[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Duck Pelee area new location

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[Ontbirds] One Black-bellied Whistling Duck at Leamington Marina now

Mi amigo, Victor M Serrano has just turned up another Black-bellied Whistling Duck which is likely the same bird Dean Ware found a few days ago but had since went missing. The bird is showing now at the Leamington Marina (where the boats are docked, not the beach side) which is at the south end of

[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks back at Wheatley

Nancy McPherson just reported to the Pelee Whatsapp group that the Whistling Ducks are back at same spot at Muddy Creek, Wheatley. First report all day. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] 9 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks YES June 19th at Wheatley

Cavendish Factory in Wheatley, Essex County, Deer Run Rd a couple kilometres south of Wheatley. We have a big rain front moving in tonight out of the south west so perhaps it will hold them in another day and will be seen again tomorrow. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Great Kiskadee at Rondeau

Is now along the main road across from the marsh trail entrance looking east into the woods. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite at Point Pelee

Around 9:50am several of us were standing at the extreme tip and Paul Pratt first called out the bird as it was flying low just above the trees as we were looking north. We didn't see it long enough to tell the age of the bird. It was also seen by Alan Wormington, et al. Lindsey Vallient, Graham S

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe East Beach at Shuster's Trail Point Pelee

Josh Vandermeulen, Lindsey Valliant, Alison Maxwell and I have the Eared Grebe now about 500 meters south of Shuster's Trail swimming north about 50 meters from shore. Good luck! Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the p

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler , Tilden's Woods, Pelee...

This rather elusive Worm-eating Warbler is showing well now from the boardwalk in Tilden's, it's in the wet spot to the east of the water area as you're looking north about 10 meters, its been moving around on the ground. Good luck, Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Male Cerulean Warbler at Point Pelee

This is a bird not many ppl get to see so I thought I'd send this out...showing well now at NW beach parking lot. Good luck! Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Point Pelee

Showing well now from west beach parking lot on the beach adjacent from the visitors center. Point Pelee National Park is at the end of Point Pelee Dr., southeast of Leamington in Essex County. Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornit

[Ontbirds] "Audubon's" Yellow-rumped Warbler at Point Pelee

I just came across the adult male Audubon's Warbler about 50 meters south of the solar panel along the west beach foot path at the tip of Pelee, it was alone at the top of the large Elm tree adjacent to the bench. The bird then flew east just as 500+ joggers started their 2h marathon which will en

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull at Seacliff Beach Leamington

I just received yet another call (this guy need a data plan!) from Adam Pinch that Kevin McLaughlin has just found a first summer Black-headed Gull at Seacliff (Leamington Beach) and they're watching it now. There haven't been many Black-headed Gull's in our area for awhile now so I'm sure some wo

[Ontbirds] Mottled Duck back at Hillman Shorebird Cell

I just got a call from Adam Pinch that he's refound the female Mottled Duck in the Hillman Marsh shorebird cell. Hillman Marsh shorebird cell is north of Point Pelee and east of Leamington from Mercea Road 2. Good luck! STPI (Steve Pike) ___ ONT

Re: [Ontbirds] Le Conte's Sparrow at Pelee tip

I need to change that to Nelson's sharp-tailed Sparrow, sorry I saw it briefly without binoculars, a large group is in it now and have confirmed it as a Nelson's. Steve On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Steve Pike wrote: > I just had a Le Conte's Sparrow at the solar panel which

[Ontbirds] Le Conte's Sparrow at Pelee tip

I just had a Le Conte's Sparrow at the solar panel which is along the west beach path south of the train loop. Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontb

[Ontbirds] Prairie Warbler at Point Pelee

A singing male at the serengeti tree now. Found along west beach foot path about 250 meters north of tram loop at the tip. Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to b

[Ontbirds] Kirtland's Warbler at Pelee

The female Kirtland's Warbler is being seen quite reliably along the road approximately half way between the two 50klm signs that are between the half way train stop and the tip. The bird is on the west side of the road feeding near the top of some Cedar Trees. Steve _

[Ontbirds] Pacific, Red-throated and Common Loons at Point Pelee...

I just heard from Marcie Jacklin that the adult Pacific Loon is now with an adult Red-throated and a Common Loon now being seen at North West Beach. Also to clarify the immature Pacific was a Common Loon, Adam had distant bino views and others got on it with a scope after. Steve Pike

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon's at Point Pelee...

I just got a call from Adam Pinch that he is currently watching an adult and an immature Pacific Loon just off shore from the first pull off past (south) of the park entrance which is the park orientation parking lot. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Pileated Woodpecker at the tip of Point Pelee

Jack Fenten just had clear looks at a perched Pileated Woodpecker at the tip, we're all looking for it now and will post again if it's re-found. Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. S

[Ontbirds] Tricolored Heron at Pelee

We just re-found the tricolored at Sturgeon Creek Marina as we were standing at Pelee Wings it flew over head and went NE possibly towards Leamington Harbour. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organiza

[Ontbirds] White Fronted and Ross's Geese, Point Pelee...

r leg bands and is rarely kept in collections in North America. The birds are all at close range giving excellent views, again quite a spectacle! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organiza

[Ontbirds] Bewick's Tundra Swan at Point Pelee YES...

7;s Goose as yet but will post if I come across it. Come enjoy! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS inc

[Ontbirds] Brants at leamington beach...

Myself Jeremy Bensette, Lindsey Allison and Ema Buck just had 13 brant geese and one Canada goose flying west along the lake shore heading towards Holliday beach where one might pick them up soon! Best, Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Pacific Loon at Point Pelee...

ed after a 5min view. Perhaps it will stick around at the tip for awhile, good luck! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For in

[Ontbirds] White Ibis at Wheatley Provincial Park...

A quick update on the immature white ibis Kory posted earlier is that it's still being seen well from the same location and looks quite content while feeding. This bird is also in the Pelee birding area and is Pelee's second record ever! Good luck!!

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Collard-Dove near Point Pelee...

Jeremy Bensette, Lindsey and Michelle Valliant and I are currently watching a Eurasian Collard-Dove at the Gore Hill public school which is east of Leamington on Seacliff drive east. The bird has been near the baseball diamond and on the telephone wires along Seacliff Drive. Good luck! __

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant Yes and Bicknell's Thrush NO at Point Pelee

Alan Wormington and I just had an immature Neotropic Cormorant flying off the tip at point pelee and so far we have not re-found the Bicknell's Thrush but will post immediately if we do. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] White Pelicans at Hillman Marsh

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[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant north of Point Pelee

again in the Pelee area. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http

[Ontbirds] Bells Verio at Point Pelee

Dean Ware just re-found the bells Verio in the tran loop at the tip! Good luck! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Bells Vireo at point pelee

Tom Preney has just located a Bells Vireo in the SW corner of sparrow field...we all saw it well and clear photos were taken. Good luck, Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

Re: [Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee...

I put a green chain on the beach, for 25mins the bird has stayed in the same spot and is still there, you could literally sit in the chair and watch the bird! Steve On Saturday, May 10, 2014, Steve Pike wrote: > Showing beautifully now along east beach, just south of schuster'

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee...

Showing beautifully now along east beach, just south of schuster's trail. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Pelee

The bird has flown north and is still being seen near sparrow field on east beach. Good luck, Steve ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For infor

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover, Point Pelee

Now at the extreme tip of Pelee. This should be a record late date for Ontario. Good luck! Steve Pike and Richard Carr ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwing at Pelee

It's been a birdy day at Pelee today! Josh Vandermeulen and I are now watching a beautiful Bohemian Waxwing on the footpath that runs south of the Delaurier parking lot adjacent to the old administration building field, so roughly half between the chinquapin trail and the delaurier parkinlot. Its

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon at Point Pelee

Myself and Alan Wormington just had an adult pacific loon flying due south off the tip of Pelee, it did not land and is unlikely to be seen again. Yours in birds, Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Snowy Plover at Pelee is still there!

As of 12:05pm the snowy plover is still being see at the extreme tip hunkered down out of the wind in a shallow depression in the sand on the east side of the tip. Good luck! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Juvenile Laughing Gull at Point Pelee...

pin turtles and painted turkles ;) and bullfrogs! It's a great time so Kory and I hope to see you soon! Your in birds, Steve Pike sent from my new toy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organizatio

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit still at Hillman marsh shorebird cell

The breeding plumage Hudsonian Godwit is still showing nicely close to the shelter at the Hillman Marsh shorebird cell. Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull at Wheatley Harbour

Looking at an adult non breeding plumage Franklins Gull on the beach, on the east side of the harbour now! Good luck, Steve Pike, John and Mike Sacopulos ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Vega Gull still present

Kory Renaud and I are currently watching the Vega Gull which is still sitting on the east center of the sand island just off the tip of point pelee. The bird is resting but may be sick as its doesnt look particularly alert. Good luck! Steve Pike www.naturatoursinc.com Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Common Raven at Point Pelee!

! Steve Pike, Tour Leader, Natura Tours, Inc. Specialists in Custom Birding Tours. Website: www.naturatoursinc.com Blog: http://naturatours.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Bell's Vireo at Pt Pelee...

ared until Alan Wormington managed to relocate it about 25 minutes later when others were unable to find it. Great to hear others keen on seeing it were successful! Alan says this is the first April record for Bell's Vireo in Ontario. Good birding! Steve Pike ___

[Ontbirds] Connecticut Warbler at Point Pelee...

May 7th according to Al Wormington. An exciting find for my friends Justin Dralle and Zoe Brocklehurst from South Africa just after seeing their first Cerulean Warbler. Good birding y'all, Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Point Pelee...

West Beach or even in the Onion Fields where the last record of Fork-tailed occurred in 2008. East Beach Road is accessed by driving east on concession road "C" off of Point Pelee Drive (road to the park gates entrance). Good luck! Steve Pike _

[Ontbirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Point Pelee update...

r the solar panel, west side tip footpath. Perhaps it will show up again somewhere soon. Cheers, Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing

[Ontbirds]Spotted Towhee, Point Pelee National Park (and photos)...

for I believe a couple of hours without luck. I've posted a photo at: http://stevepike.com/rarities.html And also submitted the image to the OFO rarities page at: http://www.ofo.ca/photoalbums/current/index.html Good luck to any who try, Steve

[Ontbirds]A quick note about re-finding the Fork-tailed...

The bird had flown North from concession D towards concession C, landing in an isolated woodlot between concessions. Two birders attempted to re-find the bird first asking permission to walk the lane way to where we believed the bird had flown. Without knowing another house was located exactly wh

[Ontbirds]Fork-tailed Flycatcher photo...

rrily missed in December 2004! Good birding all, Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or

[Ontbirds]FISH CROW, Point Pelee National Park...

At 8:30am, myself and Julie Liptak saw and heard 2 Fish Crow's flying south directly above the main vehicle road directly opposite Sparrow Field. The birds called 5 or 6 times consecutively and returned 5 minutes later heading NNE, calling all the while. Keith Sealy (sp?) not more than 5mins befo

[Ontbirds]Mottled Duck, Hillman Marsh photos...

o the Ontario Rare Birds Record Committee for further review including Dean's written documentation. Thanks again Dean for another exciting bird! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding or

[Ontbirds]Mottled Duck, photos...

aterthrush including 7 different male Golden-winged I had heard about. Good birding! Steve Pike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hw

[Ontbirds]White-faced Ibis at Hillman Marsh...

Haven't seen a post on the bird today, at 12:20pm it was in the same location, North side of the bridge (standing on the tire in the water) near the parking lot entrance to Hillman marsh conservation area. Good luck! Steve Pike DIRECTIONS: >From Leamington: Take Oak Street east out of

[Ontbirds]Slaty-backed Gull photo...

I have posted Brett Groves image of the Slaty-backed Gull at Wheatley Harbour at www.stevepike.com. Click on the blue "rarities" hyperlink on the homepage. Enjoy and good luck! Steve.

[Ontbirds]Ivory Gull photos...

I've posted a fantastic image of the Ivory Gull photographed by Rosalee Hall at www.stevepike.com click on the blue "rarities" hyperlink on the homepage. And in my hast to post the updated directions and location information, I stated the Ivory gull was number 282 in the Point Pelee Birding area..

[Ontbirds]Western Kingbird photos...

I've posted a "distant" photo of the Western Kingbird from concession "D" in the Onion Field's at Point Pelee today. Go to www.stevepike.com and click on the blue "rarities" hyperlink. -turn on your speakers for the song quiz! Thank you ALAN! Randy Horva

[Ontbirds]SWAINSON'S HAWK, Point Pelee...

Sorry, I didn't give a time. That was at 12pm sharp. Steve. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.1/104 - Release Date: 9/16/2005

[Ontbirds]SWAINSON'S HAWK, Point Pelee...

I just received an update on the pair of Swainson's Hawks in the Onion Fields from Jim Lessor and Robert Epstein from Michigan. The birds we still in the same laneway happily catching Grasshoppers and providing fantastic views for all. Go get'em! Steve Pike. Just outside Point Pele

[Ontbirds]Swainson's Hawk photos...

I have posted 2 photos of the pair of Swainson's Hawk's in the Onion Fields today at Pelee. Go to www.stevepike.com and click on the blue rarities link button on the homepage. THANKS PAUL! Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Versio

[Ontbirds]Tricolored Heron and Fork-tailed Flycatcher PHOTOS...

I forgot to mention that I have also put up the LIVE photos of the Fork-tailed Flycatcher that was originally discovered by Mike and Debbie Savino on December 5th 2004 at the S.E. corner of Hillman Marsh (7th. to 10th. photo down from the Tricolored). Steve. -- No virus found in this outgoing mess

[Ontbirds]White-winged Dove, Pelee Wings, photos...

Hi! I've posted a photo of the White-winged Dove seen today at Pelee Wings (just North of Point Pelee) at www.stevepike.com go to the blue rarities hyperlink found on the homepage. THANK YOU PAUL PRATT! : What a great spring so far! Enjoy, Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this out

[Ontbirds]Black-throated Gray Warbler photos...

WOW, what a great bird. THANKS ALAN! www.stevepike.com blue rarities link on the homepage. 2 images. Enjoy! Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 4/16/2005

[Ontbirds]BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER at POINT PELEE...

-30 meters till you reach the big Grape Vine thicket on your right (or West). Going to try for photos now, will advise there after. Cheers, Steve Pike. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 4/16/2005

[Ontbirds]Lark Sparrow in Windsor, photos...

n the blue rarities hyperlink on the homepage. I have also posted a photo of the Greater White-fronted Goose on March 9 to the 11th. from S.E. Hilman. Enjoy, Steve Pike. -Congratulations to Robert on his 1st. rarity photo that he digi-"scoped" thru his BINOCULARS! directions... The b

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwing and Fork-tailed Flycatcher photos Pt.Pelee...

Thrush without any luck. I have posted 5 photos of the deceased Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Dec. 5th. S.E. Hillman Marsh) on my web site www.stevepike.com in the rarities section (blue link button on the homepage). Steve Pike. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system

[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Varied Thrush photos...

er) approx. 1/2 between the old cemetary and the Delaurier house with a flock of 30 Cedar Waxwings. If I ever get some real shots of these 2 beauties I'll be sure to post on the web : ) All the best, Steve Pike. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (ht

[Ontbirds]Point Pelee Bohemian Waxwing photos...

od birding, Steve Pike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004

[Ontbirds] PACIFIC LOON, WESTERN GREEB, BLACK-NECKED STILT, HUDSONIAN GODWIT and B.N. Stilt PHOTO CORRECTIONS...

available for all. ...the site is best viewed at a 1024 x 768 screen resolution at a 32 bit color quality. Cheers, Steve Pike. Directions to Fifty Point C.A Take QEW Niagara to Fifty Road. Head toward the lake and take the North Service Road around to the first road which branches off left

[Ontbirds]BLACK-NECKED STILT, Ridgetown PHOTOS...

have posted photos of the Stilt on my new web site www.stevepike.com on the rarities page, please click on the blue RARITIES link on my home page. ENJOY, Steve Pike. Directions to Ridgetown, from Irene Woods' email: Ridgetown is a few miles N/E of Rondeau P.P. At the only traffic light, turn

White-Winged Dove, Windsor...

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White-Winged Dove in Windsor...

ng to refind now. Steve. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 "Steve Pike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for infor