Hi,
There is a male Pine Warbler singing in Thickson's Woods this morning near
the sightings book. Yesterday there were a number of Yellow-rumped Warblers, a
reported Brown Thrasher and both Bank and Rough-winged Swallows at the
lakefront.
Directions to Thickson's Woods
To get to Thickson's Woods, Exit from #401 to Thickson Rd. S. Continue south
about 1.5 kilometres to the Waterfront Trail, where you will see a large green
sign on your left that says "Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve". Park along the
east side of Thickson Road and walk east along the Waterfront Trail about 200
metres to where a pathway enters the woods on your right. Trails lead through
the woods with two extending to the roadway on the south side of the woods
along the shore of Lake Ontario.
The entrance to the meadow portion of the reserve is on the north side of
the Waterfront Trail opposite the entrance to the woods.
Dennis Barry & Margaret Carney
338 Crystal Beach Blvd.
Whitby, Ontario L1N 9Z7
905-725-2116
p.s. A number of OFO members have requested to be informed when properties come
up for sale in Thickon's Woods. One is for sale at the moment.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]E. Bluebird - Claireville
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On Saturday, April 21, I found an Eastern Bluebird perched on one of
the= nesting boxes at Claireville CA. The specific box was one of
three near th= e hardwood swamp on the far east side of the field
about halfway betwe= en the inner entrance gate (on the south side of
Highway 7 (Regional 107)) = and the "Habitat Rehabilitation Project"
dam. I checked again today, but di= d not see it again; however, it's
a hopeful sign that Bluebirds may actuall= y use these boxes if not
driven off by the Tree Swallows!
At the dam in the swamp area, I also saw three Yellow-rumped Warblers.
Claireville CA is 2.7 km east of Airport Road on Highway 7. The
entrance= is opposite McVean Drive. Look for the "Claireville Ranch"
signs. The oute= r gate is usually open; park at the inner gate and
walk down the hill. The = field described above is best viewed from
the top of the next rise as you w= alk along the roadway (about 1 km).
John Thompson
Brampton
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Subject: [Ontbirds]OFO Trip Report - Tiny Marsh
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The annual trip to Tiny Marsh in April usually entails wind-chill factor rather
than UV index, but that's exactly what today's remarkably warm (okay, hot!)
weather dealt us ...and I don't have the gall to complain too much about it.
Thirty-six OFO members and friends joined me today for a very enjoyable day of
birding at this impressive wetland northwest of Barrie.
Collectively, 64 species were observed and, interestingly, we missed six that
I found while scouting earlier in the week (so - yes - Hart Brasche, we could
have gone for 70!!). The most notable of the missed birds was SHORT-EARED OWL,
which I flushed from the dike trail on Friday, BUT we made up for that with
superb looks at an adult BALD EAGLE that flew over us at the gate to the dike
trail. This majestic raptor had the decency to circle back in case anyone had
missed him on the first pass.
Waterfowl, not surprisingly, were out in big numbers. There were numerous
PIED-BILLED GREBES, three COMMON LOONS (two fly-overs and one swimming), a
single AMERICAN COOT, and 14 duck species including Northern Pintail, Wood
Duck, Gadwall, Hooded Merganser, and both Teal. A steady west wind in the
morning provided a good hawk flight and - largely due to the sharp eyes of Don
Pye - we observed eight raptor species including the eagle, a pair of resident
OSPREY, four ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS (three light morphs and one dark), several N.
HARRIERS, an AMERICAN KESTREL, and two Sharp-shins.
Tree and Barn Swallows were observed hawking insects over the marsh, and we
also had CASPIAN TERN, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, and the first warbler of the spring
for many: YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER. Target species SANDHILL CRANE did not
disappoint, doing a lot of bugling and at least one excellent fly-over. Near
the end of the day we had one standing in the marsh grasses not far from "Mole
Mountain". While we were admiring him we added NORTHERN SHOVELER, BLACK DUCK,
and a very entertaining VIRGINIA RAIL that gave everyone a chance to see this
secretive species out in the open (...for 10-12 seconds anyway).
Don Pye flushed an AMERICAN WOODCOCK while most of us were eating sandwiches
at lunch, Howard Davidson had two AMERICAN PIPITS on the Tiny-Flos Line on his
way back from fetching lunch in Elmvale, and Neil Baker had a WINTER WREN in a
similar solo venture, but we all congregated after lunch to enjoy excellent
looks at BROWN CREEPER and RUSTY BLACKBIRD on the little boardwalk leading
toward the Meadowlark Trail. (Some of us did, by the way, stop to hear said
Meadowlarks singing at the corner of T-F Townline and County Road 29 on the way
in.)
Mammal species observed included Muskrat and River Otter, the latter being a
very pleasant surprise. We did not get any bitterns or Black Terns (which
historically nest here), but those species will arrive soon and give us all
reason to return to this beautiful marsh later in the season. Many thanks to
all who participated for sharing their enthusiasm, knowledge, and keen eyes
with me on this enjoyable nature walk. To Don, Neil, Jean Iron, and Gord
Cameron, in particular, thanks for the invaluable help.
Ron Fleming, Newmarket
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Yellow-headed Blackbird, ASY Male, April 22 - Old Cut - Long Point
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This morning at 1100 an adult male Yellow-headed Blackbird was found by Tia
Hanna from the Old Cut field station parking lot. The bird returned to the
feeders at Old Cut again at around 1300 and 1500, and was quite vocal.
Today was bustling at Long Point. Hundreds of Brown Creepers, Golden-crowned,
and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and White-throated Sparrows flooded the point along
with many other early-mid april migrants. Pine Warblers outnumbers Myrtle's on
the point and there are even a few American Tree and Fox sparrows around.
The Long Point Bird Observatory sightings board is updated weekly at
http://www.bsc-eoc.org/lpbo/sightings.html .
Highlights from this past week include:
Eared Grebe
Snow Goose
Whooping Crane
Prothonotary Warbler
Good birding,
Stu
Directions to Long Point:
LPBO is situated on
the north shore of Lake Erie, in Canada. From Highway 401 or Highway 3,
come south
on Highway 59 to the north shore of Lake Erie. BSC's National Headquarters
is situated at 115 Front St. in Port Rowan. From Highway 59 south,
turn east on Regional Rd 42 (Front St) and drive 400 metres to our
building on the south side of the road. LPBO's Old Cut Field Station
is on Old Cut Blvd. on Long Point, just
two streets before Highway 59 ends at Long Point Provincial Park. We are
the 6th building
on the right as you head north on Old Cut Blvd. from Highway 59.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Horned Grebes at Long Sault Parkway
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This morning I watched 6 Horned Grebes off the causeway between the
1st and 2nd islands from the eastern end. I traveled there later in
the afternoon and they were still in the same area. They appear to
be still in transtition from winter to spring plumage as there was
white seen on the lower breast area. However the reddish colouring
and the bright yellow " horns " were very visible.
On another note, I checked the 3 islands further east in the St
Lawrence that had lots of stick nests in the trees. I saw mostly
Double-crested Cormorants on most of the nests. The one closest to
Cornwall had some Great Blue Herons. I saw no other species of heron
that had been there previously. Maybe they are still to
come................
Cheers, Eve
Both areas are along Rte 2 east of Cornwall, accessed from the 401 or
417.
