Last evening I tried to convince myself I saw a Lark Sparrow, but I wasn't
able to confirm the sighting until this evening when a Lark Sparrow did
appear on the wires around 7:10 P.M. on the Walsingham West Quarterline Rd,
between RR#60 and the 4th Concession (dirt 4th through Wilson Tract).
It was
Currently there is a Lark Sparrow at 17720 Lakeshore Road. Also a Clay-colored
Sparrow which has been present for a couple days apparently.
Jim
Chatham-Kent
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Lark Sparrow seen September 3 at 5:10 p.m. in the town of Warren, 32 km.
from Sturgeon Falls on Hwy 17. It was with a flock of other sparrows,
mainly Chipping Sparrows. The flock was on the move and I have only had an
opportunity to report sighting now.
Turn right into Warren off Hwy. 17 o
Apologies for the late post.
Lark Sparrow at Prince Edward point bird observatory today.
Initially flushed like drab Towhee at dawn, showing white tail sides, but had
grey rump and streaks on uppersides. Face pattern diagnostic. Seen hopping
under bobolink nets at 615 am, then photos about 630
Juvenile lark sparrow found by myself and Adam caparelli at ward's island
toronto island same location as recent nelsons sparriw sighting, during the TOC
walk. Seen by all. Very ratty plummage but prominent white on the ends of the
outter tail feathers when in flight.
Toronto island can be acce
Just after 5 p.m. on Friday I found a first basic Lark Sparrow at Birch Point
about 5 km west of South Baymouth on the Lake Huron shoreline. Location is on
private land and can be accessed only by boat or walking (rugged stretches!)
along the public shoreline allowance from the ferry terminal at
At around 8:10 PM I found a Lark Sparrow in the Blue Heron parking lot feeding
with a group of Chipping Sparrows. Hopefully this bird is still around in the
morning!
Sarah Lamond and Kathleen Gardiner
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I've got a Lark Sparrow in the dune grasses at the east beach at Sparrow Field
at Point Pelee National Park.
Good birding,
Josh Vandermeulen
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I relocated the Lark Sparrow yesterday at 3:45 pm just as I was about to give
up. It was inside a shrub along the east-west fence beside a pile of discarded
industrial rubber. It took about 30 minutes of searching in a small area. I
did not inspect it but there appears to be a functioning ten
I drove by the location of the lark sparrow, and it seems there is some work started on the gravel road the bird has been favoring at lakeshore and the DVP.
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The Lark Sparrow was easily seen coming into seed placed on a mound just west
of the first two first gulf trailers along the gravel path. Nice bird in a
strange location. An easy tick although someone has taken up residence in a
tent about 50 feet away.
>From the southbound Don Valley Parkway
Happy new year everyone!
The Lark Sparrow is still present at the usual spot this morning.
Directions:
>From the southbound Don Valley Parkway, exit (left) to the Lakeshore and
continue past the traffic light one block to park on Villiers. Walk back
to the Lakeshore, crossing to the north side
The Lark Sparrow continues to be seen in the same area. Today it was by the
fence line in the first shrub west of the red shed.
>From the southbound Don Valley Parkway, exit (left) to the Lakeshore and
>continue past the traffic light one block to park on Villiers. Walk back to
>the Lakeshore
Saw the lark sparrow at the north east corner of don lands and lakeshore.
Looking in very poor shape. At first on ground and shivering . Then hopped
up on branch. Very few tail feathers remaining.
Toronto, Ontario
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Did anybody see the Toronto Lark Sparrow on Dec. 23 or today?
Please email me if so.
>From Baxter Naday
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The Lark Sparrow was present at the same location, just east of the Don Roadway
this afternoon (3:30 pm). It was hanging out with about 6-8 Dark-eyed Juncos,
where the seeds had been placed by the blue post.
Karl and William Konze
Directions: Drive to Lakeshore and Don Roadway (at foot of Don V
It took about 5 minutes to relocate the Lark Sparrow today at 2:30 pm It was
flying strongly coming to seed placed in the trail near the pair of white
transport trailers furthest from the DonRiver. It was taking shelter at the
base of the warehouse north of the decline.
Directions take 72b bus
Hello everyone,
The Lark Sparrow is still braving the cold here in Toronto. It was foraging on
the pavement on the opposite side of the fence from the pathway, near a red
shed.
We parked on Villiers, and walked north just past Lakeshore. The pathway the
bird has been seen along is just right
Despite the heavy snowfall the Lark Sparrow continues at the foot of the Don
Valley Parkway. Today it was harder to find as it spent most of its time
concealed behind a large snow drift. It was foraging in the dried weeds near
the yellow and red fire hydrant that is blocked off by rusted yello
Hello,
Maya Ricker-Wilson and I observed the Lark Sparrow in the previously reported
location this morning just before 10:00. It was coming to feed on seed just
west of a First Gulf Trailer in the lot behind, near the blue polka dotted poll
(the third or fourth counting from the west)
Cheers,
Bird still showing well off Lakeshore Blvd and Donway Rd.
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Lark Sparrow is still there. Moving east and west in front of the building.
Directions as per Joanne below.
Kevin Empey
9057065501
> On Dec 9, 2016, at 14:04, Joanne Redwood wrote:
>
> I (and others) just saw the Lark Sparrow exactly where Garth Riley said it
> was.
>
> As per Garth:
I (and others) just saw the Lark Sparrow exactly where Garth Riley said it was.
As per Garth: It is east of the Don roadway, North of Lakeshore Blvd. Bird is
about 200 metres east of the Don Roadway, along the edge of a private road
along side a warehouse building.
Directions: Park on Villiers
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Bird has just been rotated today. It is east of the Don roadway, North of Lakeshore Blvd. Bird is about 200 metres east of the Don Roadway, along the edge of a private road along side a warehouse building. Directions: Park on Villiers south of Lakeshore and east of the Don Ro
Took 45 and 5 observers but just re-found it. Bird is on a private gravel
roadway inside a barbed fenced off industrial property. Well viewed from
railbed access on north side of Lakeshore. This is about 250m east of Don
Roadway.
No need to trespass!
Phone died in cold!
Andrew Keaveney
647-
Andrew Keaveney just refound the Lark Sparrow. Best to park on Villiers south
of Lake Shore off Don Roadway. It's closer to Don Roadway than Carlaw. It's
through fence to north of railway tracks near FirstGulf trailer.
Jean Iron
Toronto
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> On Dec 8, 2016, at 11:07 AM, "ma
Seen well just now north of tracks on north side lakeshore west of carlaw
sitting up 10 feet away mullen
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Port Weller east pier
Laura Bond and I just found a Lark Sparrow at the very end of the Port Weller
east pier. It is at the mouth of the Welland Canal, on the concrete section
beyond the fence. I'll post
Laura Bond and I just found a Lark Sparrow at the very end of the Port Weller
east pier. It is at the mouth of the Welland Canal, on the concrete section
beyond the fence. I'll post later tonight with better directions.
Good birding
Josh Vandermeulen
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow (Burlington -- City View Park)
Was seen hanging around the children's play area by the soccer fields.
Was also seen in and around
Was seen hanging around the children's play area by the soccer fields.
Was also seen in and around the paved walkway in behind the play area.
The park is located at the corner of Highway 5 (Dundas Street) and Kerns
Road.
David Flook
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Hi all,
I just re-found the Lark Sparrow this morning. It flew in at about 9:40 and fed
briefly before flying into the landfill sight and landing in a large pile of
garbage. Given the cold weather this morning, the bird will almost certainly
return to the road.
Luke
Dump is W of Haliburton Villa
Refound at 2:15 by Tracy Patterson and friends. At same location near entrance
to landfill.
Ed Poropat
Dump is W of Haliburton Village on Industrial Park Rd.
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email me for any further updates.
Cheers
Ed Poropat
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Good morning all,
Yesterday, in the late afternoon, Brian Pfrimmer and Ray Laughlen discovered a
Lark Sparrow at the Haliburton Landfill. The bird was feeding in the weeds
along the roadside and was oblivious to nearby passing cars. It spent most of
its time along the E side of the road, from
There is a Lark Sparrow on Ward's Island, very near the ferry docks. It was
originally found this morning by Bill Smith and Peter McParland.
I just relocated it, feeding in the grass at the north end of the open field by
the island cafe. This is due south of the Wards Island ferry docks.
To get
This evening at 6:45pm I found a Lark Sparrow at Lemoine Point Conservation
Area, Kingston. It was initially in with a flock of juncos, taking grit from
the side of the trail but I lost it after a few minutes due to the birds
being disturbed by numerous walkers etc. After about another 20 minutes,
Chris Gaffan and I just found a juvenile Lark Sparrow at Point Pelee. It is
currently in the parking lot of The Tip.
Point Pelee is located on Point Pelee Drive, slightly Southeast of Leamington
in Essex County.
Good birding!
Jeremy Bensette and Chris Gaffan
Right at the start of Marsh Trail, continue just past the park store from
the park entrance.
Reuven Martin
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Present around noon in the backyard of #801 Niagara Pkwy. It fed in a white
plastic dish hanging from a feeder.
It is visible from the first sidestreet south.
There are both Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks around so the birds are
skittish.
Take the Bowen St. exit from the QEW and turn left (
Marcie Jacklin
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow Fort Erie, yes
Our little friend is
Our little friend is still hanging around. Re found further down the road
in a bush with a large group of house sparrows on the lawn of number 845.
It seems to fly in hang around for a few minutes then flies off. When we
watched it come in, it flew in from the river side of the road. It does
stick
Hi birders
The previously reported Lark Sparrow is present and showing well. Check
along Niagara Parkway between Bowen and Central. It was feeding on gravel
path at the small park on the west side of the parkway. Also it goes to the
river side and hangs out with house sparrows. We also had great
at about 2-30,lark sparrow (life bird, thanks to 2 sharp eyed ladies) at
intersection of highland and Niagara pky in evergreen shrub, 1st year
glaucous gull by frenchmans creek bridge, and lesser black backed gull at
Catherine st parking lot.
directions,QEW to fort erie, right on central left on
This evening at about 5:30 pm, Dave Don and I refound the Lark Sparrow
that was found this morning by Karl Dix at Fifty Point Conservation Area
on the Hamilton-Grimsby border. The bird was in the gravel parking lot
just west of the ball hockey rink, which is in the NE corner of the
park. It was a
The Lark Sparrow is still present at Erieau pier in grassy area behind
gravel piles. See previous reports for directions.
Josh Bouman
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:12:05
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Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Lark sparrow at Erieau Friday
Sorry, the Subject line for the Lark sparrow should have read Thursday, NOT
Friday. I guess the weekend can't come fast enough..
Steve
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 6:49 PM, St
Sorry, the Subject line for the Lark sparrow should have read Thursday, NOT
Friday. I guess the weekend can't come fast enough..
Steve
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 6:49 PM, Steve Charbonneau <
steve.charbonnea...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> The Lark Sparrow that Josh Vandermeulen found yesterd
Hi everyone,
The Lark Sparrow that Josh Vandermeulen found yesterday was still present
at 5:10 this evening at the Erieau pier. It was still feeding in the grass
behind the gravel piles.
Directions: Drive south on Erieau Road to the town of Erieau. Stay to the
right and follow the road until it en
I was just talking to James Helmer and he mentioned that the Lark Sparrow was
still present and was very obliging for the handful of observers present around
5:00 PM. Presumably it was still there at dusk. I posted some photos and they
can be viewed here:
http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/201
I'm glad i braved the wind and rain today! At 2:50 PM I found a Lark Sparrow at
the Erieau pier. The bird is in the company of several Horned Larks, and is in
the grassy area next to the sand/gravel piles next to the parking area. I'll
post a link to the photos tonight.
Directions: Drive south
A Lark Sparrow was observed at Long Point Provincial Park ("new park") this
morning at 8:10am. The bird was observed by Kathryn Boothby and me for 5
minutes on mowed grass in the trailer parking area opposite the boat launch.
After two vehicles passed, the bird flew toward Long Point Bay and possib
At 1030 this morning I flushed an adult Lark sparrow at Singing Sands in the
north Bruce Peninsula. Eventually I got excellent looks of it on the ground, at
a distance of 20 feet to confirm the ID. Also seen by Alex Sutton and Koley
Freeman. It was with a roving flock of Vesper, Song, Savannah,
Reporting for Mark Saunders -
This morning a Lark Sparrow has appeared near his feeders, and appears to
be hanging around.
Anyone interested is welcome.
Directions: From Highway 7, go north on #509, then left on the Ardoch Road for
2 km., left Over The Hills Road. Mark's number is 156
Tom Thomas and I observed a LARK SPARROW on the North-West beach at Pelee today
at 1340. The bird was with 6 Chipping Sparrows.
Cody
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Thanks to a tip from Jim Runnings who heard the bird calling Thursday evening,
I went to the spot at 5 pm today & saw the bird.
It was near the sign "Barrett-Sanderson Tract" at the corner of East 1/4 Line
(1 road east of Hwy #59) & Hwy #24 (Long Point Region CA property). It was on
top of a s
Andrew Keaveney just called me to report an adult basic-plumaged Lark Sparrow
at Port Burwell Provincial Park. The bird was in the extreme NW corner of the
park. Apparently you can walk along the edge of a field heading Northwest until
you come to a line of large spruce trees. The bird was at t
The lark sparrow was still present beside Barranga's as late as 6:00 PM
yesterday. It continues to associate with a mixed flock of chipping sparrows
and juncos. Barry Cherriere, who was there when I arrived, told me that they
had spent most of the day foraging in the grassy area beside the nor
Ontbirders
I watched the Lark Sparrow at Barranga's from 7:30 - 8:00 this morning.
It fed along the edge of Van Wagners beach Road within a few feet of passing
traffic.
Directions: To reach Van Wagners Beach, take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20)
exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed
This morning at 9:30 am, Cheryl Edgecombe and myself found an immature Lark
Sparrow at Hamilton's Van Wagners Beach. The bird was found at the beach
volleyball court on the east side of the Baranga's Restaurant. It was
associating with a number of Chipping Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos and was
ty
Hi Birders,
I just came in from watching a LARK SPARROW singing away in one of our fields.
The bird was singing and feeding in last years corn field at the south end of
our property, in the center of the field. I last saw it fly up through the
trees bordering the western edge of the field. If i
Dan Salisbury & I saw the Lark Sparrow this Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.. near
the barn on
Tyneside Road. It was feeding on the ground in front of the barn; and sang a
few times from
various tree perches around the home. Go get it.
Luc Fazio, Mississauga
Directions
Take Hwy 6 south a
Bob Curry and Glenda Slessor phoned to report the Lark Sparrow was singing
and chasing other birds around this morning at 7:00 a.m.. near the barn on
Tyneside Road.
Directions
Take Hwy 6 south almost to Caledonia. Turn left at the stoplight at
Haldimand Regional Road 66. There is a sign for Rut
The male (singing) Lark Sparrow was still at the location described yesterday
near Caledonia.
It was right on the shoulders of Tyneside Rd right near the barn and was also
in the field beside the barn that was
described in the previous post.
Directions
Take hwy 6 south almost to Caledonia. T
This morning Rick Ludkin found a Lark Sparrow at the corner of Tyneside and
Haldimand Road 66. I refound the bird at 1:00 p.m. and it was still there
hopping around the barn on the northwest corner at 1:30 p.m..
Directions:
Take Hwy 6 south almost to Caledonia. Turn left at the stopli
Posting for Dave Okines whose reply to his post failed.
Correct the bird seen was a Lark Sparrow not a Lark Bunting. The report
should read.
a Lark Sparrow was seen and photographed near the first cottage on
the far side of the harbour early yesterday afternoon. It was seen for
about two hou
Hi All
I just got home from a nice visit with the Detroit Audubon Crew who are
camping at the park this weekend. They told me they had a great day birding
in the park, with many warbler species (N. Parula, Cape May, Black-throated
Blue - all in Tilden's), lots of thrushes and wren and also fou
> Hi Folks,
>
Today (May 9, 2008) while conducting field work, at Stokely Cross
Country Ski Resort, I again observed and photographed a Lark Sparrow
(most likely the same one that I initailly reported on May 5th at this
same location). It was feeding in the same grassy/gravel opening. It was
last
Good evening
Today I did a long and tiring stroll on the spit and as well as the multitude
of other birds seen I found an adult Lark Sparrow on Pipit Point in the
morning. This bird was well seen and did not flush and fly off but went back to
ground and I suspect kept on feeding as I really d
Listers...et al, I have posted Robert Horvath's photo of the Lark Sparrow
seen on April 5th. and 6th. at Little River in Windsor by Robert and his
brother Randy.
Randy, Matt Baker and I attemped to refind the bird late yesterday afternoon
without success.
Visit www.stevepike.com and click on the
Persistance and patience paid off. Went back to little river this morning
after my midnight shift in hopes of relocateing the LARK SPARROW . After about
45 minutes of stomping around i found it about 400 yards to the east of
where we observed it yesterday well the good news is after persui
On Sunday , August 29th Ken Cohen and I had 13 species of shorebirds at
Rock Point Provincial Park plus Black-bellied and American Golden
Plovers at the turf farms along
Regional Route 3. The big find was an immature Lark Sparrow on the
beach at Rock
Point. We observed the bird at very close r
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