to mention these.I cannot count them all there are so many. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIR

[Ontbirds] Baltimore Orioles - Cobourg

2014-05-09 Thread Bill and Nancy Logan via ONTBIRDS
For most of today there has been a continuous stream of Baltimore Orioles through our backyard with up to six males and females at any one time. We live on the east side of Dunegan park which is on the east side of Cobourg. The park can be accessed from the Division St. exit from the 401. Bil

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker-Vineland

2014-02-17 Thread Nancy Smith
The Red-headed Woodpecker continues to visit the feeders at3196 Campden Road, Vineland this afternoon. Enjoy ! Nancy Smith, 2939 Campden Rd. Vineland QEW to Victoria Ave. ( Reg. 24 ) exit and head south, through the town of > Vineland, up the escarpment, turn ri

[Ontbirds] murre

2013-12-05 Thread Nancy Simpson
Sorry so many missed the murre today but I did see him just before 2 pm I shall check for him as soon as there is light tomorrow and post whether I see him. Maybe he has taken advantage of the heavy south wester and tried to get home! Nancy

[Ontbirds] Murre in kingston

2013-12-05 Thread Nancy Simpson
The thick billed murre is still in the bay at the bottom of Johnson street as I write at 1:45 PM and photographers continue to come as I watch from my window. Nancy Simpson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker-Vineland

2013-12-04 Thread Nancy Smith
seen from the road, please do not trespass. ThanksNancy Smith, Vineland, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Lapland Longspurs-Vineland

2013-11-29 Thread Nancy Smith
sorry...you must turn right (west) onto Spring Creek Rd. off Victoria Ave. (Reg.24) . Obviously I am directionally challenged! ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Lapland Longspurs-Vineland

2013-11-29 Thread Nancy Smith
road edge or check for them on High Rd. Enjoy your day! Nancy SmithVineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Eastern Towhee - Cobourg

2013-04-16 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning a single male Eastern Towhee spent about 30 minutes in our backyard. The house backs on to Donegan Park in Cobourg's east end, The park can be accessed from D'Arcy St.. Bill Logan, Cobourg ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Orn

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker, Lapland Longspurs-Vineland

2013-02-10 Thread Nancy Smith
irst house past there on the west side of Campden Rd. Nancy SmithRR#1 2939 Campden Rd. Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For i

[Ontbirds] White-Throated Sparrow-Prince Edward County

2013-02-09 Thread Nancy Fox
plus mixed flock of Redpolls and Goldfinches with a couple of House Finches thrown in. Our pair of Red-Bellied Woodpeckers is here regularly along with all our Downies and Hairies. Our parking lot will be cleared out by 10 this morning! Nancy Fox, Prince Edward Count (County Rd. 1 between Wilson

[Ontbirds] Cobourg Harbour

2013-01-20 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This afternoon (Sunday) there were three male King Eiders in the western basin of the harbour. The harbour can be reached btyexirtng the 401 at Divisoin St. and driving due south. Bill Logan Cobourg ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithol

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker, N. Shrike-Vineland

2013-01-18 Thread Nancy Smith
the golfcourse to look for the turkeys. There were lots of Horned Larks along the roadsides but no Snow Buntings or Longspurs to be found today! Enjoy! Nancy Smith RR#1 2939 Campden Rd. Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker-Vineland

2013-01-13 Thread Nancy Smith
Hi Everyone: The Red-headed Woodpecker continues to use the feeders on the front railing of 3196 Campden Road. Patience is required but he (she) is quite visible from the road with binos. PLEASE do not go down the driveway or trespass onto the property. Thanks for your cooperation. Nancy

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker-Vineland

2013-01-12 Thread Nancy Smith
house is on the west side of Campden Rd. just south of Young Street. Good Luck! Nancy Smith RR#1 Campden Rd., Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker-Vineland

2013-01-10 Thread Nancy Smith
, but assuming his territory includes the small bush to the west of the house, he's probably sometimes a Hamilton bird! lol These birds did breed in this particular bush this past summer! Enjoy! Nancy Smith RR#l Campden Rd., Vineland Directions: QEW Niagara, exit Victoria Ave. ( Reg.

[Ontbirds] Pine Siskin - Cobourg

2012-10-19 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Mid-afternoon today, the 19th three Pine Siskin ( 1 male and 2 females) arrived in our backyard and ensconce themselves on our niger feeder. This allowed plenty of time for positive identifications. Our house is in the southeast end of Cobourg and backs on to the east side of Dunegan Park which

[Ontbirds] Mockingbird - Cobourg

2012-08-17 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning there was a Northern Mockingbird in our neighbour's front yard. It stayed long enough for a positive identification before flying off. Our houses back onto the east side of Donegan Park which is in the southeast quadrant of Cobourg and can be accessed from D'Arcy Street. Bill Logan, C

[Ontbirds] 59 Whimbrels... west of Dunnville

2012-05-23 Thread Nancy Smith
>From Hwy 3 take Koehler Rd. to Lake Erie in the village of Featherstone. >Possibly the same spot as the Red Knots reported yesterday but those not in >sight today at 3 pm. Enjoy!Nancy Smith Vineland, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Cobourg - Hummingbirds

2012-05-04 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Late Friday afternoon my wife and I simultaneously spotted male Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the separate sections of the garden in which we were working. The garden backs on to Dunegan Park in Cobourg's southeast section and can be reached by driving south on D'Arcy Street. Bill Logan Cobourg ON

[Ontbirds] Sparrows & Warblers - Cobourg

2012-05-02 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
We've had six White-crowned Sparrows appear in our backyard since 5:00 PM and as a bonus a Yellow-rumped Warbler, the first warbler of the year. The house backs onto Dunegan Park in Cobourg's southeast quarter which can be reached by driving south on D'Arcy Street. Bill Logan _

[Ontbirds] Cobourg - Bayview Cres.

2012-04-21 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
My wife, Nancy had a Brown Thrasher in the back yard at 8:45 this morning. We abut Dunegan Park in the southwest corner of the town. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Common Loon - Cobourg

2012-03-31 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
A Common Loon was observed immediately to the west of the entrance to Cobourg's harbour about mid-morning today (Saturday). The harbour can be reached by exiting the 401 at interchange #474 and follow Division St. south to the harbour. Bill Logan Cobourg ON

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese-Cayuga

2012-03-14 Thread Nancy Smith
25 White-fronted Geese at Dry Lake Road, off Hwy.3 west of Cayuga, go north on Dry Lake Rd. to the wetland. We did not see the Eurasian Widgeon on Poth Rd. nor at Townsend. Beautiful day to bird though!Nancy Smith, RR#1 Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Red-winged Blackbirds

2012-03-07 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning while driving to Peterborough on County Rd. #28, north from Port Hope I saw several small groups of Red-winged Blackbirds on the utility lines between Bailieboro and Fraserville. Bill Logan, Cobourg ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario F

[Ontbirds] Common Grackle - Cobourg

2012-03-06 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
The first Common Crackle of the year arrived at our backyard feeders this morning. This is about 10 days earlier than normal. Our house backs on to Donegan Park which is at the foot of D'Arcy Street in Cobourg's east end. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is pr

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl-Vineland

2012-02-03 Thread Nancy Smith
Still seen today out on the breakwall north of the Beacon Harbourside Best Western Inn on the north service road of the QEW between Victoria Ave.( Reg. 24 ) Vineland and Jordan Road exits. Enjoy! Nancy Smith RR#1 Vineland, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Northern Shrike - Cobourg

2012-01-12 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
About three this afternoon my wife called me to come to the patio door with my binoculars. On the back fence was a Northern Shrike which stayed long enough for a positive identification. Our house backs on to Donegan Park which can be reached by going south from interchange 474 to Elgin (note al

[Ontbirds] Northern Harrier - Cobourg

2011-12-14 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
On Thursday afternoon a Northern Harrier flew low through our backyard scattering the birds at the feeders. Our backyard abuts Dunegan Park which can be reached by D'Arcy Street in the east end of Cobourg. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the O

[Ontbirds] Red-winged Blackbird - Cobourg

2011-12-01 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
We've had a male Red-winged Blackbird foraging in our backyard for most of the day. It's the first one which we have seen this late in the year. The house backs on to Donegan Park in Cobourg's east end. The park can be accessed from D'Arcy Street which runs from the lake to Elgin St. which is th

[Ontbirds] Brighton - Green-winged Teal

2011-10-23 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
There has been a reasonable number of Green-winged Teal at the Brighton Sewage Lagoon this past few days. Probably hiding from the hunters in Presqu'ile. To reach the lagoon exit the 401 at interchange #509 and travel south through Brighton. The lagoon is on the right-hand side. Bill Logan Cobou

[Ontbirds] Orange-crowned Warbler - Cobourg

2011-10-03 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
About noon we spotted an Orange-crowned Warbler among the White-crowned Sparrows below our feeders in the backyard. We back onto Donegan Park which is in the southwest corner of the town near the lake. The park can be reached by driving south on D'Arcy St. from Elgin St.. Bill Logan, Cobourg

[Ontbirds] Northern Harrier - Cobourg

2011-08-02 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Shortly after 10:00 A. M. this morning, there was a female Northern Harrier flying west along the lake side of Dunegan Park. Dunegan Park is in southeast Cobourg and can be reached by exiting the 401 at interchange # 464, travel south on Division St. to the first traffic lights after the street n

[Ontbirds] Cobourg, Bonaparte's Gulls

2011-07-16 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This past few days and just before sunrise, there has been small groups of Bonaparte's Gulls in various stages of maturity totalling about two dozen birds at the water's edge in Cobourg's Victoria Park beach. Victoria Park is at the south end of Division Street (401 interchange #474). Bill Logan Co

[Ontbirds] Port Hope Green Heron

2011-07-03 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning (Sunday) I spotted a mature Green Heron among the reeds at the eastern end of the pond at Port Hope's Lake St. (Sculthorpe) marsh. To reach the marsh exit the 401 at interchange 464 and go south on Ontario St. to Hope St.. Hope St. is the second street on the left after the fire stat

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2011-06-27 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
There was a male Ruddy Duck, this morning in the southern lagoon of the Brighton Constructed Wetlands. The wetlands are in south-eastern Brighton adjacent to county road #64. Bill Logan Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithol

[Ontbirds] Brighton's Constucted Wetlands

2011-06-19 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning (Sunday) about 9:30 AM there was a male Indigo Bunting sitting on the fence which separates the wetland from Northumberland County Road #64. Bill Logan Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Cobourg - Birds

2011-04-28 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Before the wind's speed started to climb, there were another Eastern Towhee and two Brown Thrashers in our backyard this morning. We back-on to Dunegan Park which is in southeast Cobourg and is accessible from D'Arcy St.. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by th

[Ontbirds] Eastern Towhee - Cobourg

2011-04-21 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning ( April 21) a male Eastern Towhee was making its way through the residential backyards adjacent to the east side of Dunegan Park.. Dunegan Park is in the southeastern section of Cobourg near the lake and can be accessed from D'Arcy St.. Bill Logan Cobourg ON ___

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile - Phoebe

2011-04-10 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning (Sunday) a single Eastern Phoebe was observed in the shrubbery besides the lighthouse at Presqu'ile Provincial Park (Brighton). Directions to Presqu'ile per Fred Helleiner's weekly reports. Bill Logan Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Tundra Swans-St. Anns/Smithville

2011-03-14 Thread Nancy Smith
they stick around! Nancy Smith, RR 1, Vineland, Ontario L0R 2C0 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http

[Ontbirds] Redpolls - Cobourg

2011-02-24 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Since my first posting about the Common Redpolls in our backyard, it's be pretty quiet. All that changed this morning. From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM there was a a flock of 20 Common and Hoary Redpolls continually at the niger and sunflower seed feeders in our backyard. The backyard faces onto Dunegan

[Ontbirds] Northern Shrike, Beamsville

2011-02-23 Thread Nancy Smith
then right up Mountain Street to Fly Road, turn left, pass 2 sideroads, turn rt. on Dutch Lane. Check the fencelines, particularly to the right (west) along the next 3 fields. Good Luck! Nancy Smith RR#1 2939 Campden Rd. Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Northern Shrike-Beamsville

2011-02-21 Thread Nancy Smith
I drove down the road this morning and did not see the Shrike. Maybe he went looking for better weather...I dont blame him! Some roads are drifted and snow covered.I will repost later if he reappears.Nancy Smith ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Northern Shrike-Beamsville

2011-02-20 Thread Nancy Smith
right on Dutch Lane and watch for him in that first block. Enjoy Family Day! Nancy Smith RR#1 Vineland, On ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Common Redpoll - Cobourg

2011-02-20 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning a small flock (5) of Common Redpolls arrived in the backyard and checked-out the niger feeder. Our backyard abuts Donegan Park in the east end of Cobourg. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provin

[Ontbirds] Cobourg Harbour

2011-02-07 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
As of 11::00 AM today, there is a Great Blue Heron at the boat launching ramp besides the marina at Cobourg's harbour. To access the harbour exit the 401 at interchange 474 and go south on Division St. to the harbour. Bill Logan Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Peregrine

2010-12-30 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Sorry for the delay in posting but, on Wednesday morning there was a juvenile Peregrine Falcon preening atop a utility pole on the Newtonville Rd. south of the 401 (Exit 448). It didn't fly away when I drove up the road. Bill Logan Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIR

[Ontbirds] Varied Thrush still in Waterloo

2010-12-27 Thread Nancy Smith
Kathy Ellis and I had a great viewing of this beautiful bird today! Enjoy! Nancy Smith RR#l Vineland, Ont. Directions from Ken Burrell's post: > > Directions: exit the 401 at Hwy 8 north, take Hwy 85 north, towards Waterloo > about 12km. Exit Northfield Road, and go w

[Ontbirds] Common Yellowthroat - Cobourg

2010-12-04 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
ie and R.M. Saunders and published by the Toronto Field Naturalist Club in 1966, this specie can stay until the fourth week of December. If it appears again, we'll keep you posted. Nancy and Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornit

[Ontbirds] Common Yellowthroat - Cobourg

2010-11-24 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
While watching the Pine Siskins on the back yard feeder, we were surprised to see a Common Yellowthroat join them momentarily. It makes a good addition to the Feeder Watch count. Bill/Nancy Logan Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] LeConte's Sparrow-Waterdown-no

2010-11-10 Thread Nancy Smith
he was seen along the pond edge in the north west section. Nancy Smith RR#1 2939 Campden Road Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list

[Ontbirds] Pine Siskin - Cobourg

2010-11-01 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Shortly after mid-day the season's first Pine Siskin of the season arrive at our backyard feeders with several Goldfinches. Our house backs onto Dunegan Park which is on D'Arcy St. in the east end of Cobourg. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Eastern Towhee, Cobourg

2010-10-20 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Sorry for the delay in posting this sighting, Yesterday morning we had a male Eastern Towhee around the feeders along side the migrating sparrows and finches. Direction to our house in Cobourg, please refer to previous postings. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS i

[Ontbirds] Winter Finches - Cobourg

2010-10-09 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
We had both House and Purple Finches arrive at our feeders this morning. The backyard faces Donegan Park which on in the east side of D'Arcy street below King Street in the east end of the town. The house is roughly at centre field referencing it to the baseball field. The Logans _

[Ontbirds] Buff-breasted SP, Am.Golden Plovers-Stromness

2010-09-08 Thread Nancy Smith
!!! Nancy Smith RR#1 Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/

[Ontbirds] Huff Estates

2010-09-06 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Michael: When I read in the late August issue of Vintages' catalogue that it would offer Huff Estates 2007 Chardonnay in their next issue and with Huff Estates being less than an hours drive, I decided to get some early. You can image my chagrin when I was told that the LCBO had purchased the last

[Ontbirds] Black-crowned Night Heron - Durham Region

2010-08-12 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning (Thursday), there was an immature Black-crowned Night Heron at the pond southwest of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. The pond can be reached by Solina Rd. which runs south from the south service road of the 401. Solina Rd. is between Interchanges 425 and 431. Park in the

[Ontbirds] Cobourg - Shorebirds

2010-04-23 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Two Killdeers and a Spotted Sandpiper were observed this morning on the shore at the bottom of D'Arcy St. in Cobourg. D'Arcy St. is the first major street east of Division ( 401 exit 474). Bill Logan Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fi

[Ontbirds] Bonaparte's Gulls, Cobourg

2010-04-16 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
ty Rd. 2) and Willmott St.. Nancy and Bill Logan Cobourg ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile P.P.

2010-03-27 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning (Saturday) there was a male Northern Harrier at the entrance to Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton. Directions to the park are signed from the 401 Highway. Bill Logan Cobourg, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologi

[Ontbirds] Cobourg Harbour

2010-03-19 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Sorry for the late transmission but some computer problems were encountered. This morning, Friday the 19th, there was a male Harlequin Duck just inside the entrance to Cobourg harbour. The harbour can be reached by leaving the 401 at interchange 474 and travelling south on Division St. to the pier

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile - Geese

2010-03-16 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
While birding Presqu'ile Prov. Park this morning, my wife and I were treated to a two and and half hour fly past of northbound Canada Geese coming across Lake Ontario and heading north. We estimate the flocks contained a total of somewhere between 4000 to 5000 geese. A surprise among the Canada G

[Ontbirds] House Finch/Common Grackle

2010-03-10 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning, the first House Finches and Common Grackles for 2010 arrived at our backyard feeders in Cobourg, ON. Bill Logan, Cobourg ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] King Eiders, N Shrike - Stoney Creek

2010-02-22 Thread Nancy Smith
the birds! Nancy Smith Vineland, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http

[Ontbirds] Amherst Island

2010-01-10 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This is a belated report of a trip to Amherst Island last Thursday, the 7th. Gary Little and I birded the island and found Long-eared, Short-eared, Boreal and Northern Saw-whet Owls in the 'Owl woods'. A Snowy Owl was sighted on the KFN property. After disembarking from the ferry and driving towa

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl - Newtonville

2009-12-06 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning (Sunday) there was a mature Snowy Owl hunting on the west side of the Newtonville Road about 0.5 kM south of the 401. The Newtonville Road interchange is 448. Bil Logann, Cobourg ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologis

[Ontbirds] Orange-crowned Warblers - Cobourg

2009-09-17 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
This morning a pair of Orange-crowned Warblers were seen in the shrubbery on the east side of Dunegan Park in Cobourg. The park is at the bottom of D'Arcy St. in the east end of Cobourg. Bill Logan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholo

[Ontbirds] White-throated Sparrows, Cobourg

2009-09-13 Thread Bill/Nancy Logan
Starting on Saturday morning and continuing through Sunday, there has been small groups of White-throated Sparrows travelling through the small trees and shrubbery on the east side of Donegan Park which is located in the east end of Cobourg at the foot of D'Arcy Street. Nancy

[Ontbirds] Red Knots at Rockpoint Provincial Park

2009-08-24 Thread Nancy Smith
park signs. Nancy Smith, Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/

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