[Ontbirds] Grey Kingbird at Hillman marsh. not refound

The Grey Kingbird found along Mersea Road 2 at house 2202 beside Hillman Marsh, posted earlier today left that area and headed south about 6:15 pm about an hour or so before the storm hit. Several birders looked for it in the area until dark and it was not refound. If it is located in the mornin

[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow

Originally reported as a whip now known to be a Chuck-will's-widow. Found roosting on the Post Wood Trail not far north of the Sparrow Field. Sorry not sure of the original finder. Pete Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite Point Pelee NP

An adult Mississippi Kite circled us and headed north while we were on Chinquapin Trail just after it starts off of Tilden Trail near the boardwalk at about 3:30. Pete Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Summer tanager Point Pelee

On the east beach near path over to beach at the 42 sign. Pete 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 ON

[Ontbirds] Sclsortaik

Now in willows near tower at blue heon Pete 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 ho

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

In Blue Heron near washrooms. Point Pelee now. Pete and gang 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 ONT

[Ontbirds] Willets at Wheatly

There were 4 Willets on the beach on the east side of Wheatley Harbour at 4:50 pm. Pete and Sue Read Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Red-throated Loons, White-winged Scoter, Red-necked Grebes and others in Thames River London Ontario

Apparently recent continued freeze-up in the upper Great Lakes has forced lingering waterfowl to get out and head to open water. Almost every year in our inland position we get such wanderers. A few have landed without reaching water as was noted by Rick Thorton recently. A Red-throated Loon was p

[Ontbirds] London CBC Dec 14, preliminary results

For our 105th consecutive London CBC, as with other Counts reporting for Dec 14, the weather was not ideal. Blustery winds, cold and snow caused discomfort and poor conditions for walking and driving routes. Only two of the over 30 parties cancelled, however. Most reported fewer numbers of birds bu

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Toronto Islands

Norm Murr called at 9:30 am to report aPiping Plover on Hanlan's Point. Directions: Follow the path beside the airport fence out to the beach. Turn left. The bird was close to the buoy on the beach. Pete Read for Norm Murr. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Mountain bluebird near Shetland area

Came back this morning for another look and found the Mountain Bluebird in it's usual place and with the eastern bluebird. They are coming fairly regularly to the berries on the small cedars along the hedgerow on the east side of Kerry Road not too far north of the intersection with Bilton Line.

[Ontbirds] Amherst island Say's Phoebe not seen by me

As the subject line says I went by this morning and did not see the Phoebe along the road. However it is a huge field with miles of fencing. Also I could not see behind the buildings. Just started raining here. I will repost if I see it again. Pete Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Say's Phoebe Amherst Island

Hey there. Am birding on Amherst Island and came upon a Say's Phoebe. Nice alternative/breeding plumage. I first saw it about 9 am. along Second Concession on the south side of the road. It was on the north/south fence line to the west of the house numbered 4725. It disappeared to the east beh

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull and "Yellow-legged Gull" Point Pelee Park

At about 10am had an adult Laughing Gull and the so-called Yellow-legged Gull(identity still under review) right at the Tip of Point Pelee. Apparently the gulls were chased out after we were there but many people were looking for them on both beaches and they may still be around or return to th

[Ontbirds] Long tailed jaegers at Hutch's

Three Long-tailed Jaegers have just flown by a group of us at Hutch's Restaurant on Van Wagner's Beach. They were pretty far out harassing gulls but one had the characteristic long tail plumes and the overall colour patterns as seen in Brandon's great pictures. The other two would be considered

[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow

Sorry forgot my phone number should you need more info or to let me know if you are successful. 519-472-2887 Pete Sent from my iPhone___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird report

[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow in London

Hey there This morning about eleven am, Bill and Colleen Lindley found a Chuck-will's-widow at Fanshawe Conservation Area. It was sighted again after six pm when he was able to contact others and take them out to look for it. It was in a pine plantation near the Campgrounds. Has it been there

[Ontbirds] Prince Edward: blackbellied duck

wear side of the pond by the road and when it heard her moves out quickly but luckily didn't fly. At one point it had 5 baby mallards following it around the pond. So funny. Heard grasshopper sparrow in field across from pond. Pete and sue Read Location As previous postings About two kms

[Ontbirds] Skunks Misery OFO trip

Hey there The rain held off and it was actually sunny for some of the time for the Rob and Gavin annual Skunk's Misery trip. Nine people joined Rob and substitute leader Pete on a breezy cool journey touching into some of the best areas for much sought after species in South-western Ontario.