[Ontbirds] American Avocet Hillman Marsh

Birders, Currently there is a lone American Avocet in the flooded field along Mersea road 21 south and road 2 Hillman Marsh. Cheers, Dean Ware Leamington ON. deanwa...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] American Avocet

Avocet continues in the 2nd cell at Holland sewage lagoons From Toronto, 404 north to Queensville go west to Yonge St turn south to Cedar and west to the gate ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Holland Landing Lagoons

There is 1 American Avocet in the second cell this afternoon. Lots of American Robins, a good variety of dabbling and diving ducks, 2 Cackling Geese with about 40 Canadas. The lagoons can be accessed from the essay end of Cedar St off Old Yonge St in Holland Landing north of Toronto. Kevin Shack

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, only ONE, still present at Holland Landing Sewage lagoons

Hi folks... I have not seen any report for the Avocets at Holland Landing lagoons today. I did observe ONE female American Avocet today in the first Lagoon. I did check all the four lagoons but no other Avocets were observed. Of course it was a rainy day. Other birds present.. 2 GW Teals, 25

[Ontbirds] American Avocet

6 American Avocets continuing in the 2nd cell of Holland Sewage LagoonsFrom Toronto 404 noth to Queensville Sideroad Go West to Yonge St go South Cedar turn left to the gates ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the pro

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Lindsay

Just found a single, basic plumage AmAv at the Colborne Ponds. Bird is presently on the far E shore behind some Mallards and Canada Geese. Colborne Ponds are on Hwy 35, just N of Hwy 7 in Lindsay, Ont. Ed Poropat Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is p

[Ontbirds] American Avocet

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] American Avocet, Hespeler mill pond on the speed river in cambridge - Aug 6

According to ebird the American Avocet is present again this morning at Hespeler Mill Pond. Viewed from Ellacott Landing off Queen Street East in Hespeler Village. Cheryl Edgecombe Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Or

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Hespeler mill pond on the speed river in cambridge

Just stepped out of the car and saw an American Avocet feeding not too far out. Viewed from Ellacott Landing off Queen Street East in Hespeler Village. Cheryl Edgecombe/ Rob Dobos Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Orni

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Forest Lagoons, July 30

Hey, There is a gorgeous alternate American Avocet in the main cell of the Forest Lagoons, along with a great assortment of other shorebirds and marsh birds. This bird was found in the AM (finder?) but I didn't know of it so it was still a sweet surprise.  Other notables included 2 Short-bille

[Ontbirds] American Avocet-Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines

Good Evening All, Posting for Phil Downey. At 8:21 PM this evening, Phil found an American Avocet at the end of the Port Dalhousie east pier. Phil posted it to the Niagara Bird Alert on WhatsApp and Jean and I arrived moments later to view the American Avocet standing and wading at the ti

[Ontbirds] American Avocet burlington

2 are currently working along Burlington Beach. They are currently on the water approximately 200 meters north of the ship canal. The ship canal runs under the Qew/Burlington skyway bridge. C Cheatle hamilton ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

Re: [Ontbirds] American avocet, Oakville

, and park in a space that will not interfere with traffic flow on this narrow road. Safe journeys, Xavier Fazio Sent by Xavier Fazio via iPhone From: Dominik Halas via ONTBIRDS Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 12:10 PM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] American avocet, Oakville I've

[Ontbirds] American avocet, Oakville

I've just found an American Avocet in a flooded field in Oakville, on Sixth Line north of Dundas Street. From the QEW, take Trafalgar Road north to Dundas Street, then left on Dundas and right on Sixth Line. The avocet is in a flooded field on the west side of Sixth Line, just before 3380 Sixth Lin

[Ontbirds] American Avocet (ALFRED, Eastern Ontario)

The American Avocet at the Alfred Lagoons -- first reported late yesterday on e-Bird by Daniel Lafortune -- continued as of late this morning. I was able observe the bird from the observation tower as it actively foraged in both cells of the lagoon and occasionally at close range. The bird briefl

[Ontbirds] American avocet cranberry Marsh

I was just advised that an American avocet is at the North platform at cranberry right now. To get there from Toronto exit at Lakeridge South to the first traffic lights east of the first road and then South to the platform from the East exit at Brock in Whitby to Baylyy turn right proceed across t

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Hillman

At 2:21PM today I spotted a single American Avocet in the Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell. Mark Nenadov Blog: http://birds.marknenadov.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bir

Re: [Ontbirds] American Avocet, Brant - Bracebridge Lagoons

The bird was still there at 3:00 p.m. today but being flushed often. I was able to watch it flying over the cell with my spotting scope set up out of the rain under the shelter of the observation deck at the brow of the hill. Bob BowlesOrillia On Monday, October 30, 2017 11:11 AM, Barbara

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Brant - Bracebridge Lagoons

As of 10:30 a.m. this morning, Oct. 30, the Avocet was still in cell 2, but no Brant. Note that conditions have changed dramatically since yesterday. The south beach in cell 2 is shrinking rapidly as they are refilling the cell and there is a strong northwest wind. Also, a very large waste

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Brant - Bracebridge Lagoons

The Avocet was still there, feeding along the south beach in cell 2 as of 11:45 a.m. this morning, Oct. 29. It had flown up to the north end and was swimming amongst the ducks for a while, so scan that area if you don't see it on the south beach. A lone Brant was a bonus in cell 2. Could be

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Bracebridge Lagoons in Muskoka

Avocet was feeding along the south beach in cell 2 as of 11 a.m. this morning, Oct. 27. It had flown up to the north end and was swimming amongst the ducks for a while, so scan that area if you don't see it on the south beach. Could be seen from viewing stand at Kerr Park with scope (if bird n

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Bracebridge Lagoons in Muskoka

Avocet still in cell 2 as of 11 a.m. The Avocet was swimming and feeding with the ducks at the north end of cell 2 when I arrived. Lots of loud banging from construction at the gas plant seemed to be making the bird a bit nervous and it flew back to the south beach. It had moved back near the n

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Bracebridge Lagoons in Muskoka

Avocet still on south beach in cell 2 as of 10:40 a.m. Could be seen from viewing stand at Kerr Park with scope, or near middle intersection of main three cells if enter via Lagoon Lane. You do not need a permit to enter the Lagoons on foot. The Lagoon Lane gate is left open for Sewage Truck

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Muskoka Yes

Birds continued as of 11am please refer to previous posts for directions. 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 inf

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Bracebridge Lagoons in Muskoka

Avocet still on south beach in cell 2 as of 12:15 p.m. when I left. There were also several American Wigeon, Gadwalls, Northern Pintails (male flew off but still two females), Northern Shovelers, Bufflehead, Green-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, couple of Wood D

Re: [Ontbirds] American Avocet at Bracebridge Lagoons in Muskoka

Avocet Update:  still being seen at the same location 2017-10-23 at 10:00AM On 2017-10-22 12:07 PM, Barbara Taylor via ONTBIRDS wrote: Bird still feeding along cell 2 south beach at 11:25 a.m. Could be seen from viewing stand at Kerr Park with scope, or near middle intersection of main three

Re: [Ontbirds] American Avocet at Bracebridge Lagoons in Muskoka

Bird still feeding along cell 2 south beach at 11:25 a.m. Could be seen from viewing stand at Kerr Park with scope, or near middle intersection of main three cells if enter via Lagoon Lane. Bye now, Barbara Muskoka Bird Board: http://www.boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?user=MuskokaBirdBoard

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Bracebridge Lagoons in Muskoka

This morning there is an American Avocet at the Bracebridge Sewage Lagoons. It was still on the south beach in cell 2 as of 9:20 a.m. - several observers. Bird first seen Friday afternoon by Gillian Humphries and reported on the Muskoka Bird Board yesterday evening. directions: >From Toront

[Ontbirds] American Avocet in Blenheim

Hi, This morning I got the chance to go down to Blenheim and see the continuing American Avocet. It has been around for over two weeks now, and it looks pretty happy where it is so there is still probably time to see it if you would like to. The bird is in pond #1 in the Blenheim Landfill. T

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Blenheim

We, Gray Carlin, Owen Yates and  myself just saw a previously reported American Avocet. In a pond at the northeast corner of the Blenheim Landfill on Eireau Rd north of hwy 3 west of both Blenheim and the Blenheim LagoonsMark CranfordToronto, ON___ ONTBIR

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Port Burwell

Ron Allenson found a single Avocet on the east beach at Port Burwell this morning around 8:45. Still present.  Directions: Hwy 19 / Plank Rd south from Tillsonburg. Head down to the beach, east side of the river. Adam TimpfWalsingham, ON Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest ne

[Ontbirds] American avocet Blenheim sewage lagoons

On found in sw cell. A municipal permit is required Blenheim Dan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird report

[Ontbirds] American Avocet still at Second Marsh

The American avocet that was found yesterday by Justin White and reported by Mark Read was still present this morning at 9:30. When I first found it, it was in the NW corner of the marsh, only visible from the berm trail that parallels the western edge of Second Marsh. It was flushed by an uni

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Oshawa Second marsh

Posting on behalf of Justin White who saw this bird today (4th July). He sent me a photo confirming ID as an adult in breeding plumage. >From Justin:, "Showed well for most of the morning @ Oshawa Second Marsh near the tern structures at the North West from the dyke road." I'm personally no

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Casselman Sewage Lagoon today

Hi birders, Bird was found this morning by Normand Larche. It was still there when I left at 4h30 pm. DIRECTIONS >From Ottawa, Hwy 417 east to exit #66 (Casselman). Left (north) on Cty Rd. # 8 into the town of Casselman then right (east) on Laurier St. at the centre "National" bldg. (a

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Windermere Basin

Len Manning has asked me to advise that there is a basic plumaged American Avocet at the Windermere Basin in Hamilton. The bird can be viewed from the viewing platform. Thanks Cheryl Edgecombe for Len Manning. Windermere basin is accessed off of Eastport drive in Hamilton south of the skyway br

[Ontbirds] American avocet in Chatham-Kent

Hello Everyone, This morning, I found a breeding-plumaged American avocet in Chatham-Kent. It was in a flooded bean field (the plants are only just visible, so the field is basically mud and water) with a good number of killdeer, one lesser yellowlegs and a couple of mallards. I first found the bi

[Ontbirds] American Avocet in Ottawa

The American Avocet was still at the mouth of the Pinecrest Creek in Ottawa at around 2:15PM today. Unfortunately it was being harassed by a largeish group of photographers (8 or 9), including some of the usual culprits, who had walked out into the marsh and almost onto the little spit it has be

[Ontbirds] American Avocet still present, Britannia, Ottawa

The American Avocet is still present at the mouth of Pinecrest Creek. Many have observed it from Britannia Point at the east end of Cassels Street. Directions: http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/orwo10.htm Good birding! Tony Beck & Nina Stavlund AlwaysAnAdventure.ca ___

[Ontbirds] American Avocet

The American Avocet at Pinecrest Creek is present at 6:30 PM and showing well from Cassels Road. See previous messages for directions Good birding, John Cooper ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organ

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Britannia, Ottawa

Good morning, After being flushed late yesterday evening, the American Avocet returned this morning to the mouth of Pinecrest Creek.  It's currently feeding ferociously in typical avocet fashion - sweeping motion from side to side.We didn't observe this feeding style yesterday. We recommend viewi

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Ottawa Update

The American Avocet spend most of the day feeding on the grassy point at the mouth of Pinecrest Creek, where it was easily viewable from Britannia Point (at the east end of Cassel). Unfortunately, shortly before 8PM two birdwatchers flushed the bird when they walked through the marsh, then compo

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Pinecrest Creek, Ottawa

To follow up on Nina's post. > TheAmerican Avocet returned at 7:52 am (still there at 8:40) at the mouth of Pinecrest creek. Please see Nina's post for directions. Bird is best viewed from the west side of the creek in the morning light. If you approach from the bike path follow the trail alo

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Pinecrest Creek, Ottawa

Hi Birders! We are currently looking at a preening summer plumage American Avocet at the mouth of Pinecrest Creek.We are observing it from our balcony.However, you might be able to see the bird from the Britannia Point looking southeast, or Deschenes Lookout looking southwest.You should also be

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Strathroy

Found at Strathroy Sewage ponds at 9:30am, is a beauty lone adult Avocet in the north pond. Lucas Foerster Mhairi McFarlane Strathroy Sewage is located on the East side of Pike Road between County Roads 9 and 39; just West of Strathroy (in SWO). ___ ON

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Road 33 east of Leamington

> The American Avocet is still at the construction site off Road 33 east of > Leamington between Seacliffe Drive - Mersea 1 and Oak Street Mersea Road 2. > In the south pond now. If not on the site proper check wet areas behind > mounds of dirt. > > Jean Iron > Temporarily of Leamington __

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Blenheim:

An American Avocet just landed at the northwest pond of the Blenheim Sewage Lagoon. Blenheim Mark Peck ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] American Avocet still at Road 33 east of Leamington

The American Avocet is still at the construction site off Road 33 east of Leamington between Seacliffe Drive - Mersea 1 and Oak Street Mersea Road 2. If not on the site proper check wet spots behind the mounds of dirt. Email me for more specific info. Thanks to Janice Melendez for info. Jean I

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Leamington

We just found an American Avocet in some puddles in a soon-to-be-built neighbourhood in Leamington. Also present are a number of more common shorebirds, including a number if Solitary Sandpipers. Technically it's on Summerville Ave. in Leamington, but this might not be considered a street yet

[Ontbirds] American Avocet North Hillman

Hi all, I know a lot of people are trying to look for the American Avocet in the Shorebird Cell this afternoon. Thought I would let everyone know it is currently present at the north bridge of Hillman just east of the entrance to the marsh. It's on the north side of the bridge. Jeremy Sent

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Port Dalhouse

Hello folks If anyone who observed the 10 American Avocets at Port Dalhouse on Saturday, April 16th managed to take photographs of the birds please contact me off line. Thanks, much appreciated. Kayo Kayo Roy 13 Kinsman Court. Fonthill, ON. L0S 1E3 kayo...@niagara.com

[Ontbirds] American avocet, Cobourg Harbour, address correction

West side of harbour, not east side. In downtown Cobourg, go WEST of City Hall, and south on Third Street. Apologies. Never Eat Soggy Waffles (North East South West) Tom ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fi

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Cobourg harbour: photo link

American Avocet in Cobourg Harbour at 130pm Monday 2 Sept. photo link to flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/94355719@N02/9657640660/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/94355719@N02/9654436595/in/photostream/ See previous ontbirds post for directions to east side of harbour from downtown

[Ontbirds] American Avocet: Cobourg Harbour

American Avocet continues at Cobourg Harbour at 1:30pm. It is on the east side of the harbour, along the sandy beach near the large mounds of sand, surrounded by Canada Geese and Gulls and expensive looking camera's with people attached to them. >From downtown Cobourg, go east of the Town Hall,

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Rondeau Bay

One lone bird resting on island with gulls might be able to view from Marsh Trail or South Point with a good scope, from Rondeau Park. Island is full of Cormorants. Possibly from Erieau may be able to view. Found bird while kayaking. Still present currently. Good birding Josh Bouman __

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

The American Avocet first reported at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons on June 8 was still present at 5 p.m today, June 10. It is mostly in the eastern sprinkler cell just north of the building, but occasionally goes for a fly-around and sometimes lands in the middle of one of the ponds. It is skit

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Blenheim Lagoons

An American Avocet has spent the day at Blenheim Sewage Lagoon. It was first found by Steve Charbonneau early this morning. I saw it around noon, and it is still present this evening according to Chris Law. It is located in the sprinkler cells. A rather skittish bird, so approach with caution

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Aylmer WMA

A female breeding plumaged American Avocet was seen from the main covered viewing stand at Aylmer WMA this morning at 11:00 a.m. It was still present at 1:30 p.m. when we checked again. It disappeared behind berms along the shoreline for extended periods. It was quite nervous and flushed a num

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Oshawa Second Marsh april 29

American Avocet On the sand spit  straight out from the GM platform. The same area the previous avocet was. Other highlights: Little Gulls, Least Sandpiper, and Glaucous Gull Directions Exit from the 401 at the Harmony Rd. Exit(419) in Oshawa. Go south on Farewell St. Colonel Sam Drive. Tur

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Long Point

At 9 am this morning Josh Nieuwenhuis discovered an American Avocet feeding on the Inner Bay shoreline below the overlook on the BSC headquarters property. The bird has been most cooperative all morning and has been seen well by most of the BSC staff. BSC headquarters is at 115 Front Rd. on th

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Second Marsh, Oshawa

The AMERICAN AVOCET was present again today at Second Marsh in Oshawa amongst a few Canada Geese on the spit directly out from the GM Lookout Platform. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AMP8NsgtvY&feature=youtu.be Direction

Re: [Ontbirds] american avocet oshawa second marsh

t: Re: [Ontbirds] american avocet oshawa second marsh a number of birders looked for this bird this morning not seeing it goes behind the inland and disappears .. so be patent its there some wear . Craig McLauchlan - Original Message - From: "Tyler Hoar" To: Sent: Saturday, A

Re: [Ontbirds] american avocet oshawa second marsh

a number of birders looked for this bird this morning not seeing it goes behind the inland and disappears .. so be patent its there some wear . Craig McLauchlan - Original Message - From: "Tyler Hoar" To: Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:14 AM Subject: [Ontbirds] ameri

[Ontbirds] american avocet oshawa second marsh

Rayfield Pye and myself are currently looking at an american avocet on the sandspit straight out from the gm platform 810am ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birda

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Hillman Marsh

Tonight I observed one American Avocet in non-breeding plumage at the NW area of Hillman Marsh. It is possible that this is the same one that was seen for about a week at the beginning of this month. I believe duck hunting starts tomorrow so I suggest to take caution and find out what times are

[Ontbirds] American Avocet near Dunnville

Ken Burrell just called me to say that he just found an American Avocet at the Mosaic-Esterhazy lagoons between Dunnville and Rock Point Provincial Park. The bird was in the cells on the north side of the road, viewable from his car. Apparently he didn't see it first thing when he went by but it

[Ontbirds] American Avocet still present; Hillman Marsh CA

I kayaked at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area this afternoon and managed to locate the American Avocet reported yesterday by Andrew Keaveney, same place - south of the Couture dyke, in the main marsh. Hillman allows hunting Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; hiking is possible all day on Tues, Thurs & Sun. Wat

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Hillman Marsh, Essex County

At 7:30 this evening I found a basic plumaged American Avocet along the Couture Dyke in the eastern part of Hillman Marsh, Essex County. Crappy digiscoped photos taken. It is still present now at dusk. The Couture dyke is accessed from the south side of Mersea Road 2, east of the bridge. Despi

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Strathroy Lagoons

Hi all, Touring around, I stopped in at Strathroy sewage lagoons this morning. A good number of shorebirds was present, including an AMERICAN AVOCET. It was father back on the mudflat in the north lagoon. It was pouring rain, so I did not linger! Directions: The lagoons are on the east side

[Ontbirds] American Avocet in Leamington

Hello Ontbirders, Today at about 11am I spotted an American Avocet in a flooded field on the north side of the road, 400m West of the intersection of highway #3 and Talbot Rd E (Hwy #34) in Leamington. I took a few photos from the roadside if anyone is interested in seeing this beautiful bir

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, White-winged Crossbills - Pinery PP

Today my family and I saw a nice male American Avocet along the beach at Pinery PP. It was by itself on the beach, about 12:30pm and flushed a few times by shoreline walkers. It was about halfway between The Dunes and Burley Beach access parking lots. Further, yesterday morning a group of three W

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Blenheim lagoons

This evening while making a very brief pitstop at Blenheim I was surprised to see an Avocet feeding in the sprinkler cells. This one was much less colorful then the one I found at tilbury a few weeks ago. The shorebirds here were quite skittish and I last observed the avocet flying south. Also,

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Tilbury - directions and photos

Hey birders, The avocet was still present, hanging out on the only exposed bit of mud/sand in the middle of the main lagoon at Tilbury, at 8:45 when I left this evening. Photos can be viewed at joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com The Tilbury lagoons are located just off of HWY 401. Take exit 56 and

[Ontbirds] American Avocet northeast of Beeton

Hello Birders; The American Avocet was seen Friday evening by several birders.  The water is drying up in the sod farm.  The bird was gone today.  For additional interest, the fish was gone too.  Last night's birders spotted a bald eagle in the trees at the edge of the sod.  That would have bee

[Ontbirds] American Avocet directions

Sorry, if you are travelling from 400 you go WEST on HWY 89 to the 15th Sideroad New Tecumseth, not east.  It is at the top of the big hill west of Cookstown.  You would then turn South on 15th past the 14th & 13th lines. The sod farm is on the east side, the body of water quite extensive.  The

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - northeast of Beeton

Hi, I was birding yesterday afternoon & was stunned to find an adult American Avocet in breeding plumage north east of Beeton, Ontario.  I called fellow birder John Schmelefske who arrived and aggreed with my identification.  The bird put on quite a display of resting, preening & feeding. On a

[Ontbirds] American Avocet-Schomberg

At 4.50 pm today I happened to be passing Schomberg Sewage Lagoons, located on Proctor one street south of the intersection at Highways 9 and 27, when I noticed the main gate was open. A quick scan of the 2nd pond resulted in an American Avocet feeding in the shallows. If the bird stays overnig

[Ontbirds] American Avocet and Ruddy Turnstone- Hamilton May 16 2010

There is currently a full breeding plumage American Avocet at Stormwater ponds in Hamilton. There is also a Ruddy Turnstone present at the same location, as well as many more species. Directions: Take QEW Niagara eastbound exit at the red hill expressway. You will see some construction

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - West Perth Wetlands

This morning there were 6 American Avocet in the first cell at West Perth Wetlands. Other shorebirds included both yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper, Dunlin, dowitcher, and Killdeer. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wel

[Ontbirds] American Avocet at Whitby

Geoff Carpentier just called, 10:45 a.m. to report the American Avocet feeding on the east side of bridge over Pringle Creek in Whitby. I took some photos on Monday afternoon: http://jeaniron.ca/Shorebirds/2009/amavocetwhitby.htm Directions: From 401 take Brock Street in Whitby south to the b

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - Pringle Creek, Whitby

The Avocet was observed by myself from approximately 7:15 pm to 8 pm, actively feeding on the mud flat in Pringle Creek, observed from the Brock St., Whitby, bridge--east side. Directions: 401 and exit Brock STREET South in Whitby (not Brock Road in Pickering). Continue south past Victoria Stree

[Ontbirds] American AVOCET -Pringle Creek, Whitby--Aug.23-afternoon

The Avocet seen from CMRW yesterday, and later in Rotary Marsh, Ajax, was seen during the afternoon hours on Sunday, Aug.23, in Pringle Creek, from the Brock St., Whitby, bridge--east side. It appears to be a moulting bird. Doug Lockrey, Whitby ___ ONT

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, just south of Peterborough

The American Avocet found by a Peterborough birder yesterday (June 10) was still present this morning (June 11) at 8:30 a.m.   Directions:  >From Peterborough, take Monaghan Road south, under the bypass.  It becomes >Johnson Dr. when it swings west and follows the bypass.  Johnson jogs left, >t

[Ontbirds] American Avocet

Shortly after 11:00 this morning I visited the area on Grand Island where the American Avocet has been seen and it is still there. It was upstream (to the south) of the curved peninsula that is opposite the Beaver Island Maintenance Facility at the very end of East River Rd. It was feeding among qu

[Ontbirds]American Avocet - Niagara River

They report a winter plumage, first winter, probably male American Avocet on Grand Island this morning. This bird is in New York waters near the south tip of Grand Island. The bird was viewed at the same location from 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM. The bird was found by a resident this past Saturd

[Ontbirds]American Avocet very industrious

Hi Fellow Birders, What a show this afternoon at 4:45 P.M. in the shallow entrance of Duffin Creek into Lake Ontario. Among a large flock of Ring Billed Gulls the avocet was very industrious. With its black and white striped wings, bright eyes, and long upcurved bill, the American Avocet was amo

[Ontbirds]American Avocet, Ajax - Wed Dec 3

Birders, I followed-up on Doug Lockrey's post from yesterday and am happy to say that the American Avocet can easily be seen actively feeding in the water north of the footbridge. For those of you who are lazy or carting a 4-month-old around (like me!), the bird is very easily seen from the parki

[Ontbirds]American Avocet still there - Ajax

Several birders saw the American Avocet this (Monday) morning where Duffins Creek empties into Lake Ontario at Rotary Park in Ajax. From 401 take Westney Road south past Bayly Street and turn right on Lake Driveway to Rotary Park. Take foot bridge that crosses Duffins Creeks and the avocet was

[Ontbirds] American Avocet (1) - Harlequin Duck (1) - Eared Grebe (2) - Ruddy Duck (pair) - Wawa and White River Sewage Lagoons

Hi folks, I stopped by the Wawa sewage lagoons/ponds today (May 30, 2008 at 10:05am) to look for the female Harlequin Duck that I first reported on May 20th and subsequently observed and photographed on the 23rd and 26th. I again observed the bird and took a couple more photos today (It is still

[Ontbirds]American Avocet, California Gull and Thayer's Gull at Toronto Island - May 24

Hello Ontbirds subscribers, This morning I was birding at Toronto Islands with my Royal Ontario Museum group. It was a pretty average day for passerine migration (we encountered 14 warbler species), but the beaches at Hanlan's Point would yield a few surprises (well, besides the naked men on

[Ontbirds]American Avocet - Hillman Marsh Wheatley

Reporting for Michael Tate Michael Tate saw 35 American Avocets today in the shorebird cell at Hillman Marsh. Hillman Marsh is located on County Road #20 just northeast of Point Pelee National Park. South of Highway 3 and west of Wheatley. Follow signs for Esse x CA to the main entrance fol

[Ontbirds]American Avocet at Presqu'ile

There was a winter plumage American Avocet at Presqu'ile Provincial Park at 9:30am today (Thursday Sept 28). It was standing on the north shore of Gull Island about 700 metres out from the Owen Point observation area. It would just be visible from this location with a good scope. Access is allowe

[Ontbirds]American Avocet - Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons

The star attraction of the past week at the Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons, the American Avocet, was still present this morning (Sunday) in the 4th cell, looking no worse after Ernesto's rain and wind on Saturday. It was observed by myself and my partner Bev McDonald for approximately 1 hour fr

[Ontbirds]American Avocet at Holland Landing

I am posting this with some reluctance as two great birds in two consecutive visits to the same place falls into the "too good to be true" category, but the bird was there so I will do my duty as an Ontbirder. Several hours spent at the Holland Landing Lagoons this morning were highligh

[Ontbirds]American Avocet - Grand Bend S.L.

Hi all! I just got back from ashort trot around the lagoons - not much shorebird habitat as the water is quite high in all 4, but an adult female (judging by sharp upturn of bill) was foraging on west side of 3rd. lagoon. It flew up and landed in the deep water and seemed quite comfortable

[Ontbirds]American Avocet - Tiny Marsh

Adding to the list of species seen at Tiny Marsh this summer, between 6:45 and 7:30 a.m. American Avocet - 1 American Golden Plovers - 2 American Wigeon - 1 Northern Shovelers - 4 Seen by Diane Hasley. I went back at 10 a.m., but no sign of the avocet. This is the third time that I hav

[Ontbirds]American Avocet in Niagara - NO

Up until 1130 hours this morning, the American Avocet was NOT seen at the Kraft Foods Sewage Ponds in St. David's. Two workers there got to know what an Avocet was because of visiting birders there yesterday. This morning they told me they did not see the bird this morning on their 0830 visit,

[Ontbirds] American Avocet St. Davids, Ontario-15 miles WEST of Niagara River

I apologize that should have read 15 miles WEST (not east) of the Niagara River. Bill Watson From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Jul 21 09:13:02 2005 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from tomts10-srv.bellnexxia.net (tomts10.bellnexxia.net [209.226.175.54]

[Ontbirds]American Avocet in Niagara

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[Ontbirds]American Avocet at Big Creek

I'm surprised that nobody updated the Saturday reports of the avocet yesterday. I was unable to, but in any case, the bird was still present on the north side of the bridge yesterday morning. Other shorebirds of interest were at least one Semipalmated Plover and a basic plumaged Black-bellied Plove

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