[Ontbirds] Snow buntings

For the past two days I have watched 500+ Snow Buntings flying around an abandoned grain field on the southwest corner of Highway #9 and 10th Concession in Schomberg. This afternoon a Merlin entered the flock in active pursuit but was unsuccessful. >From Highway #400, go west along Highway 9,

[Ontbirds] : Snow Buntings

There were several flocks of snow buntings in the Dryden area today. First of the year. Location Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@o

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings

A small flock of snow buntings has been grounded just outside of Port Rowan in Norfolk County. They are in the driveway of a red barn across from 410 Front Road St. WIlliams on GPS). Easily seen from your car on the road. Sent with Mailtrack

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings (Ottawa)

Hi Ontbirders: Some of us were treated to close-up looks at Snow Buntings today on Petrie Island. Initially there were 5 but the number increased to 9 late in the day (counted every one). It's at the same location as in previous reports. The Lapland Longspur was last seen late Thursday. Two

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings - Cobourg

Sorry about the tardiness of the report! I didn't know what these birds were until today. While looking for the reported Purple Sandpiper, I spotted these pretty little birds on the breakwater rocks at the extreme Southwest corner of Cobourg Harbour. Directions: >From Hwy.401 go south on Division

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings (Ottawa)

Hi Ontbirders: Late this afternoon, I had the pleasure to watch about 3 dozen Snow Buntings in the Shirley's Bay area. They were very cooperative allowing close-up looks. They would occasionally fly off whenever a pair of jet-skis came roaring by. However, the buntings would fly back and e

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings (Ottawa)

A flock of between 2 and 3 dozen snow buntings were still around today at the same location. See below for directions. > From: willott...@sympatico.ca > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:56:35 + > Subject: [Ontbirds] Snow Buntings (Ottawa) > >

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings - Embrun

While not a rarity, the flock of Snow Buntings I saw late this afternoon was one of the largest so far this fall and worth noting. I conservatively estimated over 800. Brian Morin Directions: From Ottawa take the Limoges exit from Hwy 417. Head south/right. Continue through the stop sign and tu

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings (Ottawa)

Hi Ontbirders: This morning while checking for other birds , I saw a flock if close to 2 dozen Snow Buntings right next to the road along Wsll a Road south if Trim Road after the big curve. Keep your eyes open for birds. Happy birding. W. Hum www. Pbase.com /golfpic Directions: >From Ottaw

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings. Collingwood

There is a Large flock of snow buntings 250+ On highway 26 just west of intersection with Horseshoe valley rd w. Not settling. Moving around a lot. A few horned larks with them. Kevin Empey 9057065501 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings Alliston

County rd 50 north of alliston on west side in big open field. About 100 yards from road. Jennifer Minogue Get Outlook for Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding or

[Ontbirds]Snow Buntings at Ottawa

This morning at 10:00 am there was a flock of about a dozen snow buntings along Barnsdale Road between the 417-overpass and Greenbank Road, south of Ottawa and west of the Rideau. To reach this location take the Bankfield/Brophy exit from Highway 417 and travel east to Prince of Wales. Take POW no

[Ontbirds] SNOW BUNTINGS LAPLAND LONGSPURS

Hi Ontbirders On Wed, Jan 19 at 3;00 pm, while driving along York Rd, Haldimand Rd. 9, I saw 120 SNOW BUNTINGS and in this flock were 6 LAPLAND LONGSPURS. Directions:QEW Hamilton take Cenntenial Parkway, Hwy 20, until it turns into County Rd. 56, through Binbrook to Empire Corners. Turn right h

[Ontbirds]Snow buntings- Sandbanks PP

On Sunday morning there was a flock of approx. 15-20 snow buntings on the beach at Sandbanks PP. They were poking about in the seaweed that had washed up on the beach. Sandbanks provincial Park is located in Prince Edward County, on Lake Ontario, close to Picton, Ont. Laura Murray Toronto __

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings in Caledon

Approximately 50 Snow Buntings seen feeding either side of Heart Lake Rd about 100 yards South of Olde Base Line at 1:20 pm this Friday Jim Laird llaird1...@rogers.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings Kingsville ON

At about 3:30 pm today we got a really good look at a first winter female snow bunting in our yard, then later we saw a group of three snow buntings on Bruner Court (behind shoppers drug mart) in Kingsville Ontario. Derek & Christina Lawrence __

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings Carden Plain

A small bunch 7 or 8 flew over Victoria Road near the eastern end of McNamee at about 1330 today. Have seen SBs in this area before. Local resident has well stocked feeders. http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S20553280 g -- Please use george.t...@gmail.com as default mail gt...@ca

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings - Dundalk area

Heading back to Toronto from visiting my in-laws, we found two large flocks of snow buntings around 4:00 today. The first was at the NE corner of Highway 10 and Dufferin Rd. 9 (Dundalk turn-off). We then drove east on Rd. 9 and found a second flock just west of village of Badjeros. Going south on

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings, Fenelon Falls

Observed 4 Snow Buntings near my feeder today around noon. I live north of Fenelon Falls, about halfway between Minden and Lindsay. Dan Bone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird re

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings here also

--- Begin Message --- In Stirling along the trail just outside the Village and along Skootamatta Lake Road just north of Cloyne. Such pretty birds!Cathie Stewart FindlayStirling--- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholog

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings Norfolk County

A decent sized flock of Snow Buntings are in the field across from 380 Front Road, 1 km east of Port Rowan. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings - Vanessa area

A flock of about 20 Snow Bunting flew north across Regional Road 19 just east of Vanessa. They may still be in the area. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bird

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings in Wellington North

Hi folks, The other day while visiting Arthur I went on my daughter-in-law's afternoon school bus run. We traveled from Arthur to Mount Forest and across all the side roads in between. We were fortunate enough to see 3 large flocks of Snow buntings in different places. In total about 200 and in

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings, Fox Sparrow (Ottawa)

Hi Ontbirders: The precipitation held off for much of the day with the occasional drizzle came and went quickly. Fox sparrows can still be seen on the Jack Pine Trail along with the usual birds. There are up to 2 dozen Snow Buntings on Petrie Island. This is the exact same spot as yesterday

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings at Port Weller

Today Karl Dix and I birded the east pier of Port Weller, at the north end of the Welland Canal. Among the usual suspects was a small flock of very vocal snow buntings near the easternmost end of the pier. For those fortunate enough to have seen the sage thrasher a few years back, this is the sa

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings northwest of Brampton

I was doing some road birding today with Kris vande Sompel. He calls it a winter raptor survey. Highlight today was a flock of about 250 Snow Buntings with a least 3 Lapland Longspurs. There is a strip of spread manure in a field on the east side of Heritage Road a couple hundred meters south o

[Ontbirds] SNOW BUNTINGS, BURLOAK DRIVE, OAKVILLE

January 13th, 11:30 PM I saw a flock of at least 100 Snow Buntings this morning in the field south of the QEW, east side of Burloak Drive, south of Tim Horton's. Directions: QEW to Burloak Drive south to Tim Horton's on the east side. Lakeshore Road to Burloak Drive north to Tim Horton's on the

[Ontbirds]Snow Buntings near Lake Simcoe

This afternoon I spotted the largest flock of Snow Buntings, probably around 200, that I have seen in a long time. They were flying in a snow covered field 1.5k west of hwy 11 on hwy 89. That just west of Fennels Corners. South of Barrie and North of Bradford. Linda Crome ___

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings, Confederation Park Hamilton

Currently on HNC outing along the shoreline and just saw two flocks, one of 60 another of 80 Snow Bunting heading north along the shore of Lake Ontario. Lots of Long tailed Ducks and a few Black, Surf, and White-winged Scoters as well and a couple Red-throated Loons this morning as well. To g

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings in Scugog township

26 snow buntings just flew over near my house at Lakeridge and Reach just east of Uxbridge. Winter can't be too far behind. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bi

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings and mabe sandhill cranes?

There is still three flocks (about 200 in total) of snow buntings in the Wellington North area. Some were just five minutes north of Arthur on Hwy 6 and the others where on the on the eleventh sided road near Kenelworth. Threre was a red tailed hawk sitting on the hydro line in Kenelworth. Later

[Ontbirds] SNOW BUNTINGS,LAPLAND LONGSPURS,EASTERN BLUEBIRDS

Hi birders, On Wed, Jan. 26 around 2:00 p.m., we saw a mixed flock of 50 Horned Larks, about 100 Snow Buntings and 12 Lapland Longspurs in a field eating corn. Directions: QEW Hamilton take Centennial Parkway, Hwy 20 south, go straight onto Reg Rd 56, until you come to Empire Corners. Turn righ

[Ontbirds] SNOW BUNTINGS AND HORNED LARKS, OAKVILLE

TIME: 1:00 PM FRIDAY> There is a flock of about 200 snow buntings with about 20 horned larks in a field at Wyecroft Road off Burloak in Oakville. Directions: South from QEW to Burloak Drive. East on Wyecroft to a field on the south side with a large barred gate. It's between the Silver City and th

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings and possible Peregrine Falcon

Witnessed a "drift" of roughly 150 (the flock originally numbered near 300) Snow Buntings feeding and flitting about a farm field near the intersection of Singer Road and Concession 2 Road in York (Haldimand County) this afternoon. The flock didn't seem too concerned about visitors and myself an

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings and Longspurs - Scugog Twp.

Today at the jct. of Columbus Rd and Lakeridge in Durham Region, 13 Snow Buntings were joined by 3 Lapland Longspurs. East of Hwy 12 on Scugog Line 6 near the Wal-mart 100+ Snow Buntings put on a nice show. Both species have been essentially absent from the area this winter. Geoff Carpentier A

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings, Wall Road, SE Ottawa

Flock of 200 - 250 Snow Buntings along Wall Road between 10th Line and Trim Road. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings, Glenburnie (north of Kingston)

Just saw a flock of about 100 snow buntings working the fields between Sun Harvest Greenhouse and the Glenburnie Grocery, Unity Rd. and Perth Rd., east side, heading south. Rose-Marie Burke -- LAKESUN A truly natural place. www.lakesun.ca ___ ON

[Ontbirds]Snow Buntings In Carleton Place and Almonte

Saw our first two flocks of Snow Buntings this winter this week. First flock of about 50+ were on county rd 17 just south of Almonte and the second flock of 100+ were opposite Wallmart in Carleton Place. Now we feel ready for the CBC iain CO DSBC (NC) and Susan carleton place

[Ontbirds]Snow Buntings 376 & Great Gray Owls 3

Hello Owl Prowlers, What a show on Halls Rd. this morning. I came in at the tail end becausw I got stuck on the 401 behing 6 snow plows which were stalled and holding up traffic. There were still 2 GGO's perched and swooping over the meadow hunting for breakfast. I saw 1 GGO in the subdivi

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings Yes - Purple Sandpiper No (Ottawa)

Hi Ontbirders: Late today, I ventured down to Andrew Haydon Park to see if I could relocate the Purple Sandpiper reported earlier in the day but did not see it. But if like last Fall, we may see it yet again as one showed up at the same location...disappeared for a bit and then stayed for qu

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings at Colonel Samuel Smith Park

I saw what I believe to be a flock of snow buntings at this park around 9:30 am, in the central area near the entrance. Lots of white, dark wing pattern, warm brown cheek patches. I counted about 5 to 7 in the flock, but was distracted by people walking by. Hopefully someone will be able to confi

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings and R-T Loons in Collingwood

At around 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, I made a quick stop in at Millennium Park in Collingwood (part of Harbourlands Park to the north of the marina and old grain elevators). There were several groupings of Snow Buntings, totalling over 50 individuals, feeding on the lawn and amongst the armour ston

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings - North of Walkerton Conc 14 East

We had a small flock(20+) of Snow Buntings feeding on our driveway this morning. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For informa

[Ontbirds]Snow Buntings and Lapland Longspurs - Wheatley to Tilbury

Hi all, For the past three days there has been several large groups of Snow Buntings along the Wheatley Road (Cty Rd 1) Most of the groups are approximately 50 birds. There are also large groups of Horned Larks scattered along as well as a few Lapland Longspurs moulting into breeding plumage.

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings - Ottawa east - Frank Kenny at Giroux

Saw a large flock of snow buntings today at the corner of Frank Kenny and Giroux, east of Ottawa. A smaller flock was also seen on O'Toole road nearby. Bob Boisvert Directions. From 417, east of Ottawa, turn onto Innes, going east. Drive 14.4 km, turn right onto Frank Kenny, Drive 4.5 km south

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings also seen in Prince Edward County

On Friday afternoon (October 28), my wife and I also saw about 20 Snow Buntings flush from some roadside tall weeds as we drove past them in the Waupoos area of Prince Edward County, so yes, it looks like winter is on it's way! Steve Kinsley -- Original Message --From:

Re: [Ontbirds] Snow Buntings in Norfolk and Elgin counties

Today - several groups of buntings presented themselves on Heritage Line near Richmond in Elgin county, the corner of North Road and Lower Side Road and again near Lynedoch on Road #21 in Norfolk county between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm. Good birding, Dave Jolly, EARTHQUEST (Canada) for the Environ

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings and Horned Larks (east of Ottawa) of

Hi Ontbirders: This morning there were several flocks of snow buntings and horned larks east of the Casselman area. The birds were mostly concentrated along Ste-Rose and Concession 19 to 21 with a flock of 250 snow buntings on Concession 21. A few mixed flocks (150 birds) of snow buntings a

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings (SNBU) on Lobsinger Line near Heidelberg, ON

Hi I saw a flock of 20-30 Snow Buntings in a harvested corn field between Wagner’s Corners and Heidelberg at 3:40pm Sunday. Gavin McKinnon ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs and Horned Larks in Waterloo County.

Highlights from this afternoon: In the stubble field at the entrance to the driveway to 5771 Streicher Line at least 75 Horned Larks and 2 Lapland Longspurs. Very close looks. Photographs will be on my blog later this evening. Farther west along Streicher Line a huge flock of Snow Buntings compri

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings, Belted Kingfisher and lots of Hawks in Perth County

On Nov. 13, 2010, 250+Snow Buntings were seen at north east side of Hwy 23 and County Line 52 in Perth County, Ontario. On Nov. 13, 2010, lots of Red-tailed Hawks, American Kestrels seen north of Stratford on Hwy 131 north of Perth county Rd. 119. On Nov. 12, 2010 a Belted Kingfisher was seen o

[Ontbirds] snow buntings, horned larks love the Hall's rd. roadside in southwest Wnitby,ON-Mar.6

2 small flocks, totalling over 30 Horned Larks and 10+ Snow Buntings, were very active in the snow-covered fields and the salted roadside of Hall's Rd. on Thursday, Mar.6, in the noonhour. Near the platform at the end of the south pathway there were 2 Song Sparrows, 1 Swamp Sparrow, many Americ

[Ontbirds] snow buntings, horned larks among other passerines and 159 raptors at Cranberry Marsh -Nov.10/07

Cranberry Marsh, southwest Whitby, Ontario Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2007-- see table below Hall's Rd. accessed form Victoria St. in southwest Whitby Observation time: 8am to 1pm Official Counter:Doug Lockrey Observers: Rayfield Pye, Jerry Ball, Luc Fazio,Donna Foster, Jim Skene, Fra