In addition to Wayne Renaud's post from 4 to 6 this evening at Thickson
woods I had one molting male Scarlet Tanager at the entrance which gave 2
people beside me a life list addition. One Canada Warbler by the green podium.
2 Warbling Vireos and 2 Red Eyed Vireos, 2 Wod Thrush,Numerous Ro
A good mini fallout of warblers and other migrants today.Seen by me
Warblers, Blk Throated blue, and green, Nashville, Several Parula's,
Redstarts, Chestnut Sided, Magnolias, 4 Cape May's in the meadow together. Lots
of Bay Breasted in the meadow as well. Ovenbirds were plentiful as we're
Swai
There is a male Green Winged Teal in the Thickson's Woods marsh at 6pm today
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I walked the path opposite Thickson's Woods this morning. West along the lake.
I had 2 Willow Flycatchers in 2small treetops. Both identified through a very
distinct " fitz pew " call and very very faint eye ring. Further along as well
just past the bird feeder there were 20 Bank Swallows landin
Today at 1:30 pm I observed 14 Sandhill Cranes flying north( yes) over he
parking lot of the Seaton Hiking trail on the south side of hwy 7 in north
Pickering in the Hamlet of Green River. They were calling as we'll.
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Currently right at the corner of Canon Smith Dr and Fitzroy st in Fitzroy
Harbour Ottawa area are a dozen Pine Grosbeaks and 6 Common Redpolls in and out
of the cedars to the ditch.
Peter
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The Western Tanager was present again today at Durham Court Pk. At 1pm. Today's
light allowed for great views as it perched out in the open at the west end of
the park close to the fence by the tracks, allowing for great photo ops.
Directions as previously posted.
Peter
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Still slower than expected. However I did see some new birds today.
Warblers included.
Blackburnian Male in the backyard.
Northern Parula
Black Throated Greens and Blue
Quite a few Nashvilles.
Yellow Rumped
The vociferous Yellow warblers were calling everywhere.
Pine Warbler
Brown Thrasher
Catbirds
Many arrivals this morning. Warblers seen included.
Nashville
Yellow
Yellow Rumped
Cape May
Orange Crowned
Blue Winged at least 2.
American Redstart.
Black Throated Blue (many)
Ovenbird. Several.
Other notables.
Red Bellied Woodpecker.
Yellow Throated Vireo
Blue Gray Gnatcatcher
Least Flycatche
One addendum to today.
There was also a large influx of Rose Breasted Grosbeaks and Blue Jays. The
Field Sparrow is still present in the meadow.
Peter
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Looking at Friday nights Nexad radar it showed no south to north movement last
night. Just west to east rain. So not surprisingly there were no real new
arrivals. All Warblers seen on Friday were seen again, except the Blue Winged
and Orange Crowned. Glenn Coady noted 3 Pine Siskin in one of th
A strange day indeed. We experienced Sun, cloud, sleet and even some snow. I
took a walk through the woods at 5 p.m., and it was very quiet until I got to
the lane way. There in just a few trees there was 2 Blackburnian Males, 3 Blue
Gray Gnatcatchers, 1 Magnolia Warbler, 1 Male Redstart, 1 Yell
Well today was the best day yet with many more arrivals. 2 Male Scarlet
Tanagers stayed around all day and were 6 ft or lower several times allowing
for great photos (except me).
Warblers seen
Black and White (many)
Magnolia (many)
Chestnut Sided
Yellow Rumped
Nashville (several)
Ovenbird(many)
Forgot to add Warbling Vireo and Wood Thrush were seen today as well.
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I had stated yesterday that it was the best day yet. Today topped that
especially in the morning just after the rain.
Warblers included at least 6 Bay-breasted, and 6 Cape May, and a few
Blackpoll's. Several Veery, and Swainson Thrush were seen. 4 Species of Vireo
were noted. Glenn Coady had a
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> From: Peter Darcy
> Date: 16 May, 2013 8:55:34 PM EDT
> To: "mark.cranf...@ofo.ca"
> Subject: Thickson Woods
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> Spent the day at Rondeau, but here is what was reported at Thickson Woods.
> Warbler species was mu
Well it was not a fallout, however it seemed like there were birds in every
tree. It started early and at 7 :30 p.m., there was still birds to be found
everywhere. 19 species of Warbler were counted including 3 Canada Warblers,
Orange-crowned,Blackpoll, and a Wilson. It was not just the species
Did not walk into the woods today of note which leads me to think there are
still birds coming through. In my front yard from 3 to 4 today in the birch,
Poplar and Spruce. There were 3 male Scarlet Tanagers, Warbling Vireo,
Magnolia, Tennesee's singing loudly. American Redstarts, Blackpoll's,
C
11 Species of Warbler noted today with, Mourning, Wilson's, Northern
Waterthrush and Canada Warblers in the mix. Other notables Terri Martin
pointed out to others a Red-headed Woodpecker in the meadow. Also of note a
Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and still a few Scarlett Tanagers around.
Directions as
At 6 30 this morning I had a Red-headed Woodpecker in the backyard at Thickson
Woods. This is most likely the same one from the meadow 2 weeks ago.
Thickson Woods is at the bottom of Thickson Rd south in Whitby. The Woods and
Meadow are on the east side down the lane way with the yellow gates ju
At 530 this evening amongst the shorebirds at the Sobey's ponds in Whitby there
was a Buff-breasted Sandpiper. The ponds are on the east side off Montecorte
south of Victoria. Enter at the north fire hydrant. The bird was directly out
from the hydrant amongst the sand and stones on a little jut
In my previous post I had stated south of Victoria. I meant north of Victoria
on Montecorte on the east side.
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The Mandarin Duck is still present at Lynde Shores conservation area. The bird
most likely an escapee looks to be alert, pruning and in good health, other
than the photographer lady trying to capture it in a fish net, who feels it
needs rescued.
Peter
Lynde Shores conservation area is on Bayly b
At 5 30 this morning there were 2 Woodcocks calling along the waterfront trail
west of Thicksons Road. Exit 401 at Thickson Rd south drive until the road
ends, park in the cul de sac and walk west along the trail.
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First two male Baltimore Orioles have appeared at my feeders in Thickson Woods
today at 3 30, along with another small influx of the expected Warblers
including Nashville and Black-throated Green and Blue. Several Lincoln Sparrows
along with White-throated and Crowned.
Exit 401 in Whitby go sout
About 1 30 today a male Indigo Bunting showed up at my backyard feeders in
Thickson Woods. Last seen at 2 pm. Feeders can be seen off Corbett ave in
Thickson Woods. Thickson Woods is at the south end of Thickson Rd Whitby
Peter
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Just had good looks at a Philadelphia Vireo at the entrance to the meadow in
Thickson Woods down the path entrance. Thickson Woods is at the very south end
of Thickson Rd in Whitby.
Peter
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Male Hooded Warbler now being seen by the green podium in Thickson Woods,
pictures taken.
Peter
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Canada Warbler is currently,at the bottom of Cool Hollow Trail as it
intersects with the Oshawa Trail, is currently in the spruce to the right if
the sign.
Oshawa Second Marsh is off off 401 exit at Farewell st turn left on Col Sam
Drive and follow it to the end, as mentioned early by Geoff the
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Just had a Tufted Titmouse appear at the feeder this morning. My yard backs
into Thickson Woods. Other notes today, both House and Purple Finches, both
Nuthatches, a Cedar Waxwing, and all the regulars. Thickson Woods is at the
very south end of Thickson Road in Whitby a 40
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A friend of mine just called to tell me there was a Snowy Owl on the retaining
wall at 401 and Pt Union Rd in Scarborough this morning? He took a photo.
Peter
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> Date: May 9, 2018 at 7:56:45 AM EDT
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> Subject: Blue-winged Warbler
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> Just saw one south east corner of Thickson Woods meadow, moving north along
> the border
I had 2 male Indigo Buntings at the feeders this morning in Thickson Woods.
Thickson Woods is at the very south end of Thickson Rd in Whitby
Peter
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Still being seen at 220 pm at the front loop in Thickson Woods.
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