[Ontbirds] Harlequin still at Presqu'ile

[Bree, David (MNRF) via ONTBIRDS]

The male Harlequin duck was showing very nicely at Calf Pasture of the 
Presqu'ile Prov. Park at 2pm this afternoon.  It was in with a loose raft of 
Greater Scaup and Long-tailed Ducks.  Too far for photos but beautiful in a 
scope with great light on him.

David Bree


To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton exit 509 on 
the 401.

Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid that is 
available at the Park gate. Access to the offshore islands is restricted at 
this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds there.


David Bree | Sr. Natural Heritage Education Leader
Presqu'ile Provincial Park
328 Presqu'ile Parkway, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0
P: 613 475-4324 ext. 225  W: OntarioParks.com
david.b...@ontario.ca

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[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds: 17th - 23rd Mar 2018

[Mark D. Read via ONTBIRDS]

Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains records in a 50km radius of
MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their
sightings with 'Kingston FN'. Alternatively, please email or post records
directly to me - contact details below. Please note that some sightings may
require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.

 

NOTE: Information regarding road closures on Amherst Island due to the
installation of wind turbines can be found at
http://amherstislandwindproject.com/site_main/index.php/construction-updates
/.

 

Highlights:

Temperatures have remained below average this week, with predominately
northerly winds continuing. These winds have been light the last couple of
days and a few migrants have managed to arrive. Here are the highlights of
the last week:

 

SNOW GOOSE - Two single birds this week, both on Wolfe Island.

CACKLING GOOSE - birds continued on Wolfe Island this week with a high count
of 18 seen at New Canal Dock on 20th.

DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT - the first bird of the season was seen in Kingston
on 20th, followed by a second on 21st. There have been no sightings since.

GREAT BLUE HERON - the first birds of the year were seen in Kingston and
Wolfe Island on 20th.

TURKEY VULTURE - a few birds have managed to push their way into the area
this week but in low numbers.

SANDHILL CRANE - birds returned to Florida Road, north of Kingston on 20th.

SNOWY OWL - birds continue on Wolfe and Amherst Islands where turnover
continues. Last week's winter high of 46 birds was broken on 20th wen 51
were seen. All farmland on both islands is private - please no trespassing.

PEREGRINE FALCON - birds were seen in Kingston on 17th and Millhaven and
Amherst Island on 18th.

EASTERN PHOEBE - the first of the season was seen on Amherst Island on 20th.

CAROLINA WREN - a continuing bird was noted in Barriefield on 20th.

 

In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording
area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings
Policy
 . Please note that you must be a member of Kingston Field Naturalists
(KFN) or be accompanied by a member to access the Martin Edwards Reserve.

 

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings
directly or via eBird.

 

Mark.

 

Mark D. Read

337 Button Bay Road,

Wolfe Island,

Kingston, Ontario

K0H 2Y0

Canada

 

Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246

Email:   markdr...@gmail.com

eBird Guidelines for Reporting Sensitive Species
 

 

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[Ontbirds] Fish Crow in Bronte

[Gavin Edmondstone via ONTBIRDS]

I head and saw a Fish Crow flying towards Burlington at Lakeshore and Jones in 
Bronte at 4:45 this afternoon. 

A Snowy Owl continues on the docks at the Bronte Outer Harbour Marina. 

Also in the marina two nest tires have been placed for the Red-necked Grebes, 
one of which has fresh vegetation on it. We counted 9 Red-necked Grebes in the 
harbour and on the lake.

Directions: Exit the QEW at Bronte Road (Oakville) and go to the lake. 

Gavin Edmondstone
Oakville, Ontario
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Re: [Ontbirds] Barnacle Goose at Schomberg

[Michael Agueci via ONTBIRDS]

Hello

The Barncle goose is present at the same pond behind the Trisan centre.

Good Birding
Michael


On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 3:41 PM Barbara Charlton via ONTBIRDS <
birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote:

> The bird has flown further back and landed in the field closer to 2nd line
> than Hwy 27. Best viewing now from 2nd line east of Hwy 27 across from
> house # 4504. Bird has yet to be relocated but has not left the area.
>
> Good luck
> Barb Charlton
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: 2barbara.charl...@gmail.com
> Date: Mar 13, 2018 2:12 PM
> Subject: Barnacle Goose at Schomberg
> To: Ontbirds 
> Cc:
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: "Jean Iron" 
> Date: Mar 13, 2018 2:12 PM
> Subject: Fwd: Barnacle Goose at Schomberg
> To: "Barb Charlton" <2barbara.charl...@gmail.com>
> Cc:
>
> Now viewing from Hwy 27 north of 9
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Jean Iron 
> *Date:* March 13, 2018 at 1:53:31 PM EDT
> *To:* birdalert@ontbirds.ca
> *Subject:* *Barnacle Goose at Schomberg *
>
> Refound by Ron Pittaway looking south on 2nd Line west of Hwy 27 north of
> Highway 9.
> 100s Canada Geese.
>
> Ron Pittaway, Garth Riley, Jean Iron, Barb Charlton, Greg Stuart
> Sent from my iPhone
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[Ontbirds] Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (21 Mar 2018) 39 Raptors

[reports--- via ONTBIRDS]

Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 21, 2018
---

SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  1  1
Turkey Vulture  33394410
Osprey   0  0  0
Bald Eagle   0 17 21
Northern Harrier 0  1  1
Sharp-shinned Hawk   0  7  7
Cooper's Hawk1 12 12
Northern Goshawk 0  0  0
Red-shouldered Hawk  0 18 20
Broad-winged Hawk0  0  0
Red-tailed Hawk  5159180
Rough-legged Hawk0  2  4
Golden Eagle 0  2  2
American Kestrel 0  1  1
Merlin   0  1  1
Peregrine Falcon 0  1  1
Unknown Accipiter0  0  0
Unknown Buteo0  3  3
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0  0

Total:  39619664
--

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 17:00:00 
Total observation time: 9 hours

Official Counter:Gord Kozak

Observers:Bouwe Bergsma, Brad Wilson

Weather:
Very Cold

Raptor Observations:
A few birds through, mostly Turkey Vultures  

Non-raptor Observations:
Bowe Bergsma, Brad Wilson, Howard Davidson, Kevin Shackleton. 

Predictions:
Should be a lot warmer 

Report submitted by Gord Kozak (g.koz...@cogeco.ca)
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area information may be found at:
http://www.niagarapeninsulahawkwatch.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org:  
http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=389

Site Description:
Hawk migration monitoring at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in
Grimsby, Ontario is conducted by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). All
counting is done by volunteers. Not all members are counters nor does a
counter have to be a member. Typically one person is the designated counter
for each day but other observers present assist with the spotting and
identification.  Counting is done from a steel observation tower with a
wooden floor. For wind protection on cold days, particularly in March, a
black plastic wind guard is installed around the tower's platform. This
platform easily accommodates ten people but on most busy days, no more than
five or six observers would be on it.  

The site lies within a publicly accessible property owned by the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority. There is no charge for admittance. The
tower stands in the centre of a mowed area with a gravel ring road near the
outer edge. This provides lots of room to park vehicles (along the road)
and set up lawn chairs, telescopes and cameras. Toilet facilities are
present.  During the counting season, the NPH erect a counting board to
display seven day's worth of observation data for the public. The box
enclosing the sign contains brochures and silhouette sheets for the public
as well as bulletin boards with news and historical sighting records.

 

Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 71/72, follow Christie
St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road
West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to
the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.

Please note: 1) Data in this report is not official until reviewed and 
finalized after the end of the season. ©2018 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch.

2) Vehicular traffic into park is restricted in March because of construction 
on site. Visitors can park at the gate BUT DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR 
VEHICLE!!!



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[Ontbirds] Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (23 Mar 2018) 200 Raptors

[reports--- via ONTBIRDS]

Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 23, 2018
---

SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture3  6  6
Turkey Vulture 150789805
Osprey   0  0  0
Bald Eagle   0 17 21
Northern Harrier 0  2  2
Sharp-shinned Hawk   0  9  9
Cooper's Hawk1 13 13
Northern Goshawk 0  0  0
Red-shouldered Hawk 20 42 44
Broad-winged Hawk0  0  0
Red-tailed Hawk 26205226
Rough-legged Hawk0  2  4
Golden Eagle 0  2  2
American Kestrel 0  3  3
Merlin   0  2  2
Peregrine Falcon 0  2  2
Unknown Accipiter0  0  0
Unknown Buteo0  3  3
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0  0

Total: 200   1097   1142
--

Observation start time: 08:30:00 
Observation end   time: 17:00:00 
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Official Counter:John Barker

Observers:Brad Wilson, Bruce Mackenzie, Phil Waggett, Tom Thomas

Visitors:
Students and Teacher from the Outdoor education class from Westmount High
school, Hamliton was with Bruce Mackenzie of the watch.


Weather:
Mostly clear blue skies, winds were calm, cloud cover varied from 2% to
20%.

Raptor Observations:
First Red-tailed Hawk was a dark Morph. Three Black Vultures pleased the
group of watchers and visitors. A Bald Eagle was flying East.

Non-raptor Observations:
Sandhill Cranes = 4
Great Blue Heron flew west across the site area as the watch was finishing
for the Day.

Predictions:
It says the conditions will stay the same the next few days.

Report submitted by John Barker (jjb103...@rogers.com)
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area information may be found at:
http://www.niagarapeninsulahawkwatch.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org:  
http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=389

Site Description:
Hawk migration monitoring at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in
Grimsby, Ontario is conducted by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). All
counting is done by volunteers. Not all members are counters nor does a
counter have to be a member. Typically one person is the designated counter
for each day but other observers present assist with the spotting and
identification.  Counting is done from a steel observation tower with a
wooden floor. For wind protection on cold days, particularly in March, a
black plastic wind guard is installed around the tower's platform. This
platform easily accommodates ten people but on most busy days, no more than
five or six observers would be on it.  

The site lies within a publicly accessible property owned by the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority. There is no charge for admittance. The
tower stands in the centre of a mowed area with a gravel ring road near the
outer edge. This provides lots of room to park vehicles (along the road)
and set up lawn chairs, telescopes and cameras. Toilet facilities are
present.  During the counting season, the NPH erect a counting board to
display seven day's worth of observation data for the public. The box
enclosing the sign contains brochures and silhouette sheets for the public
as well as bulletin boards with news and historical sighting records.

 

Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 71/72, follow Christie
St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road
West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to
the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.

Please note: 1) Data in this report is not official until reviewed and 
finalized after the end of the season. ©2018 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch.

2) Vehicular traffic into park is restricted in March because of construction 
on site. Visitors can park at the gate BUT DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR 
VEHICLE!!!



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Re: [Ontbirds] Common (Eurasian) Teal @ Hillman - Yes

[Jeremy Bensette via ONTBIRDS]

Hi there,

I know it has been posted earlier today, but since a couple of birders were 
just here and left without seeing the Common Teal, it is worth noting that a 
number of Green-winged Teal have returned and the Common Teal is back in the 
shorebird cell as of about 19:10.

Hopefully anyone who missed it is still nearby and sees this email!

Jere


Jeremy Bensette - Leamington, ON
Ontario Big Year record set in 2017!
Thanks so much for the support.
www.jeremybirder.com


On Mar 23, 2018, at 14:46, rtontbirds via ONTBIRDS 
> wrote:

As of 12:30pm the Common Teal continues with a vast group of Green Winged Teal 
at Hillman shorebird cell. East of Leamington.
Cheers Rick Thornton and Nancy Smith


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[Ontbirds] Common (Eurasian) Teal @ Hillman - Yes

[rtontbirds via ONTBIRDS]

As of 12:30pm the Common Teal continues with a vast group of Green Winged Teal 
at Hillman shorebird cell. East of Leamington.
Cheers Rick Thornton and Nancy Smith


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