[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (18 Oct 2015) 14481 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 18, 2015 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 14293 49443 51849 Osprey 0 5 78 Bald Eagle 6 44130 Northern Harrier 6101390 Sharp-shinned Hawk 84 1789 4704 Cooper's Hawk9 74128 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 9 44 44 Broad-winged Hawk1255 72460 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Red-tailed Hawk 71272379 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 3 4 American Kestrel 1151793 Merlin 0 10 37 Peregrine Falcon 1 9 28 Unknown Accipiter0 0 9 Unknown Buteo0 0 5 Unknown Falcon 0 1 3 Unknown Eagle0 0 1 Unknown Raptor 0 3 23 Total: 14481 52204 131067 -- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours Official Counter:Jonathan Stein Observers:Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood Visitors: 9 Weather: Gray clouds hung low and thick to start the morning, but it wasn't long before bits of blue began to peek through. By early afternoon, blue sky reigned, offset by some helpful cumulus that stuck around until completion. Temperatures remained chilly for a second straight day, rising no higher than the low 50s. The wind, light and out of the west early, strengthened and shifted north late. Raptor Observations: Mouth agape in stunned silence, feverishly clicking away in a state of joyous agitation. My demeanor rarely wavered for a three hour stretch this afternoon as an unending parade of Turkey Vultures crossed the lake, eerily calm and quiet as always. Just when it appeared as if that was the end of it, the next swirling column would appear off in the hazy distance, itching to move. An unforgettable outing, the 14,293 vultures counted today is the third highest single-day total in the count's history and the highest since the record-setting fall of 2010. Non-raptor Observations: Sandhill Crane (2), Tundra Swan (19), Blue Jay (800+), American Crow (650+), Red-winged Blackbird (450+), Rusty Blackbird (55+), Tree Swallow (6000+), Palm Warbler (1), Yellow-rumped Warbler (6), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (4), Golden-crowned Kinglet (1), American Goldfinch (35+), Pine Siskin (20+), House Finch (4), Killdeer (1) Predictions: Clear skies with warmer temps and strong south wind. Report submitted by Jonathan Stein (steinj...@gmail.com) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org Site Description: The Detroit River Hawk Watch (a joint venture of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and its Friends group, the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance) is the Boat Launch at Lake Erie Metropark located approximately 20 miles south of Detroit, Michigan. The location is at the mouth of the Detroit River as it enters Lake Erie. Directions to site: Lake Erie Metropark: >From I-75, exit at Huron River Drive (exit 27). Continue east on Huron River Drive. Turn left on West Jefferson and proceed a few hundred yards to the entrance of Lake Erie Metropark. After paying the entrance fee, follow the signs to the Boat Launch. ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Holiday Beach Conservation Area (18 Oct 2015) 6133 Raptors
Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 18, 2015 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Turkey Vulture5772 34559 36014 Osprey 0 11 78 Bald Eagle 3 45149 Northern Harrier15211533 Sharp-shinned Hawk 255 2778 7622 Cooper's Hawk1 91145 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 9 77 80 Broad-winged Hawk0152 16636 Red-tailed Hawk 60223326 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Golden Eagle 1 2 2 American Kestrel11400 1494 Merlin 0 14 51 Peregrine Falcon 2 19 37 Unknown Accipiter2 4 11 Unknown Buteo2 9 35 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Raptor 0 6 18 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Total:6133 38602 63235 -- Observation start time: 06:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours Official Counter:Jeremy Hatt Observers:Adele Leroux, Guy Leroux, Ian Woodfield, Paul Gosselin Visitors: The nice weather brought many people to the tower today, especially in the late afternoon when everyone enjoyed large numbers of Turkey Vultures forming huge nearby kettles. Many thanks to those who helped spot hawks while Turkey Vultures streamed by in the hundreds. Weather: Winds were out of the northwest all day and very light (many times less than 5km/h). The day started off chilly but after the sun came out in the late morning, it ended up being quite comfortable on the tower. Temperatures ranged from 4.3C in the morning to 15.6C in the mid-afternoon. Pressure stayed around 30.44 for most of the day. Cloud cover was 90% in the morning and by late afternoon, 30% or less. Raptor Observations: Turkey Vultures soared over in large number once again today w/ 5,772 birds total. 3-4pm saw the largest kettles; 1,845 birds were counted in this hour alone. At times, vultures were streaming to the far north, over the marsh, and south of the tower at varying altitudes making counting quite challenging! Red-shouldered Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk numbers are growing w/ 9 and 60 individuals seen, respectively. Many of these were identifiable only by scope as they appeared as specks in the blue to the naked eye. In the morning, an immature Peregrine Falcon was observed trying to catch an American Coot in the marsh, only to be harassed by a group of Ring-billed Gulls. It flew within feet of the tower then dived at a flock of Blue Jays but was unsuccessful. The highlight though came shortly after 11am when one Turkey Vulture in a stream of birds didn't quite look right...it was a juvenile Golden Eagle! Great looks as it flew directly over the tower. Non-raptor Observations: The marsh continues to have a good diversity of duck species as well as high numbers of American Coots and some Pied-billed Grebes. Two shorebird species flew by the tower today: Greater Yellowlegs (3) and Pectoral Sandpiper. Blue Jay numbers were similar to yesterday at 2,040 birds. American Crow numbers are starting to grow w/ 790 counted today. Tree Swallows continue to migrate past the tower. 39 were seen. American Pipits flew over in flocks of 10s totaling 48 birds. Red-winged Blackbirds were in good number w/ 4,130 birds flying east to west, mostly in the morning hours. Finally, a good diversity of finches continues w/ House Finch, Purple Finch, American Goldfinch, and Pine Siskin all seen and heard. Predictions: Temperatures are predicted to start in the 40s and reach 60C by the mid-late afternoon w/ 30-35km/h south winds. No precipitation is expected. Report submitted by Jeremy Hatt (hattjer...@hotmail.com) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/ ___ 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
[Ontbirds] OFO Outing to Durham waterfront
20 OFOers joined me today on the Durham waterfront walk. We focussed our attention on Cranberry Marsh, Thickson Woods and Second Marsh locales and were not disappointed. The cool weather kept us bundled up but the birding was very good and the company great. Highlights included in our total of 64 species were: 4 Horned Grebes 16 species of waterfowl 5 Great Egrets 6 raptors including a Bald (immature) and Golden Eagle (adult) Killdeer and Lesser Yellowlegs several American Pipits a late Swainson’s Thrush and many Hermit Thrushes Nashville Warbler Blue-headed Vireo and Eastern Phoebe Fox & Savannah Sparrows and Eastern Towhees several Rusty Blackbirds Common Raven thx to all who attended Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental & Natural History Surveys and Expedition & Personalized Guiding Services ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Port Rowen
Still there at 4:45 pm. Hwy 59 , east on Con 1. North side of road in field with cattle and tower. Nancy Smith and Kathy Ellis 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 how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh (18 Oct 2015) 739 Raptors
Cranberry Marsh Whitby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 18, 2015 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- BV 0 0 0 TV 602 4350 4893 OS 0 4 93 BE 7 16 67 NH 10 44116 SS 34361 1218 CH 3 25 71 NG 1 3 4 RS 5 16 18 BW 0 0224 RT 71189220 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 1 1 AK 2 33270 ML 0 10 43 PG 0 10 19 UA 0 3 6 UB 2 6 12 UF 0 0 1 UE 0 0 0 UR 2 4 21 Total: 739 5075 7297 -- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter:Rayfield Pye Observers:Dan Kaczynski, Ian Cannell, Jerry Ball, Jim McKnight, John Stirrat, Karl Jennewein, Norm Murr, Rosemary Harris Visitors: Lots of visitors today- Henrique Pacheco, Eric Cole, Ed Smith, Rick LaForest, Stu Williams, Bruce Aikins, and all of those whose name I don't remember. Weather: light winds from the north for most of the day. Raptor Observations: Another good Turkey Vulture day. Non-raptor Observations: Hudsonian Godwit-1 (day 16),Great Egret- 7, Snow Goose- 13, Fox Sparrow-1, Eastern Towhee-1, and a Prairie Warbler. Predictions: South-west winds Report submitted by Rayfield Pye (ray...@interlinks.net) Cranberry Marsh information may be found at: http://www.torontobirding.ca/site/page/view/hawkwatch.info ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club (OFNC), the annual Wild Goose Chase.
This morning I led an outing for members of the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club (OFNC), the annual Wild Goose Chase. This year, for a change, we thought that the ‘East End’ of town would deliver the goods. The day began at Wall Road and Giroux Ponds with widespread flurries and temperatures down to -4 degrees Celcius. There was a good selection of shorebirds including; 1 Hudsonian Godwit, 2 American Golden Plover, 3 Pectoral Sandpiper, 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper, 7 Killdeer, 1 Dunlin and nearby, a Wilson’s Snipe in flight. A field full of Turkey Vultures (30), on Dunning Road, were nearly mistaken for Wild Turkeys. Other raptors included; 12 Red-tailed Hawks, 2 Northern Harrier and a Cooper’s Hawk. Other highlights were; 3 Sandhill Cranes on Milton, a large flock of pipits (100+) and Grackles (150+). The 7 Evening Grosbeaks were not totally unexpected for two thirds of the group, who stayed on after lunch. We finished with 38 species and disappointingly, only one goose species (Canada). It would seem that most of Ottawa’s geese are still in the West End. Richard Waters Ottawa Giroux Ponds http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25463219 Dunning Road http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25457710 Milton Road http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25463329 Indian Creek Road http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist?subID=S25463045 http://www.pbase.com/rwaters ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit & 13 Snow Geese at Cranberry Marsh
Today I spend 3.5 productive hours at the hawk watch and the Hudsonian Godwit was showing well on the mudflats opposite the south observation tower for about 45 minutes around 2:00 pm. The Snow Geese were with a loose group of about 300 Canada Geese feeding in the field east of Halls Road just north of Cranberry Marsh and easily seen with Binoculars. Other shorebirds: 9 Pectoral Sandpipers, 5 Lesser Yellowlegs and 3 Dunlin. Directions: exit the 401 at Brock Street (not Brock Road); Victoria (2 blocks); west to Halls Road. Wayne Renaud (waynerenau...@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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwits (2) still present today at Garden Hill C.A.
Also present there were both yellowlegs, Killdeers, White-rumped Sandpipers, Semipalmated Sandpiper and Least Sandpiper. The best viewing is obtained by walking into the conservation area on the west side of the pond and following the path into the cedar woods, It opens up into a clearing, providing an excellent view of the mudflats. Mark KubiszScarborough, ON ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] High Park HawkWatch October 17, 2015
With a steady N - NNW wind through a cool morning and afternoon, up to 24 watchers observed 1487 raptors, 2 loons, 3 monarchs and a confused AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (West to East) zip through. Today's watch started at 9:30 AM and ended (officially) at 3:30 PM. The end time, officially, had nothing to do with the bluejays. Or Tim McCarthy.Golden Eagle 0Bald Eagle 5Turkey Vultures1215Red Tail 96Red Shoulder 24Broadwing 0Sharp Shinned 116Coopers 7Northern Harrier 7Osprey 1American Kestrel 0Merlin 1Peregrine 1High Park is located in Toronto, South of Bloor Street and West of Parkside Drive. It is best entered for first time visitors from either Bloor Street at the North end, or High Park Avenue at Parkside Drive on the East. The watch is located in the center of the park behind the Grenadier Restaurant parking lot on the small hill to the North. ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Retry...High Park
With a steady N - NNW wind through a cool morning and afternoon, up to 24 watchers observed 1487 raptors, 2 loons, 3 monarchs and a confused AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (West to East) zip through. Today's watch started at 9:30 AM and ended (officially) at 3:30 PM. The end time, officially, had nothing to do with the bluejays. Or Tim McCarthy. Golden Eagle 0. Bald Eagle 5. Turkey Vultures1215. Red Tail 96. Red Shoulder 24. Broadwing 0. Sharp Shinned 116. Coopers 7. Northern Harrier 7. Osprey 1. American Kestrel 0. Merlin 1. Peregrine 1. High Park is located in Toronto, South of Bloor Street and West of Parkside Drive. It is best entered for first time visitors from either Bloor Street at the North end, or High Park Avenue at Parkside Drive on the East. The watch is located in the center of the park behind the Grenadier Restauran t parking lot on the small hill to the North. ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Ruffed Grouse, Whitby Shores neighborhood
A single Rufous Adult Ruffed Grouse has returned to the same spot as it was seen on April 24th, walking the fence line on the western side of Whitby Shores Greenway, slightly north of the catchment pond at #250. Directions, Whitby Shores neighbourhood is directly east of the Lynne Shores Conservation area…from the 401 take Brock Road south exit turn west on Victoria. West on Victoria to the intersection of Seabord Gate and turn south into the neighbourhood. Take the first right onto Whitby Shores Greenway, and follow around to the catchment pond at #250. The bird was seen between the bicycle path and the fence at 9:15. Sean Crowston ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] No Cattle Egret NE of Port Rowan, Oct 18
The Cattle Egret reported yesterday on Concession 1 side road just north east of Port Rowan, has not been relocated yet today. If I do refind it, I will post immediately. Len Manning Hamilton ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Burlington:
2 Eastern Bluebirds checking out the blue bird house in my yard. Fighting off several house finches. On Waterdown Road in Burlington. Burlington Barbara Canney ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] YES CATTLE EGRET NE of Port Rowan for Oct 18
The bird has flown into the previously reported field and is feeding now. >From Port Rowan go north on 59 and then east on Concession 1. The bird is on >the north side with cattle in a large field that is in a valley. Good birding Len Manning Hamilton ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Dark eyed Junco
Saw my first 2 dark eyed juncos for the fall last night at lakeshore park oak wood cres Belle River 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 how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Norfolk county Cattle Egret
As of 1215 the reported bird is still present. Location in many prior messages but in case on Conc. 1 approximately 1 km east of intersection with Highway 59 outside of Port Rowan. 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 how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret Port Rowan
The Cattle Egret is currently being seen in the field with the cattle (same field as the large tower). It is away from the cattle on the bank on the west side of the field, out of the cold wind. Concession 1, east of Hwy #59 on the north side. Diane Salter Walsingham --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ 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://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
