Re: [Ontbirds] Question for subscribers

2013-08-08 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Hi John Try Savannah Sparrow. Paul Paul D. Smith West Flamborough (Hamilton), Ontario - Original Message - From: Cree,John [NCR] john.c...@ec.gc.ca To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 12:45 PM Subject: [Ontbirds] Question for subscribers I hope that this is

[Ontbirds] Possible Ibis - Huron County

2013-05-09 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Hi all. Sorry for the late posting. A week ago a friend e-mailed to ask about a large white bird with a very long curved bill. I e-mailed back asking for details he replied just this morning. It was seen the week of April 22 in a flooded field along Belgrave Rd (County Rd 20) north of

[Ontbirds] [hamiltonbirds] Tundra Swan Eagles in Cootes Paradise

2013-03-17 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Directions to the boardwalk where the eagles' nest swans can be viewed: From Hwy 403 in Hamilton, either east or west bound, exit Hwy 6 north. Exit at Old York Rd at the foot of the escarpment. You'll be facing south at stop sign at the end of the exit ramp. Turn right (west) following signs

Re: [Ontbirds] Turkey Vulture, Hwy 401 exit 218 - Apology

2012-02-06 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Sorry everyone. I intended to respond privately to Sarah. Paul Paul D. Smith West Flamborough (Hamilton), Ontario - Original Message - From: Paul Anna-Marie Smith am.pd.sm...@sympatico.ca To: Sarah Richer sarah_ric...@yahoo.com; birdalert@ontbirds.ca Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012

Re: [Ontbirds] mystery duck at Lakeview Park Marina (Windsor)

2012-01-06 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Could be a domestic Black Call Duck. This breed was derived from the Mallard but is considerably smaller. It comes in a variety of colours including glossy black. They usually have some them entered at the Royal Winter Fair. Cheers Paul Paul D. Smith West Flamborough (Hamilton), Ontario

Re: [Ontbirds] American White Pelican at Second Marsh

2011-07-04 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Given the number of sightings this season, any predictions as to the when where of the first nesting attempt in southern Ontario? - Original Message - From: Jon Pleizier jonpleiz...@gmail.com To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 12:04 AM Subject: [Ontbirds] American

[Ontbirds] Caspian Tern in Stratford

2011-07-01 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Hi all. Spent most of the afternoon in Stratford where I saw a Caspian Tern fishing in the lake in the middle of town, behind the Festival Theatre. This struck me as an odd place for a Caspian Tern this time of year. Back home in Flamborough I have seen them fishing on larger ponds, 20 km

[Ontbirds] White Pelican - Hamilton

2010-05-13 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Hi all. I'm posting this for Tys Theysmeyer, who saw a White Pelican around Hickory Island in Cootes Paradise this afternoon. Hickory Island can be viewed from several vantage points around Cootes Paradise. The closest view is from the Marsh Boardwalk along the north shore of Cootes Paradise.

[Ontbirds] Haldimand - Short-eared Owls - Pipits - Horned Larkes Longspurs

2010-01-05 Thread Paul Anna-Marie Smith
Hi all Spent some time this afternoon east of Hagersville, looking for the longspurs pipits horned larks reported earlier. Lots of Water Pipits (40 plus) along the Walpole 10th Con Rd, both east and west of Cheapside Rd some distance south of Regional Rd 20 out of Hagersville. They seemed