[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose and Tree Swallow at Townsend Sewage Lagoons

2009-03-18 Thread Mike Burrell
Hasting's Drive. Ken reported that Tundra Swans have mostly moved through the area with only a few hundred still around. Mike Burrell, Heidelberg, Ontario michof...@hotmail.com Directions: Townsend Sewage Lagoons: From Simcoe, travel east on Hwy 3 for about 14km, then turn north on #74 (Townsend

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Colonel Sam Smith Park, Toronto

2009-04-17 Thread Mike Burrell
avenue. By TTC: take the 44 bus south from Kipling subway station to the Colonel Sam Smith park loop (end of the route). Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com Heidelberg _ Reinvent how you stay in touch with the new Windows Live

[Ontbirds] Western Sandpiper at Mitchell Sewage Lagoons

2009-08-27 Thread Mike Burrell
Perth Wetlands) head east on Hwy 8 (Ontario Rd) from the main intersection in town and go south on Wellington St. At the end of the road you will see baseball diamonds in front of you. There is a driveway and parking area at the start of the trail just west of the ball diamonds. Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull at Turkey Point

2009-09-26 Thread Mike Burrell
. Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com _ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666046___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose north of Waterloo

2009-10-02 Thread Mike Burrell
there. Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com _ Create a cool, new character for your Windows Live™ Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9656621___

[Ontbirds] Nelson's and Le Conte's Sparrows in Algonquin Park

2009-10-05 Thread Mike Burrell
the campground office and the wood yard. Park at the first parking lot on your left after the wood yard. There are several trails around the airfiled, head east towards Lake of Two Rivers. Mike Burrell Bancroft michof...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Kitchener CBC

2009-12-19 Thread Mike Burrell
). Misses: Ruffed Grouse (count week), Swamp Sparrow, Northern Flicker Thanks to all the counters we had this year! For more information please contact me privately. Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle in Bancroft

2009-12-30 Thread Mike Burrell
At 10:30 this morning there was a sub adult Golden Eagle flying slowly northeast over the Canadian Tire at the north end of Bancroft. To get to Bancroft take hwy 28 north from Peterborough or hwy 62 north from Belleville. Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Linwood CBC

2009-12-30 Thread Mike Burrell
could be confirmed. If you have any questions about the count please email me privately. Thanks to the counters who helped make this year's count another success. Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle near Bancroft

2010-01-18 Thread Mike Burrell
Provincial Park (closer to Silent Lake). There is a small municipal dump just south of Eels Lake Public Landing Road that is open Friday, Sunday, and Monday from 9am-4pm, which may be worth checking out if you are looking for the bird. Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com Bancroft

[Ontbirds] 2010 Young Ornithologists Workshop - call for applications

2010-03-18 Thread Mike Burrell
Landbird Programs Coordinator at l...@birdscanada.org, or visit the Bird Studies Canada website http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/ Mike Burrell Assistant Landbird Programs Coordinator Long Point Bird Observatory c/o Bird Studies Canada/Etudes d'Oiseaux Canada

[Ontbirds] Plegadis Ibises at Long Point

2010-04-23 Thread Mike Burrell
in the parking lot on the left side of the road and walk across. Mike Burrell l...@birdscanada.org _ Got a phone? Get Hotmail Messenger for mobile! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler at Long Point

2010-04-24 Thread Mike Burrell
of the road and walk across. Mike Burrell lpbo at birdscanada.org _ Hotmail Messenger. Get them on your phone now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] Audubon's Warbler at Long Point

2010-05-26 Thread Mike Burrell
?targetpg=lpbosight Good Birding, Mike Burrell l...@birdscanada.org _ 30 days of prizes to be won with Hotmail. Enter Here. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] This week's sightings from the Long Point area

2010-05-28 Thread Mike Burrell
in the large visitor lot across the road. Mike Burrell l...@birdscanada.org _ Win $10,000 from Hotmail! Enter Here. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] This week's sightings from the Long Point Area

2010-06-04 Thread Mike Burrell
It was another great week at Long Point with highlights including Iceland Gull, White-winged Dove, Yellow-throated Warbler, and Kirtland's Warbler. To read all about it check out the LPBO sightings board: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbosightlang=EN Mike Burrell l

[Ontbirds] Western Wood-Pewee and probable Whistling-Ducks at Long Point

2010-08-28 Thread Mike Burrell
Hwy 59 onto Long Point and turn left onto Old Cut Blvd. The field station is on the right and is marked with a sign. Please park in the large visitor lot across the road. Good birding, Mike Burrell michof...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Red Crossbills at Long Point

2010-10-18 Thread Mike Burrell
. Myles Falconer also had a single Red Crossbill yesterday near the town of Walsingham. Purple Finches and Pine Siskins are being seen daily in small numbers flying over. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Directions: Take Hwy 59 south onto Long Point proper, follow it as it curves east and turns

[Ontbirds] This week's sightings from Long Point - Green-tailed Towhee

2010-10-22 Thread Mike Burrell
-eoc.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbosight Good Birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Long Point Bird Observatory's Old Cut Field Station is open to the public daily with bird banding demonstrations from sunrise until noon and for four hours after dusk for owl banding (weather

[Ontbirds] This week's sightings from Long Point - Cave Swallows, Spotted Towhee, California Gull, Golden-crowned Sparrow

2010-11-05 Thread Mike Burrell
the LPBO sighting's board, which is updated every Friday: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbosight Good Birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell.on at gmail.com http://mailman.hwcn.org/mailman/listinfo/ontbirds Long Point Bird Observatory's Old Cut Field Station is open to the public

[Ontbirds] Hooded Oriole at Long Point (no longer present)

2010-11-10 Thread Mike Burrell
?targetpg=lpbosight Good luck! Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about

[Ontbirds] This Week's sightings from Long Point - Hooded Oriole, Spotted Towhee, Pacific Loon, Cave Swallow

2010-11-13 Thread Mike Burrell
is updated every Friday during the migration monitoring season: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/longpoint/index.jsp?targetpg=lpbosighte Good Birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Long Point Bird Observatory's Old Cut Field Station is open to the public daily with bird banding demonstrations from sunrise

[Ontbirds] This week's sightings from Long Point - Spotted Towhee (accessible)

2010-11-19 Thread Mike Burrell
Good Birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Directions: From simcoe take hwy 24 south to hwy 59. Turn left (south) and follow this just past the turn off for Port Rowan (there is an esso gas station here). The house is the second on the left # 1024 with Finney on the mailbox Mike

[Ontbirds] Long Point Spotted Towhee seen Saturday AM

2010-11-20 Thread Mike Burrell
Just to advise, I have word that Brett Fried and others easily saw the Spotted Towhee coming to George and Pat Finney's bird feeders this morning (Saturday). Directions: The house is # 1024 hwy 59, just south of the esso station and the coop and neighbours restaurants. You can easily view the

[Ontbirds] Greater Snow Geese and Bohemian Waxwings in Eastern Ontario

2010-11-27 Thread Mike Burrell
at the corner of Church Road and Mackenzie Road, just east of the town of Elma Cheers, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] California gull at Niagara

2010-12-04 Thread Mike Burrell
Ken Burrell just found an adult California gull on the rocks directly across from the pumphouse above Niagara falls. Also viewed by several others. Mike Burrell Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Kitchener Christmas Bird Count

2010-12-18 Thread Mike Burrell
the counters we had this year! For more information please contact me privately. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Linwood CBC results December 28

2010-12-28 Thread Mike Burrell
Hawk - 7 Rough-legged Hawk - 120 (new high) Red-tailed Hawk - 75 American Kestrel - 10 Other species of interest: Snow Bunting - 2883 Common Redpoll - 79 If you would like any additional information about the results please contact me privately. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com

[Ontbirds] Spotted Towhee, Oregon Junco, and Brewer's Blackbird at Long Point

2011-01-02 Thread Mike Burrell
that was feeding in the parking lot. I was impressed at the flock of about 400 Rusty Blackbirds and after some time sorting through them managed to find 1 Brewer's Blackbird (male) and several Red-winged Blackbirds, Brown-headed Cowbirds, and Common Grackles. Good Birding! Mike Burrell mike.burrell

[Ontbirds] Long tailed duck 401 near Exit 312

2011-02-19 Thread Mike Burrell
Birders about ten minutes ago while driving on the 401 a female Long tailed Duck nearly hit us and several other cars as it tried landing on the west bound lanes just west of exit 312. We assume it was confused with the slick looking ashphalt. Quite bizarre! Ken Burrell

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon in Waterloo

2011-04-03 Thread Mike Burrell
this over to Beaver Creek Road and head left (south). You can park on the side of the road just before or after the bridge over the creek. The bird was viewed from the bridge but there is also an observation tower south of the bridge on the east side of the road. Good luck, Mike Burrell Heidelberg

[Ontbirds] Purple sandpiper at Alfred sewage lagoons

2011-05-28 Thread Mike Burrell
birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit and Red Knot in Kingston

2011-05-28 Thread Mike Burrell
were there still at 2:20 when I left to catch the ferry. There just happened to be a Grasshopper Sparrow singing in the field to the west of road 6. Good birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

Re: [Ontbirds] Snowy Egret - Prairie Siding, Chatham-Kent

2011-09-18 Thread Mike Burrell
as it was flying upriver with a Great Egret near 5995 Grande River line between Bagnall and Prairie Siding. The two egrets continued overland in a northeasterly direction. Ken managed one quick photo of it as it was flying by that he will post on his blog later today. Good birding, Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow in Algonquin Park

2011-10-02 Thread Mike Burrell
at this time of year and Nelson's Sparrows are usually a bit tougher to find in marshy areas, usually requiring rubber boots (as did the one today). Good birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes and Greater Snow Geese in Eastern Ontario

2011-12-11 Thread Mike Burrell
. That puts all of these birds (close to 20k) traveling in an almost straight line from Moose Creek, where Robert Scranton and Hans van der Zweep reported them roosting a few nights ago. Good birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Bancroft

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Townsend Sewage Lagoons

2012-03-18 Thread Mike Burrell
and turn north (towards the Townsend).  Take the first left (west) onto Concession 14 and the lagoons are on the right, just under a kilometre. Good birding, --- Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Barrow's Goldeneye in Peterborough County

2012-03-29 Thread Mike Burrell
. --- Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit

[Ontbirds] Fw: Thick-billed Kingbird@Presqu'ile

2012-08-29 Thread Mike Burrell
Being seen at same location now. 625 am Mike Burrell Mike Burrell http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: bill gilmour bill.gilm...@sympatico.ca Sender: birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:35:35 To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds

[Ontbirds] American Avocet near Dunnville

2012-09-21 Thread Mike Burrell
=locationhotspots=L767564continue.x=40continue.y=11continue=Continue Mike --- Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire near Kendal

2013-01-19 Thread Mike Burrell
401 exit at newtonville rd and go north to where it ends at ganaraska/ kirby rd. Turn right/ east. Good birding, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire near Kendal January 27 AM

2013-01-27 Thread Mike Burrell
birding! Mike --- Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Bewick's Swan at Ridgetown Sewage Lagoons

2013-03-15 Thread Mike Burrell
sure he will post more information on his blog (http://kenburrell.blogspot.ca/) later today. Mike Burrell for Ken Burrell --- Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose eastern Ontario

2013-03-30 Thread Mike Burrell
I'm currently watching a Greater White-fronted Goose in a flock of about 1 Snow Geese. The flock is very close to the road at the corner of Arlington Rd and County Road 34 just north of the town of Lancaster, accessed at hwy 401 exit 814 Mike Burrell mike.burrell

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler in Peterborough

2013-04-22 Thread Mike Burrell
in Peterborough Mike Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite in Pickering

2013-04-22 Thread Mike Burrell
.  They were able to obtain an identifiable photo of the bird.  All of the details that I am aware of are in their eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S13843512 Good Birding! Mike Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite west of Port Alma

2013-05-04 Thread Mike Burrell
flying along the lakeshore road over the fields past civic # 3942. We are following it as it is slowly going west. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite almost in Wheatley

2013-05-04 Thread Mike Burrell
11 mins east of Wheatley on talbot trail where it intersects with coatsworth road. Were driving 60km/hr to keep up with it. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite Wheatley

2013-05-04 Thread Mike Burrell
We just lost the bird over Wheatley Provincial Park. Still heading west along the lake shore very quickly. Try Pelee VC. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite pelee

2013-05-04 Thread Mike Burrell
Just had the bird over Mersea Rd D heading south into Pelee marsh Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Swallow-tailed Kite follow-up

2013-05-04 Thread Mike Burrell
! --- Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ -- - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalarope and other shorebirds at Powassan Sewage Lagoons

2013-08-16 Thread Mike Burrell
about 500m south of the public works yard. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] James Bay Report #5, 31 July - 12 August (Hannah Bay)

2013-08-30 Thread Mike Burrell
consists of Ross Wood (volunteer), Mike Burrell (Bird Studies Canada), Barb Charlton (volunteer) and Alvan Buckley (volunteer). Final reports from Hannah Bay, Little Piskwamish Point and Longridge Point will be shared as soon as possible. The Hannah Bay camp is 68 km east of Moosonee, Cochrane

[Ontbirds] Northern Garnet in Prince Edward County

2013-09-14 Thread Mike Burrell
Edward Point, which is the direction it was headed. I managed some photos and video that will be on my blog (address in my signature) later today! Good birding, Mike Burrell Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican at pelee tip

2013-09-29 Thread Mike Burrell
755 brown pelican sitting at tip 740 adult or subadult light Parasitic Jaeger off west side of tip. Found by Kevin McLaughlin, Tim Lucas and Mike Burrell Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca

Re: [Ontbirds] Brown Pelican at pelee tip

2013-09-29 Thread Mike Burrell
Brown Pelican still at tip with gulls for those that are interested. Will post if it flies before I leave. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca -Original Message- From: Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:59

[Ontbirds] Brown Booby landmarks and tips

2013-10-09 Thread Mike Burrell
on that pattern. Mike - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Probable Snowy Plover at Point Pelee

2013-11-01 Thread Mike Burrell
Just got word that Brandon Holden has photographed a probable Snowy Plover at the tip of Point Pelee. Just wanted to get the word out...apparently he can't find the bird anymore but will post any updates. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca

Re: [Ontbirds] Probable Snowy Plover at Point Pelee

2013-11-01 Thread Mike Burrell
Brandon Holden just texted me to say that the Snowy Plover is back at the tip of Point Pelee. On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:04 AM, Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.comwrote: Just got word that Brandon Holden has photographed a probable Snowy Plover at the tip of Point Pelee. Just wanted to get

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret near Wheatley Harbour

2013-11-01 Thread Mike Burrell
Creek. Mersea Road 21 is the second road on your left. - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Fall sightings now due

2013-12-01 Thread Mike Burrell
District: Brian Ratcliff -- bratcliff at tbaytel.net Thunder Cape Bird Observatory: John Woodcock -- johnwoodcock at hotmail.com Point Pelee Birding Area and Southern James Bay (including Moosonee): Alan Wormington -- wormington at juno.com Ontario eBird: Mike Burrell -- mike.burrell.on

[Ontbirds] Kitchener CBC preliminary results

2013-12-14 Thread Mike Burrell
=43.600284,-80.49408spn=1.087957,2.705383 - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Nominations for OBRC wanted

2014-03-16 Thread Mike Burrell
on the OBRC review list. The OBRC is holding its annual meeting on March 23, 2014 at which time three members, Mike Burrell, Ken Burrell, and Doug McRae will complete their three year terms on the committee. Elections will be held at that time to replace the members who are leaving. The OBRC would like

[Ontbirds] OFO outing to Long Point

2014-03-22 Thread Mike Burrell
Centre and Bird Studies Canada for generously allowing access to their facilities for bathrooms and warmth. Good birding, - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] Please join me in the Rusty Blackbird spring migration blitz!

2014-04-01 Thread Mike Burrell
/) or by contacting Mike Burrell (mike.burrell...@gmail.com) Here's a copy of the blitz announcement published in the last issue of OFO News: *Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz- Calling All Birders!* *Why?* Over the past half-century, the historically abundant Rusty Blackbird has endured one

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret in Waterloo Region

2014-09-02 Thread Mike Burrell
, then take another left on Glasgow street to where a large bridge crosses the Conestogo River. The coordinates are 43.538594,-80.505201 Good birding, Mike Burrell - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] eBird drop-in sessions at OFO conference

2014-09-24 Thread Mike Burrell
information at the registration table as well. If you have questions beforehand don't hesitate to contact me by email ( mike.burrell...@gmail.com). - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose in Winchester

2014-09-26 Thread Mike Burrell
and the lagoons are on your right. Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose in Chesterville

2014-09-26 Thread Mike Burrell
Ken Burrell and I just found another adult Greater White-fronted Goose; this one in the northeast cell of the Chesterville Lagoons. Directions: From Chesterville go east on Water Street and the lagoons will be on your left. Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Ottawa's Moodie Dr

2014-09-28 Thread Mike Burrell
3 adult Greater White-fronted Geese just found at the Moodie drive quarry pond south of Trail Road. Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] OFO Amherst Island outing

2014-10-19 Thread Mike Burrell
://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S20281156 Thanks to everyone on the trip who helped spot birds and made for a fun day out. Mike - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://burrellbirding.ca/ Blog: http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret near Kingston

2014-11-02 Thread Mike Burrell
Mark Read, James Barber and I just found a Cattle Egret in a field west of Kingston. It can disappear quite easily in the long grass. Directions: from Napanee go east on Hwy 2 about 9 km. The bird is in a field with cattle on north side of the road immediately east of NUMBER 6839, which is

[Ontbirds] Volunteer counters needed for Niagara River Corridor IBA census

2014-11-19 Thread Mike Burrell
/) and incorporated into the IBA Canada database to keep the information about this site up-to-date. For more information or to get involved, please contact Mike Burrell by phone (1-888-448-BIRD(2473) x 167) or email (mburr...@bsc-eoc.org) by Wednesday November 26. The IBA Program is an international

[Ontbirds] Ross's Geese and Sandhill Cranes at Long Point

2014-11-28 Thread Mike Burrell
north on Hwy 59 for about 1 kilometere; the birds were in a corn stubble field just north of Concession A Road. A combine tractor was working another part of the field so some of the birds have likely moved but are probably still in the area. Cheers, Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] Fall sightings now due

2014-12-01 Thread Mike Burrell
Woodcock -- johnwoodcock at hotmail.com Point Pelee Birding Area and Southern James Bay (including Moosonee): Alan Wormington -- wormington at juno.com Ontario eBird: Mike Burrell -- mike.burrell.on at gmail.com NON-REPORTING AREAS: Essex County (excluding Point Pelee and Pelee Island) Elgin

[Ontbirds] Kitchener CBC preliminary results

2014-12-20 Thread Mike Burrell
privately. Here is a map showing the location of the Kitchener Christmas Bird Count: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214970151258015239036.00047ad9407de14b9b2e7msa=0ll=43.600284,-80.49408spn=1.087957,2.705383 Mike - Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose at Long Point

2015-03-19 Thread Mike Burrell
parking area just before the bridge over Big Creek. Be sure to pull well off the road here, pay attention to traffic, and not to block vehicles. -- *Please support my birdathon for bird conservation! http://birdscanada.kintera.org/birdathon/mikeburrell* *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com Blog

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose at Long Point

2015-03-20 Thread Mike Burrell
to the east. There is a small parking area just before the bridge over Big Creek. Be sure to pull well off the road here, pay attention to traffic, and not to block vehicles. -- *Please support my birdathon for bird conservation! http://birdscanada.kintera.org/birdathon/mikeburrell* *Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] OFO Prince Edward County South Shore trip

2015-04-19 Thread Mike Burrell
/checklist?subID=S22955593 Please contact me privately for more specific information about any of the birds or locations we visited. Good Birding, Mike -- *Please support my birdathon for bird conservation! http://birdscanada.kintera.org/birdathon/mikeburrell* *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com

[Ontbirds] Henslow's Sparrow at Pelee

2015-05-04 Thread Mike Burrell
A group of us just found a Henslow's Sparrow by the Serengeti tree. Currently west side of trail about 50 m north of the tree. Good birding, Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

Re: [Ontbirds] Probable Wood Stork -Mitchells Bay

2015-05-12 Thread Mike Burrell
We just had at least 18 American White Pelicans at this location out over the distant Phragmites. They are very difficult to see in the howling wind and as they are out of sight behind the reeds most of the time. Good birding, Mike Burrell On 12 May 2015 10:11 am, robertcermak9 robertcerm

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Dotterel in Oliphant

2015-10-03 Thread Mike Burrell
I just received an email from Michael Butler on the Brice Peninsula that he found and photographed a juvenile EURASIAN DOTTEREL at Oliphant this morning. This is all the information I have right now. Oliphant is on Lake Huron west of Wiarton. Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] Kitchener CBC preliminary results

2015-12-19 Thread Mike Burrell
r Canadian Christmas Bird Counts: http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/index.jsp?targetpg=mapviewer=EN Mike Burrell Kitchener CBC Compiler ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bi

[Ontbirds] Smew at Ault Island/Upper Canada Village - notes on viewing locations

2015-12-27 Thread Mike Burrell
Canada Road) just east of Morrisburg, then go south to Hwy 2 and turn east. Upper Canada Village comes up first, then Ault Island is immediately east of there. Happy Birding, Mike Burrell -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com Bird-finding and trip planning: http://burrellbirding.ca/ Blog

[Ontbirds] Fall reports now due

2015-11-30 Thread Mike Burrell
-- tce...@drytel.net Thunder Bay District: Brian Ratcliff -- bratcl...@tbaytel.net Thunder Cape Bird Observatory: Rinchen Boardman -- rinchenboard...@gmail.com Point Pelee Birding Area and Southern James Bay: Alan Wormington -- worming...@juno.com eBird: Mike Burrell -- mike.burrell

[Ontbirds] Volunteer counters needed for Niagara River Corridor IBA census

2015-11-23 Thread Mike Burrell
database to keep the information about this site up-to-date. Last year we recorded about 1.5% of the global Bonaparte’s Gull and American Herring Gull populations; let’s see how many there are this year! For more information or to get involved, please contact Mike Burrell by phone (613-442-0020

[Ontbirds] OFO outing to Prince Edward Count South Shore IBA

2016-04-17 Thread Mike Burrell
://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S29018156 -- *Mike Burrell* *Please support my birdathon for bird conservation!* <http://birdscanada.kintera.org/birdathon/mikeburrell> mike.burrell...@gmail.com Bird-finding and trip planning: http://burrellbirding.ca/ Blog

[Ontbirds] Kitchener CBC preliminary results

2016-12-17 Thread Mike Burrell
ecember 20, please contact me privately. Here is a map showing the location of the Kitchener and all other Canadian Christmas Bird Counts: http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/index.jsp?targetpg=mapviewer=EN Mike Burrell Kitchener CBC Compiler __

[Ontbirds] OFO Prince Edward County South Shore outing

2014-04-21 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
to email me privately if you'd like additional information about any of the stops or birds we saw. Good Birding, Mike - Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] spring update from the OBRC

2014-04-30 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
-rumped Warbler Henslow's Sparrow If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me or any of the other OBRC members. Enjoy the spring birding season! - Mike Burrell Chair, 2013 OBRC Inverary, Ontario mike.burrell...@gmail.com http

[Ontbirds] Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler at Pelee

2014-05-02 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Barb Charlton, Eric Holden and I just had a Audubons Warbler at Pelee. It was in a large flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers in post woods just north of halfway stop. The flock moved north towards the tram stop. Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler pelee

2014-05-12 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
A group of us (ken burrell, barb charlton, doug mcrae and I) just had a Kentucky Warbler singing and foraging in the tree tops(!) along the west beach about 400m south of blue heron/northwest beach. May be moving south along west edge of woods. Mike Burrell

[Ontbirds] Lark Bunting on Amherst Island

2014-06-23 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
on 2nd Concession to Art McGinn's/back beach. Good birding, Mike - Mike Burrell Inverary, ON mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.ca/ http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] OFO Prince Edward County South Shore IBA outing (April 23)

2017-04-24 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
/checklist/S36202388 Good birding, *Mike Burrell* *Please support my Birdathon for bird conservation!* <http://birdscanada.kintera.org/birdathon/mikeburrell> mike.burrell...@gmail.com Blog: http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is pre

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Kingbird at Wiarton

2017-05-27 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
The bird has moved about 50 m east and fed for a while in a waste dumping area and then moved further east and out of sight. Try going along the north edge of the lagoons. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ On 27 May 2017 1:40 pm, "Mike Burrell" <

[Ontbirds] Western Kingbird at Wiarton

2017-05-27 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Our group on the Huron Fringe Birding Festival just found a Western Kingbird. It is flycatching from trees along the road in to the sewage lagoons. Directions: as you come in to Wiarton on Hwy 6 turn right (east) on Elm and the lagoons are just past the cemetery. Mike Burrell mike.burrell

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler Port Lambton

2017-05-29 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
good breeding habitat and the bird appears to be behaving very territorially so please refrain from unnecessary distribute. Exact location: 43.22377, -81.90495 Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS

Re: [Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler Port Franks

2017-05-29 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
In my excitement I put the wrong location...the nearest town would be Port Franks. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ On 29 May 2017 8:47 am, "Mike Burrell" <mike.burrell...@gmail.com> wrote: > Colin Jones and I have found a singing Worm-

[Ontbirds] Kitchener CBC preliminary results

2017-12-16 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
e) species in the count circle between now and December 19, please contact me privately. Here is a map showing the location of the Kitchener and all other Canadian Christmas Bird Counts: http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/index.jsp?targetpg=mapviewer=EN Mike Burrell Kitchener CB

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near Terrace Bay

2018-06-27 Thread Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Bay. Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com http://mikeburrell.blogspot.com/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

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