[Ontbirds] OFO Gull Weekend in Niagara Falls - December 1-2, 2018

2018-10-14 Thread Sarah Rupert via ONTBIRDS
ck Lookout on the Niagara Parkway. We look forward to seeing everyone out for another productive and fun OFO event! Good Birding everyone! Sarah Rupert Leamington, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birdi

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire - Point Pelee National Park

2018-02-16 Thread Sarah Rupert via ONTBIRDS
. Good Birding Sarah Point Pelee National Park is located 5 km SE of Leamington ON. The Visitor Centre is located 6 km south of the main entrance. Sarah Rupert Promotion Officer, Point Pelee National Park Parks Canada / Government of Canada 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 sarah.rup

[Ontbirds] Wood Stork - Point Pelee National Park

2017-08-29 Thread Sarah Rupert via ONTBIRDS
in the Pelee area. Good Birding! Sarah Point Pelee National Park is located 3 km SE of Leamington Ontario. The Marsh Boardwalk is approximately 2km south of the park entrance. Sarah Rupert Promotion Officer, Point Pelee National Park Parks Canada / Government of Canada 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican - North of Point Pelee National Park, Jun 26, 2017

2017-06-29 Thread Sarah Rupert via ONTBIRDS
familiar with this bird from visits to Florida, and was confident in the identification. The bird was observed flying south along the shoreline towards to park. Another wandering bird to keep and eye open for on Lake Erie, if you're out looking for the frigatebird. Good Birding! Sarah Sarah

[Ontbirds] Black-necked Stilt at Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell

2016-04-30 Thread Sarah . Rupert
ight of the Festival takes place between 4-6 pm. Good birding everyone Sarah Sarah Rupert Promotion Officer, Point Pelee National Park Parks Canada, Government of Canada sarah.rup...@pc.gc.ca | 519.322.5700 ext 3323 Agente de la promotion, Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parcs Canada, Gouvernement du Ca

[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-Widow - Point Pelee National Park

2016-04-27 Thread Sarah Rupert
on the road to the Tip, just at the entrance to Sparrow Field. I was driving this section of the road around 9:15 pm. May be worth an evening walk tomorrow night. Good birding everyone Sarah Rupert Leamington ON Point Pelee National Park is located 5 km SE of Leamington ON. You can find a link

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite - Point Pelee National Park

2015-06-05 Thread Sarah rupert
Hello all I was leaving the office this evening when I noticed a raptor soaring over the Visitor Centre parking lot. The lofty flight and soaring made me excited and I got my bins on it - 1 year Mississippi Kite. It was rather back lit so the barring in the tail stood out. It slowly cruised to

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee NP Migration Report - May 1, 2015

2015-05-01 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Sunny skies and light northerly winds greeted birders this morning. Most bird activity appeared to be at Tip, with two or three dozen Yellow-rumped Warblers and equal numbers of Ruby-crowned Kinglets. Amongst them were low numbers/singles of Palm Warbler, Black-and-White Warbler, Cape May

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee NP Migration update - April 17, 2015

2015-04-17 Thread Sarah . Rupert
the Henslow's Sparrow was sighted this afternoon. It's finally feeling like spring! Good Birding Sarah Sarah Rupert A/Promotions Officer | Agente de la promotion (p.i.) Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee Christmas Bird Count - December 22, 2014

2014-12-24 Thread Sarah . Rupert
dinner after the count. Good birding everyone and have a wonderful holiday season. Sarah Rupert Leamington ON Sarah Rupert A/Promotions Officer | Agente de la promotion (p.i.) Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee Christmas Bird Count - December 22, 2014

2014-12-24 Thread Sarah Rupert
a great chili dinner after the count. Good birding everyone and have a wonderful holiday season. Sarah Rupert Leamington ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Dickcissels east of Wheatley, Campers Cove Field

2014-07-12 Thread Sarah rupert via ONTBIRDS
an eBird hotspot so you can get a map there. Good birding everyone Sarah Rupert Leamington ON Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee posting

2014-01-16 Thread Sarah . Rupert
message me privately. Sarah Sarah Rupert Interpretive Program Coordinator | Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 | 407 rue Monarch, Leamington ON N8H

[Ontbirds] David Allen Sibley Hikes at Point Pelee National Park

2014-01-16 Thread Sarah . Rupert
www.festivalofbirds.ca for more informaiton on the Sibley programs and the other events at the Festival of Birds 2014. Hope to see you there and in the mean time, good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Interpretive Program Coordinator | Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Parks

[Ontbirds] A Weekend with David Sibley - Point Pelee National Park, May 34, 2014

2013-12-06 Thread Sarah . Rupert
- seats are limited. Presentation tickets make a great gift. Sibley hike reservations will start in mid-January - stay tuned. Good birding everyone. Sarah Sarah Rupert Interpretive Program Coordinator | Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point

[Ontbirds] Swainson's Hawk - Point Pelee National Park

2013-10-13 Thread Sarah . Rupert
towards the west beach and then out of sight. While on my duties yesterday, I had a Vesper Sparrow at the south end of the West Beach parking lot. There are still lots of kinglets in the park and good numbers of sparrows as well. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Sarah Sarah Rupert Interpretive

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull, Hillman Marsh

2013-09-28 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi all The laughing gull has returned to the bridge just north of Hillman Marsh. Please be careful viewing from the bridge as there is a lot of traffic on the road. Try and stay on the paved sidewalk area for your safety Good birding Sarah Rupert and Justin Peter, OFO trip leaders Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican - Wheatley Harbour, yes

2013-08-22 Thread Sarah . Rupert
wall. That side of the break wall is visible from Detroit Ave in Wheatley. good luck and good birding Sarah Sarah Rupert Interpretive Program Coordinator | Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican - Wheatley Harbour, Yes

2013-08-20 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi All I was able to make it out to Wheatley Harbour after work and was lucky enough to get to see the pelican. It was sitting on the rock break wall as previously reported by Alan Wormington. The bird stayed in the same location until 7 pm when it took off and flew out into the lake. It had

[Ontbirds] Brown pelican, present at dark

2013-08-20 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi all Just got a note from Pete Read, he'd tried to post, but wasn't able to. The pelican was present on the break wall when it got dark, so it should be there in the morning for anyone thinking of coming. Good birding! Sarah Leamington, ON Sent from my iPad

[Ontbirds] Migration Update - Point Pelee National Park, May 2, 2013

2013-05-02 Thread Sarah . Rupert
as an endangered species. Playing recordings can disrupt nesting and breeding and impact birds on a hormonal level. Thank you everyone for your cooperation. . Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert A/Visitor Experience Product Development Officer | Agente de développement de produits, expérience des

[Ontbirds] Migration Update - Point Pelee National Park, May 1, 2013

2013-05-01 Thread Sarah . Rupert
- 6 pm May 4, 8, 13, 16 19 Good Birding Everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert A/Visitor Experience Product Development Officer | Agente de développement de produits, expérience des visiteurs Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - April 19, 2013

2013-04-19 Thread Sarah . Rupert
, so if you've ever wanted to do a 24 hrs big day in the park, this is your year! Good birding everyone - I can't wait to see what treats this year's migration brings. sarah Sarah Rupert A/Visitor Experience Product Development Officer | Agente de développement de produits, expérience des

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallows at Holiday Beach Conservation Area

2012-11-14 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi All I was doing the official hawk count at Holiday Beach today and at 2:45 pm, I noticed a group of swallows approaching the tower. To our excitement, they were Cave Swallows. They continued over the tower, heading west along the marsh towards the Detroit River. Also of note today, the

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallows at Holiday Beach Conservation area

2012-11-10 Thread Sarah Rupert
of Windsor). Good Birding everyone Sarah Rupert Leamington ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http

[Ontbirds] Evening Grosbeaks - Point Pelee National Park

2012-11-06 Thread Sarah . Rupert
up in the far south this year! Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican off the shore of Point Pelee - Friday August 24

2012-08-25 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi All Further to the report from Rondeau yesterday, we got a report at the park today of a Brown Pelican sighted off the western shore of Point Pelee yesterday by some local residents who were out fishing. Definitely worth keeping an eye open for. Good birding everyone Sarah Rupert

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Point Pelee National Park

2012-05-20 Thread Sarah . Rupert
and over the canopy towards the east side of the Tip. Watchful eyes are now looking - we'll report updates as they come in, Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park - Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - NO, Blue Grosbeak - YES

2012-05-20 Thread Sarah . Rupert
in the wooded area, east of the shelter, moving between the path at the 42nd parallel sign and the seasonal birding footpath immediately north of the Tip display area. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc

[Ontbirds] An white pelican at Holiday Beach

2012-05-13 Thread Sarah Rupert
Just got a text from Sarah and Kory Renaud. They are currently viewing the pelicans reported by Dave Milsom yesterday at Holiday Beach Conservation Area (see previous post for directions). They are easily viewed with a scope from the hawk tower Good birding Sarah Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 6, 2012

2012-05-06 Thread Sarah . Rupert
FESTIVAL OF BIRDS May 3 through May 21, 2012 Parks Canada, Point Pelee National Park and Friends of Point Pelee For more information on the festival and archived Point Pelee Migration Reports, please check our www.festivalofbirds.ca FOLLOW the park on Twitter.com/PointPeleeNP Sarah

[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-Widow. Point Pelee NP

2012-05-03 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi all. A big gang of us staked out the north end of the visitor centre parking lot tonight and were rewarded with a very vocal Chuck-will's-widow (which is still calling as I write). The bird start to vocalize around 8:40pm. Stay tuned to hear if it's found again in the morning. Good

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee Migration Report - May 2, 2012

2012-05-02 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Warbler on the Woodland Nature Trail. Both species of oriole have returned, Red-headed Woodpecker and Indigo Bunting are also back. Our daily reports from the Friends of Point Pelee hike leaders start tomorrow. Until then, good birding. Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Update - April 29, 2012

2012-04-29 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Northwest Beach this afternoon, along with Cliff Swallow. A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak was noted on the seasonal birding trail north of Sanctuary. There was still a good number of birds in this part of the park, like yesterday. Good birding everyone. Sarah Sarah Rupert Interpretation

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park - Migration Update, April 28, 2012

2012-04-28 Thread Sarah . Rupert
- and new migrants! Good Birding, Sarah Sarah Rupert Interpretation Coordinator | Coordinatrice d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 | 407 rue Monarch, Leamington ON N8H 3V4

[Ontbirds] Bell's Vireo - Pt Pelee National Park

2012-04-21 Thread Sarah Rupert
with kinglets and gnatcatchers. We also saw a blue-headed vireo and Nashville warbler in the group. If you're looking for the bird, I would suggest taking the shuttle to the tip and walking north on the footpath Good birding Sarah Rupert Leamington ON Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Great Gray Owl again (Kingsville, Ontario) location detail

2012-03-15 Thread Sarah Rupert
and it is a heavily used 80km/h route, so if you are looking in the area, please use caution and don't block the road. We don't want to see a repeat of the chaos at the site near Kingsville. Good birding everyone Sarah Rupert Leamington ON Sent from my iPhone On 2012-03-15, at 9:07 PM, willott...@sympatico.ca

[Ontbirds] Great Gray Owl west of Kingsville -yes

2011-12-26 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi everyone I've been out of the county for the last couple days and lots of people have been messaging me about the owl, so I did a little digging and found out the scoop The owl has been seen actively hunting again today in the same general area that has been described in previous emails.

[Ontbirds] Great grey owl, McCain rd Essex County

2011-12-23 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi all This is a nice Christmas present. Got a call at work about a great grey owl. I've arrived and it is here. The bird is on McCain side road between county rd 20 and concession 2. It's currently hanging around address 1643 and has been seen on both the east and west sides of the road

[Ontbirds] Great Grey Owl - West of Kingsville ON

2011-12-23 Thread Sarah Rupert
the bird is seen or not. Good birding everyone Sarah Sarah Rupert Leamington ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Annual Christmas Bird Count

2011-12-19 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi Everyone Point Pelee National Park held is 60th annual Christmas Bird Count today. Birder were greeted with milder than normal temperatures and brisk south winds. The Tip felt much more like a day in early November than December. Waterbirds carried the count this year, with land birds

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park update - September 14, 2011

2011-09-14 Thread Sarah . Rupert
using the mudflats along the edges of the ponds. We've finally started to see some movement of Monarch butterflies as well - feel free to join our Monarch Count at the Tip parking lot at 7 pm on Friday. Safe travels and I look forward to seeing many of you this weekend. Good Birding Sarah Sarah

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow - Point Pelee National Park

2011-05-25 Thread Sarah . Rupert
seeing birds is getting much tougher, I did hear Black-throated blue, Northern Parula and Blackburnian yesterday in my travels. It's the time of year to keep your ears open! Good Birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Intepretation Coordinator | Coordinatrice d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 21, 2011

2011-05-21 Thread Sarah . Rupert
was on Concession D. Yesterdays 2 Red-necked Phalaropes posted by Sarah Rupert delighted many birders and photographers with great up close looks as they fed and preened in a puddle. Good Birding, Hike Leaders: Pete, Karl, Todd, Justin, MARIANNE, John, Ellen, ALVAN and Jeremy FESTIVAL OF BIRDS APRIL 30

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 17, 2011

2011-05-17 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Friends of Point Pelee provide guided birding hikes throughout the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park of Canada. Proceeds from hikes support the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. This submitted report is a service of the Friends of Point Pelee Hike Leaders.

[Ontbirds] Bell's Vireo - Point Pelee National Park

2011-05-13 Thread Sarah . Rupert
, while the park is open. Another exiciting week at Point Pelee - can't wait to see what the weekend brings! Good Birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Intepretation Coordinator | Coordinatrice d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national

[Ontbirds] Update to Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 3, 2011

2011-05-03 Thread Sarah Rupert
to produce throughout the day. Prothonotary Warbler was seen along the bridges in the north end of the trail. Good birding everyone! Sarah Rupert Point Pelee National Park, Leamington ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - April 28th, 2011

2011-04-28 Thread Sarah . Rupert
migrants making their way through. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Intepretation Coordinator | Coordinatrice d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 | 407 rue Monarch

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Update - April 26, 2011

2011-04-26 Thread Sarah . Rupert
small groups to observe off the road. Please park at the Sanctuary lookout or the Visitor Orientation area. We have continued to receive reports of the Neotropic Cormorant again today, in the same spot at Muddy Creek in Wheatley. Good birding everyone. Sarah Sarah Rupert Intepretation

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant Location

2011-04-24 Thread Sarah Rupert
Further to Brandon's posting - here are some directions. Muddy Creek is found in the community of Wheatley. From Tilbury, follow Cty Rd 1 south, through the town of Wheatley, towards the lake. You will see Wheatley Harbour, after passing through the only set of traffic lights in town, Muddy

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration update - April 23, 2011

2011-04-23 Thread Sarah . Rupert
to contact the park at peleei...@pc.gc.ca or 519-322-2354 Sarah Rupert Intepretation Coordinator | Coordinatrice d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 | 407 rue Monarch

[Ontbirds] Tundra Swans and More - Point Pelee Birding Area

2011-03-09 Thread Sarah . Rupert
- the annual pass sale is on until the end of the month - just a couple weeks left to get your pass at a 25% off discount! Sarah Rupert Intepretation Coordinator | Coordinatrice d'interprétation Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407

[Ontbirds] Northern Shrike at Point Pelee National Park

2011-02-10 Thread Sarah . Rupert
for more information Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretation Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700 ext/poste 223 519.322.1678 (fax/téléc) sarah.rup

[Ontbirds] Rufous/Allen's Hummingbird Point Pelee National Park

2010-11-16 Thread Sarah . Rupert
on. On a happy note - construction on the Tip road is almost completed and the road will be open to the Tip by the end of the week! More details to follow. Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretation Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice d'interprétation Point Pelee

[Ontbirds] Partial Close of Point Pelee National Park continues

2010-10-28 Thread Sarah . Rupert
at Point Pelee National Park over the coming months. Thanks for your patience everyone and good birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretation Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park - September 17 update

2010-09-17 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretation Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700 ext/poste 223 519.322.1678 (fax/téléc) sarah.rup...@pc.gc.ca www.pc.gc.ca

[Ontbirds] Migration Update - Point Pelee National Park

2010-09-04 Thread Sarah . Rupert
- www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee) Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretation Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700 ext/poste 223

[Ontbirds] Great Horned Owlets at Point Pelee National Park

2010-06-11 Thread Sarah . Rupert
concerned. Good birding everyone Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700 ext/poste 223

[Ontbirds] Western tanager Canatara Park, Sarnia ON

2010-05-29 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi birders I'm in Sarnia at the ON Nature conference and received word this morning that a local birder found an adult male Western Tanager yesterday. The bird was observed in Canatara Park near the Childrens Animal Farm. The bird was reported to be singing I plan to go out this

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park, May 24, 2010

2010-05-24 Thread Sarah . Rupert
help in compiling these updates! Good Birding Everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park, May 22, 2010

2010-05-22 Thread Sarah . Rupert
the VC parking lot. We have had no reports today of the Dickcissel or American White Pelicans. The Red-necked Phalarope (2) are still being seen in the onion fields north of the park - today they were noted at the corner of Concession E and Mersea Road 19. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park, May 21, 2010

2010-05-21 Thread Sarah . Rupert
, near the drop off point and continued to be seen this afternoon. Dunlin and Sanderling were on the sandspit again this morning. Blue-headed Vireo was also noted at the Tip. Good birding everyone. Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park, May 20, 2010

2010-05-20 Thread Sarah . Rupert
this morning as well. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park, May 19, 2010

2010-05-19 Thread Sarah . Rupert
was already planning a trip to Windsor and will take a peak and see if I can find them. Good Birding everyone! Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park May 18, 2010

2010-05-18 Thread Sarah . Rupert
and able to see the birds easily from the side of the road. Please note that there is construction going on along this road and there may be limited access at the moment. I'm looking forward to getting out to do some birding myself tomorrow and will report back. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 16, 2010

2010-05-16 Thread Sarah . Rupert
I am posting this report on behalf of the Friends of Point Pelee. Friends of Point Pelee provide guided birding hikes throughout the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park of Canada. Proceeds from hikes support the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. This submitted

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 7, 2010

2010-05-07 Thread Sarah . Rupert
I am sending this message on behalf of the Friends of Point Pelee Friends of Point Pelee provide guided birding hikes throughout the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park of Canada. Proceeds from hikes support the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. This submitted

[Ontbirds] Kirtland's Warbler - Hillman Marsh Conservation Area

2010-05-07 Thread Sarah . Rupert
programs. We have also been advised that it is very muddy on site and rubber boots are recommended. Songbird banding will be going on at Hillman all weekend. Good birding everyone. Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee Migration Report - May 6, 2010

2010-05-06 Thread Sarah . Rupert
, 2010 Point Pelee National Park of Canada and Friends of Point Pelee For more information on the festival, please check out friendsofpointpelee.com FOLLOW US ON Twitter.com/PointPeleeNP Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Update for May 4, 2010

2010-05-04 Thread Sarah . Rupert
I am sending this message on behalf of the Friends of Point Pelee Friends of Point Pelee provide guided birding hikes throughout the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park of Canada. Proceeds from hikes support the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. This submitted

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park - Migration Update May 3, 2010

2010-05-03 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator I= nterprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interpr�= �tation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelé= e Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700 ext/poste 13 519.322

[Ontbirds] Fw: Point Pelee National Park Migration Update - Sunday May 2, 2010

2010-05-02 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Friends of Point Pelee provide guided birding hikes throughout the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park of Canada. Proceeds from hikes support the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. This submitted report is a service of the FoPP Hike Leaders. Point Pelee National

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee Naitonal Park, April 30, 2010

2010-04-30 Thread Sarah . Rupert
(www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP or www.twitter.com/PNPointePelee - en français) Good birding everyone - and Happy Spring! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park April 29, 2010

2010-04-29 Thread Sarah . Rupert
reports of the White-faced Ibis today. Good Bird Everyone! Sarah Follow Tweets from the Point - www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration update - Point Pelee National Park, April 28, 2010

2010-04-28 Thread Sarah . Rupert
was noted from the east end of Shuster's Trail. The yellow Palm Warbler spotted two nights ago at Sanctuary was seen again today. I will post much earlier tomorrow - sorry for the delay! Good Birding Sarah ps - don't forget to follow us on Twitter.com (@PointPeleeNP) Sarah Rupert Sr. Park

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration update - Point Pelee National Park April 27, 2010

2010-04-27 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Marsh, creating some additional duck habitat. Recent work on the marsh dikes has lead to very muddy conditions on site. Until the area dries up, rubber boots are highly recommended. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de

[Ontbirds] Spring Migration Report - Point Pelee Natioanl Park, April 26, 2010

2010-04-26 Thread Sarah . Rupert
throughout the month of May to www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP . You can also follow along at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation

[Ontbirds] Migration Report - Point Pelee National Park, April 25, 2010

2010-04-25 Thread Sarah . Rupert
it for now. I will be making daily updates, until the birding hike leaders arrive on May 1st. Good Birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc

[Ontbirds] Vesper Sparrows at Point Pelee National Park

2010-04-07 Thread Sarah . Rupert
station. There are still a few Fox Sparrows lingering in the area. Brown Thrashers have arrived and Eastern Towhees has been easy to spot. No further reports of the Gyrfalcon, noted on Friday. Spring is here! Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park CBC - December 21, 2009

2009-12-25 Thread Sarah Rupert
Holidays to you and best wishes for good birding in 2010!Sarah Rupert ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallows - Point Pelee National Park

2009-11-16 Thread Sarah . Rupert
. The park's visitor centre is currently open 10 am -5 pm on weekends. The shuttle to the Tip is shut down for the season and visitors are allowed to drive and park their cars in the Tip parking lot. Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale

[Ontbirds] Marbled and Hudsonian Godwits, Sturgeon Creek, Leamington

2009-10-21 Thread Sarah Rupert
both birds easily. They have mainly been working the shore along the Days Inn side of the creek, though the marbled has been moving around a little bit more. There are also a couple of long-billed dowitchers present and a small flock of dunlin. Good Birding! Sarah Rupert Leamington ON The Pelee

[Ontbirds] Marbled and Hudsonian Godwit - Sturgeon Creek, Leamington Ontario

2009-10-20 Thread Sarah Rupert
of birding this afternoon. Good Birding! Sarah Rupert Leamington, ON PS - the Pelee Days Inn is located 4 km north of the entrance to Point Pelee National Park on Bevel Line in Leamington. Please don't hesitate to contact the park's visitor centre if you have any questions or require directions

[Ontbirds] Marbled and Hudsonian Godwits, Sturgeon Creek, Leamington

2009-10-20 Thread Sarah Rupert
both birds easily. They have mainly been working the shore along the Days Inn side of the creek, though the marbled has been moving around a little bit more. There are also a couple of long-billed dowitchers present and a small flock of dunlin. Good Birding! Sarah Rupert Leamington ON The Pelee

[Ontbirds] Black Swift - Point Pelee National Park UPDATE

2009-05-18 Thread Sarah . Rupert
has not been reported since that time, though there are many eyes to the sky in the parking lot right now and there are many more swallows and swifts moving around since the first sighting this morning. We will send out an update if the bird is sighted again. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah

[Ontbirds] Black Swift - Point Pelee National Park

2009-05-17 Thread Sarah . Rupert
Hi All Branden Holden just ran into the visitor centre to tell me his dad just had a BLACK SWIFT fly over the Visitor Centre parking lot. I'm heading out to watch the skies and will post again if the bird is seen. Good birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program

[Ontbirds] Black Swift - Point Pelee National Park

2009-05-17 Thread Sarah . Rupert
did get photos of the bird, Eric Holden was the first to spot it. Wow - an exciting addition to the park checklist! Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee Migration Report - April 30, 2009

2009-04-30 Thread Sarah . Rupert
. No reports today of the Kentucky Warbler that had been present the last two days. At the time of this post, I haven't received any reports from Hillman Marsh. Good Birding everyone! Sarah Rupert Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee Migration Report - April 29, 2009

2009-04-29 Thread Sarah . Rupert
and the West Beach footpath opposite the Group Campground today as well. From outside the park, a Eurasian Wigeon was reported from the Hillman Marsh Shorebird cell. Good Birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale

[Ontbirds] Addendum to Point Pelee National Park report April 27

2009-04-28 Thread Sarah Rupert
birding everyone! Sarah Rupert Leamington ON -- Sent using BlackBerry ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - April 28, 2009

2009-04-28 Thread Sarah . Rupert
of the gate. Hillman Marsh Shorebird habitat continues to provide great shorebird viewing opportunities. 4 Marbled Godwite and 1 Whimbrel were found this afternoon. Good birding everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - Monday April 27, 2009

2009-04-27 Thread Sarah . Rupert
- I'm off to find a worm-eating! Good birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee Migration update - Sunday April 26, 2009

2009-04-26 Thread Sarah . Rupert
have been received since 7 pm last night. Not reports have been received today regarding the Am. Avocets sighted at Hillman Marsh yesterday. Looking forward to what tomorrow may bring! Good Birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Fundraising Dinner - May 8, 2009

2009-04-25 Thread Sarah . Rupert
at 519-326-6173 or www.friendsofpointpelee.com Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 519.322.5700 ext/poste 13

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - Saturday April 25, 2009

2009-04-25 Thread Sarah Rupert
, viewing is often best at the end of the day. In all a great day here at the park - can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. The Festival of Birds starts Saturday May 2 and runs until May 18. Visit www.pc.gc.ca for more details. Good birding everyone! Sarah Rupert Point Pelee

[Ontbirds] Spring migrants at Point Pelee - including Hooded and Kentucky Warblers

2009-04-24 Thread Sarah Rupert
Sparrows. Along the West Beach footpath and earlier in the West Beack parking lot, a male Kentucky Warlber was found - I just got back from a quick search for it and did hear it, but didn't get a good look at it. More details to follow! Good Birding! Sarah Rupert Leamington

[Ontbirds] Migrants at Point Pelee NP, including Hooded abd Kentucky warblers

2009-04-24 Thread Sarah Rupert
! Sarah Rupert Leamington ON -- Sent using BlackBerry ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org

[Ontbirds] Black-throated Grey Warbler - Wheatley Provincial Park

2009-02-16 Thread Sarah Rupert
Hi All I received the following message this afternoon from my colleague at the Point - I have no further details on the sighting and will not be in the office, but I will update if I hear anything. Good birding Sarah Rupert Leamington, ON Hi Sarah, A Black-throated grey warbler

[Ontbirds] 57th Annual Christmas Bird Count - Point Pelee National Park.

2008-12-23 Thread Sarah . Rupert
successful bird count. Happy holidays everyone and good birding! Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter, Interpretive Program Coordinator Interprète de parc principale, Coordinatrice du programme d'interprétation Point Pelee National Park/Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée Parks Canada/Parcs Canada

[Ontbirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher - north of Point Pelee National Park - YES

2008-10-22 Thread Sarah Rupert
to catch up with the bird. There were still lots of grasshoppers and other insects along the roadside this afternoon. I will be checking out the site on my way into the park tomorrow morning and will post the results. Good birding everyone. Sarah Rupert Leamington

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