[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret still present north of Kemptnille

2015-11-08 Thread cheryle29
In  the front yard of 3169. DonelleyDirections: From Hwy#416, take exit #42 west to Fourth Line Rd, then turn left (south) and follow to where 4th Line turns into Donnelly Drive. Continue west on Donnelly until you pass Malakoff Rd and #3169 is the first farm on the right (north side) of the road.

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose - no

2015-11-08 Thread cheryle29
Just an update that the Pink-footed Goose has not been seen in the last couple of days despite many birders sifting through thousands of geese. Greater white fronted, Ross and Cackling.  have been‎ seen in the flock. The number of snow geese is staggering and certainly a spectacle to see.CheersChe

[Ontbirds] More Jaegers at Lakeland

2015-09-24 Thread cheryle29
Barry and Dave just had nine adult ‎probable Parasitics come overland. They were very distant. A minute ago we had another adult Parastic come close to shore Cheryl Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.   Original Message   From: olivesided Sent: Thursday, September 24, 201

[Ontbirds] Jaegers at Van Wagners Beach

2015-09-04 Thread cheryle29
Just had a juvenile and one adult Long-tailed Jaeger flying lazily not far out on the water. Earlier there were Parasitic Jaegers earlier. Good winds, good viewing ‎.CherylDirections to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exitfrom the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to t

[Ontbirds] Adult long tailed Jaeger, van Wagners beach

2015-08-28 Thread cheryle29
Seen not too far out on east winds just minutes ago. Spotted by Barry Cherriere. No streamers but still awesome.Cheryl Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exitfrom the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service Rd.,turn left and continue west as i

Re: [Ontbirds] Lark Bunting - Flamborough still showing well.

2015-05-23 Thread cheryle29
Still present at 710. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.   Original Message   From: Cheryl Edgecombe Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 1:19 PM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Cc: 'Hamilton' Subject: [Ontbirds] Lark Bunting - Flamborough still showing well. The male Lark Bunting is st

[Ontbirds] Swainson's Warbler, Tommy thompson park, refound

2015-05-18 Thread cheryle29
‎Found west of where it was in from the fence line near the two smoke stacks towards a large tower in the background. Best I can describe.Cheryl S of where it was, along the fence line ent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. ___ ONTBIR

[Ontbirds] Harris Sparrow, Oakville

2015-02-07 Thread cheryle29
Mark Jennings has found a Harris Sparrow along the Sheldon Creek Trail in Oakville. There are two ways to get here. The bird is being seen on the south side of the trail east of Burloak Drive.  DirectionsFollow Burloak Drive south of Rebecca. The trail is on the east side of Burloak but you will h

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting - oakville

2015-01-05 Thread cheryle29
‎The PABU made a lengthy appearance at a feeder now placed beside no 1 Arkendo. It's on the pathway beside the ravine so no interference with home owners.It's stupid cold out so dress accordingly.Arkendo is one street west of Winston Churchill off Lakeshore.in Oakville.CheersCheryl Sent from my Bl

[Ontbirds] Yellow-headed Blackbird, Haldimand county, nanticoke

2015-01-01 Thread cheryle29
The female Yellow headed Blackbird has been relocated by Rob Dobos, Dave Don and myself. Sandusk Road and Rainham Road. The flock totals about 400 mixed blackbirds including Red-winged Blackbirds, Grackles and Brown-headed Cowbirds. Directions: Hwy 6 south from Hagersville. Turn left on Sandusk ro

[Ontbirds] Arkendo drive correction

2014-12-17 Thread cheryle29
‎Arkendo is in Oakville not Burlington sorry. Too excited. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@on

[Ontbirds] Six warbler species, sedgewick park Oakville

2014-12-01 Thread cheryle29
‎Tennessee, Parula, Wilson's, yellow-rumped, orange-crowned and Nashville are all here near the sewage tanks.Directionsexit QEW at third line ‎in Oakville. Come south towards the lake to Hixon which is north of Lakeshore. Go east on Hixon to the end. Walk south and east  towards the tanks. They al

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Tree Sparrow - yes!

2014-12-01 Thread cheryle29
Winter ListersThe tree sparrow arrived at the feeder a short time ago.15732 niagara parkway,niagara on the lakeCheryl, Bob, Barb, Dave and Tom.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Orni

[Ontbirds] Eurasian tree sparrow - yes!!!

2014-11-26 Thread cheryle29
‎Just showed up at the feeder. 15732 Niagara Parkway, niagara on the lakeCheryl and Dave Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Sen

[Ontbirds] Eurasian tree sparrow NOTL- nothing yet

2014-11-26 Thread cheryle29
‎Thought I would post that so far the bird has not been seen at the feeder yet. Cheryl Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

Re: [Ontbirds] Fw: Eurasian Tree Sparrow continues at Niagara-on-the-Lake

2014-11-25 Thread cheryle29
Good on you Bob! Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.   Original Message   From: 2barbara.charl...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 1:21 PM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Fw: Eurasian Tree Sparrow continues at Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Birders,  The Eura

[Ontbirds] 46 sabines and counting, lakeland centre, van Wagners beach hamilton

2014-09-08 Thread cheryle29
‎Barry Cherriere phoned to advise that conditions are ideal and that 46 Sabines gulls have been counted so far. Some may be same birds but they had a group of 22 a short time ago. A couple of jaegers at the beach now.Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exitfrom th

[Ontbirds] Adult long-tailed jaeger and sabines gulls at Van Wagners beach

2014-08-29 Thread cheryle29
At least 3 distant sabines gulls and a fiull adult long tailed jaeger first seen by Brandon Holden has just come right over the viewing platform at Lakeland tower and gone inland Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.‎Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway

[Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger,vanwagners beach

2014-08-24 Thread cheryle29--- via ONTBIRDS
‎A sub adult long-tailed jaeger was spotted a short time ago coming up the beach the bird landed in the water in front of Lakeland. The bird was seen again at a distance and is now resting out in the lake but further out. Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exitfr

[Ontbirds] Juvenile long-tailed jaeger,van Wagners beach

2014-08-23 Thread cheryle29--- via ONTBIRDS
‎A juvenile intermediate morph long tailed is giving quite a show here at the beach at the Lakeland Centre, it is currently sitting offshore jot that far out from the beach,See directions for kittiwake earlier I can't type well without my reading glasses. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on t

[Ontbirds] Black-legged kittiwake,van Wagners beqch

2014-08-23 Thread cheryle29--- via ONTBIRDS
‎Immature bird seen a short time ago. And continuing at Lakeland tower.‎Qew Niagara to Woodward exit right at Woodward which turns to eastport turn right at lights to van Wagners beqch road then come to Lakeland tower Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.

[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull, Bronte Harbour

2014-07-26 Thread cheryle29--- via ONTBIRDS
The gull on the west pier of the harbour has been studied by Rob Dobos, Ken and Angie Williams and deemed to be a first summer Franklin's Gull.CheersCherylBronte Harbour is still at the end of Bronte Road in Oakville. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull remains at Bronte Harbour

2014-07-26 Thread cheryle29--- via ONTBIRDS
‎The Laughing Gull found by Gavin  this morning Remains on the west pier.Bronte Harbour is at the end of Bronte Road in Oakville. Cheryl Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholog

[Ontbirds] Spotted Towhee continues, Glen Williams

2014-02-01 Thread cheryle29
The Spotted Towhee continues to show well this morning feeding on the porch at 571 Main Street. Glen Williams is located in the north end of Halton Region. From the 401, exit Trafalgar Rd, drive north and immediately turn right on Steeles. Take your second left which is 9th line. Follow this no

[Ontbirds] Common Eider - Fifty point still present

2013-12-06 Thread cheryle29
This morning the bird is being seen near the green and white beacon at the entrance to the harbour. Cheers Cheryl Edgecombe Directions as per post by Willie D"Anna. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de

[Ontbirds] Thick Billed Murre- kingston- yes

2013-12-04 Thread cheryle29
Just received word from Bob Curry and Glenda Slessor that the murre is at the docks at the Delta Hotel. This is all the detail I have at present. Just getting word out. Cheryl Edgecombe Sadly not in Kingston!!! Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par m

[Ontbirds] Purple sandpiper, niagara

2013-12-01 Thread cheryle29
There is a Purple Sandpiper on the rocks where the Phalarope is. Not sure who the finder is but thought I would post. Phalarope still here too. Cheryl Edgecombe Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell

[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope at Niagara

2013-11-30 Thread cheryle29
Richard Poort just sent me photos of a Red Phalarope swimming around at the barge above the falls at Niagara. This is all the detail I have for now. Maybe if someone else is there they can post further. Cheers Cheryl Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fi

[Ontbirds] Elegant Tern still being seen at end of Highland Ave, Fort Erie

2013-11-21 Thread cheryle29
Being seen now sitting on the pier over on the US side. Directions that I took. QEW to Central Ave, right on Central to Niagara Pkwy. Left on Niagara Pkwy to Highland. You will see many cars. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile

[Ontbirds] Brown Booby- not yet

2013-10-08 Thread cheryle29
For those looking for an update, the bird has been seen this morning and apparently sitting on the US side. It has not been seen on this side of the pond canadian side yet this morning. We are patiently??? Waiting across from the old fort. Will update. Just wanted people to know. Cheryl Sent w

[Ontbirds] Jaegers and Sabines gulls today at VanWagners Beach

2013-09-16 Thread cheryle29
Today after 430 we had good close looks at all three species of Jaegers, juvenile and adult of parasitic and an adult long tail. A big bold juvenile pomarine flew in a flock of 4 parasitics to give good comparison. At about 625 a lovely Sabines Gull came within range of the wave tower and gave g

[Ontbirds] Jaegers and Sabines at Van Wagners Beach, Hamiton

2013-09-08 Thread cheryle29
So far we have had Pomarine and Parasitic Jaegers. Rob Dobos had 4 distant Sabine's Gulls. Action had picked up in the last hour. Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service Rd., turn left and con

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake, Van Wagners Beach Hamilton

2013-08-17 Thread cheryle29
Rob Dobos just spotted a juvenile Black legged Kittiwake at Lakeland Centre. At present there are light east winds. Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service Rd., turn left and continue west as i

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover at Windermere Basin

2013-05-24 Thread cheryle29
Rob Dobos has just found a Piping Plover at Windermere Basin. There are lots of birds here today. The birds is on the far shore towards the right. Directions: QEW Niagara to Woodward exit, turn right onto Eastport and left in the parking lot a few hundred metres down the road. Cheryl Sent wi

[Ontbirds] Possible Fish Crow death at nest

2013-05-20 Thread cheryle29
This morning I received a message from Kevin Shakleton that the nest was empty and there was a small crow in the parkette across the road. This crow has now been picked up by the ROM and I assume will be tested. Just wanted people to be aware. To my knowledge the other crow was not seen. Cheryl

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow at Bronte Harbour

2013-04-18 Thread cheryle29
The Fish Crow was actively calling this morning at the corner of East and Ontario street in Bronte. It flew east down the shoreline but will likely be back. There is a good drop of migrants this morning along the lakeshore. Directions:   QEW to Bronte Road, south on Bronte down to the lake and p

[Ontbirds] Correction to Hamilton report.

2013-03-08 Thread cheryle29
The Vesper Sparrow was seen in Brantford not Brampton. Sorry for the error. Cheryl Edgecombe Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe still at Humber Bay

2013-02-28 Thread cheryle29
Seen from the lighthouse directly southwest at a great distance diving frequently. There were also a few Horned Grebes as well. A scope is mandatory. We were at the western most point of humber bay west park at > the vehicle turn around, just beyond the small > > parking area near the end of

[Ontbirds] Correction to Hamilton Report

2013-01-12 Thread cheryle29
At the top of this weeks list, BANK swallow should be BARN. Thanks to those on their toes and sorry to those who were thinking we have added another great bird to our list to chase. Note to self: type report earlier in the day when fatigue hasn't set in! Cheers Cheryl Edgecombe Sent wirele

[Ontbirds] Blackpoll Warbler still present at Sedgewick.

2012-12-17 Thread cheryle29
Seen just about 5 minutes ago by Dave Don and myself with a yellow rumped warbler. East side near lagoons. Directions as per previous post. Cheryl Edgecombe Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell.

[Ontbirds] Fw: [hamiltonbirds] Barn swallows, sewage treatment plant, beachway park, Burlington

2012-12-14 Thread cheryle29
Directions: take QEW to QEW niagara to Northshore Blvd. Go east on Northshore Blvd to Lakeshore Blvd. Turn right. Go down to Beachway Park Pavillion on the east side. The birds were flying over the last tank. DO NOT ENTER THE FACILITY. Behind Jo Brant Hospital. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBer

[Ontbirds] Cape May and Orange Crowneds,sedgewick park, oakville

2012-12-09 Thread cheryle29
While looking for the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Rob Dobos and I found a Cape May, two Orange-crowned Warblers in the south east corner of the park, east of the sewage tanks down near Lakeshore Road. Also a Yellow-rumped. Take third line from QEW down to Hixon, east on Hixon to the end where it dead

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallow - Bronte Harbour

2012-12-05 Thread cheryle29
Although just a fly through going west, a single Cave Swallow was seen at Bronte Harbour about 30 minutes ago. Just a heads up that there could be a few around. Two swallow sp. Were seen at the west end of the lake from Green Road yesterday. Directions Bronte Harbour is located at the bottom of

[Ontbirds] Purple Sandpiper, Bronte beach

2012-12-01 Thread cheryle29
Found by Mark Jennings a single Purple Sandpiper is crawling along the beach west of Bronte Harbour. >From the QEW take Bronte Road down to Lakeshore and turn right. Go to West >River Road which is just over Bronte Creek and turn left . Park at the Marina >and come down to the shore. Cheryl

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager, westdale ravine, hamilton

2012-11-04 Thread cheryle29
While doing the fall count Rob Dobos and I found a female Western Tanager in the Westdale Ravine, in west Hamilton. Directions: At the intersection of dalewood and oak knoll drive in west hamilton. Parking lot for the RBG childrens garden is located here. Its in thr trees along the backyard of

[Ontbirds] Leachs Storm Petrel, van wagners beach

2012-10-30 Thread cheryle29
Just minutes ago we had a Leachs Storm Petrel first spotted by Dave Don fly close to shore and then continue along to Lakeland. A great day at the beach!!! Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Serv

[Ontbirds] Birds at Van Wagners, hamilton

2012-10-30 Thread cheryle29
We have had more than a dozen kittiwakes including an adult as well as Pomarine and Parasitic Jaegers this morning. See from Hutchs but Lakeland is probably good as well now that the rain has stopped. Cheryl Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the Q

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, haldibrook road, Blackheath

2012-10-19 Thread cheryle29
Found this morning by Brandon Holden a Cattle Egret has been found just west of the intersection of Haldibrook and Stoney Creek Road in Blackheath. It is with a group of cattle but behind a hill at the moment. A nice light phase rough leg was here too. Directions Take Hwy 6 south from the 4

[Ontbirds] 52 Sabine's Gulls, Van Wagners Beach

2012-09-01 Thread cheryle29
A group of us just had a flock of 52 Sabines out from the Lakeland Centre. Although at a distance it appeared like there were a mix of juv and adults. Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service R

[Ontbirds] Jaegers and Sabine's Gulls, Van Wagners Beach Hamilton

2012-09-01 Thread cheryle29
A short time ago Josh Vandermeulen pointed out three Parasitic Jaegers not too far out from the Lakeland Centre. Earlier a couple of Long-tailed Jaegers were seen at a distance. Earlier today two Sabine's Gulls were seen on the horizon. Action has picked up this afternoon but may also be good

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report, Friday, August 31st, 2012

2012-08-31 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, August 31st, 2012, this is the HNC Birding Report: SABINE’S GULL LONG-TAILED JAEGER PROTHONOTARY WARBLER KENTUCKY WARBLER Great Egret Green Heron Osprey Broad-winged Hawk Black-bellied Plover American Golden Plover Semipalmated Plover Spotted Sandpiper Solitary Sandpiper Greater Yell

[Ontbirds] Thick-billed Kingbird still present

2012-08-29 Thread cheryle29
Being seen now at the same location. Speed records broken to get here. Cheryl Edgecombe The T-b Kingbird is still being seen in the trees near the first cottage east of the Calf Pasture bridge (Where Atkins Land goes under Bayshore Rd.). It would be best if people would park at the Calf Pa

[Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger (adult) Van Wagners Beach, Hamilton

2012-08-24 Thread cheryle29
One just flew past the wave tower down at the Lakeland Centre about 15 min ago. Good streamers on this one. Hamilton report will be late, Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service Rd., turn left

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - August 10th, 2012

2012-08-10 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, August 10th, 2012 this is the HNC Birding Report: . WILLET Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Common Goldeneye White-wined Scoter Long-tailed Duck Common Merganser Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Great Egret Black-crowned Night Heron Osprey Bald Eagle Merlin Sora Sandhill Crane Black-bellied Pl

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - July 27, 2012

2012-07-27 Thread cheryle29
On July 27, 2012, this is the Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report: FISH CROW DICKSISSEL Green-winged Teal Redhead Lesser Scaup Common Goldeneye Common Merganser Ruddy Duck Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Sandhill Crane Semipalmated Plover Spotted Sandpiper Solitary Sandpipe

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, November 11th, 2011

2011-11-11 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, November 11, 2011, this is the HNC Birding Report: POMARINE JAEGER LE CONTE'S SPARROW Brant Cackling Goose Blue-winged Teal Harlequin Duck Red-throated Loon Common Loon Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Golden Eagle Black-bellied Plover American Golden-Plover Killdeer Greater Yellowlegs L

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, Sept 16th, 2011

2011-09-16 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, September 16, 2011, this is the HNC Birding Report: SABINE’S GULL PARASITIC JAEGER LONG-TAILED JAEGER American Wigeon Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Long-tailed Duck Red-breasted Merganser Common Loon Great Blue Heron Great Egret Green Heron Black-cr

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, Sept 2, 2011

2011-09-02 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, September 2, 2011, this is the HNC Birding Report: PARASITIC JAEGER LONG-TAILED JAEGER Blue-winged Teal Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Lesser Scaup Surf Scoter Long-tailed Duck Red-breasted Merganser Common Loon Great Blue Heron Green Heron Black-crowned Night Heron Osprey Bald Eag

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

2010-05-22 Thread cheryle29
On Saturday, May 22nd, 2010, this is the HNC Birding Report: AMERICAN AVOCET CERULEAN WARBLER Brant Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Long-tailed Duck Common Loon Horned Grebe Great Egret Osprey Bald Eagle Virginia Rail Sora Semipalmated Plover Spotted Sandpiper Solitary Sandpiper Greater Yellowleg

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Bronte Harbour, Oakville

2009-12-30 Thread cheryle29
After a tip that the bird was sighted yesterday, I returned to the rocks that Andrew Keaveney had spotted his bird at two days ago and where the bird was reseen yesterday. At 3:15 p.m. I saw the bird gleaning insects inbetween the rocks about half way down the pier that extends east from the whi

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, August 7th, 2009

2009-08-07 Thread cheryle29
On Friday August 7, 2009 this is the HNC Birding Report: AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN CATTLE EGRET BLACK VULTURE Blue-winged Teal Redhead Pied-billed Grebe Great Egret Black-crowned Night Heron Osprey Broad-winged Hawk Sora Common Moorhen Semipalmated Plover Lesser Yellowlegs Ruddy Turnstone Bonaparte’

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, July 17th, 2009

2009-07-17 Thread cheryle29
On Friday July 17th, 2009 this is the HNC Birding Report LAUGHING GULL American Wigeon Ring-necked Duck Lesser Scaup White-winged Scoter Common Goldeneye Ruffed Grouse Wild Turkey Peregrine Falcon Sandhill Crane Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Least S

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, June 19th, 2009

2009-06-19 Thread cheryle29
On Friday June 19th, 2009, this is the HNC Birding Report: LAUGHING GULL American Wigeon Ring-necked Duck Common Goldeneye Common Merganser Ruffed Grouse Red-necked Grebe Northern Harrier Peregrine Falcon Sandhill Crane Spotted Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Bonaparte’s Gull Lesser Black-backe

[Ontbirds] Summer Tanager still present on Hamilton Mountain

2009-05-12 Thread cheryle29
Just received word that the female Summer Tanager is still present as of this afternoon on the mountain. To get there, get onto the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and near the west end take the Mohawk Rd. exit going east into Hamilton. At the first stoplight, turn left (north) onto Scenic Dr. Take

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow still present near Caledonia

2009-04-28 Thread cheryle29
The male (singing) Lark Sparrow was still at the location described yesterday near Caledonia. It was right on the shoulders of Tyneside Rd right near the barn and was also in the field beside the barn that was described in the previous post. Directions Take hwy 6 south almost to Caledonia. T

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, March 20, 2009

2009-03-20 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, March 20th, 2009, this is the HNC Birding Report: Snow Goose Cackling Goose Canada Goose Tundra Swan Wood Duck American Wigeon Northern Shoveler Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal King Eider Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Turkey Vulture Bald Eagle Sharp-shinned Hawk Northern Goshawk Red-

[Ontbirds] Pomarine Jaeger, Van Wagners Beach Hamilton

2009-02-03 Thread cheryle29
At aprroximately 1:10 p.m. I had a juvenile light morph Pomarine Jaeger in pursuit of a gull right in front of Hutches Restaurant at Van Wagners Beach. The pursuit broke off and the jeager continued toward Confederation Park. There are strong east winds down at the beach at present so it may bl

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, September 5th, 2008

2008-09-05 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, September 5th, 2008 this is the HNC Birding Report: PARASITIC JAEGER LONG-TAILED JAEGER WESTERN KINGBIRD Wood Duck Green-winged Teal Red-necked Grebe Least Bittern Great Egret Green Heron Black-crowned Night Heron Bald Eagle Virginia Rail Sora Spotted Sandpiper Solitary Sandpiper Lesse

[Ontbirds] White-eyed Vireo/Worm-eating Warbler, Paletta Park/Shoreacres, Burlington

2008-04-29 Thread cheryle29
This morning on an early morning walk, Arlene McCaw found a White-eyed Vireo in the cedar shrubs on the west side of Paletta Park/Shoreacres. When I went to check it out I spished and a Worm-eating Warbler popped out in the same place. Lost track of the Worm-eating Warbler but refound the White

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, November 30th, 2007

2007-11-30 Thread cheryle29
On Friday, November 30th, 2007 this is the HNC Birding Report: PACIFIC LOON NORTHERN GANNET PURPLE SANDPIPER BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER Brant Cackling Goose Trumpeter Swan Tundra Swan Green-winged Teal King Eider Barrow’s Goldeneye Red-throated Loon Merlin Parasitic Jaeger Great Horned Owl Northern S

[Ontbirds]Correction to HNC Birding Report - Nov 2, 2007

2007-11-02 Thread cheryle29
As a result of the early morning coffee not kicking in when I started typing today, I put Woodfield Road instead of Woodhill Road. The Cattle Egrets were last reported Tuesday at the intersection of Woodhill Road and Hwy 5 west of Peters Corners. Sorry for the confusion Cheers, Cheryl _

[Ontbirds]Correction to HNC Birding Report

2007-10-12 Thread cheryle29
The Greater White-Fronted Goose reported from last Friday at Christie C.A., turned out to be a Barnyard Goose. Sorry for the miscommunication, I was away at the time and was advised by others after the report came out. Have to keep looking I guess. Cheers, Cheryl Edgecombe HNC Hotline 905-381-

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Friday, August 31st, 2007

2007-08-31 Thread cheryle29
On a very busy Friday, August 31, 2007 this is the HNC birding report; Wood Duck Blue-winged Teal Green-winged Teal Pied-billed Grebe Least Bittern Great Blue Heron Great Egret Green Heron Osprey Broad-winged Hawk American Coot Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Plover Killdeer Greater Yellowlegs L

[Ontbirds]Western Grebe west of Bronte Harbour, Oakville

2007-04-05 Thread cheryle29
This morning about 10:40 a.m. Mark Jennings found a Western Grebe just west of Bronte Harbour in Oakville. The bird was found in a group of 10 Red-necked Grebes just offshore at the end of West Street where the Bronte Cemetery is. The bird was moving west but could still be seen off of this poi

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Thursday August 24th, 2006

2006-08-24 Thread cheryle29
On Thursday, August 24th, 2006, this is the HNC birding report: RED KNOT SABINE'S GULL PARASITIC JAEGER OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER CONNECTICUT WARBLER Green-winged Teal Long-tailed Duck Osprey Northern Goshawk Sora Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Least Sandpiper Common Ter

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Thursday August 17, 2006

2006-08-17 Thread cheryle29
On Thursday, August 17, 2006 this is the HNC birding report: Red-necked Grebe Great Egret Blue-winged Teal Common Merganser Osprey Northern Harrier Broad-winged Hawk Ruffed Grouse Killdeer Greater Yellowlegs Lesser Yellowlegs Spotted Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Least Sandpiper Solitary Sandpi

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Thursday, July 20th, 2006

2006-07-20 Thread cheryle29
On Thursday, July 20th, 2006 this is the HNC Birding Report: STILT SANDPIPER SANDERLING Red-necked Grebe Great Blue Heron Bufflehead Greater Scaup Blue-winged Teal Virginia Rail Sora Common Moorhen Killdeer Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Sandpiper Least Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Thursday January 5th, 2006

2006-01-05 Thread cheryle29
On Thursday, January 5th, 2006 this is the HNC Birding Report: BLUE-WINGED TEAL SNOWY OWL GRAY PARTRIDGE CHIPPING SPARROW LINCOLN’S SPARROW EASTERN MEADOWLARK Double-crested Cormorant Black-crowned Night Heron Green-winged Teal Canvasback Redhead Ring-necked Duck Greater Scaup Lesser Scaup White-

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Thursday, December 1st, 2005

2005-12-01 Thread cheryle29
On Thursday, December 1st, 2005 this is the HNC Birding Report: NORTHERN GANNET OSPREY GOLDEN EAGLE AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER Pied-billed Grebe Red-necked Grebe Black-crowned Night Heron Northern Shoveler Canvasback Lesser Scaup Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Black Scoter Long-tailed Duck Bufflehea

[Ontbirds] Northern Gannet (2), Pomarine Jaegers, Green Road, Stoney Creek

2005-11-08 Thread cheryle29
While doing a lake watch for Cave Swallows, Denys Gardiner spotted 2 Gannets flying east about 10:00 a.m. off of Green Road. The gannets came back about 12:00 and headed toward the Skyway Bridge. At the same time four Pomarine Jaegers were spotted out on the lake flying west. Winds are suppose

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - July 21st, 2005

2005-07-22 Thread cheryle29
On Thursday, July 21st, 2005 this is the HNC Birding report: Red-necked Grebe Great Blue Heron Great Egret Osprey American Bittern Lesser Yellowlegs Semipalmated Sandpiper Least Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Short-billed Dowitcher Tufted Titmouse Eastern Wood Pewee Acadian Flycatcher Brown Thrasher Ro

[Ontbirds]HNC Rare Bird Report - Update Black-backed Woodpecker

2005-05-02 Thread cheryle29
A group of birders refound the the Black-backed Woodpecker this morning as per the following post: The BB woodpecker was relocated today (Monday) at 10am by Denys Gardiner and seen very shortly after by a total of 9 local birders. From the directions yesterday. when you get to the large cemen

[Ontbirds] HNC Rare Bird Report - California Gull at VanWagners Beach

2004-11-20 Thread cheryle29
At 11:45 p.m., Jean Iron (with Ron Pittaway, Rob Dobos and Kevin (friend of Jean & Ron's))spotted a California Gull off the beach sitting in the water in front of Hutch's restaurant. The bird stayed for about 45 minutes and then flew east toward Confederation Park out of sight. There were a num

[Ontbirds] HNC Rare Bird Report - Pacific Loon, Fifty Point C.A., Tuesday, November 2, 2004

2004-11-02 Thread cheryle29
The Pacific Loon seen since Sunday at Fifty Point Conservation Area in Grimsby is still present today as of about 11:00 a.m.. It was located just out from the marina in the company of a Common Loon by Dennis & Gwen Lewington. Directions to Fifty Point C.A.: Take QEW Niagara to Fifty Road. Hea

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Birding Report - Thursday March 18,2004

2004-03-18 Thread cheryle29
At 8:30 a.m.. Thursday March 18, 2004, this is the Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report: BARROW’S GOLDENEYE AMERICAN WOODCOCK LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL Horned Grebe Tundra Swan Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Turkey Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Red tailed Hawk (Albino) Rough-legged Hawk Cooper’s Ha