[ONTBIRDS]Re: FIELDFARE in Sturgeon Falls (Nipissing)

2023-12-02 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
The bird continues again this morning (December 2) at the same location. Please remember to follow the instructions below and consider a donation at https://ncfsudbury.akaraisin.com/ui/donatenow/donations/start and to sign the guestbook on site. On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 1:44 PM Mike V.A. Burrell

[ONTBIRDS]Re: FIELDFARE in Sturgeon Falls (Nipissing)

2023-12-01 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
The bird continues again this morning (December 1). Please remember to follow the instructions below and consider a donation at https://ncfsudbury.akaraisin.com/ui/donatenow/donations/start and to sign the guestbook on site. On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 13:44 Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Hello bird

[ONTBIRDS]Re: FIELDFARE in Sturgeon Falls (Nipissing)

2023-11-30 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
om On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 13:44 Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Hello birders, > > This morning (November 29), Julie Belliveau found and photographed a > FIeldfare feeding in fruiting trees in Sturgeon Falls, between North Bay > and Sudbury. The bird was seen several times visiting M

[ONTBIRDS]Re: FIELDFARE in Sturgeon Falls (Nipissing)

2023-11-29 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Just after I sent the previous email out, Julie advised that the bird had returned to the same location. On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 13:44 Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Hello birders, > > This morning (November 29), Julie Belliveau found and photographed a > FIeldfare feeding in fruit

[ONTBIRDS]FIELDFARE in Sturgeon Falls (Nipissing)

2023-11-29 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
the end of the road, which is the municipal beach/parking area. After parking, walk two blocks east on Ethel St to Church St and turn north. The bird could be anywhere in this neighbourhood to the northeast of this intersection. Good luck! Mike Burrell on behalf of the OFO Rare Bird Ambassador Prog

[ONTBIRDS]Ontario Rare Bird Alert for the week starting March 24, 2023

2023-03-31 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
ks on November 18 has been seen by many to at least March 24. Report compiled by Mike Burrell from a variety of sources, primarily eBird; most other sources are listed here: http://ofo.ca/site/content/ontario-hotlines-and-news -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by

[ONTBIRDS]Black-throated Gray Warbler in Mississauga (Peel)

2022-05-05 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
An eBird checklist with photos of a Black-throated Gray Warbler was just posted for Lake Wabukayne in Mississauga (May 5 at 7:11): https://ebird.org/checklist/S108997535 These are all the details I have. Good birding! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided

[ONTBIRDS]Re: Marsh Sandpiper follow up

2022-05-01 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
would like to help coordinate please either contact Jeff Skevington (text 613-720-2862) or Mike Burrell. Please do not go in before 8am!! Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue

[ONTBIRDS]Lark Bunting at Amherst Island (Lennox and Addington)

2022-04-13 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Naturalists club and their guests. More information about becoming a member of the Kingston Field Naturalists is available on their website: https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/membership/ Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field

[ONTBIRDS]Black-necked Stilt in London (Middlesex)

2022-04-12 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Angelique Mori found a Black-necked Stilt in London this morning (before 10 am on April 12) at Komoka Provincial Park in London. Reports are coming in from the "Komoka Provincial Park--north side (Komoka Rd access)" eBird hotspot here: https://goo.gl/maps/rfYWrwiUqwHrLc4c8 Good bird

[ONTBIRDS]Tufted Duck in Gananoque (Leeds and Grenville)

2022-03-21 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Erwin Batalla has just (March 21 at 11:30 am) reported a male Tufted Duck off the Gananoque waterfront, viewed "from Hal McCarney Park at the end of William Street, close to shore with scaups." All details here: https://ebird.org/canada/checklist/S105306815 Happy spring birding, Mi

[ONTBIRDS]Barnacle Goose in Peterborough

2022-03-10 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
: Little Lake in downtown Peterborough, Auburn Reach Park near the north end (best viewed from Water Street side of river), and above Lock 25 south of Lakefield. Good luck and good birding! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field

[ONTBIRDS]Black-throated Gray Warbler in Pickering (Durham)

2022-01-04 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
d.org/checklist/S98300601 Good birding! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, se

[ONTBIRDS]Arctic Loon at St. Joseph's Island (Algoma) - Dec 26 and 28

2021-12-29 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
ct location was Hilton Beach Marina on St. Joseph's Island: https://goo.gl/maps/HWv4h7TdgPiGmXBx6 Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings

[ONTBIRDS]Prairie Falcon near Clarington (Durham

2021-12-28 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Posting for Gis Segler: Earlier today Dave Worthington found a first year Prairie Falcon at 5311 Acres Rd, Clarington (43.9862497, -78.6814665). This is about 250m north of Taunton Rd. The street is a dead-end road with very light traffic. Please do NOT block traffic or trespass onto private pr

[ONTBIRDS]Glaucous-winged Gull in Barrie (Simcoe)

2021-11-27 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
An eBird report was just submitted by Justin Peter, reporting a Glaucous-winged Gull from Centennial Park in Barrie this morning (November 27 at 10 am): https://ebird.org/canada/checklist/S98164819 Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field

[ONTBIRDS]Golden-crowned Sparrow in Toronto

2021-11-21 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
u'd like to get the most up-to-date information about rare birds in the province. You should be able to join with this link: https://discord.gg/g7Fvw5Y5VU (you can access Discord via a mobile app, a desktop app, or through a web browser). Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated emai

[ONTBIRDS]Sage Thrasher in Mitchell's Bay (Chatham-Kent)

2021-11-06 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
formation about rare birds in Ontario check out the Ontario Birds Discord server: https://discord.gg/NSANK6vXAs). Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontari

[ONTBIRDS]Common Eider at Tommy Thompson Park (Toronto)

2021-11-06 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Before noon today (Nov 6) Howard Shapiro found an immature male Common Eider at Peninsula B of Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto. Don't forget, for up-to-date information about rare birds in Ontario check out the Ontario Birds Discord server: https://discord.gg/NSANK6vXAs). Mike Bu

[ONTBIRDS]Groove-billed Ani near Stratford

2021-10-25 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
see this exciting bird and to Barb Charlton and Jeff Skevington who coordinated bookings today. Fingers crossed it is still there tomorrow! Mike Burrell Don't forget, for up-to-date information about rare birds in Ontario check out the Ontario Birds Discord server: https://discord.gg/NSANK

[ONTBIRDS]Northern Gannet at Shirley's Bay (Ottawa)

2021-10-17 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
details may be posted to the Ontario Birds Discord Server ( https://discord.gg/NSANK6vXAs). Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings

[ONTBIRDS]Purple Gallinule at Tommy Thompson Park (Toronto)

2021-10-17 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
encounter. More details may be posted to the Ontario Birds Discord Server ( https://discord.gg/NSANK6vXAs). Good birding. Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is

[ONTBIRDS]Razorbills in Constance Bay (Ottawa)

2021-10-10 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
At 11:52 this morning (October 10) Mike Tate has reported to the Ontario Birds Discord server that Richard Waters has found two Razorbills on the water off the point at Constance Bay (thanks to Graham Sorenson for providing the pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZQwVyfgLSUS8MQeNA). More details may be

[ONTBIRDS]Black-bellied Whisting-Duck in Niagara Falls

2021-08-21 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck found yesterday by Sid Wood at Dufferin Islands in Niagara Falls was reported again today (August 21) just before 7 am by Lisa Bacon to eBird. Good birding, Mike Burrell For the most up-to-date information on rare birds, consider joining the Ontario Birds Discord

[ONTBIRDS]Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Rodney (Elgin)

2021-07-27 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Earlier this afternoon (1 pm July 27) Sandra Leys found three Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks at Rodney Sewage Lagoons. Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.565598,-81.67202 the sewage lagoons are just east of town. Good Birding, Mike Burrell For the most up-to-

[ONTBIRDS]Black-bellied Whistling-Duck in Belleville (Hastings)

2021-07-13 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Joel Fritjers just posted a photo of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck to eBird (https://ebird.org/checklist/S91700953) from Victoria Park, Belleville. The time of the sighting was 12:15 pm today (July 13). Victoria Park is here: https://goo.gl/maps/RSCDVXtRRPU3tdCs6 Good Birding, Mike Burrell

[ONTBIRDS]Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks in Port Dover (Norfolk)

2021-07-08 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
e ago. Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/qV5kRQNLnMfTAkH86 this field is on the northwest edge of Port Dover. If they fly, another place to check would be Silver Lake in town. Good Birding, Mike Burrell For the most up-to-date information on rare birds, consider joining the Ontario Birds Discord server:

[ONTBIRDS]Lark Bunting at Rainy River

2021-06-18 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Ethan Quinton and I just found a male Lark Bunting on the same road as the Sprague's Pipit, a couple km to the east. It was at 48.7810710, -94.2610991 and singing from the fence and telephone wires. Mike _ Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com On Fri., Jun. 18, 2021, 6:16 a.m. Glenn

[ONTBIRDS]Fwd: [NWObirds] Sprague's Pipit in Rainy River

2021-06-15 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
-- Forwarded message - From: Barbara Charlton <2barbara.charl...@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 09:35 Subject: [NWObirds] Sprague's Pipit in Rainy River To: NWO Birds NWO Birders, This morning on Ontario Birds Discord Geoff Carpentier and Peter Hogenbirk reported they have

[ONTBIRDS]Sage Thrasher near Rainy River

2021-05-31 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
-Dilke Road.) The Thrasher was on the west side of Nelles-Patullo south of the first bridge over the Pinewood River. If you reach the bridge, you've overshot. There is a lot of old pasture on the west side there. Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email List

[ONTBIRDS]Re: Phylloscopus warbler in MIssissauga

2021-04-24 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Update: at 12:30 PM apparently the bird has been refound in the same area. Mike Mike Burrell On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 11:40 Mike V.A. Burrell, wrote: > Update: the exact location where the bird was seen/photographed was > 43.558117, -79.686342 (https://goo.gl/maps/AJRp5efzc9mAKH5A6) at th

[ONTBIRDS]Re: Phylloscopus warbler in MIssissauga

2021-04-24 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
x27;d like to join, use this link: https://discord.gg/PKcANr65 Mike Burrell On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 11:27 AM Mike V.A. Burrell < mike.burrell...@gmail.com> wrote: > This morning (April 24), Pat Hare photographed a Phylloscopus warbler in > Mississauga in the area of Hwy 403 and M

[ONTBIRDS]Phylloscopus warbler in MIssissauga

2021-04-24 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
lable. Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbir

[ONTBIRDS]Re: Say's Phoebe on Amherst Island

2021-03-30 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Good birding, Mike Burrell On Mon, Mar 29, 2021 at 9:42 AM Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > > A Say's Phoebe was photographed on Amherst Island this morning (March > 29) at 9 am. All of the details that I know are in the eBird > checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S84328537 &g

[ONTBIRDS]Say's Phoebe on Amherst Island

2021-03-29 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
A Say's Phoebe was photographed on Amherst Island this morning (March 29) at 9 am. All of the details that I know are in the eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S84328537 Good birding! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario

[ONTBIRDS]Pink-footed Goose near Ottawa

2021-03-27 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
. Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If

[ONTBIRDS]Barnacle Goose near Ottawa

2021-03-22 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
Just before noon today (March 22) Marc Savard found a Barnacle Goose with a flock of Canadas on Carp Road near the village of Carp, west of Ottawa. Here's a link to the eBird checklist which has a map link: https://ebird.org/checklist/S83886681 Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbird

[ONTBIRDS]Barnacle Goose at Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (Elgin)

2021-03-17 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell
, north of County Rd 3. https://ebird.org/canada/hotspot/L387587 Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare

[ONTBIRDS] Rock Wren at Glen Robertson (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry)

2021-01-23 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
e". All of the information at this point is in the Facebook post and associated comments: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bird.identification/permalink/1685285691641126/ Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornit

[ONTBIRDS] Slaty-backed Gull in Peterborough

2021-01-09 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
rnoon). It's possible it will return in subsequent days but there is daily turnover here and we speculate some of "our" gulls also visit places on Lake Ontario such as Cobourg Harbour. The bird was viewed from the Mark St. boat launch as well as from Edgewater Boulevard. Good bi

Re: [ONTBIRDS] [Ontbirds]Razorbill Niagara on the Lake

2020-12-03 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Apparently this was reported in error. Please disregard the original post. Mike Burrell On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 2:50 PM Stan Fairchild via ONTBIRDS < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > > Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listserv

[ONTBIRDS] Mew Gull at Niagara Falls

2020-11-24 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
lands and walk down. https://goo.gl/maps/v5rMBqg9zQc8jMRw7 Good Birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare bird

[ONTBIRDS] Black-throated Gray Warbler in Toronto

2020-11-19 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
/Ff7WxwTRapbFPiGD7 Woodbine Park is on the north side of Lakeshore Blvd., east of Coxwell Avenue in Toronto (directly across from Ashbridges Bay Park). Good luck! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to

[ONTBIRDS] Variegated Flycatcher - November 17, yes

2020-11-17 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
/eiSXiW5iUf9CbQVx6 Please consider wearing a mask while viewing the bird, especially if crowds are forming. Good birding, Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is

[ONTBIRDS] Barnacle Goose near Ottawa

2020-11-14 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
There is a Barnacle Goose in a large flock of Canadas in the field across from 2606 Dunning Rd, south of Cumberland. Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Beam Goose near Ottawa

2020-11-14 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
At 738 the Bean goose flew northwest with some Canadas. Mike Burrell On Sat, Nov 14, 2020, 06:44 Mike V.A. Burrell, wrote: > The Bean Goose is currently on the water at the Nolan Rd Quarry. 0645 > November 14. > > Mike Burrell > -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated

[ONTBIRDS] Beam Goose near Ottawa

2020-11-14 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
The Bean Goose is currently on the water at the Nolan Rd Quarry. 0645 November 14. Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially

[ONTBIRDS] Bean Goose near Ottawa

2020-11-13 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Ken Burrell has just (2 pm, November 13) found the Bean Goose on the water with Canada Geese at the Nolan Rd Quarry. Here's a Google Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/VAbUE7WM7nLNaHt29 Good birding! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario

[ONTBIRDS] Ottawa Bean Goose update (November 10)

2020-11-10 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
ving and for reaching out to goose experts for formal feedback. Good luck! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare bir

[ONTBIRDS] Bell's Vireo at Point Pelee

2020-10-30 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Cherise Charron photographed a Bell's Vireo near the "Serengeti Tree" at Point Pelee National Park earlier this afternoon (October 30). The Serengeti Tree is a large Honey Locust tree along the west beach footpath north of the tip parking lot. I don't have any more de

[ONTBIRDS] Black-headed Grosbeak in Sudbury

2020-10-16 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
://www.facebook.com/groups/517559435263935/) so it's quite possible they do not want people coming from further away. Anyone interested should join that Facebook group and contact the observer directly. Any updates/extra information would I'm sure be appreciated by Ontbirds subscribers. Mi

[ONTBIRDS] Barnacle Goose east of Ottawa

2020-10-04 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
United Counties of Prescott and Russell. Here's a pin of the approximate location: https://goo.gl/maps/dxp9xwZ51qDHmzVJ8 Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbir

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: Northern Wheatear near Maryhill, Waterloo Region

2020-09-26 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Posting for Jay Solanki. A link to a photo is in Jay's email below. A link to a google map of the location is here: https://goo.gl/maps/FmjmKsCCP4zrt3R16 This is halfway between Guelph and Kitchener on the border of Waterloo and Wellington County. Mike -- Forwarded me

[ONTBIRDS] Cinnamon Teal at Keith McLean CA (Chatham-Kent)

2020-09-19 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
t, ON https://maps.app.goo.gl/LdH1UsiMb9pETVuv6 Mike Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bird-studies-canada/p2p/birdathon20/team/whimburrells/captain/mike-burrell/ Best Places to Bird in Ontario - now in s

[ONTBIRDS] Magnificent Frigatebird on Chemong Lake (Peterborough)

2020-09-13 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
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[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird at Colonel Sam Smith Park (Toronto)

2020-09-11 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
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[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Brown Booby at Van Wagner's beach

2020-09-08 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
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[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird near Perth (Lanark)

2020-08-30 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Jon Ruddy has just (6:50 pm, August 30) found a Western Kingbird: "Found a Western Kingbird just now, along Highway 7, about 10 minutes east of Perth Western Kingbird Dropped pin Near 15729-15169 Trans-Canada Hwy, Perth, ON K7H 3C8 https://goo.gl/maps/Gu12PcZfxUzWJFCS6"; Mike -- *Mi

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Western Sandpiper Christie Lake

2020-08-28 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
See below message about a Western Sandpiper near Hamilton. Exact location is in the eBird checklist linked. Mike -- Forwarded message - From: jameslees1980 Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 15:21 Subject: [hamiltonbirds] Western Sandpiper Christie Lake To: Hamilton Birders Hi I just

[ONTBIRDS] Laughing Gull in Fort Erie (Niagara)

2020-08-27 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Ryan Griffiths has passed on a message (August 27 at 12:43 pm) that Wally Parker has photographed a juvenile Laughing Gull on the breakwall in Fort Erie at the foot of Beatrice Street. Approximate location: https://goo.gl/maps/8PD7Eip8rD2AqWUy8 Mike -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com

[ONTBIRDS] Brown Booby of Tommy Thompson Park (Toronto)

2020-08-26 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
I just (August 26 at 11:15 am) got an email from Brendan Boyd saying "Meaghan Tearle is on a boat at the tip of Tommy Thompson and reports just had the Brown booby fly over heading east. She got a short video. " Mike Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdatho

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

2020-08-26 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Steve Charbonneau reports that this bird continues at the same location today (August 26). Mike Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bird-studies-canada/p2p/birdathon20/team/whimburrells/captain/mike

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

2020-08-25 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
d. Birder access is by foot via the small locked gate opposite house #19712. The gate is locked by a combination lock (be sure to get the combination when you receive your approved permit). On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 8:30 AM Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Steve Charbonneau reports (August 25 at 8:15)

[ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

2020-08-25 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
iption is https://goo.gl/maps/yY2YibAREGd3W4AQ8 Good birding, Mike -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation <https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bird-studies-canada/p2p/birdathon20/team/whimburrells/captain/mike-burrell/> ! Best Plac

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

2020-08-24 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Glenn Coady reports (6:17 pm) "Brown Booby seen in the last 15 minutes diving off Bond Head but very far out - scope necessary for decent views. Still drifting eastward." Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation https://www.canadahe

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

2020-08-24 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
John Brett is reporting (4:35 pm) that he had a bird consistent with an adult Brown Booby flying out from Port of Newcastle making its way east out of sight, diving like a gannet. He suggests checking further east. On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 4:05 PM Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Brendan Boyd j

[ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

2020-08-24 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
black patch or other distinctive feature. Was about 30ft from the boat and continued in a straight line to the east maintaining height about 5ft off the water. It passed the boat at 1:12pm. " If I hear any other details I'll post them here. Mike Burrell -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burre

[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird at Darlington (Durham)

2020-08-22 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
At 6:32 pm today (August 22) Rayfield Pye reports a Western Kingbird at Darlington Nuclear, south end of ball fields on Cargo Rd. Here is the approximate location in Google Maps: Near 153-2 Crago Rd, Courtice, ON L1E 2R3 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ruSjokifB8nr5ooC8 Mike Burrell mike.burrell

[ONTBIRDS] Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Windermere Basin (Hamilton)

2020-08-15 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
://goo.gl/maps/Sv2feiywKLxPL5PL8). A spotting scope would be highly beneficial. Mike Burrell -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation <https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bird-studies-canada/p2p/birdathon20/team/whimburrells/captain/mike-burr

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

2020-08-05 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Reports on the Ontario Birds Discord server that the bird HAS been seen again this morning (August 5) at the same location. On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 3:54 PM Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in > Dufferin County and has refou

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

2020-08-03 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
The Swallow-tailed Kite has been reported at the same location again this morning. Mike On Sun, Aug 2, 2020, 15:54 Mike V.A. Burrell, wrote: > Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in > Dufferin County and has refound the bird again today (reported to eB

[ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

2020-08-02 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
rves it is encouraged to submit documentation to the Ontario Bird Records Committee: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for

[ONTBIRDS] Western Sandpiper at Windermere Basin (Hamilton)

2020-07-31 Thread Mike V.A. Burrell via ONTBIRDS
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[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon

2020-03-19 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
Eurasian Wigeon continues today at Lee Brown in the Long Point area. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS incl

[Ontbirds] Black legged Kittiwake

2020-01-23 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
Black legged Kittiwake seen early this afternoon at the Whirlpool along the Niagara Parkway. Also at least 1 Little Gull along with several hundred Bonapartes. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding o

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalaropes at Holland Landing

2019-08-19 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
The 2 Wilson's Phalaropes continue at the Holland Landing Lagoons. They were in the 1st pond when I was there early this afternoon. Good birding Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial bi

[Ontbirds] American Avocet

2019-08-11 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
Mourad Jabra has found an American Avocet at Windermere Basin in Hamilton. It is currently feeding at the back left. Windermere is on Eastport Drive in Hamilton. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birdin

[Ontbirds] 2 Prairie Warblers Carden Wylie Road

2019-05-26 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
We have 2 singing Prairie warblers by the old windmill near the top of Wylie Road, also golden-winged warbler and black-billed cuckoo ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird rep

[Ontbirds] Black-tailed Gull on the Bruce Peninsula

2019-05-22 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
few herring gulls. Hopefully the bird can be relocated. Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including

[Ontbirds] Lost book

2019-05-14 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
Shorebird reference book found last Thursday at Hillman Marsh. If you lost it contact me to arrange it's return. Mike nortonm...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] OFO trip to Prince Edward County South Shore IBA

2019-04-14 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
org/canada/view/checklist/S54962046 Prince Edward Point: https://ebird.org/canada/view/checklist/S54962030 South Bay: https://ebird.org/canada/view/checklist/S54962022 Point Petre: https://ebird.org/canada/view/checklist/S54961991 Good birding, Mike -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com Pl

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at JC Saddington

2019-04-04 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
The Western Grebe found yesterday was seen for a short time at about 8AM closer to the mouth of the river. It was diving regularly and I lost sight of it beyond binocular range. Good luck. JC Saddington park is at the bottom of Mississauga Rd in Mississauga. __

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Cranberry Marsh

2019-04-02 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
The Eurasian Wigeon is currently being seen from the north platform , close enough in that binoculars will do the job. Directions as per previous posts. Good birding Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Collingwood Harbour

2019-02-23 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
Took a trip up to Collingwood today. Two Ross's Geese continue to be seen there as well as a male Wood Duck, Northern Pintails and an interesting hybrid Graylag/Canada Goose. The birds are at the boat launch area at the end of Birch St in Collingwood. Mike N

[Ontbirds] THE NIAGARA PENINSULA HAWKWATCH IS AT A CROSSROADS

2019-02-01 Thread Mike Street via ONTBIRDS
the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch. If you can help, would like to attend the meeting in April and/or would like to know more about the NPH, please contact Sandy Darling by email at [darli...@cogeco.ca ] or by phone at 905-689-7481. -- Mike Street Ancaster, Ontario, Canada mikestre...@gmail.com

[Ontbirds] Snow Goose

2019-01-25 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
On further review (as the refs say) my earlier report of snow goose at Windermere Basin must change to a Domestic Goose. Apologies Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Snow Goose

2019-01-25 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
This morning at Windermere Basin in Hamilton I had a Snow Goose flyover with a flock of Canada Geese. They circled as if to land but then flew off toward the escarpment. Windermere Basin is on Eastport Drive between Pier 25 and Beach Blvd in Hamilton. Good Birding Mike Norton

[Ontbirds] Townsend Solitaire in Kitchener

2018-12-30 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
. Go east on Victoria a couple blocks to Forfar Ave. Forfar Ct is within the circle of Forfar Ave. Happy New Year all Mike Norton ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Common Eider Humber Bay West

2018-11-09 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
Mike Norton ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site

[Ontbirds] Common Eider

2018-11-08 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
. Walk out to the point and scan straight out. Good luck! Mike Norton ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Mississauga

2018-10-29 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
the trail that goes up to the right. There is a boardwalk section and the bird was on the right between the trail and the houses.feeding in the sunny sections. It moved around constantly, no posing for pictures unfortunately. Good luck! Mike Nor

[Ontbirds] Great Kiskadee at Rondeau

2018-09-07 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Just getting word out that what appears to be a Great Kiskadee was reported this morning at Rondeau near the start of the marsh trail. Here's all the info I know: https://inaturalist.ca/observations/16295265 Sorry I don't have more details at this point! Mike Burrell mike.burrell...

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret

2018-08-23 Thread mike pickup via ONTBIRDS
was feeding when we left. Follow directions as in previous posts. Mike Pickup ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information ab

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near Terrace Bay

2018-06-27 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Bay. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] OFO Prince Edward County South Shore trip

2018-04-29 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
/checklist/S45069796 Black Vultures: https://ebird.org/canada/view/checklist/S45070366 -- *Mike Burrell* *Please support my Birdathon for bird conservation!* <https://www.canadahelps.org/me/6AfneQv> mike.burrell...@gmail.com Blog: http://mikeburrell.blogsp

[Ontbirds] Black vultures in Prince Edward County

2018-04-29 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Our OFO trip just had three Black Vultures with a single Turkey Vulture go over us heading northwest at the intersection of Royal Road and County Road 24. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Important information for eBird users

2018-04-15 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
es" option. Related link about eBird taxonomy: http://help.ebird. org/customer/portal/articles/1006825-the-ebird-taxonomy Thanks from the entire Ontario eBird review team! -- *Mike Burrell* *Ontario eBird coordinator* *Please support my Birdathon for bird conservatio

[Ontbirds] Barnacle Goose Schomberg

2018-03-15 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
Bird currently being seen from the viewing platform as per previous posts. Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

Re: [Ontbirds] GWGG Garden Hill March 1

2018-03-01 Thread Mike Petrucha via ONTBIRDS
What are GWGG and GWGO? Mike Petrucha Harleys roar under pressure, other bikes whine. From: ONTBIRDS on behalf of Margaret Bain via ONTBIRDS Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 3:14 PM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] GWGG Garden Hill March 1 Most of the 9 GWGO

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose, Bronte Heritage Park Oakville

2018-02-06 Thread Mike Norton via ONTBIRDS
east of the parking lot. Good birding Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe

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