[Ontbirds] American Wigeon

American Wigeon Bronte beach this morning, Stewart ___ 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

[Ontbirds] American Wigeon at Lake Simcoe

One American Wigeon (Baldpate) drake was observed on Lake Simcoe swimming leisurely amongst a group of Canada geese regulars at Bonnie Park at Jackson's Point at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon Tuesday December 10. The bird can be seen easily from the car at the Bonnie Park beach. Jackson's Point

[Ontbirds] American wigeon at Wellington

A pair of American wigeon was the reward for birding in outrageously windy conditions today at Wellington harbour. Directions: take highway 33 east from the center of Wellington and turn right at the LCBO. The dock is straight ahead. The wigeon are hiding among the Canada geese east of the

[Ontbirds] American Wigeon, Collingwood

Male American Wigeon seen this afternoon at the end of Birch Street In Collingwood. Not quite full breeding plumage. Skittish with people and dogs bit will come right into boat ramp using car as a blind. The Mute Swans are in breeding mode and protecting their space. Eleanor

[Ontbirds] American Wigeon and N. Pintail - Manotick, ON

Hi Ontbirders, At lunch today Deb Stevenson and I went looking for the male Northern Pintail on the Rideau River in Manotick (just south of Ottawa). We found him resting on the ice on the north side of the bridge near the bend. While scanning the flock, we were surprised when we discovered

[Ontbirds] American Wigeon at Humber Bay East

Hello winter listers: On this, the last weekend of the winter list, Carolyn King and I visited Humber Bay East in the late afternoon. There was a male American Wigeon in immaculate plumage just offshore at the southeast point. Other interesting waterfowl included 2 pairs of Redhead and 3

[Ontbirds] American Wigeon Pair at LaSalle Beach Burlington On

The American Wigeons were particularly co-operative both on land and water this afternoon. You can check out their finery at http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativetrade-offs/sets/72157615771674964/ Best regards, Eric Harrison, P.Eng. Creative Trade-Offs 555 Wedgewood Drive Burlington ON L7L

[Ontbirds]American Wigeon - Mooney's Bay/Rideau River, Ottawa

Hi Ontbirders, Today, 8 Apr, between about 4 and 4:30 PM Debbie Campbell and I observed the Rideau River from Mooney's Bay Park (from the vicinity of the children's play structures by the beach house). Looking SW in the direction of the Moffat Farm area (across the river, now a subdivision), we

[Ontbirds] AMERICAN WIGEON, BROWN HEADED COWBIRD, AMERICDAN TREE SPARROW, NORTHERN FLICKER

Happy New Year Everyone! I sighted an AMERICAN WIGEON among 23 MALLARDS in the Newcastle Harbor this afternoon. At the feeders this week I had a BROWN HEADED COWBIRD, AMERICAN TREE WHITE THROATED SPARROW, YELLOW SHAFTED NORTHERN FLICKER, BLACK CAPPED CHACKADEES (8), JUNCOS (7), NORTHERN