[Ontbirds] Killdeer, The Coves, London

Hi. I have a Killdeer at the east pond now. It has circled me twice, calling regularly. Appears to have come the west pond.  What is going on in the Coves?  Take cove road to its western terminus rom wharncliffe road and park at the German Club.  This is my signature. __

[Ontbirds] Eastern Phoebe, The Coves, London

Our group just found an Eastern Phoebe in the same spot as the warblers are. Along the west pond. It's giving single call notes regularly. Getting word out. Check directions from yesterday pls.  Len Manning Anne WhiteJake and Cindy Mclean This is my signature. _

[Ontbirds] 3 Orange Crowned Warblers, The Coves, London, Jan 7

I currently have 3 OCWA foraging actively in a canada goldenrod patch along the west pond of the Coves, in London.  This spot is locally known as the orchard. I'm not sure which birds are continuing or if one is a new discovery.One is markedly brighter than the others. I did manage some poor vid

[Ontbirds] 11 Greater White Fronted Geese, Stoney Creek Mountain

Right now. 8th Road East, between Green Mtn Rd and Ridge. East side in flooded field mixed with 60 Canadas. At a distance but binos will do.  You can take the the Lincoln Alexander Parkway eastbound and get off at Mud st. Take Mud east to 8th, turn and drive N on 8th until you arrive.  Len Mannin

[Ontbirds] Snow Goose Grimsby Mountain

Lisa Teskey and I just found a white morph Snow Goose on Grimsby MountainIts in a flooded field on the east side of Mountain Road between Kemp Road and Elm Tree Road. Now it has flown directly behind Fore Family Golf and is still visible from road. Marker is # 239. Photos taken. Take Qew Niagar

[Ontbirds] White-eyed Vireo, Burlington, Nov. 26

Hi, A White-eyed Vireo discovered yesterday at Paletta Park in Burlington, is still being seen as of moments ago. The bird seems to stay in the cedars which are on the west side of the creek, and run along the east side of Paletta Mansion. It can be seen with other dickie birds. This bird may b

[Ontbirds] Northern Gannet Update, Hamilton, Nov.26

Hi, Birders have been looking for the Northern Gannet this morning. To my knowledge it had not been relocated as of yet. I searched along the lakefront this morning from the Skyway Bridge/Burlington Beach, east to 50 Point CA in Grimsby. I did not locate a single feeding frenzy that would attrac

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Gannet Yes

Can be seen from 50 point, Grimsby,Niagara, NOW. Flying to Stoney Creek. Get to the lake.  Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird rep

[Ontbirds] Gannet in Hamilton

Good work, David. Stil present now north of Burlington lift bridge. Taking regular flights. Just letting folks know that it appears to be stable in the vicinity. Do i live near the atlantic, or lake ontario? Hard to tell. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. _

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird in Waterloo

I just relocated a Mountain Bluebird on Snyder Flat Rd in Bloomingdale. Many obs now.Its on the left hand side near the dead end between the last two parking lots. This is NW of Waterloo and can be accessed by Sawmill Road.  Len Manning (with Leo)Hamilton Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

[Ontbirds] Hamilton OFO trip summary

31 participants met me at Van Wagner's beach, for some fall birding along the Hamilton waterfront.  A pleasant andsunny morning was welcome. 4 Sanderling on the beach and 2 Great Black-backed Gull on the lake, were a good start. That good start quickly turned not so good though, as the group qu

[Ontbirds] Hamilton OFO outing info

Hi all! It's time once again for our annual Hamilton and HSA(Hamilton Study Area) trip. We will be starting promptly at 8 AM tomorrow, meeting at Hutch's on the beach. Tomorrow's weather is not supposed to be particularly comfortable. A high of 40 Celsius with high humidex is predicted. Bring w

[Ontbirds] Pelee Loons

Kens Pacific Loon just flew over park orientation coming from the lake and headed SOUTH again over the marsh. An immature type Common Loon is visible on the lake from Park Orientation also.  Len Manning  Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONT

[Ontbirds] Wheatley Whimbrel

There it goes, going going and gone! Flew off about 5 minutes ago. A good date for this species. Thanks Jean and John for timely posting.  Len Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Summer tanager Woodland trail pelee

Todd Pepper just rocked a 1st alternate summer tanager at bridge A on woodland. Currently burning our eyes with great looks  Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial b

[Ontbirds] Chat and Hooded Warbler Pelee Cactus Field

Chat showing well in previously reported area of north Cactus Field.  A hooded warbler is hanging out with it.  Len, Murray, Tom Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provinci

[Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitchers, Saltfleet, May 04

May the 4th be with you, birders. This morning I located a distant Dowitcher at the back of a flooded field on 5th Road East, in Saltfleet. It was unidentifiable to species. Cheryl Edgecombe later followed up on my report, and located 3 Dowitchers that were thankfully much closer for viewing. Man

[Ontbirds] Ruff updates

If anyone observes the Ruff today, Monday the 24th, could you please advise here on Ontbirds please?  Thanks Len Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organ

Re: [Ontbirds] Loggerhead Shrike 10t

I think it can perhaps bring back childhood memories for some folks. Having maybe seen this species in the HSA while in diapers at a both young and old age! Yaya! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Cheryl Edgecombe via ONTBIRDS via ONTBIRDS Date: 2