I concur!
Thank you Luke.!
I learn something from every video that you post.
You do a great service for the birders on Ontario.
On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 6:01 AM Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS <
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> Hi Luke,
> Just a small note of thanks for your postings. It’s always a
Hi Luke,
Just a small note of thanks for your postings. It’s always a treat to see your
videos with running commentary. They are extra special for those who have seen
the actual bird with you as they can archive the experience for later
reflection and enjoyment.
Best regards
Craig Corcoran fro
Hi birders:https://youtu.be/Vu0GzRtPfgY
Yes, on the third try I did see and video the Mountain Bluebird ( found by
Charmaine Anderson on the Pickering Airport Lands). Above is the video. Must
have patience.It seems that it comes on Concession 8, east of Sideline 30 just
east of the ONLY house
The MOBL is showing now in a small bush near where it was seen yesterday. House
with feeders. Concession 8 near 30
Theresa Dobko
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The Mountain Bluebird was still present this afternoon at 3pm -- it varies
between being on Concession eight just east of Sideline 32 and North of 8 on
Sideline 30. It was also seen in a small puddle in the field on the north west
side of 8 and 30. A note about the location -- the whole area w
right now a mountain bluebird is visible on concession 8 of Pickering just
east of sidelines 32. It's on the north side of the road in the far side of
a cornfield. I've been advised that you are not to trespass across the
cornfield as it is federal land.
This morning I found a single bluebird sitting on a wire in west durham - I
took some photos in poor light and dismissed it as an eastern bluebird, but
having posted it in a few spots it has been confirmed as a female mountain
bluebird. See map from EBird for location.
https://ebird.org/checklist
Hi all,
The Mountain Bluebird continues as of this morning at corner of Government Road
and Smith Road in Tarbutt Township, Algoma District. It comes and goes, so
often a lot of effort is needed to get the bird, but sometimes you get lucky
and it's present when you arrive. It sometimes visits t
Unfortunately, no luck with the bluebird. The home owner has not seen it since
Sunday. Lots of potential habitat out that way (but not much in the way of red
cedar) so may still be around.
Home owner has my number and will call if refound.
Mark.
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> On 22 Feb 2018, at 07:11,
Thanks to Tony Leukering, a Mountain Bluebird that had slipped under the
eBird radar (flagged as 'passerine sp.') was brought to my attention
yesterday. The report - with photo - was updated late last night to show the
correct species (https://ebird.org/gbbc/view/checklist/S43036433). It was
seen o
The Mountain Bluebird continues this morning. It took almost an hour to locate
as it is staying low out of the wind and rain. It is currently 1 hydro pole
left (west) of #817 on Babylon Road.
Babylon Road is accesses off Long Point Road (to Prince Edward Point). See
attached link to yesterday’s
Just a heads up that a Mountain Bluebird was seen late this afternoon on
Babylon Road, Prince Edward County. An eBird checklist, with photos, has
just been uploaded: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40915163.
Prince Edward County can be accessed from several exits on the 401. Please
see t
The Mountain Bluebird female was present at Snyder's Flats this morning at 10
AM. She could be found sitting in the tops of trees south of the road at the
end of the Snyder's Flats' Road.
Excellent directions provided by Paloma Plant on Nov 26.
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Seen just now in the usual spot. See previous messages for directions
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Still present on Snider Flats Road at ~1430hrs yesterday, the 29th.
Observed around the gravel piles at the very end of the road.
*good directions in the last post by P.Plant on the 26th, depending on
where you're coming from.
Lucas Foerster
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Hi folks,
The female Mountain Bluebird is still present at Snyder's Flats, in the
same location as previously reported.
Directions (Brendan O'Sullivan):
Exit 282
North on Hespeler Rd
2nd exit of roundabout to stay on Hespeler
Left onto Maple Grove
Right onto Beaver Dale
Left onto Kossuth
Right o
Being seen now near parking lot at end of Snyder’s Flats Road. Nice close
views. Be careful using the Rare Bird Alert map links. The one I used took me
to the other side of the river. Search Snyder’s Flats Conservation Area.
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Ontbirders,
We and about a dozen other birders watched the female Mountain Bluebird
at its usual location near the end of Snyder's Flats Road north of
Breslau.
Directions per previous posts.
Bob Curry and Glenda Slessor
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The bird was sitting in the tree just beside the road about 5 feet away from me
but flew to a tree in the middle of the field just down from the end parking
lot.
Directions in previous posts
Cheryl
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The female Mountain Bluebird is present this morning Monday 20th on Snyder
Falls Rd. between the last two parking areas before the dead-end.
>From 401
Exit 282
North on Hespeler Rd
2nd exit of roundabout to stay on Hespeler
Left onto Maple Grove
Right onto Beaver Dale
Left onto Kossuth
Right onto
Mountain Bluebird still continuing at Snyder's Flats Conservation Area in
Waterloo. Near parking lot (the furthest one).
Happy birding,
Natasha Barlow
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Continues today in same location please refer to earlier post for directions.
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Hi Ontario birding community,
I would like to report that the Mountain Bluebird found yesterday is still
being seen at Snyder's Flats in Waterloo. It has been hanging out within 100m
of Snyder's Flats Rd, about 50m before the last parking area all day today
around the same spot it had been fou
Just getting the word out that a female mountain bluebird was seen at
Snyder's Flats in Waterloo. A person was there two hours later and did not
find it, but recent weather suggests it should stay in the area! See
checklist for details: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40577554
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I just relocated a Mountain Bluebird on Snyder Flat Rd in Bloomingdale. Many
obs now.Its on the left hand side near the dead end between the last two
parking lots. This is NW of Waterloo and can be accessed by Sawmill Road.
Len Manning (with Leo)Hamilton
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This afternoon Todd Hagedorn and I found a female Mountain Bluebird in
Moosonee. The bird was located at a cemetery that is approximately 500 m
northeast of the sewage lagoons. This is about 3 km southwest of the train
station.
To get to Moosonee, drive to Cochrane and take the Ontario Northla
Hi all,
The Mountain Bluebird at the corner of Goodstown Road and Century Road is still
present as of 5 minutes ago. It was on the east side of Century Road when we
arrived but has been flying around the intersection so a check up century road
and west down Goodstown Road may be needed.
Luke and
Hello everyone,
Mountain Bluebird seen well this morning perched on fence on north side of
Century Road, right at the intersection with Goodstown.
Nicole Richardson, Billi Krochuk and Ethan Kistler
Directions:
From Ottawa, take Hwy 416 south and get off at Hwy 8/Brophy Drive. Head west
until
In view right now (1:55 p.m.) at "usual" location -- on fence and in trees at
2785 Goodstown Road (Mills Corners)
Directions: 416 south or north to Exit 57. West on Brophy. South on
Eagleson/McCordick to Century. West on Century and then west on Goodstown.
Michael Olsen
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Previously reported female continues in same vicinity as reported
yesterday.
Bird is currently at Century X Goodstown Rd.
Aaron and Tia Hywarren
Ottawa
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I have bin looking for the bird for a hour with NO luck
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Mountain Bluebird is still here at 9:20, about 500 m west on Goodstown Rd, just
past intersection of Century Rd and Goodstown Rd. In field opposite house 2785.
Michelle and Paul Martin
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The female Mountain Bluebird is still at the corner of Century and Goodstown
Roads, 20 k SW of Manotick at 3 pm. Check fenceposts N side of Century Road.
Geof and Anne Burbidge
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Again today the female Mountain bluebird was along the path off Halls Rd of
Victoria Street in Whitby
Craig McLauchlan
Directions 401 to Brock Street exits south to Victoria west to Halls Road 1
kilometer down the road look for path on the Eastside
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Mountain Bluebird-1 (female)
8:00 AM, Sunday, December 6
Halls Road, Whitby
Directions: Take Hwy 401 to exit 410 (Brock St.) in Whitby. Exit Hwy 401 and
go south on Brock St. to Victoria St. Turn right (west) and continue on to
Hall's Rd. South. Turn left on Hall's Rd. South and continue south
Hey folks,
For those people making the trip, the Mountain Bluebird is showing well
today off Hall's Road in Whitby.
Everyone is being respectful thus far.
Directions:
Take 401 to Salem Rd south, go east on Bayly Rd and turn right on to Halls
Rd. Look for the crowds!
Good luck!
Lev Frid
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The Whitby Mountain Bluebird was still present Friday mid-afternoon, east
of Hall's Road near the junction of the paved bike path (more like 500+ m
south of Victoria rather than 1 km, I would guess?). Nice views could be
had from the edge of the road.
Jim Mountjoy
Galesburg IL (usually)
D. Jam
Hello birders: Here is the Video of the Mountain Bluebird on Halls Rd. in
Whitby. https://youtu.be/Xk3XKLdKIb0
Dan Salisbury & I chased this rarity this AM. There must have been some 25
birders /photographers at the Bluebird spot. The bird seems be feeding well.
Cheers LucFazio
Directions 401 to
Bird still present and being viewed by many.
On Dec 2, 2015 7:54 AM, "Dan MacNeal" wrote:
> Bird continues this morning in the same previously posted location.
> See previous posts for directions.
>
>
> Dan MacNeal
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> danmacn...@hotmail.com
> 519-217-8796
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> > On Nov 29,
Bird continues this morning in the same previously posted location.
See previous posts for directions.
Dan MacNeal
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519-217-8796
> On Nov 29, 2015, at 11:44 AM, j.budg...@sympatico.ca wrote:
>
> The female Mountain Bluebird is still present, feeding
Still actively feeding and being viewed by many, east of Halls Road along bike
path. Great looks but moves around a lot!
Great bird!
Len Manning and Lisa TeskeyHamilton, On
Directions are courtesy of Glenn Coady
Take Hwy 401 to exit 410 (Brock St.) in Whitby. Exit Hwy 401 and go south o
Ontbirds subscribers,
Gerry Binsfeld just called me to let me know that the female Mountain Bluebird
in Whitby is still present in the same place as yesterday.
Directions: Take Hwy 401 to exit 410 (Brock St.) in Whitby. Exit Hwy 401 and
go south on Brock St. to Victoria St. Turn right (west)
The female Mountain Bluebird is still present, feeding along the bike path on
the east side of Halls Road.
Luke
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Being seen now multiple observers. Cambrian Road a few hundred metres west of
Moodie Drive. Nice spot Michelle Martin.
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Hi Ontbirders,
Yesterday (20 Feb.), Brendan Toews and I birded Prince Edward Point
National Wildlife Area in Prince Edward County. We observed an active
female Mountain Bluebird within minutes of arriving at the location. It
was flitting around from trees to hydro line wires, hawking insects
Took a drive up from Kingston today and was able to locate this wanderer. Bird
spent most of the day on the field side of the road in the same area as
previously reported, approx 100 meters from the Ducks Dive Charters. To see the
bird use the trail on the field side where the Wildlife Area sign
The female Mountain Bluebird sighted earlier in the week was present again
today at Prince Edward Point in about the same place as described by Bruce
Ripley on Feb 16, ie. about 0.5 km west of Duck Dive Charters near the end of
Long Point Road. I saw it about 11:00 a.m. It was alternating betw
The MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD was observed and photographed this morning at 9:30
where it was first seen, about a km. before Ducks Dive. At the very tip of
Prince Edward Point right across from the banding station there was a pair of
HARLEQUIN DUCKS very close to shore. CEDAR WAXWINGS and AMERICAN
February 15, 3.30pm:
The big flock of robins that the Mountain Bluebird is with seems to be
slowly moving west along Long Point Road.
As I came round the sharp corner at #4447, just after the intersection with
the eastern end of Babylon Road, I had my window open and could hear
Bohemian Waxwings. S
At about 1:30 today Jim Taylor & I had a large flock of Robins & cedar Waxwings
at civic # 5161 which is about 1/2 mile before one gets to the Dive Shop. About
half way between there & the Dive Shop was a very active Female Mountain
Bluebird flitting on both sides of the road. No sign of a Towns
After talking to mike whom reported a Townsends solitaire yesterday we cannot
be sure this is the same bird but it was seen in the same place 20 min. ago.
See yesterdays directions...
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There haven't been any postings for a few weeks, but on Sunday, we were in the
area, and decided to see if the female Mountain Bluebird was still there. We'd
seen it a few weeks earlier and got some pictures, but it was very cloudy that
day, so this past Sunday seemed a better photo opportunit
This afternoon Sue and I went out with Carol and Doug to look for the
Mountain Bluebird that was reported from near Shetland a number of weeks
ago, taking a chance that it might still be there, as nothing had been
posted for a week or so. It was still there, with a female E. Bluebird along
Kerry Rd
Came back this morning for another look and found the Mountain Bluebird in it's
usual place and with the eastern bluebird. They are coming fairly regularly to
the berries on the small cedars along the hedgerow on the east side of Kerry
Road not too far north of the intersection with Bilton Line.
The Mountain Bluebird, still in the company of the female Eastern Bluebird,
was present today around 1PM along Kerry Road in the same vicinity where it
has been seen almost daily for the past week.
Directions: From Newbury, take Bentpath line to the west. Head towards
Shetland Conservation Ar
Ontbirders, Sorry for the late posting, but I never had access to a computer
until this evening. After camping out in Lambton County in the back of our
pickup truck along the side of the road where the bird was spotted yesterday,
my husband Aaron, and I relocated the Mountain Bluebird, accom
Hello Birders,
This morning at 8:30am, I saw the Eastern and Mountain Bluebirds reported
initially by Pete Chapman and most recently by Allan Woodliffe. The birds were
on the corn stubble on the east side of the road 2km south of Bentpath Rd on
Kerry Rd. Across the road from the Bluebirds (on t
Weekend Birders,
The Lambton County Mountain Bluebird was again present this morning along
Kerry Road. Dwayne Murphy and I saw it just after dawn. It was along the
east side of the road, just as Allen Woodliffe described it yesterday.
There is not much in the way of vegetation, but the Mounta
The Mountain Bluebird reported for the last couple of days near the Shetland
Conservation Area was observed by my wife and I today, January 20, from about
11:45 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m. The bird was accompanied by a female Eastern
Bluebird. Neither bird was apparent for the first half hour or m
In blustery, snowy conditions, Marjorie Prieksaitis and I enjoyed some
excellent views of the female Mountain Bluebird this morning between 10:30 and
11:00 a.m. It is still associating with a female Eastern Bluebird. The birds
were actively flying about resting occasionally on corn stubble an
After reading about Pete Chapman's sighting a Mountain Bluebird yesterday, I
drove over there today to see if maybe it was still around. And it was.
And still in the company of a female Eastern Bluebird. The two birds were
in the same smallish tree along side the road. I stayed in the car, but t
Hi all,
Yesterday Pete Chapman found a female Mountain Bluebird with a female
Eastern at roadside on Kerry Rd. just north of Bilton Line, which is one
concession south of Bentpath Line. Pete asked me to post this as he is not
subscribed to Ontbirds at this time.
On a beautiful winter's day, West Humber Naturalists' group started at Puslinch
where the female Mountain Bluebird was seen and photographed about 9.30 am on
Concession 1 at the entrance to the Long Lane Farms, house # 7345, about 2 kms.
from Highway 6. Also in the area were Rough-legged Haw
January 8. 2012
This morning, Leonard Manning, Gail McNeil, Gordon Saunders and myself observed
the Mountain Bluebird from 10:10 am until 10:30. She was perched on a fence
post on the east side of the road. We observed her in the scope regurgitating a
meal.
When we got her in the scope she was j
Hey Birders,
I haven't seen any posts on Ontbirds, so I thought I'd let people know that
Kelly Moores and I saw the female Mountain Bluebird in the same vicinity as
previous posts. She was accompanying the male Eastern quite abit, and was seen
by several people.
On our way back, we stopped at
Subject:MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD - PUSLINCH
We had great looks at the Mountain Bluebird and the
male Eastern Bluebird today at 12:10 P.M.
The birds were flying back and forth across Concession 1
at # 7373, and roosting on the fences on either side of the road.
This is slightly east of the Long La
Greetings!
The Mountain Bluebird continues to be seen along concession 1. It flies back
and forth across the road.
Getting there:
Puslinch Concession 1: Go south on Hwy 6 (south of Hwy 401) past Morriston.
Concession One meets Hwy 6 just south of Leslie Rd West and just north of
the boundary of
As of 9:00 this morning, the bluebird has not reappeared. I spoke to
another birder who has been here since dawn, and he hasn't seen it
either.
Cheers,
Peter
On 1/2/12, L STANIFORTH wrote:
> I was likely one of the last to view this wonderful bird late this
> afternoon.
>
> As of approx. 4:50 P
I was likely one of the last to view this wonderful bird late this afternoon.
As of approx. 4:50 PM the bird was still present in the cornfield on the North
side of Conc.1,
approx. 150yds west of the Long Lane Orchards Sign (which is on the south side
of the road).
The bird was very active,land
The Mountain Bluebird was seen by several birders and was still being seen when
we left around 3pm.
Directions per previous posts:
Puslinch Concession 1: Go south on Hwy 6 (south of Hwy 401) past Morriston.
Concession One meets Hwy 6 just south of Leslie Rd West and just north of the
boundary
The female Mountain Bluebird is currently being seen at the location in the
post below.
Barb Charlton, Rob Dobos and Fred Urie
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Mountain
Just posted to the Wellington Birds listserv. The photo looks like a female
Mountain Bluebird. Great find, Paul and good luck to anyone who looks for it.
Josh Vandermeulen
Guelph, Ontario
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> Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2
Hi birders,
I'm posting this for Eric Marcum who happens to be living in Moosonee for a
year and maybe even longer if he is lucky! I can only wish I was there.
He found an adult male Mountain Bluebird yesterday (May 8th) in Moosonee. He
posted a photo on his Facebook page here:
http://www.facebo
Hi EveryoneI visited the winery at 1025 Ridge Road yesterday after a short
visit to the beamer hawk watch. No MOBL but there was a merlin at the back
perched in the scrubby area beyond the vineyard. Most likely a migrant. You
could probably see almost as many raptors here as you could at the
Just received a call from Barry Cherriere. The Mountain Bluebird is
present this afternoon in the vineyard directly behind the Ridge Road Winery
up in Stoney Creek. The Eastern Bluebird is not with it today. Must look
lovely against the snow.
Cheers,
Cheryl
Directions:QEW niagara to
The Mountain Bluebird was seen again late morning today.
Directions:QEW niagara to fifty road and up the escarpment. Turn right at Ridge
Rd. And its on the north side west of 10th road east
Cheryl
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For those planning to go tomorrow, the Mountain Bluebird was seen up close for
at least an hour today from 1:30 -2:30 by Margaret Bain and me right behind
Ridge Winery in the vineyard on the posts and foraging in the grass beneath
the rows and in the nearby ploughed area. RP
PS. The King Eider
The female mountain bluebird and male Eastern bluebird are currently catching
insects from the vineyard behind the ridge road winery. 10:28 AM
Good birding,
Josh Vandermeulen
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After spending over 4 hours at the Ridge Road Winery, waiting for the recently
observed Female Mountain Bluebird, I finally saw the bird around 6PM. While I
was sitting on a rock, attempting to view the Vineyards to the west, the
Mountain Bluebird flew right past me! I only caught a quick glimp
Seen now behind the ridge rd winery
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Cheryl Edgecombe wrote:
>The Mountain Bluebird was seen in the vineyard again at about 6:00 p.m. by
>Barry Cherriere and Mourad Jabra hunting at the back of the field along with
>a male Eastern Bluebird. After about 10 minutes they disappeared, possibly
>to roost but this is hopeful for those w
The Mountain Bluebird was seen in the vineyard again at about 6:00 p.m. by
Barry Cherriere and Mourad Jabra hunting at the back of the field along with
a male Eastern Bluebird. After about 10 minutes they disappeared, possibly
to roost but this is hopeful for those who wish to look tomorrow.
Direc
Just a little more information on this bird since I have had several emails
asking its status.Barb Charlton, Dave Don, Rob Dobos and myself found
this bluebird sallying from the fence posts to the ground about 11:50 a.m..
The bird was noticeably structurally different from a male Eastern Bluebi
While tasting wine at Ridge Road Winery at 1205 Ridge Road near 10th Road East
we noticed a bluebird in the vineyard behind which upon closer inspection was a
female Mountain Bluebird. It seems to be catching insects and quite happy in
the field behind the building.
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