A juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker was foraging in the maple trees at the rear of
944 Crozier Court from 4PM till dusk today. A backyard first sighting of
Red-Headed.
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The pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers continues today at the forest near 1696
Bean Rd, New Hamburg. Originally reported by Dawn Miles and R. Roth on Jun.
27. Nice views from the road. Also heard a Black-billed Cuckoo calling from
the farm house trees to the west.
Matt
Red Headed Woodpecker visits my bird feeder and gardens daily.Appear to be
nesting in tree across the road from me.As they a a bird of concern I notified
the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.Sarnia Ontario
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A Red-headed Woodpecker was seen this morning in the Crystal Beach area.
Last seen at a feeder at 26 Ullswater.
John Cree
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Currently in willows at corner of Marina bay 9:35 AM
ABP is at the foot of Coxwell Ave
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Hello all,
Today during the CBC for Kids in London, my group found a juvenile Red-headed
Woodpecker in the area between the Civic Garden green houses and the foot
bridge that crossed the Thames (I have labeled the location on a map, which can
be accessed with the link below). This is a very go
Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker spotted around 10 this morning in Phyllis
Rawlinson Park, Leslie Street north of 19th Avenue in Richmond Hill.
Miranda O’Hara
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Please forgive me, I am new at posting. Here is what I should have written in
my first attempt.
At 7:30 this morning, I had a Red-Headed Woodpecker visit my backyard peanut
feeder, three times in total over a 10 to 15 minute period.
DIRECTIONS: In Georgetown, Ontario: from Guelph Street (Hwy 7)
Half an hour ago, I had a Red-headed Woodpecker visit a peanut feeder in my
backyard. It visited about 3 times, during which I managed to get a couple of
poor record pics through my window.
Ian Jarvie
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On April 29, at approximately 3 pm, we saw a Red-headed Woodpecker from the
Woodland Trail near the Redbud Seasonal Trail. Sometime later, we saw a
Louisiana Waterthrush on the northernmost wet slough (about 41°55'49.7"N
82°30'34.8"W) and at approximately 6 pm, we saw a Blue-winged Warbler male
Yes he is back at 3196 Campden Road. This amazing bird raised 3 nestlings here
alone after his partner was killed on the road. Six weeks ago he disappeared
with them but has once again returned alone, possibly to spend his 3rd winter (
or is it the 4th ? ) with my neighbours, Marvin and Judy.
Just now (11:30 am) a red headed woodpecker landed on the big oak on Hawk Hill
Tim Mccarthy
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After a successful breeding season the Red-Headed Woodpecker continues at the
feeders on the front of the house at 3196 Campden Rd. Vineland. There are 2
platform feeders and some hanging feeders on the front porch. Easily seen from
the road, please don't trespass. QEW to Victoria Ave. (
showed up here on Nov. 14 and has been here every day since
most often seen either on the spruce trees or on the hydro pole on the property
ID confirmed today by Dan Bone and John Bick
1545 Monck Rd (if you came for the evening grosbeaks in 2011 you know where to
go)
follow Monck Rd from Norla
Juvenile red headed woodpecker seen at 11:10 am Wed Oct 29/14 at 1920 Buckslide
Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario.
Have 2 pics, on feeder pole 15 ft away for several seconds, then pics taken on
maple trunk, there again for several seconds, then flew into edge of our woods.
Grey/brown head, solid
Today 4 of us went to Long Point and area for a quick birding trip. We were
very fortunate to see 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers in the woodlot at the
Jackson-Gunn forest. We also had 2 Rusty Blackbirds and a Northern Mockingbird
just east of this woodlot. Other than these, there were no early migr
The Red-headed Woodpecker continues to visit the feeders at3196 Campden Road,
Vineland this afternoon. Enjoy ! Nancy Smith, 2939 Campden Rd.
Vineland
QEW to Victoria Ave. ( Reg. 24 ) exit and head south, through the town of
> Vineland, up the escarpment, turn right (w
Further to Nancy Smith's post from last December and Len Manning's sighting
yesterday, the adult male red-headed woodpecker continues to show well at 3196
Campden Rd. in Vineland.
The bird frequents both the porch feeders and the trees of the homeowner's
woodlot. This species has been present f
Hello All: After a successful breeding season the Red-headed Woodpecker
continues at 3196 Campden Road, Vineland. Again this year he is using the
tray feeder on the front porch railing and visiting the hanging suet and peanut
feeders above.
QEW to Victoria Ave. ( Reg. 24 ) exit and head s
On the way to a work site, I saw what I believe was a red-headed woodpecker
on Chippewa Road, between Glancaster Road and Upper James/Highway 6.
Unfortunately I saw the bird from behind while in my car, but very bold
solid blacks and whites and size indicate a red-headed woodpecker if anyone
wants
At 6 30 this morning I had a Red-headed Woodpecker in the backyard at Thickson
Woods. This is most likely the same one from the meadow 2 weeks ago.
Thickson Woods is at the bottom of Thickson Rd south in Whitby. The Woods and
Meadow are on the east side down the lane way with the yellow gates ju
Good Morning! The Red-headed Woodpecker is still visiting the feeder at 3196
Campden Road. He appeared to be caching peanuts in a tree just north of the
house, returning regularly for more than 10 minutes until I left at about 10:45
this morning. Just north of there on the corner of Bethesda
The Red-headed Woodpecker continues to visit the feeder and surrounding woodlot
at 3196 Campden Rd.and this afternoon there was a Northern Shrike a half block
due east of that location, and 12 Wild Turkeys further along at 20 Valley
Golfclub .
Directions: QEW Niagara take Vicoria Ave. (Reg.24
Ontbirders,
Since this bird was not posted today, and we just got in from a day long
birdathon, I wanted to advise that the previously reported RED-HEADED
WOODPECKER at 3196 Campden Road in Vineland, was observed well this morning by
Peter/Caleb Scholtens, Barry Coombs, Lisa Teskey, and I. We
PM
To: ontbirds posting
Subject: [Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker-Vineland
Hi Everyone: The Red-headed Woodpecker continues to use the feeders on the
front railing of 3196 Campden Road. Patience is required but he (she) is quite
visible from the road with binos. PLEASE do not go down the
Hi Everyone: The Red-headed Woodpecker continues to use the feeders on the
front railing of 3196 Campden Road. Patience is required but he (she) is quite
visible from the road with binos. PLEASE do not go down the driveway or
trespass onto the property. Thanks for your cooperation.
Nancy
tionslook for a roadside mailbox with a
Canada Flag painted on the side of the mailbox.
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From: Nancy Smith
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 9:41 AM
To: ontbirds posting
Subject: [Ontbirds] Red-headed Woodpecker-Vineland
Good Morning Everyone: The Red-h
Good Morning Everyone: The Red-headed Woodpecker was again at the feeder this
morning at 9:15 at 3196 Campden Rd. Vineland.
Directions: QEW Niagara, exit Victoria Ave. Vineland ( Reg. 24 ) head south,
up the mountain, turn right on Fly Rd. (stoplight) then left on Campden Rd.
The hous
Hello and Happy New Year Everyone! A Red-headed Woodpecker has been coming to
my neighbour's feeder at 3196 Campden Road , Vineland, apparently for almost a
week. I saw him for the first time this morning at about 8:30. The feeder is
easily seen with binos on the front railing of the home an
Just after 2 PM this afernoon, the banding crew had an immature RED-HEADED
WOODPECKER at the side of the main road about 0.5 km north of the
lighthouse on the west side of the road. Also along the main road were
several RED-TAILS, NORTHERN HARRIERS and a single male AMERICAN KESTREL
seemingly groun
A quiet day down there with not much more than the Subject birds (above) to
report.
A lot more migrants still to come.
Note:- If you want to learn more about birding on the Toronto Islands you can
access my Toronto Islands Birding And Site Guide on the OFO web site at -
http://www.ofo.ca/re
Hi Ont Birders1 adult RHWP on a hydro pole on Burt Road, north of
St.George. From the main intersection in St. George go noth to the first
intersection which is Howell Road, turn right and go about 1 Km to Burt Road
then turn left or north and watch for it on the hydro poles. This is the sa
A red headed woodpecker has been on our property outside of St. George the
past two days eating peanuts from our picnic table.
Jim Kirchin
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Since 9:50 this morning there has been a Red-headed Woodpecker in Turney
Woods Park Mississauga. My house backs on to the park and the woodpecker has
been feeding from my suet but is currently in the ravine area (middle of
forest). Should not be hard to find as the forest is only 5 acres (with
seve
Both tundra swans last week going through and RED HEADED WOODPECKER today
at 9 a.m. were observed at property on west side of Ross Lake about 10
miles north of Belleville on Highway 62. Feeder is regularly visited by
hairy, downy and pileated but this is the first red headed.
Observed by Bob and
An immature red-headed woodpecker has been seen in the Uphill area. It has
been quite active around the neighbourhood for the last three days. The
plumage on the body appears to be like that of an adult with a clear chest,
black back and the vibrant white wing and rump patches. This bird lack
Although we recorded only 5 raptors on Oct.20, much time was spent
watching 10 duck species, incl. over 7000 red-breasted mergansers
flying west along the lakefront; on the wetland there were perhaps 100
Am.Wigeons, several Wood Ducks, many N.Pintails, Pied-billed Grebe,
Am.Coot, 2 Great Egrets, B
A pair of red-headed woodpeckers was seen between 3:00 & 3:30 pm yesterday, Oct
18, and a single adult was observed at the same location yesterday around 6 pm!
We have not had time to return today to see if they are still around.
The sighting is on a First Nations Reserve; the person whose house
As a followup to Ron Reid’s posting on May 29, I was able to find the
red-headed woodpecker in the Carden area. It was located on an unmarked road
about 1 km west of Victoria Road running north from Alvar Road. Be ready for a
rough ride and billions of deer flies!
Eric Davis
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Bird was seen this morning and throughout the day hanging around a small area
just behind the Nature Center.
The Nature Center is located on the left just as you enter the front gates.
Precise viewing location below;
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.283924,-79.90262&num=1&t=h&sll=43.375179,-79.836
Hey Folks,
I was about to leave the station today when I got word that a TRCA field
crew spotted a Red-headed Woodpecker this morning along the dirt road which
leads to the banding station. Mark Field and I decided to drive slowly up
the road and keep an eye out for it, and BAM there it was! We wa
Hi all,
I took a walk with my daughters Amber and Emily this afternoon and we were
able to locate the family of the title species along the Heritage Trail -
fairly far along to the lookout, which we could see whilst watching one adult.
I think we heard all 4 and saw 3 of the birds.
T
Today at 11:00 am I saw a Red-headed Woodpecker at Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
The bird was in large cottonwoods by the comfort station at the entrance to the
Owen Point Trail parking lot ( formerly Beach 4 ).
Presqu'ile Provincial Park is located South of Brighton, On; take the Brighton
exit #
The Red-Headed Woodpecker continues to be present at the old burn area at
Constance Bay.The birds, an adult and a junenile were viewed Thurs am at 0800
by Deborah McKeand and Ken Garrett. Sorry for the late posting. The birds were
in the same location as reported by Peter Campbell 2Aug.
They are
Hi Ontbirders,
Norma Mooney and I drove out to the old burn area near Constance Bay this
morning, 2 August, to look for the Red-headed Woodpecker. About 1020 AM we
observed a fledged juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker and an adult in the old
burn area. We were on the sand trail fifty to a hundred
Hi All
I found a Red-headed Woodpecker tonight just west of Burgoyne. We left the
restaurant and headed for Port Elgin and the bird was sitting on a fence
post on the north side of the road and then flew back towards the south and
landed in a tree on there south side of the road just before the
A Red-headed woodpecker was seen on Monday, May 18 along Dumfries Road,
approximately 1.7 km west of Pinehurst Rd at approximately 1:30 PM. To my
surprise it was seen flying between trees along the side of the road. There is
a significant large upland forest close by (Spottiswood Lakes), and
Hi all,
This afternoon I saw 2 of these birds at the big burn area towards
Burleigh bridge - very active whilst calling and drumming. Further down the
road a pair of E. Bluebird were likewise occupied and the presumably female
Bald Eagle was sitting tight on her new nest, which I first s
Yesterday a group of six Peterborough Field Naturalists encountered a
Red-headed Woodpecker on Lakeshore Rd east of Bond Head near the junction
with Morgans Rd.. The bird was first seen in a hedgerow close to the road
and later flew to the top of a power line pole where everybody was able to
get a
Hi Ontbirders:
On the weekend, I visited the Constance Bay area on the Ottawa River west of
Ottawa. At the corner of the turn into Constance Bay from the Dunrobin Road, a
single Upland Sandpiper was in the field on the right foraging in the grass. At
the same location, Bobolinks and Easter
I had an interesting experience at the Cawthra Mulock reserve in Newmarket this
morning.
Coming down the trail to where the pond is, I heard the call of a Red-headed
Woodpecker. This hard-to-find species was actually observed by Allan Roitner
at a different location in Newmarket this past Wed
While on my way back from Michigan today, I had a Red Headed Woodpecker fly
across the 402 approximately 750 m west of Exit 44 (Watford/Arkona exit). It
flew into the woodlot adjacent to north side of the 402.
Regards,
Wayne
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A male Red-Headed Woodpecker was spotted at the East end of the Whitby
Mental Health Centre Grounds. It was flying in the large trees south of the
trail.
To get to the Whitby Mental Health Centre grounds: Exit the 401 at Brock St.
and go South to Victoria Road. Go west along Victoria Road unti
Not sure if this counts as a rarity in Ontario, but it is a bird I don't
see often. In fact, I think it is a first for me in Ontario. An adult
Red-headed Woodpecker was seen today (Thursday, May 10) in Erindale Park
in Mississauga. It was at the northern end of the Park. Also seen were
several
Around 9:30am several birders saw a Red-headed Woodpecker fly into a tall Aspen
in the middle of the woods, remaining there only briefly.
The woods was "full" of male and female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, and other good
birds were few, but here are some of them:
3 Gray Catbirds, Wood Thrush, Veery,
One adult bird was seen on July 24, 2005 at the junction of Shaw Road
and North Pakenham Concession 12, about 6 km NNW of Pakenham, ON, and
inside the Ottawa Checklist Circle by only a few hundred metres. This
site has hosted nesting Red-headed Woodpeckers in each of the summers
from 2002 to 2005 i
I have just been watching a Red Headed woodpecker at my feeders this afternoon.
It is now 4:00pm and the beautiful Adult male with brilliant red head and pure
white rump was a sight to see at my suet feeder. Not very many Red Headed
Woodpeckers are seen up this way anymore.
Directions to my ho
We have had a Red-headed Woodpecker visiting our feeders and flying around
the yard this morning. There is also a small flock of Pine Siskins.
Walsingham is north of Long Point.
Jeff and Darlene Sauder
RR # 1
Walsingham, ON N0E 1X0
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At 10:30 this morning I observed an adult Red-headed Woodpecker in the trees
between Alpha Avenue and the south border of the St. James Cemetery. It was
calling and did not seem to be in a hurry to leave the area.
Alpha Avenue is in Cabbagetown (downtown Toronto) and is located just north
of Well
Hello Fellow Birders,
A Red Headed Woodpecker & Orchard Orioles & Baltimore Orioles sighted this
week.
Directions: South East of Lynde Shores Conservation by new subdivision and
south on Mill St. from Newcastle.
Markus Lise
Newcastle, On
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A Red-headed Woodpecker was seen today at the Lake of Two Rivers Picnic
Ground in Algonquin Provincial Park. It was first discovered by Chris
Boettger and seen by many of the naturalist staff.
Algonquin Park is located east of Huntsville on Highway 60. The Lake of Two
Rivers Picnic Ground is loc
Hi!
On Sunday, 16 May, in the morning, a Red-headed Woodpecker was caught and
banded at the research station of the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory
(Cabot Head, on the Georgian Bay). It was the second ever banded for the
Observatory.
And on Monday, 17 May, a White-eyed Vireo was banded, the
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