[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope - Keith McLean CA - YES

2019-12-04 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
post from a couple of days ago. Steve Thorpe Stratford, ON Keith McLean CA is just outside Rondeau Prov. Park. It is 4 km south of Talbot Line (Hwy 3) on Kent Bridge Road (CR 17). The parking lot is on the left side of the road just north of Rondeau

[Ontbirds] Northern Gannet - Point Edward, Sarnia

2019-10-23 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
Amazing ! I got on this bird well out in the lake and watched it come towards me, pass beside the Bluewater Bridge and then south along the St Clair river. Large and white with fast wing beat, bold black wing tips, long thin tail, long gray bill. 10.35 this morning. Steve Thorpe Point Edward

[Ontbirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - West Perth Wetlands

2019-10-02 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
l American Pipit and a Rusty Blackbird. Steve Thorpe West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario St (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington St to Frank St. Cross over and follow the road past the ball field to the parking lot. The cell beside the parking lot is cell 2, and

[Ontbirds] Gray Catbird - Stratford

2019-01-16 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
There was a single Gray Catbird in the TJ Dolan Natural Area this morning. Very surprising but unmistakeable. The bird was feeding on the now scarce buckthorn berries near the upper feeders on the north side of the river. Steve Thorpe The TJ Dolan Area is in SW Stratford. The best parking

[Ontbirds] Iceland and Glaucous Gulls - Stratford

2018-12-20 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
side of Lorne Avenue just west of Romeo Street. Lake Victoria is in central Stratford with access along Lakeside Drive and William Streets east of the Waterloo Street bridge (Hutt Bridge). Steve Thorpe ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Lesser Black-backed Gulls - Stratford

2018-11-15 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
n right on Lorne Avenue and the storm-water ponds are on your left. Steve Thorpe ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information abou

[Ontbirds] Snow Geese - Stratford

2018-09-28 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
There were 2 Snow Geese in with a flock of 30 Canada Geese near Tom Patterson Island on Lake Victoria this morning. Steve Thorpe Lake Victoria is in the middle of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7,8) head north on Waterloo Street. Just before the first bridge turn right on Lakeside

[Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron - Harrington , Oxford County still present Wednesday 7 PM

2018-08-15 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
The Little Blue Heron was still present this evening at the same location in the containment pond near Harrington. It moved around and wasn't in view all the time but it did eventually come fairly close to the berm and gave everyone good looks. Steve Thorpe Directions: From Hwy 401

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose - Stratford

2018-03-14 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
There was a single Ross's Goose flying with 5 mallards along the Avon River beside Devon Park this morning. At a distance it looked like a domestic duck, being the same size as the mallards. As the flock moved closer I saw the black wingtips and then the short stubby bill. Steve T

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur - Long Point - YES

2016-12-29 Thread Steve Thorpe
The Smith's Longspur was back in its usual place on Concession A at Long Point at 11:30 AM this morning. It was feeding alone beside the road about 200m west of Hwy 59. Steve Thorpe ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2016-11-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
first record of Tufted Titmouse in the area since 2013. Steve Thorpe The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in SW Stratford. There is a parking lot on John St at Centre St. From there walk west on the trail. Cross the river at the pedestrian bridge and continue west to the flats below the

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands: Am. Gold. Plover, Baird's, Stilt, Am. Bittern, Sora, ...

2016-09-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
of 5 species, and a group of Savannah Sparrows. Steve Thorpe West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario St (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington St. Cross Frank St. and drive beside the ball diamond to the parking lot. No permit is req

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands waterfowl

2016-03-12 Thread Steve Thorpe
, 1 Ring-necked Duck, 2 Bufflehead, and 1 Common Merganser. Other migrant species seen included Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, Song Sparrow, red-wing, and grackle. Steve Thorpe West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell, 20 km NW of Stratford. From Ontario Street head south on

[Ontbirds] Common Gallinule at West Perth Wetlands

2015-06-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
required. Steve Thorpe ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands update

2015-04-11 Thread Steve Thorpe
All the cells at West Perth Wetlands are now open and waterfowl are numerous. This afternoon there were Northern Shoveler, American Widgeon, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Mallard, black, Canada Goose, along with a single coot. Above the cells Tree Sw

[Ontbirds] Caspian Tern - Stratford

2015-04-08 Thread Steve Thorpe
, but nothing else in SW Ontario. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is in central Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) travel north on Waterloo Street then east along Lakeside Drive. Lots of parking is available on the south side of the

[Ontbirds] Common Goldeneye - Stratford

2015-02-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
would speculate that todays sightings are related to the freezing over of lakes Erie and Huron. Steve Thorpe Viewing the open water is best from the trail through the TJ Dolan. From the parking lot at John Street and Center Street, walk west for 200 m, cross the pedestrian bridge and

[Ontbirds] Eastern Phoebe - Stratford - YES

2015-01-21 Thread Steve Thorpe
another sighting. The same bird ??? The Stratford wastewater plant is at the west end of West Gore Street in SW Stratford. From the Perth County Health Unit parking lot walk up the hill through the conifers and you can look over the active treatment ponds. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetland - 16 waterfowl, 6 shorebird species

2014-10-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
Scaup, 2 Bufflehead, 3 Redhead, 1 Long-tailed Duck, 1 Hooded Merganser and 20 Ruddy Duck. About 40 American Coot were foraging as well. For shorebirds we found 3 Greater Yellowlegs, 1 Lesser Yellowlegs, 3 Pectoral Sandpiper, 5 Dunlin, 7 Wilson's Snipe and a peep, likely a Least. Steve T

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalarope, Stilt Sandpiper - West Perth Wetlands

2014-08-06 Thread Steve Thorpe via ONTBIRDS
gravel and follow it to the parking lot . No permits, no hassle, just good birding. Steve Thorpe Stratford ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Carolina Wren - Stratford

2014-01-10 Thread Steve Thorpe
. This specimen must have good genes to survive -26 C of a few nights ago. Steve Thorpe The bird was along the north side of Lake Victoria in Stratford. There is parking very close at the east end of William Street. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) take Waterloo Street north to William Street

[Ontbirds] Glaucous Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull - Stratford

2013-11-21 Thread Steve Thorpe
' as the vegetation grows. Lake Downie is on the south side of Lorne Avenue between Romeo Street and Downie Street. It is close to the Stratford dump and many of the birds move back and forth. Steve Thorpe Stratford ___

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope etc. - West Perth Wetlands

2013-09-19 Thread Steve Thorpe
t the fenced cell and big flocks of blackbirds move around. Lots to see indeed. Steve Thorpe West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell. From Hwy 8 travel south on Wellington street to Frank St. Cross over and follow the gravel to the parking lot. TRAVEL ADVISORY: The International Plowing Mat

[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Plover - West Perth Wetlands

2013-08-05 Thread Steve Thorpe
Semipalmated Plover, Pectoral Sandpiper, and Spotted Sandpiper. A Merlin dropped in, picked up a peep and continued on its way. Within a minute the shorebirds were feeding normally. Other notables were a few Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark. Steve Thorpe . West Perth Wetlands are in

[Ontbirds] Common Raven - north of Stratford

2013-02-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
. . Steve Thorpe .Stratford. . To reach Ellice Swamp drive north from Stratford on Road 119; turn west on line 46 and drive for about 3 km to the North/South trail. BIRDERS/HIKERS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN ELLICE CA ON WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose, Snow Goose - Stratford

2013-01-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
home to get my camera but the 'good geese' were gone when I got back. Steve Thorpe.Stratford . Lake Victoria is in the middle of Stratford. From Hwy 8 (Ontario St.) turn north on Waterloo Street and follow it 2 blocks to the lake. Parking can be found on the north s

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl - Hwy 8 St. Columban, Huron-Perth County border

2013-01-12 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a Snowy Owl sitting on a power pole on Hwy 8 near St. Columban at 4 PM today.The closest intersection is Road 182 and Hwy 8.St. Columban is about 30 km north-west of Stratford. Steve Thorpe

[Ontbirds] Northern Goshawk - West Perth Wetlands

2012-10-19 Thread Steve Thorpe
none of the ducks flushed off the water. They seemed to recognize the goshawk as an aerial threat. Steve ThorpeStratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell, about 20 km NW of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington St. to Frank St. Cross the road

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope - West Perth Wetlands

2012-09-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
ck of Red-winged Blackbirds along with Barn, Cliff and Tree Swallows. Steve Thorpe. Stratford .West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell. From Hwy 8 (Ontario Street) travel south on Wellington St to Frank Street. Cross over and follow the gravel road to the parkin

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit still at Wildwood

2012-09-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
closed for construction but over the long weekend there is no sign of work being done on the road. Line 29 is in the northern portion of Oxford County. The bridge is about 1 km south of the Perth-Oxford Road. See James Holdsworth posting for directions.Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit- Yes, American Golden Plover - Yes, at West Perth Wetlands

2012-08-28 Thread Steve Thorpe
Urie, Mike Nelson, and Dave Brown for their input. Steve Thorpe StratfordWest Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell, 20 km west of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) drive south on Wellington Street to Frank Street, cross the road and drive 100 m to the parkin

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope - Wildwood Reservoir

2012-08-17 Thread Steve Thorpe
r the village of Harrington. As the water level drops the best habitat is on the north side and some of the shorebirds are a good distance away. A scope is necessary. Steve Thorpe Stratford ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds] Olive-sided Flycatcher - Exeter

2012-05-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
birds and grosbeaks. Steve ThorpeExeter is north of London. Morrison Trail begins at the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Headquarters on Morrison Line, one line east of Exeter south off H

[Ontbirds] Chimney Swift - Stratford

2012-04-25 Thread Steve Thorpe
-crowned Kinglet(3) and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker(2). Yesterday there was a single Great Egret along the lake in central Stratford. Steve Thorpe The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in SW Stratford. There is a parking lot on John St at Centre St. with a map of the trails

[Ontbirds] White-winged Crossbills - Stratford

2012-02-05 Thread Steve Thorpe
There were 30+ White-winged Crossbills in the TJ Dolan Natural Area this morning, moving among the conifers. They have been seen seen in the area for about a week along with recently arrived redpolls. Also seen were 5+ American Robins that have been present all winter. Steve

[Ontbirds] Pine Siskins - Stratford

2012-01-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a flock of 60 Pine Siskins along Forest Road this afternoon. This is the first large flock I have seen in the area this winter. Steve Thorpe Stratford Forest Road is a short loop, north off Highway 7/8 (Ontario St) on the eastern edge of Stratford

[Ontbirds] Northern Goshawk - Stratford

2011-12-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
Harald Scholz and I saw an immature Northern Goshawk this afternoon in central Stratford. The bird was first seen chasing pigeons over the city. It flew around displaying its long barred tail and finely streaked breast. It then landed on the Court House and sat on top of one of the turret

[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon - Stratford

2011-11-30 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is in central Stratford and can be reached from Ontario Street (Hwy 7,8) by travelling north on Waterloo Street to Veterans Way. Follow the south side of the lake in an easterly direction to find parking

[Ontbirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull - Stratford

2011-11-09 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a single Lesser Black-backed Gull in with a couple of hundred Herring Gulls at 'Lake Downie' in Stratford this morning. Lake Downie is the local name for the new storm water pond on the south side of Lorne Avenue. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) head south on Romeo Street to Lorne A

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit, Long-billed Dowitcher at West Perth Wetlands

2011-10-05 Thread Steve Thorpe
I met Eric Jeffrey at WPWL this morning. He had scoped out lots of good shorebirds. There was a Hudsonian Godwit that showed then disappeared twice, 2 Long-billed Dowitchers, 4 White-rumped Sandpipers, at least a dozen Black-bellied Plover along with American Golden Plover, Dunlin, both y

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds - West Perth Wetlands

2011-08-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
Harald Scholz and I spent a productive morning at West Perth Wetlands. When we arrived there were lots of shorebirds in the first cell next to the parking lot. Most numerous were Lesser Yellowlegs and Killdeer along with lower numbers of Greater Yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpi

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - shorebird report

2011-07-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
Harald Scholz and I spent a couple of hours at West Perth Wetlands this afternoon. The vegetation around the cells is lush and tall this year, and the cells have plenty of water in them with only a small amount of beach. There was a single Short-billed Dowitcher, about 10 Lesser Yellowlegs,

[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow - Stratford

2011-05-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
ut it was huge with a 2+ foot wingspan, long tail, big head and a reddy-brown top side. At first I thought Whipporwill but this bird was too large, was distinctly red-brown and had very little white anywhere. My heart was beating fast as I realised this was a Chuck-will's widow. St

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands

2011-05-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell about 20 km west of Stratford on Hwy 8. From Ontario St. (Hwy 8) go south on Wellington to Frank St. Cross over and follow the gravel to the parking lot. Unlike some other wetlands in Southern Ontario, West Perth Wetlands are very

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands Report

2011-04-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
), Lesser Scaup(30), Ring-necked Duck(15), Redhead(5), Bufflehead(60), Ruddy Duck(15) As for shorebirds there were 4 Greater Yellowlegs and 10 Killdeer. A single Tree Swallow patrolled the skies. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell about 20 km west of Stratford. From

[Ontbirds] Migrants - Stratford

2011-04-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
and 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Lake Victoria is an central Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7,8) travel north on Front St. or Queen St. Parking is plentiful on Lakeside Drive. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] Pied-billed Grebe, other migrants - Stratford

2011-03-21 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is a widening of the Avon in central Stratford. From Ontario St (Hwy 7,8) travel north on Front St or Queen St to the river. Parking is available along Lakeside Drive

[Ontbirds] Common Goldeneye - Stratford

2011-02-09 Thread Steve Thorpe
Goldeneye there along with a couple of hundred Mallard and a few black ducks. Other good sightings were 2 Great Blue Heron, a Belted Kingfisher, and a Song sparrow at a feeder. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in SW Stratford. There is a parking lot with a map at John Street and

[Ontbirds] Merlin - Stratford

2010-12-24 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning there was a single Merlin, likely a female, on the north side of Lake Victoria in Stratford. The bird was sitting in the top of a willow tree attracting the ire of local nuthatches and chickadees. Hopefully it will stick around for Monday's CBC. Steve Thorpe Lake Victor

[Ontbirds] Horned Grebe - Stratford

2010-11-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
An early morning walk around Lake Victoria produced a single Horned Grebe. Also on the lake were 2 Hooded Merganser and several Bufflehead among the larger numbers of Mallard, blacks and Canada Geese. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is a widening of the Avon River in central Stratford

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - Shorebirds and Waterfowl

2010-10-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
Goldfinch. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell, which is west of Stratford on Hwy 8. From Ontario Street travel south on Wellington Street to Frank Street. Cross the road and follow the gravel to the parking lot

[Ontbirds] Sparrows in Stratford

2010-10-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
is a parking lot and map board at the intersection of John and Center Streets. Steve Thorpe Stratford ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds - Mitchell

2010-09-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, and Wilson's Snipe. A Cooper's Hawk put the shorebirds up several times and a lone Osprey flew over. Waterfowl in the large cell included Northern Shovellor and both teal. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are on the south side o

[Ontbirds] American Golden Plover - Mitchell

2010-09-06 Thread Steve Thorpe
le of minutes they all returned along with a group of 18 American Golden Plover, most of them in worn breeding plumage. Other birds of note included a Sora and a Pied-billed Grebe. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) head

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2010-08-30 Thread Steve Thorpe
, that titmice are now breeding in the Stratford area. However no one has found a nest ! Migrants with them were Wilson's Warbler , Cape May Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Black throated Green Warbler, Black and White Warbler, American Redstart, and Red-eyed Vireos. Steve Thorpe Stra

[Ontbirds] Migrants - Stratford

2010-08-15 Thread Steve Thorpe
sign of fall migration ? Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in SW Stratford along the Avon River. There is a parking lot and map board at the intersection of John and Centre Streets

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2010-08-11 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning I saw a single Tufted Titmouse in the TJ Dolan Natural area. It was feeding in willows along the river. Also seen today were a Cooper's Hawk, a Least Flycatcher and 3 Indigo Bunting. Steve Thorpe The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in south west Stratford. There is a conve

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

2010-08-05 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford Directions from Arthur: Travel east on Hwy 109 then turn north on Wellington Rd 16. Turn east on Wellington Rd 15 and follow the gravel until it turns to pavement. About 0.5 km past the beginning of the pavement look for the flycatcher on the wires or on top of a

[Ontbirds] Great Egret - Stratford

2010-08-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
popular with resident and migrant birds and is a good place to look if you happen to be in Stratford. Steve Thorpe Directions: From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) travel north on Queen Street to the lake. Turn right on Lakeside Drive and park on your right. Walk east to the Festival Bridge and

[Ontbirds] Black-crowned Night-Heron - Stratford

2010-07-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
Street at Centre Street. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Learn more ways to connect with your buddies now http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9734388___

[Ontbirds] Common Moorhen - Stratford

2010-05-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Lake Victoria is in central Stratford. From Ontario Street(HWY 7/8) take Waterloo Street north to William Street, turn right (east) and travel one block to James Street. There is parking at the corner of William and James

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands Report

2010-04-15 Thread Steve Thorpe
abundant, trails are well maintained, and birders are welcome. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) take Wellington Street south to Frank Street. Cross over and drive past the ball diamond to the parking lot

[Ontbirds] Cormorants etc. - Stratford

2010-04-10 Thread Steve Thorpe
and activity everywhere. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in SW Stratford along the Avon River. There is a parking lot and a map at the corner of John Street and Center Street

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - Mitchell

2010-03-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
only shorebirds were Killdeer. Unlike many sewage lagoons that require permits, Mitchell welcomes visitors with a parking lot and mowed berms (sp?) to walk on and view from. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2010-03-25 Thread Steve Thorpe
a titmouse spent the previous winter in another part of the city. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in the south-west of Stratford along the Avon River. The is a parking lot and a map on John Street at Centre Street

[Ontbirds] Fox Sparrow - Stratford

2009-12-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a single Fox Sparrow near a feeder in the TJ Dolan Area this morning. Other sightings included an American Robin and a Cooper's Hawk. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in south-west Stratford along the Avon River. There is a parking lot and map at John Stree

[Ontbirds] Great Horned Owl - Stratford

2009-12-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
t bad for December. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in south-west Stratford, on either side of the Avon River. There is a parking lot and map at John Street and Centre S

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings, Snow Buntings - Stratford

2009-12-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
There were 6 Bohemian Waxwings in the top of a spruce tree on Delamere Avenue this morning. Earlier I saw a flock of 150 Snow Buntings in a field near Sebbon Bridge. Steve Thorpe Stratford Delamere Avenue is just north of the Avon River. Sebbon Bridge is on Perth Road 111 between

[Ontbirds] Avocets still at West Perth Wetlands

2009-10-29 Thread Steve Thorpe
waterfowl includes Mallard, blacks, Green-winged Teal, Ring-neck Duck. Construction is on-going but West Perth Wetlands is one of the best places to see shorebirds. The municipality welcomes visitors; no permits are required. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - West Perth Wetlands

2009-10-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning there were 6 American Avocet in the first cell at West Perth Wetlands. Other shorebirds included both yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper, Dunlin, dowitcher, and Killdeer. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican still at Wildwood

2009-09-25 Thread Steve Thorpe
The American White Pelican was still at Wildwood Reservoir as of 11 AM Friday morning. It was loafing on a sandbar on the east side of the 29 th line bridge. Steve Thorpe Stratford The 29 th line bridge is in Oxford County. From Stratford head south on Hwy 7, take Perth Road 115 to

[Ontbirds] Warblers etc. - Stratford

2009-09-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
Swainson's Thrush 1 House Wren 2 Blue Jay 500+ in waves of 20 - 50 heading SW along the river valley American Robin 40+ Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in the south west part of Stratford. There is a small parking area and a map board at the corner of John Stree

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Vireo - Stratford

2009-09-08 Thread Steve Thorpe
chickadees. Steve Thorpe Stratford The Meadowrue Garden is on the Avon River in Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) turn north on Front Street, then east on Lakeside drive for 0.5 km to the Festival Bridge. Parking is available on Lakeside Drive

[Ontbirds] Migrant Warblers - Stratford

2009-09-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
rbler 2 Other species seen include Eastern Wood Pewee(1), Red-Eyed Vireo(3), Black-crowned Night Heron(1) and Ruby-throated Hummingbird(5). Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in south-west Stratford. There is a parking lot at John St.and Center St. that has a map o

[Ontbirds] Great Egrets - Mitchell

2009-08-11 Thread Steve Thorpe
Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, and Short-billed Dowitcher. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell. From Hwy 7/8 (Ontario St) travel south on Wellington Street to Frank Street, cross the road and park beyond the bal field

[Ontbirds] Fotos 27/06.

2009-07-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
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[Ontbirds] Fotos 27/06.

2009-07-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
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[Ontbirds] Fotos 27/06.

2009-07-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
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[Ontbirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Wildwood CA

2009-07-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning I heard and SAW a Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Wildwood. It was in a wet thicket area beside a trail along the north side of Wildwood Lake. Ken Clarke had seen and heard one about 0.5 km away yesterday morning, so there may be a few yellow-bills in the area. Steve Thorpe

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - Shorebirds etc.

2009-07-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
Coot 1, Redhead 1, GW Teal 1, BW Teal 2, Bufflehead 1, Wood Duck 6 Others: Caspian Tern 3, Tree Swallow 60+ Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Hwy 8 (Ontario St) travel south 1 km on Wellington Street to Frank Street. Continue south past

[Ontbirds] Thrushes, Warblers - Stratford

2009-05-16 Thread Steve Thorpe
Black-throated Green Warbler American Redstart Also seen Merlin, Least Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo Steve Thorpe Stratford Meadowrue Gardens are in central Stratford on the east end of Lake Victoria. From Ontario Street travel north on Front Street, turn right at Lakeside Drive and

[Ontbirds] Chimney Swift - Stratford

2009-04-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
-rumped Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Pied-billed Grebe, Bufflehead, and Winter Wren. Lake Victoria can be reached from Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) by heading North on Front Street then turning right on Lakeside Drive. Lots of parking is available there. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] Pine Warbler - Stratford

2009-04-18 Thread Steve Thorpe
Sparrow, Belted Kingfisher, Great Blue Heron and Northern Flicker. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Experience all of the new features, and Reconnect with your life. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] Waterbirds - West Perth Wetlands

2009-04-12 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are found at the south end of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington Street to Frank Street. Drive straight ahead on the gravel to the parking lot. _ Share

[Ontbirds] Fox Sparrow - Stratford

2009-04-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
I saw a single Fox Sparrow in the TJ Dolan Area near the feeders on the north side of the Avon River. Through the frequent flurries I also found Brown Creeper, Hooded Merganser, siskins, redpolls, and over 50 robins. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in south-west Stratford

[Ontbirds] Early migrants - Stratford

2009-03-10 Thread Steve Thorpe
Common Redpolls may be seen at feeders in the city. A single Tufted Titmouse was seen at feeders on the north side of the Avon yesterday and today. Steve Thorpe The Avon River bisects Stratford in an east-west direction. Good access and parking can be found on Lakeside Drive. From Ontario

[Ontbirds] Glaucous, Great Black-backed Gulls - St Mary's

2009-01-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
About noon today there were 3 Glaucous and 1 Great Black-backed Gulls among the scores of Herring Gulls in the fields near the mink farm(?) on Road 125 north of St Mary's. Along with the gulls were 2 Rough-legged Hawks and 1 Red-tailed Hawk. Steve Thorpe Stratford >From downtown S

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl - Stratford

2008-12-20 Thread Steve Thorpe
As I was returning to Stratford from the Woodstock CBC I saw an adult Snowy Owl sitting on the top of a silo on the south side of Perth Line 33 (known locally as Pork Road) It was about 5 km east of Stratford just east of Perth 110. Steve Thorpe Stratford >From Ontario Street(Hwy

[Ontbirds] Merlin, Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2008-12-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
Creeper and 2 Wood Ducks this morning. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is reached from Ontario Street(Hwy 7/8) by travelling north on Waterloo and then turning right on Lakeside Drive

[Ontbirds]Gull correction - Stratford

2008-11-29 Thread Steve Thorpe
The dark gull that I had identified as a California Gull is still on Lake Victoria. I have seen it each day since Thursday. It is however a Lesser Black-backed Gull. It has a light eye and looks similar to the drawing in Sibley 2000 on page 225. Steve Thorpe Stratford. Lake Victoria is

[Ontbirds]California Gull - Stratford

2008-11-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a single adult California Gull on Lake Victoria this morning. It was sitting on some ice with Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. Also on the lake were 4 Hooded Mergansers. Yesterday there were 2 Wood Ducks there. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is in the centre of Stratford 2

[Ontbirds]West Perth Wetlands - waterbirds

2008-11-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
park in the gravel area near the ball field. The ;agoons are straight ahead. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds]White-winged Crossbills - Stratford

2008-10-30 Thread Steve Thorpe
now seems to be quite wide-ranging. If you see a tight flock of small birds, have a good look. They could be crossbills or siskins. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds]Migrants - Stratford

2008-10-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
is available on Lakeside Drive. Steve Thorpe _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing

[Ontbirds]Migrants - Stratford

2008-08-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
House Wren 6 The TJ Dolan Natural Area is on the west side of Stratford. There is parking and a map at John Street and Centre Street. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds]Shorebirds, Herons etc. West Perth Wetlands

2008-08-20 Thread Steve Thorpe
owned Night Heron 2 Green Heron 1 Common Nighthawk 2 Northern Harrier 1 Redhead 4 Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is located in Mitchell, about 20 km west of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) turn south on Wellington and follow it to Frank Street. The lagoons are 200m dir

[Ontbirds]Herons etc. - West Perth Wetlands

2008-07-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
Mitchell, 20 km west of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington Street to the parking lot. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds]Shorebirds - West Perth Wetlands

2008-07-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
. The other cells are full of water, up to grass level. West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Hwy 8 through Mitchell head south on Wellington St . The wetlands are beyond the ball field. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds]Carolina Wren - Stratford

2008-05-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Parking is available along William Street. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Turn every day into $1000. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca http://g.msn.ca/ca55/213___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds]Chimney Swifts etc. - Stratford

2008-04-28 Thread Steve Thorpe
a beautiful male Indigo Bunting. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55

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