[Ontbirds] Dunlin still at presquile

2020-01-18 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
The long staying dunlin is still at Owen point this morning. There is a small patch of algae about 30 m north of the Owen pt duck blind where it's not frozen and water washes the algae. This is possibly it's only remaining feeding site so please don't approach it closely or flush it from this

[Ontbirds] Purple sandpiper and dunlin at presquile

2020-01-10 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
There is a dunlin and one purple sandpiper on Owen pt in presquile prov park now. They are feeding on the shoreline about 40metres north of the duck blind on Owen pt. they are sometimes hidden from view by overhanging ice Sent from my iPhone ___

[Ontbirds] Spotted towhee prince Edward point

2020-01-09 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
Hi all The spotted towhee is feeding on the road at its usual spot in the bend if the road past the locked gate Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Purple sandpiper and dunlin at presquile

2019-12-17 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
There are currently 3 purples and a dunlin feeding in the tip of Owen pt Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Curlew sandpiper - no

2019-06-16 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
Hi all I am at Amherst Island with Tom Wheatley and we are looking for the curlew sandpiper. There is a bird here in basic plumage which I believe is a dunlin. It is all grey but clearly shows a divided rump patch and spotting in sides of breast and flanks. I don't know if this is the same bird

[Ontbirds] 3 white Pelicans at presquile

2019-05-15 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
Reporting for Andrea Kingsley. There are 3 white Pelicans swimming off the south shore of gull island, presquile. They can only be seen by scoping from the high bluff campground. Park maps are available at the gate Cheers Doug McRae Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Presquile Pelicans heading west

2019-05-12 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
The 2 white Pelicans at presquile just flew over the gate going west. They are gaining altitude and soaring. Might be good to watch the lakeshore to the west Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] 2 white Pelicans at presquile

2019-05-12 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
There are two white Pelicans in presquile bay. They are swimming on the north shore east of gosport. They can be scoped from the municipal dock on Bayshore Rd in presquile or possibly the price street canoe launch in gosport Sent from my iPhone ___

[Ontbirds] Boreal chickadee downtown Ottawa

2018-10-22 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
Hi all I just had a boreal chickadee fly through the parking area at the north west corner of Bronson and sommerset in Ottawa. Landed in a tree by the large ornate gate over sommerset Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Blue grosbeak at presquile

2018-05-12 Thread rdmcrae--- via ONTBIRDS
Ian Shanahan just found a female blue grosbeak at presquile. It is feeding on the roadside on Paxton drive. From the lighthouse walk west on Paxton past the major bend until you come to a small field in south side. It is there. Sent from my iPhone