Re: [ONTBIRDS] Fwd: Northern Wheatear near Maryhill, Waterloo Region

2020-09-26 Thread Nate Miller via ONTBIRDS
The wheatear was just refound at the same residence. So far only grief glimpses. On Sat., Sep. 26, 2020, 1:32 p.m. Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS, < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > Posting for Jay Solanki. > > A link to a photo is in Jay's email below. > > A link to a google map of the location

[ONTBIRDS] Possible Anhinga - Halton Hills

2020-09-14 Thread Nate Miller via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, I just had what may have been an Anhinga soaring along Steeles just east of 9th line in Halton Hills. I did not get a great look as it was high and a good distance away but the long fanned tail and long neck were evident even at a distance. Keep an eye on the sky. It was heading west.

[Ontbirds] King Eider - Burloak Park

2019-11-07 Thread Nate Miller via ONTBIRDS
Hi folks, Ken Burrell reports that Barb Charlton reports that Mark Jennings reports a young male King Eider at Burloak Park swimming southwest. Directions: exit QEW at Appleby and head south to Lakeshore and then head east. Good birding. ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove - Pelee Island

2019-05-10 Thread Nate Miller via ONTBIRDS
Hi folks, Our crew has found a White-winged Dove at Lighthouse point near the beach, spotted by Patrick Berens. It is just north of the last cottage on the beach in a tangle. Directions: Lighthouse point is on the northeast corner of the island. Thanks, Nathan

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret - Pelee Island

2019-05-10 Thread Nate Miller via ONTBIRDS
Hi folks, For those islanders, I've got a Cattle Egret sitting on the far edge of Henry Lake by Lighthouse Point on Pelee Island. Directions: Lighthouse point is at the northeast corner of Pelee Island. Thanks, Nathan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose - Dufferin County

2018-03-31 Thread Nate Miller via ONTBIRDS
Hi folks, A Ross's Goose is present in Dufferin County near Marsville in a field with a bunch of Canada Geese. Presumably the same bird that has been seen at Hillsburgh. It is in a field on the east side of hwy 24 with a pond. South of the intersection of hwy 3 and hwy 24. I havent been

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit and Red Knot - Amherst Island

2017-05-20 Thread Nate Miller via ONTBIRDS
Hi folks, My dad and I just had great looks at a Marbled Godwit and a breeding plumage Red Knot at the Martin Edwards reserve. Other shorebirds present included Wilson's Phalarope among others. Photos were obtained of both birds. Directions: Talk the Amherst Island ferry from Millhaven. Martin

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull -Niagara Whirlpool

2016-12-28 Thread Nate Miller
Hi folks, The Black-headed Gull is still at the Niagara Whirlpool this morning. I observed it flying and sitting on the water. Patience and a scope is required to see it well. Directions: Drive north from Niagara Falls until you see the whirlpool on yoir right. Bird was actively flying mostly

[Ontbirds] Chat at tip -pelee

2016-05-16 Thread Nate Miller
Hi folks. i found a yellow-breasted chat. At the turn off the main road for the tram stop. Was right at the corner but is movi g back a bit. Nathan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.

Re: [Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake - Adam Beck, Niagara

2016-01-09 Thread Nate Miller
Hi all, The kittiwake is still present at adam beck. It favours the left corner near the wall. Seen with marcie and tim. Nathan On Jan 9, 2016 11:58 AM, "Henrique Pacheco" wrote: > There is currently a juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake Sir Adam Beck > generating

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow Fort Erie

2015-11-15 Thread Nate Miller
Hi birders, I just found a Fish Crow in a field with a large group of crows on the south side of Bowen Road just west of Pettit Road in northwest of Fort Erie proper. The bird is vocalizing a lot so should be fairly easy to find. In with a good sized group of crows. Directions. From the Niagara

Re: [Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler - Fort Erie

2015-11-14 Thread Nate Miller
Being seen now! Foot of the road down by the beach. Feeding with juncos On Nov 14, 2015 10:51 AM, "Josh Vandermeulen" wrote: > Posting for Barb Charlton. She called to report that she has just found a > Yellow-throated Warbler at the foot of Kraft Road in Fort Erie. It

Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose, Floradale Reservoir, north of Elmira Oct. 21

2015-10-22 Thread Nate Miller
Hi all, The Greater White-fronted Goose found by Ken at Floradale Reservoir persists this afternoon in the company of several hundred CANG. scan the far northern shore. Scope recommended. Directions as per Ken's email. Nathan On Oct 21, 2015 3:41 PM, "Ken Burrell"

[Ontbirds] American white pelican mosaic ponds

2015-05-17 Thread Nate Miller
Hi everyone. There is currently a single american white pelican sitting on the dike within the eastern most pond north of Rymer Road. From rock point provincial park take Downey Road turn left on Rymer and continue until you see the first pond on your right directly north of Rymer road. Nathan

[Ontbirds] Fish crows in fort erie

2015-02-01 Thread Nate Miller
Hi birders. After seeing a post about fish crows on ebird yesterday I decided to check it out and sure enough I refound the birds at the northeast corner of the intersection between Gilmore rd and jennet street. There was definitely 2 different birds each calling actively with a small group of

[Ontbirds] Yellow-headed blackbird near comber

2014-10-10 Thread Nate Miller
A few minutes ago Pat Deacon and I had a male yellow-headed blackbird in a large cowbird and starling flock at 2728 south middle road east of french line. Drive west from comber area on south middle line until you reach fire number 2728. Nathan ___

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret Waterloo Refound at Northfield Drive and Conestogo

2014-09-03 Thread Nate Miller
Hi everyone, The Snowy Egret previously reported in Waterloo at Glasgow Street was seen on my drive to work this morning, it has moved to the bridge at Northfield Drive East where it crosses the Conestogo River, just north of Waterloo. It hung around long enough for pictures and may still be in