[Ontbirds]Peregrine in Markham

At 1:30 today on the SE corner of Dennison and Kennedy, a peregrine. Sitting on a ledge of the new red brick apt being built. Cheers, Rick Thornton ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Sen

[Ontbirds]Pelee Black Vulture Captured

For those wanting to look for the Black Vulture at Pelee, please note that this evening, Wednesday, as we arrived to go looking for it, park staff had captured it to take it to a rehabilitator. Hopefully it will make a full recovery. Rick Thornton, Exeter, ON from Leaminton

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel @ Hillman

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[Ontbirds]Willet at Grand Bend lagoons

Two WILLET at GB lagoons, along with Horned Grebe and Palm Warbler. Rick Thornton from the field Exeter

[Ontbirds]Avocet @ Grand Bend Lagoons

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[Ontbirds]Common Loon @ Exeter lagoons

At 2:25pm Saturday, there is a breeding plumaged COMMON LOON at Exeter lagoons... Just a side note that the Avocet was not located at Grand Bend lagoons today... Good Birding, Rick Thornton onsite at the lagoons...

[Ontbirds]Ruff @ Wildwood Lake

The Ruff seen earlier at Wildwood Lake continues to be seen west from the bridge at 31st Line. See earlier post for directions. Rick Thornton Exeter ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. S

[Ontbirds]Wheatear at Shrewsbury dock

BJim Burke found wheatear at Shrewsbury dock in Chatam Kent ... Directly south of Blenheim on Rondeau bay Communications Road to Shrewsbury turn right to Brock st then south to the pier ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds]Bohemians and Pine Grosbeaks at Pinery

Folks: Just had a flock of over 32 Bohemian Waxwings and 3 female Pine Grosbeaks at the Pinery Riverside campground. Waxwings were at entrance to #3 campground and Grosebeaks were on the island at the entrance to #2 campground. This is at 11:00 am. Pinery is south of Grand Bend... Good Birding.

[Ontbirds] RN Phalaropes @ Townsends Lagoons

‎Folks 2 Red-necked Phalaropes at Townsends  Lagoons. ‎As well, 15 Am Golden Plovers. At least 1 White-Rumped Sandpiper. Also a Merlin sitting low in tree overlooking western most cell.Lagoons are south of Townsend on Concession 14 off Townsend Parkway.Rick Thornton and Nancy Smith. _

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe at Exeter Lagoons

FolksNear breeding plumage Eared Grebe at the lagoons today. Hanging with some Ruddy Ducks in the second cell in.The lagoons are west of Exeter, South off 83 highway on Airport Line. CheersRick Thornton Exeter ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontar

[Ontbirds] Common Nighthawk in Exeter

‎Folks While out for our nightly walk, we encountered a single Nighthawk hawking insects from a string of street lights. The bird gave a nice low show for about 5 minutes. At one point it was being chased by a bat. And then, it was gone.Cheers,Rick Thornton, Exeter   _

[Ontbirds] Fw: Eared Grebe at Exeter Lagoons - Monday

Eared Grebe continues to show well today, despite last nights storms Directions in previous post. Cheers, Rick Thornton Exeter From: rickt...@sympatico.ca Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 2:57 PM To: ONTBirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Eared Grebe at Exeter Lagoons _

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe, RN Phalarope @ Exeter Lagoons

Folks,The Eared Grebe continues in the second cell at Exeter today (as of 5:30pm). As well, a beautiful plumage Red Necked Phalarope (juvenile) was in the first cell along the south shore.‎The lagoons are west of Exeter‎ on Airport Line south of 83.Cheers,Rick Thornton Exeter ___

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe @Exeter Lagoons

Folks:   For all of you planning your weekend birding, just want to let you know that Exeter continues to offer you an Eared Grebe for your viewing pleasure. And the lagoons continue to be where they were. West of Exeter on Airport Line just south of Highway 83.Cheers and have a great weekend! Ric

[Ontbirds] Brown Booby currently being seen....5:44pm

‎Just got a call from Nancy Smith that the Brown Booby is being seen sitting on the pier at the marina. I believe it is called the Donnelly pier.Rick ThorntonExeterSent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the TELUS network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Brown Booby being seen on donellys pier

Being seen at 3:40pm...woot ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.of

Re: [Ontbirds] Brown Booby being seen on donellys pier

Now being seen on the foundation of the old lighthouse structure4:37pm.. ‎ From: rickt...@sympatico.ca Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 3:42 PM To: ONTBirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Brown Booby being seen on donellys pier ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Horned Grebe near Exeter, Huron Cty

Folks... Found a stranded Horned Grebe in the parking lot today. It was hunkered down under a vehicle. Any suggestions for a release location nearby?Email me privately...Thanks..Rick ThorntonExeter  ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitho

[Ontbirds] Bobwhite @ 10th Road - Saltfleet

At 7:00pm, Nancy Smith and I are looking at and photographing a Northern Bobwhite. No leg bands. Bird is calling distinctively.Just south of the grape vines on the ‎east side of the road in the roadside tangle.Rick ThorntonExeter ___ ONTBIRDS is present