[Ontbirds] Pike Bay, Cape Chin and Sharbot Lake Christmas Bird Counts

Pike Bay, Cape Chin and Sharbot Lake Christmas Bird Counts If you wish to participate in any of these counts in the future please do not hesitate to contact me: Andrew Keaveney; uofgtwitc...@msn.com<mailto:uofgtwitc...@msn.com> These are all low attendance CBC’s in rural areas - we get

[Ontbirds] Juv. Black-legged Kittiwake @ Colonel Sam Smith Park , Etobicoke, now off Whimbrel Point

Flying about for 20+ minutes now. Typical juv. plumage. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Great Kiskadee @ Rondeau Provincial Park- ~20mins. ago

of the birds’ presence! Lots of warblers and other passerines here to keep you busy while waiting for the bird to make an appearance. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] Regarding Swallow-tailed Kite directions

this afternoon only to find out that no one had seen it in 2.5 hours and posted as such... everyone just assumed it was being seen and when I arrived there were over a dozen vehicles present... Everyone has a cell phone these days so let’s be courteous to our fellow birders please. Cheers, Andrew

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite - not since ~10am

Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] Pike Bay and Cape Chin CBC's - Dec. 29th and 30th, 2017

and I am glad that you are supportive of this hobby of mine. And to all the participants, the counts are only as good as the numbers you bring back in. Thank you for all your efforts in driving, trekking, watching and recording. Good birding, Andrew Keaveney

[Ontbirds] Sharbot Lake CBC - January 5th, 2018

that tallied them! Thanks to our hardy birders for staying tough out there! See you next year in 2019 :) Andrew Keaveney Sharbot Lake CBC coordinator ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck at Colonel Samuel Smith Park in south Etobicoke

of Kipling Ave. in south Etobicoke, south of Lakeshore Rd., past Humber Lakeshore Campus. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] King Eider and Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser hybrid in Sauble Beach, Bruce Peninsula

of course. Directions: park at end of Sauble Falls road which is at mouth of Sauble River, north of town of a Sauble Beach, west of the Provincial Park. Lower Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Female King Eider -- Amos Waites Park, Etobicoke

. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Toronto - Yes

Took 45 and 5 observers but just re-found it. Bird is on a private gravel roadway inside a barbed fenced off industrial property. Well viewed from railbed access on north side of Lakeshore. This is about 250m east of Don Roadway. No need to trespass! Phone died in cold! Andrew Keaveney 647

[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara directions

Bird can be VERY difficult to see so if you need specific directions, don't hesitate to call me today at number below. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara -- not seen after 10AM to my knowledge

Local birders and a few far flung twitchers scoured the area from perhaps 1PM onward but it was not found. We will post if seen tomorrow. Andrew Keaveney and Hugh Currie "The Master Dippers" 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Eared grebe -- Etobicoke

building lawn. P.s. I think a crew might be about to start filming something here... Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove @ High Park, Toronto

e rink on your >left side. There is a walking path through tall conifers on the opposite side >of the road just past the rink. Follow this downhill about 200-300 meters and >the bird is in the area with several bird feeders and lots of birds - house >finches, juncos and mourning doves

[Ontbirds] High Park Hawk Watch - lots of raptors NOW

I just had a text that loads of raptors are going by the hawk watch currently if you can get over there to join in on the fun! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret and Golden Eagle Col. Sam Park, Etobicoke

Imm. Eagle flew by about 10 min. ago and Egret is still present at southwest point. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

Re: [Ontbirds] Whooping Crane report in Bruce County yesterday

Hwy. 21 west of Owen Sound between Jackson and Elsinore. No white crane was observed  Maybe it will show up again... Good birding, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Red Phalarope in Haldimand Co.

Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Andrew Keaveney <uofgtwitc...@msn.com<mailto:uofgtwitc...@msn.com>> Date: October 22, 2016 at 1:24:33 PM EDT To: Andrew Keaveney <uofgtwitc...@msn.com<mailto:uofgtwitc...@msn.com>>

[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope, etc.

am on Canal Bank Rd.(north side) between Bird Rd. and #65. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Toronto - Common Ringed Plover - further info

to the public from 4PM onwards so for those still wishing a sighting I highly encourage you to give it a try. It's only about a 20-30 min walk in. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plovee @ Leslie Spit, Toronto - yes...

Just passed a couple from Toledo on their walk out who had no trouble seeing the bird. I'm on the walk in just now. No change in location it sounds. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Arctic Tern @ Cobourg -- No

So no surprise... zero terns present at moment. Try this evening I guess? Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

Re: [Ontbirds] Brewster's Warbler in Etobicoke

We just had the bird fly east out of the park into the nearby street / backyards... again, far NE of park. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Brewster's Warbler and odd flycatcher - Etobicoke

the lakeshore in South Etobicoke. About 200 meters east of corner of Kipling / Lakeshore Blvd. West. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

Re: [Ontbirds] pacific loon

No dice. Gonzo! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including

Re: [Ontbirds] Pacific Loon @ Col. Sam this a.m.

and I saw about 4 still in basic plumage and 1 in a transitional plumage. There were in breeding plumage. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Odd Female American Wigeon on Leslie Street Spit

. It was just to far to get photos for myself. The bird was in the same flock as the Eurasian Wigeon, which is dominated by mostly Redhead. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Bewick's Swan at Shrewsbury YES

Viewed from the end of Wellington Street in Shrewsbury. There is s small trail ending at the marsh. Bird is left of the Snow Geese flock and several people viewing it. Triangular white cottage at Rondeau is in background. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] 2 'Bewick's' Tundra Swans at Shrewsbury, SW Ontario

=S27365624 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27365425 Thanks to Reuven Martin, Blake Mann and John Lamey for finding and refinding these very cool birds. Directions: Shrewsbury is on the shore of Rondeau Bay between Erieau and Rondeau. See earlier posts for details as well. Andrew

[Ontbirds] Sharbot Lake CBC TOMORROW!!!

or results at... Email: uofgtwitc...@msn.com Facebook Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Smew - no reports since last week of December

. So glad that so many got to see this bird since some of us missed out on the action in 2011/12! Sorry Lenny... Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Smew Reports

Hello birders. There have been no reports of this bird recently. I am hoping that even negative reports will be submitted. I have seen no reports of birders checking and missing this bird. Thank you. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] White-eyed Vireo @ Pike Bay, Bruce Peninsula

Across from #847 Pike Bay Rd., just south of the village, along the lakeshore. Video obtained. Found 15 min. ago. Still watching bird. This is on the west side of the lower Bruce Peninsula. Amazing! Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Cedar Creek Empid and 401 Swainson's Hawk yesterday -NO

Ontbirds posts from last 2 days. The Swainson's was reported around 401/highgate near Thamesville. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Smew Now! At Upper Canada Village

Bird is with Hooded Mergansers in bay between the park and Ault Island. We are now viewing it from the ashore of the guest house. Far East side of the village. Correct that. Bird just flew east to the causeway to Ault Island. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] 13 Snow Geese at Lake Ridge Rd., Whitby (near bluebird!)

Just landed amongst several thousand Canada's in corn field on west side of Lake Ridge Rd., north of 401, just north of bridge. Between Cresser and Churchill Ave. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] 3Cave Swallows now west of Arkendo Park

Between Carrington and Chancery Promenade (lakeshore parkettes). Very Slowly moving west. A fourth bird visible towards pier east of Arkendo Park. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] PFGO now at LaFleche Rd pullout north side

2 dozen birders have seen goose last 20 min. Neck up, walking around but still far out. Views come and go with snow geese getting in way. Good luck. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Phalarope sp. at Bondhead Beach, south of Newcastle (Lake Ontario)

of the creek. While the observer said he thought it was a Red-necked Phalarope, he is not knowledgeable enough to know the difference of Red/Red-necked so I think the bird is fair game to be either species. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894

[Ontbirds] Fort Erie Birds (Jaegers, Phalaropes, grebes, gulls)

on QEW (east to Peace Bridge) into Fort Erie. Take a right and continue onto Lakeshore Rd. View the river/lake mouth from anywhere along this ~2 mile section. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894

[Ontbirds] Solitaire at Colonel Sam Smith Park. Etobicoke

Hey all. A dozen birders are watching a very obliging solitaire on the walk towards Whimbrel Pt. (southernmost point). Just look for birders. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Dotterel No, Hudwit, sort of!

Beach on the lower west side of the Bruce Peninsula. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney (and Alex Stone) 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] No Dotterel; Oliphant

Please don't take this as a reason to stop looking! It is a large area with lots of possible habitat. Checks in the next few days would be welcome by local birders. Kettle Point, McGregor P.P., and similar spots should be checked along Lake Huron in the days to come. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney

[Ontbirds] Toronto Island Plovers present today?

I would be very surprised to learn that no one has been searching for the plovers today. Can we please get a post from someone even if it is a negative! Same thing would have gone for the Grey Kingbird the other night... Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant at Marie Curtis Park, Etobicoke

Just found a breeding plumage adult in water about 100m off eastern pier. Marie Curtis Park is in south Etobicoke off Lakeshore, just west of bottom of Brown's Line. Parking lot is on east side of Etobicoke Creek. Walk 100m to pier and view! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] 1st Annual Pike Bay CBC Results!

1 American Goldfinch 19 Duck sp. 4 Gull sp. 5 Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Niagara Evening Gull Fly-by

- 1 ad., 2 imm. (the second immature I didn't get the greatest look at because it had passed by me before I discovered it in the bonnie flock. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894 ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Duck, adult male Mallard x American Wigeon - Cliff Lumsden Park, Etobicoke Waterfront (Toronto)

and Lakeshore Blvd. and is the second waterfront park access east of Col. Samuel Smith Park (much more widely known). Also present was the Mallard x American Wigeon cross. I saw it earlier in the week in Col. Sam's east bay. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894

[Ontbirds] Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort George Park evening gull fly-by

to the lake for the night. Cheers, Directions: https://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8t=pz=13q=43.2522,-79.0589ll=43.2522,-79.0589 There is a small parking lot and a wooden dock from where to watch from. Quite fun! Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loons in Barrie NOW

of interchanges into downtown Barrie from the 400. Viewing from Minets Point Park would work as well and bird might be just to west or north of the beach there. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] 3 Pacific Loons in Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie

to Kempenfelt Bay. Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

Re: [Ontbirds] Ottawa Ross's Goose - hybrid origin

likely be a Lesser Snow Goose x Ross's mix. Better fix your eBird checklists! Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Eastern Whip-poor-will @ Colonel Sam Smith Park, South Etobicoke

of Kipling Rd. in South Etobicoke. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Whip-poor-will has been refound

About 40 birders are here watching it. We are on east side of rugby pitch about 200 meters north of south parking lot. This is just north of the waterfront trail and just south of the southernmost buildings on a Humber campus. Come join! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] CCFEW Bird Walks - Etobicoke - Next Walk Oct. 4 at Colonel Sam Smith Park

. The long-staying Yellow-crowned Night-Heron is still being reported from Colonel Sam last I heard. Please note that I have discussed this post with Mark Cranford, Ontbirds Coordinator. Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894

[Ontbirds] Ross' Goose present NOW at Andrew Hayden in Ottawa

Bird is to right of light station when looking at Quebec. Looking from double pond area. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

Re: [Ontbirds] Ross' Goose in Ottawa

Probably only viewable off of Dick Bell Park now a couple hundred meters northwest. Bird was photographed at Moodie Drive pits yesterday around 2:30pm if you miss it on the waterfront this morning. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Blue Geese at Port Weller and Niagara Peninsula birding

/view/checklist?subID=S17257334 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S17257259 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S17258037 Cheers, Andrew Keaveney ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Wood Duck at Kitchener Park, Orillia - why is this unusual?

is where the bird was. Do not enter through the gates past the bridge when they are open as this is water treatment plant property. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Barrow's Goldeneye NOT present at north Lake Couchiching this evening, but 91 Trumpeter Swans!

on these guys... Cheers, Andrew Keaveney ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Male Barrow's Goldeneye North end of Lake Couchiching NOW

Hi, I'm currently watching a male Barrow's golden eye among a flock of common goldeneye. Directions: Take highway 11 north to the 169 (around Washago), where there is access to the north end of the lake. ___

[Ontbirds] Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Couchiching this evening

Hello birders. Some more details here on the goldeneye sighting. This bird was reported two evenings ago on eBird. I arrived at about 4:30pm today to look for it. It is not worth arriving before 5:15pm though because some time after that the Goldeneye started streaming in from the north in

[Ontbirds] possible Ipswich Savannah Sparrow photographed at Leslie St. Spit (last Sunday - same day as Toronto CBC)

=13514 http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/alert/summary?sid=SN35610 Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 (cell) ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Common Eider still at Fort Erie

with me at the time. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] No white-winged gulls in Sarnia or Marbled Godwits in Mitchell's Bay today

Just a quick notice to weekend birders. I dipped hard on both species today. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Purple Sandpiper at Col. Sam - NO

I have not met anyone today who has met with success since the initial posting. This must be a morning only bird! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Parasitic Jaeger photographed at Rattray Marsh, Mississauga yesterday

at 1180 Lakeshore Road West, Jack Darling Municipal Park Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Western kingbird at Downsview, Toronto - no

Not seen today, though I met a dozen searchers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican @ Wheatley Harbour - yes

Bird is here and showing well. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Western Sandpiper juv. at Townsend's Lagoons; NO Red-necked Phalarope

Reporting for Hugh Currie, Andrew Don. Apparent juv. Western Sandpiper at Townsend Lagoons about 30 min. ago. Found in northeast corner of southeast cell. Photos were taken. Bird showed nice rufous scaps. No Red-necked Phalarope present. That's all I know! Cheers, Directions:

[Ontbirds] Toronto Whimbrel Watch and 4th annual Spring Bird Festivel at Col. Sam Smith Park

Hello Birders. The Toronto Whimbrel Watch has been active the last few days although there hasn't been many Whimbrel yet. The peak has typically been around May 23rd- 26th but of course migration is different every year. Anyone can get involved, just bring a pair of binoculars and perhaps a

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler @ spice bush trail, RONDEAU P.P.

10 min. ago found by Blake Mann and seen by a dozen people. I left a line on trail to show where. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Black-necked Stilts across from Hillman Marsh, Essex Co.

2 birds are currently at back end of creek viewed from bridge just before entrance to Hillman. Male and female. Have seen courting once. Also a peacock calling... Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Loggerhead Shrike a Sparrow Field beach near tip of Point Pelee

Being looked at and photographed by many at present. Not sure whom redound this little gem. Walk through Sparrow Field till you reach East Beach and bird is usually on sand below shrubs. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] NO black-necked Stilts at Hillman tonight

I've had several inquiries and I myself have been biting my lip all day, but now that I'm here and have been talking to people I think that the consensus is the stilts have not been seen since first thing this morning. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com

[Ontbirds] Niagara Birding - No Slaty-backed Gull (again...)

://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S12457836http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S12457785 Cheers, Andrew Keaveney ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull not being seen presently...

I have been looking with one other observer for almost 30 min. now and haven't been able to pinpoint the gull!!! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Niagara Gulls - possible Greenland Iceland Gull - Big Year Finale

no less than 10 lesser black backed gulls, mostly adults. The snowy owl in st. Catherine's was still present until dusk. So that's a wrap folks, it's been an interesting Big Year to say the least! Happy New Year from the QEW. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com

[Ontbirds] Great Gray Owl(s) in Algonquin Park

Hey birders. Well, after almost a full year of having the Great Gray Owl as my nemesis Big Year bird I finally nailed it while birding in Algonquin Park this evening. My dad and I came across a bird hunting from small spruces on hwy. 60 directly across the corner from the Opeongo Rd.

[Ontbirds] Norther Hawk Owl - Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes County

of the road. The owl was initially on a hydro pole along the road then later in a tree to the south of the road. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Hawk Owl directions

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

[Ontbirds] NO Ivory Gull in Arnprior today

All I can do is shake my head :( Meat has been put out to try and provide a food source but several birders have been present since early morning and we've exhausted most of the possible sites. Ottawa birders should check there local river sites in case the bird has moved on... Andrew

[Ontbirds] Arnprior area birds - Hoaries, rostrata spp. Common Redpoll, Bohemians, etc.

or email. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.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

[Ontbirds] 150+ Bohemian Waxwings -Inverary, north of Kingston

Hanging around tree tops for last hour at main traffic intersection in small town of Inverary. A half block west is a church where they hung out for at least 40 min. Directions: drive north of Kingston from 401, straight up Division St. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.com

[Ontbirds] Southern James Bay birding trip - Late November, 2012 - Gyrfalcon, Northern Fulmar, Dovekie, jaegers and eider sp. among the highlights‏

Hello keen birders. And I do mean keen. You might think that one would have to be a bit crazy to venture into the James Bay region at this point in the year and that's where I come in. I had always planned on going to James Bay this fall but given the number of great birds that were

[Ontbirds] Southern James Bay birding trip - Late November, 2012 - Gyrfalcon, Northern Fulmar, Dovekie, jaegers and eider sp. among the highlights‏

***Appologies for the last baffled email, it seems that Ontbirds converted my text by condensing it and the bird list and eBird checklists got pretty jumbled. I think I have corrected that below, although I won't know until the actually post is made it seems. If it doesn't work, you can

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe at Col. Sam Smith Park eastern bay

. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 uofgtwitc...@msn.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] Townsend's Solitaire at Leslie St. Spit YESTERDAY !

It has come to my attention that a solitaire was seen at the banding station yesterday. I will be out looking for it shortly before noon and will report if it turns up. If others see it before then please post to Ontbirds. You can reach me at 647-383-8894 in case I am already on the Spit.

[Ontbirds] Dark ad. Western Red-tailed Hawk

Seen perched as I was driving by. Subsequently seen flying twice at close distance. Matches Sibley's depiction perfectly so far as I could tell. Difficult to observe do to 402 traffic obviously. Very cool bird!!! Directions: exit 25 west on hwy. 402 to Sarnia. Sent from Andrew's iPhone

[Ontbirds] Ross' Goose at Lakefront Promenade, Mississauga

is with many Canada's on the south side pond that is cut off from the marina to the south of it. In other words it is beside the playground. I thought I would tell birders now rather than at the end of the day when there was no possibility... Cheers, Andrew Keaveney P.s. looking for Cave

[Ontbirds] 6 Brant at Pt. Edward lighthouse

Currently battling winds trying to fly northeast along Ontario shoreline. 3 are juv.'s At end of Fort St. St. In Sarnia/Pt. Edward. Sent from Andrew's iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Swallows at Niagara Falls

I booked it to Niagara after Gavin's post this morning. After arriving I bumped into Marcia Jacklin but all she had seen in the 40 min. she was watching were possible N. rough-wingeds. Shortly after she left I found a large group of swallows feeding south of the Old Pump House Building where

[Ontbirds] Rare birds across the southern Great Lakes - New York and Ohio

looking through the wonderful data! Cheers, Andrew Keaveney. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Female Tufted Duck at Shirley's Bay - YES

Currently being scoped off the the end of the parking lot. I will be here a little while, off for breakfast, and then returning in case anyone would like help watching. It is with a flock of Lesser Scaup to the right of the parking area if you are looking at the river. I will try to

[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck photos needed

Hey Ottawa birders...and beyond. After viewing the bird for long periods this morning I really feel that we need a local birder with a good camera lens to snap some better photos of this bird. I suggest coming first thing in the morning ... evening could be good but I didn't see it there last

[Ontbirds] Glossy ibis at Gosport

Still present as of right now. Feeding where Godwit has been. See directions from earlier this aft. Cheers. Sent from Andrew's iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] No Vega Gull at Pelee or Wheatley

last night or Pelee tip this a.m. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney Sent from Andrew's iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow at Wheatley Harbor. No Red Phalarope.

I found a gorgeous Nelson's Sparrow at Wheatley harbor this evening. The bird was alone but White-crowned Sparrows and Golden-crowned Kinglets were foraging nearby. It initially flushed from the edge of base of the eastern pier (where everyone looks for gulls). When I last left it it was in the

[Ontbirds] Townsends solitaire-van wagners-heck no

This is Len manning reporting. Andrew and i have been searching for the solitaire since 11 am and have been rewarded with house sparrows and ring billed gulls as consolation prizes. Still looking though... There was a report this morning of the bird but we have been awarded the shaft. Len

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