Hello Birders,
This is the latest news from Schomberg on the Hawk Owl situation. As most
of us are aware, the large number of observers who've gone to see the owl
has caused unsafe conditions for all concerned.
The town of Schomberg consulted with the MNR, the York Regional Police, the
group
The Hawk Owl was visible from Hwy 7 this morning, sitting on the hydro wires
right where hwy 7 passes over the old railway bed which is now a trail. This a
few hundred metres north of the intersection of Hwy 7 with Meadowview Road.
The Western Tanager was still present this afternoon at 2:40 P.M.
just letting folks know that these owls are still hunting and haunting fields
and forest near the hilliardton marsh happy holidays
Bruce Murphy
Hilliardton Marsh/Terra Instructor
Marsh location is 20 minutes North of Newliskeard
Banding station is accessed from Wool Mill road entrance off
The bird has moved. I think I messed up directions before... Bird is north of
Meadowview. It is now in a wood lot seen from these coordinates:
44° 18' 17" N 78° 26' 32" W
This is a walking path along an old railway bed. Google Earth clearly shows it.
Cheers.
Andrew Keaveney
647-383-8894
uofg
Hi Ontbirders:
The Northern Hawk Owl along Bowesville Road off Leitrim Road did not disappoint
early this afternoon. It perched near the road for quite a bit of time
offering great views of it. Earlier in the day, I saw one female Pine Grosbeak
perched along Grandview road as I drove by wit
The Hawk Owl was seen again this morning in the trees behind the site for a
new church. It was best seen from Scotch Line this morning. Obviously the owl
is moving around.
Directions: I don't know if the site is marked for a church, but going west
from Drummond St onto Scotch Line, the prope
Thanks to a Common Raven swooping over a tree, I was not skunked for a second
time hunting the Carden-area Hawk Owl.
Found at 3 pm in a tree line parallel to Cty 46, back one field (~500 m) from
the road, south side, about 500 m west of the junction with Cty 6.
Also, picture-perfect Red Fox t
Sorry, but I should have said the Hawk Owl was at the corner of county road
6 and *46 *not 48 near Dalrymple Lake.
--
John Schmelefske
# 7360
RR # 4
Alliston,
Ontario,Canada,
L9R 1V4
Email: j.s...@rogers.com
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Sorry, yes it was 46 not 48.
John
On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 12:09 AM, John Schmelefske wrote:
> A Tour of the Dalrymple Lake area Monday produced a triple play.
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> The Hawk owl was present at the corner of Hwy 6 and 48.
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> Evening Grosbeaks were seen at around 11:00 at 1545 Monck Road in U
A Tour of the Dalrymple Lake area Monday produced a triple play.
The Hawk owl was present at the corner of Hwy 6 and 48.
Evening Grosbeaks were seen at around 11:00 at 1545 Monck Road in Uphill.
This is the home of Ginny Moore and is on the north side of the road just
east of the intersection
Kevin Shackleton, Robin Lawson and I drove up to Dalyrymple this morning and
found the Hawk Owl lingering at the same spot where Tony Bigg and Anne Anthony
found it last Sunday during the Carden CBC (i.e. where Hwys. 6 and 46 meet west
of the Carden Alvar). We also had a male American Kestrel n
Arriving at 11.30 am, found the Hawk Owl immediately at roadside on Co. Rd. 6
west of Dalrymple just east of turnoff at #46.
Afterwards drove n. on #46 to #45 (Monck Rd.) . Headed east until reaching
Digby-Laxton Boundary Road. Near corner saw 2 Ravens. Drove south on boundary
road for only 1
Folks,
The Northern Hawk Owl at Low, Quebec was there this morning. Nearby was 2nd
year Bald Eagle, and we had flocks of Pine Siskin [25] and American
Goldfinch [50+]
Roy John
Take Hwy 5 and 105 towards Maniwaki until you reach large sign that says,
"Brennan Hill - Restaurant Bar McDonald.
At 12:30 today we saw 'Tony Bigg's' Hawk Owl exactly were he described it's
location. South side of country Rd. 6 just east of the junction with Rd 46.
This is just inside the City of Kawartha Lakes from the Simcoe Cty boundary.
At 1:45 there was a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk at #834 on Highway #
Hi Ontbirders:
The hawk owl at Moose Creek was seen perched this morning near the railroad
tracks along Valley Street.
There were early indications in the Fall this species was on the move with a
couple of sightings near Montreal and one even in Vermont. Happy birding.
W.H.
Directions cou
Hi Ontbirders:
The Northern Hawk Owl at Moose Creek gave great views last weekend and once
again this afternoon. It was seen flying around and perched on wooden poles
right by the road on Valley Street. Afternoons have been very good for
seeing this owl right by the road. Look on both sides
From Chris' previous report.
"It is almost always seen at the top of a deciduous tree within 100 metres
of civic address
1261 Snake River Line, but across the road."
- Original Message -
From: "Ott User"
To: "Ontbirds"
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:19 AM
Subject: Hawk Owl (Pe
Hi Ontbirders:
Took a drive out to the Perth area on friday, January 5th to see the
Northern Hawk Owl first reported by Chris Michener. The owl was where Chris
had reported it and was sitting on top of a pole when I saw it. The owl
then flew to some trees. Looks like someone else may have r
Several ontbirders have asked for details on a Hawk Owl sighting I reported.
Unfortunately, and in keeping with the policy of our local club, I am unable to
provide these details. This policy was put in place following the increasing
harassment of owls, particularly by photographers. I regret n
The Hawk Owl was still present at 9:30 this morning at its usual spot on Monck
Road east of Orillia, on the north side of the road a few hundred metres west
of Sideroad 20. The bird is easily visible from the road, at the top of a
large tree in the open field.
Unfortunately, when we arrived at
Tuo Dong and I birded the Orillia area this morning. The Hawk Owl was located
at Monck (# 45) and 20th Sideroad at 10 am. This road is off Rd 44 to Rama . We
also saw 100 + Bohemian Waxwings early morning in Orillia near the intersection
of Highway 12 and Atherley. In the afternoon we birded
Took a drive down this am, took a couple of hours, wasn't disappointed.
See image link, more under user name newfoundlander61 at Flickr.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1148/3163572013_6b413ce718.jpg
Directions:
Take Carling westbound and go past Andrew Haydon Park. Continue on
Carling past Mo
There has been a hawk owl in between Haileybury and NewLiskeard since Monday
it is just off of Highway 11 and has been a fairly dependable bird
preferring a birch on top of a 30 foot dying poplar. Should anyone wish more
specific directions please feel free to contact me. As well we have
sightings
Jerry Ball and I ran up to Flynn's Corners this morning before the storm to see
the Northern Hawk Owl Ed Poropat found yesterday. It was hunting the field
immediately east of the Flynn's gas bar, right on the corner of Hwys 36 and
507.
Anne Anthony
Peterborough
directions from Buckhorn: go
The hawk-owl was still present on Ridge road just west of the 2 log homes on
the north side west of the Vankleekhill sales barn as of 4:30 Dec.16.It was
actively hunting from the tall tree tops on both sides of the road.
Hans van der Zweep
Ridge Road is the 1st road north of Hiway 417 and Hiway 3
Hi Ontbirders:
The Hawk Owl, first reported on Dec. 1 in Gatineau, Quebec on the Ottawa River
was still present as of 11:00 am today. It was perched on hydro lines running
parallel to Hurtubise Boulevard, just to the east of #1073 and several red
barns. The bird was not there when I first ar
Hi all:
?Latest update on the Leslie Spit Hawk Owl. I saw it at 1 pm in shrubs and it
put on quite a show flying from shrubs to telephone wires, to top of cottonwood
trees and poplars (& being attacked by a Kestrel). All very close to the?Yacht
Club entrance.
? It was still on the telephone wire
The hawk owl is still; to be seen at Leslie Spit.I drove along the Gardiner
to Leslie turn right to Unwin Ave,right to the Eastern Channel (the bridge
across is out) then turn left along the road to the yacht club and watch for
the birders,photographers.
No long walks at all.
Good luck
Don Perk
Last Wednesday evening we observed a Northern Hawk Owl for about an hour at the
West end of Beulah Rd. near Oxford Station south of Kemptville. It was very
active hunting a small weedy field.
Unfortunately it has not been seen since but with the subsequent sighting in TO
I thought it worth docu
Just to add to what Alfred and Norm have all reedy posted this wood be a new
bird for the Tommy Thompson park Checklist ( I now because I spent 3 years
doing the new Checklist ) and I have had 7 emails already over this bird and
the odds its there tomorrow So pleas if you get there early do not
Good evening
First off - A great BIG thank you to Alfred Adamo for a life Spit bird but
mostly for such a great find. Ian thanks you also for the note on his
windshield.
The Hawk Owl was still there when we left at 4:00 pm and was hunting from a
lamp post right beside the road near the secon
this afternoon I spent 4 1/2 watching the NHO in Stoney Creek, along the
railway tracks., we watched it hunt for several hours, and it was not
successful.
Barry Cherriere, a few birders, and photogs and I were pleased when we saw the
bird fall back on a previous capture of a "white mouse", and
For those of you needing an update on this bird, it was showing well around
noon today west along the RR tracks about 300 feet and off to the east.
Terry Osborne
Directions
Take the QEW to Niagara / Stoney Creek area, and take Fifty Road South to the
escarpment top., Turn right at the stop sig
The Hawk Owl found yesterday was re-found today by Ian Cannell at 7:55 am
giving us great scope views of this rare Owl.
We then drove some of the roads in the area and found N. Mockingbird,
Red-bellied Woodpeckers, N. Shrike and in 2 trees with side by side containing
143 House Finches.
Direc
The Hawk Owl is still up near Low, Quebec. Went to see it this past Sunday.
I have been up there several times now and it can often be seen not far from
the road (McDonald and Legault) perched in a tall tree. It seems to be
easier to find the Hawk Owl these days than when it was first reported
Hi Ontbirders
At about 8:30 this morning we had a Northern Hawk Owl near the
intersection of Innes Road and Frank Kenny Road.
The bird was first seen perched in a tree east of Frank Kenny Road and
stayed there for the duration of our observation. When we returned at
noon, the bird was in the n
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There is a Hawk Owl in Bolton usually found hunting close to the
railroad tracks at the bridge on #50 on the south side of town.
It has been here for about 6 days but was not seen by anyone
yesterday. This morning at 11 am, it was perched along the rail line
on the eas
The Northern Hawk Owl is still hanging out in the
same spot near Dyers Bay on the upper Bruce
Peninsula. John Haselmayer saw it this morning
and it was there when I visited at lunch.
Directions:
Take Highway 6 north up the Bruce Peninsula. Turn
right (east) on Dyers Bay Road. Go 2.1 km to the
Hello Birders,
I found a Northern Hawk Owl today on the Bruce Peninsula near the hamlet of
Dyers Bay, south of the
town of Tobermory. The bird was actively hunting in the same area from late
morning to dusk.
Directions: Take Highway 6 north up the Bruce Peninsula. Turn right (east) on
Dyers Bay
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