Re: [Ontbirds] Turkey Vultures

A friend just called to tell me that there are turkey vultures circling just above the treetops on Christopher Plummer Dr. in Stratford. Forget the groundhogs and listen to the turkey vultures instead. Rhonda Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2016, at 12:30, Carol Berney

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Bewick's Swans, Cochrane - Commando Lake

that they are domestic, it's more likely that these are Whooper Swans. Unfortunately the town website and newspaper don't say anything about them. I plan to ask the town what species they are. Message me privately if you'd like to know. Rhonda Sent from my iPad On May 28, 2014, at 1:45 AM, Rhonda

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Bewick's Swans, Cochrane - Commando Lake

Ah joys of typing on a tablet. I'm sure you figured out that I meant the town GOT new birds this year Rhonda Sent from my iPad On May 29, 2014, at 12:06 AM, Rhonda Donley via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca wrote: did think it a bit odd that a pair of wild swans would decide to hang out

[Ontbirds] Possible Bewick's Swans, Cochrane - Commando Lake

Around 8 pm this evening (May 27) I saw a pair of swans at the south end of Commando Lake. Both birds had more yellow on the bill than typical Tundra Swans, but one of the birds had an extensive, somewhat raised, patch of yellow covering half of the upper mandible. By the time I remembered that

Re: [Ontbirds] Red Knot - Schomberg lagoons - NO

I had a late start this morning and did not get to the lagoons until almost 11 am. I spent about 1 hour walking around the perimeter, inspecting the exposed mud (sewage?) flats. I saw several Spotted Sandpipers and Killdeer but did not find the Red Knot. Cliff Swallows were collecting mud and

[Ontbirds]Sandhill Cranes, Point Pelee National Park

the trail so he could finish his walk! Turkeys are frequently observed on the shoulder of the park road and ON the road. They are very slow to move away even when they are not displaying, so keep your eyes open for them as you drive through the park. Rhonda Donley Directions from the Friends

[Ontbirds]spring migrants at Point Pelee National Park

neither of these species is rare, it is really nice to see them come back after a long winter. Rhonda Donley Directions from the Friends of Point Pelee: Visitors to Point Pelee National Park should note that the bridge over the Sturgeon Creek from the Bevel Line Road to Point Pelee Drive is closed

Re: [Ontbirds]white faced ibis Hillman's - Yes

Hello: We have had a couple of visitors report that they saw the White-faced Ibis near the entrance to Hillman Marsh today. Rhonda Donley Point Pelee National Park / Parc national du Canada de la Pointe-Pelée - Forwarded by Rhonda Donley/NOTES/PC/CA on 24/10/2007 02:42 PM - [EMAIL