[Ontbirds] HSR: Cranberry Marsh (03 Oct 2004) 3 Raptors, many passerines

Cranberry Marsh Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 03, 2004 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0

[Ontbirds] Siskin, Thrasher among many passerines at Cranberry Raptor Watch-Oct.3/04; Long-billed Dowitcher at Sobey's

As many as 18 observers came to help out at the Cranberry Marsh Raptor Watch on Sunday, Oct.3; the weather was not conducive to a hawk flight (2 Sharp-shinneds, 1 Merlin over a 4-hour period in the AM). Along the pathway the following were among the many passerines noted; 2 Brown Thrashers, 1

[Ontbirds]More death and carnage at Presqu'ile; alleged eiders

Greetings all, The last two days have been tough on birds at Presqu'ile. Dead birds continue to wash up - some from presumed botulism, and some are cripples from yesterdays hunting on the islands. Yesterday walking from Beach 1-4 I found: 4 Horned Grebe 2 Red-necked Grebe 1 Mallard 2 Redhead

[Ontbirds]Sorry, forgot about the eiders

Hi again, I forgot to mention about the eiders in my post of a few minutes ago. The warden in charge of the duck hunt (running it and identifying the birds shot) told me that he found three eiders (species unknown) washed up on the beach several hours before I walked the beach. He said he didn't

[Ontbirds]Nelson's Sharp-Tailed Sparrow - Amherst Island

Spent the morning on Amherst Island and located 3 NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS by the ponds on the KFN property. Twelve species of shorebirds were observed which were being harassed by both a MERLIN and a PEREGRINE FALCON. In the Owl Woods was 1 LONG-EARED OWL. Good Birding Bruce Ripley

[Ontbirds]PINE SISKINS. HUNGRY HOLLOW.

This morning there was a PINE SISKIN calling in Pete Chapman's yard. This afternoon there were four feeding with Goldfinches on his feeders. Hungry Hollow is in the Ausable river Valley east of ARKONA in Middlesex County. About 20 minutes north of highway 402.

[Ontbirds]Sharp Tailed Sparrow Tommy Thompson park

Their wear not to many birds to be found out on the spit this weekend , Saturday be for the rain I was happy to find a Long E Owl , 48 Mute swans , 1 Merlin ,17 W T Sparrows and 4 W C Sparrows , and 6 shorebird speeches And to day will looking for a rear plant I flush up a Sharp Tailed

[Ontbirds]Renfrew County: N.Sharp-tailed Sparrow Little Gull

Hi Everyone Today, October 3, 2004 I lead a field trip into Renfrew County. We first birded Westmeath Provincial Park and after some hard searching we were rewarded with excellent views of a Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow. Along the shoreline we encountered a few flocks of American Pipits,

[Ontbirds]OFO Convention-Oct. 2,3

The OFO Convention weekend was a big success thanks to the hard work of Maris Apse, Don Barnett and the rest of the OFO Executive. Thanks to our speaker, Bruce Mactavish, and all the trip leaders, to Ron Tozer, to Jim Rising, and especially to all who participated. Special

[Ontbirds]HSR: SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark (03 Oct 2004) 1406 Raptors

SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 03, 2004 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0

[Ontbirds]Renfrew County: N.Sharp-tailed Sparrow Little Gull

Hi Everyone Today, October 3, 2004 I lead a field trip into Renfrew County. We first birded Westmeath Provincial Park and after some hard searching we were rewarded with excellent views of a Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow. Along the shoreline we encountered a few flocks of American Pipits,

[Ontbirds]High Park Hawkwatch Sept 20-26 Sept 27-Oct3

This is an official posting from the High Park Hawk Watch. Station: High Park, Toronto, Ontario View Period: September 20 to September 26 September 27 to October 3, 2004 Station co-ordinator: Don Barnett Counters: D. Barnett, B. Carswell, H Currie, N. McHugh, D. Milsom H. Shapiro