[Ontbirds] Update: Sandhill Cranes Still on Ravenshoe Rd. West on December 2

2016-12-02 Thread Steve Kinsley 

 
  Sorry for the late posting, but as an update, in early afternoon on December 2, the Sandhill Cranes continued to be present in the same location along Ravenshoe Road (very close to the road). Snow Buntings (18) were also seen in the same field, but at least 100m from the road. One of the resident adult Bald Eagles was also seen in the nearby Bruce St. wetlands. See directions below (given in previous posting).
  Steve Kinsley, RD (College of Dietitians of Ontario: Reg. # 1083)Nu Connexions: Your partner in nutrient analysis, Canadian food labelling and food photography serviceshttp://www.nuconnexions.com/http://www.nutritionlabels.ca/http://www.purspectivephoto.com/Tel:(905) 478-8915P.O. Box 269Queensville, ON L0G 1R0Canada
  
  
   -- Original Message --
   From: Steve Kinsley 
   To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca
   Date: December 1, 2016 at 7:21 PM
   Subject: Sandhill Cranes on Ravenshoe Rd. West
   
   
   Around 2:00 p.m. today, a pair of Sandhill Cranes were seen foraging in a harvested carrot field on the north side of Ravenshoe Rd. in Georgina, about 1.5 to 2 km west of Leslie St. Not sure how long they will stay, but would be nice if more joined them, as there is plenty of good foraging ground. Other birds of interest seen were an immature Northern Shrike and a female American Kestrel. Although the resident Bald Eagle pair were still present a couple of days ago in the Bruce St. wetland, no sign was seen of them today. Unsure if they were hunting further afield, or have left for the season. No sign of Snowy Owls, Snow Buntings or Horned Larks yet, but expect them anytime soon!
   Ravenshoe Rd. can be reached by driving up Hwy. 404 to its end, then turn north for a short jaunt and turn left on Ravenshoe Rd. Leslie St. is 2 km west, and continue another km or so to reach the beginning of the marsh lands and agricultural fields. For winter birding, it's worth a drive to this area!
   Steve KinsleyQueensville
  
   
 


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[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds: 26th November - 2nd December 2016

2016-12-02 Thread Mark D. Read 
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.

 

Highlights:

Of course, the weather has warmed up again and last week's bird-producing
cold snap is a distant memory. However, birders out yesterday getting their
winter lists started pulled out some goodies. Highlights of the week
include: SNOW GOOSE, CACKLING GOOSE, WOOD DUCK, NORTHERN SHOVELER,
CANVASBACK, KING EIDER, HARLEQUIN DUCK, RUDDY DUCK, AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN,
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, GOLDEN EAGLE, ICELAND GULL, SNOWY OWL,
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, TUFTED TITMOUSE, NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, FOX
SPARROW, VESPER SPARROW, RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD, RUSTY BLACKBIRD, and COMMON
GRACKLE.

 

Kingston

An ICELAND GULL seen flying past Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on 1st was a
good find for one observer and a continuing BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON at
Hillview Pond (Collins Bay) on 2nd was a good record for another. At the
same location, as many as 10 NORTHERN SHOVELER were still present on 1st. A
FOX SPARROW at Lemoine Point CA on 27th was getting late, though hopefully
the 2 CANVASBACK that continue at Cataraqui Bay may hang around a bit
longer.

 

Wolfe Island IBA

SNOW GEESE linger on the island with 12 seen today at Button Bay where a
PEREGRINE FALCON was seen on 1st. The only SNOWY OWL of the week was seen on
4th Line, also on 1st. The NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD at Button Bay continued
until 26th but has not been seen since. Two RUSTY BLACKBIRDS, as well as 2
SWAMP SPRROWS were seen at Big Sandy Bay on 27th.

 

Amherst Island IBA

A RED-NECKED GREBE was a nice find on the island on 1st and. that looks like
that's all this week. 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. Also note that the OWL WOODS ARE NOW CLOSED for 3 weeks and
will reopen on Monday 12th December. 

 

Prince Edward Point

A female HARLEQUIN was seen at the point on 27th, as was a late VESPER
SPARROW. On 28th, just outside the NWA, a female BLACK SCOTER was seen,
along with a NORTHERN SHRIKE and a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER.

 

Other Sightings

Although the female KING EIDER at Millhaven has moved on a second bird, an
immature male, was found at Amherstview Sewage Lagoons yesterday. It was
still present at 4pm this evening. The CACKLING GEESE opposite the old CIL
factory at Millhaven, were seen again on 26th and 28th. North of here,
towards Napanee, 4 SNOW GEESE were seen on the farms ponds on CR8 on 30th
Nov and 1st Dec. In Napanee itself, a WOOD DUCK was today seen on the river
at Springside Park. Northeast of here, near Harrowsmith, a GOLDEN EAGLE was
photographed on 27th. Near Verona, 4 RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS and a NORTHERN
SHRIKE were seen today. In the Hay Bay area, RUDDY DUCKS are still present
in good numbers with 75 seen there on 1st. Also seen there was a
ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK and 4 AMERICAN COOT. Just north of Kingston, a
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was seen on a couple of occasions this week on Sand
Hill Road. Further east near Gananoque, a TUFTED TITMOUSE was seen on 27th
and 29th but has yet to reveal itself for winter listers. At the same
location, RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS have been regular; a COMMON GRACKLE was seen
there on 27th. A highlight from just across the border in Jefferson County,
NY was an AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN seen near Watertown on 28th. Other notable
sightings in the States include a continuing TUFTED TITMOUSE just north of
Cape Vincent, a RED-THROATED LOON at Brownville, Chaumont on 28th, and a
GLAUCOUS GULL there on 27th.

 

In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property, Kingston Field
Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Also note that,
as requested by the landowners, sightings of owls at the privately-owned Owl
Woods must not be shared on the Internet (this includes posting as 'Amherst
Island' on eBird) by KFN or anyone who visits. To ensure continued access to
this location, please respect their wishes and follow the guidelines posted
on-site. To maintain records for conservation purposes, sightings from that
location are welcomed through all the traditional channels.

 

As always, thanks to all those who have submitted sightings over the last
week.

 

Mark.

 

Mark D. Read

337 Button Bay Road,

Wolfe Island,

Kingston, Ontario

K0H 2Y0

Canada

 

Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246

Home: +1 (613) 385-1651

Email: markdr...@gmail.com

Blog: "Confessions of a Global Birder" http://markdread.blogspot.com
 

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdread/

 

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[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon in Cobden

2016-12-02 Thread Christian 
The Pacific Loon seen from the Cobden Boat Launch for the past week was still 
visible from there at 4:00 pm today. It was actively fishing on the north side 
of the lake. Scope a must to view adequately.


Directions: Cobden is on the Transcanada HWY 17 between Pembroke and Ottawa. 
The boat launch is visible and signed on the highway in Cobden.


Christian Renault
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[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara, Michipicoten ( Wawa) VIDEO

2016-12-02 Thread lukefazio 
Hello Birders...https://youtu.be/EY9W2Q7R0HsAbove find the Video of this very 
rare Mega stray bird: CRESTED CARACARAWhatever its source, it definitely seems 
to be out of place in the Northern boreal mixed forest habitat!It appears that 
mornings are best at Michipicoten ( at Superior St. & Brock Ave., or Buck's 
Marina), when we were there (yesterday it was active from 8:12 Am to 8:30 am, 
then it went into tall Spruce at the Marina ( almost hiding from being harassed 
by Northern Shrike, Ravens and Crows). 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY9W2Q7R0Hs
DirectionsSee previous emails or Google the addresses given above
Good luck
Luc Fazio
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[Ontbirds] Eurasian wigeon continues at rondeau

2016-12-02 Thread Cheryl Edgecombe 
The wigeon is not too far out seen from water street in the middle of a bunch 
of American wigeon. 

Cheryl and Dave 

> Directions: from Hwy 401, take exit 101 south on to -Kent Road 15.
> Follow this road south right to the park. (Park permit required.)

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[Ontbirds] Western Sandpiper continues at Blenheim sewage lagoons

2016-12-02 Thread Cheryl Edgecombe 
Still showing well in sleet with 10 dunlin. Lots ok Bonapartes couple of 
savannah sparrows for those winter listing. 

>> Directions
>> > The lagoons are 1 km west of the town of Blenheim (Chatham-Kent) on Lagoon
>> > Road north off Highway 3 (Talbot Trail).
>> >
>> >
>> > Permit (free) required to enter lagoons. The quickest way to get one is to
>> > email your request to Candy McGuigan, Customer Service Rep. at:
>> > can...@chatham-kent.ca

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Re: [Ontbirds] Caracara Michicopeten NOW

2016-12-02 Thread Lev Frid 
Sorry, misspelled name of town! Correct spelling is Michipicoten. Bird was
still there when we left 10 mins ago.

On Dec 2, 2016 10:42 AM, "Lev Frid"  wrote:

The caracara is giving crippling looks roosting in a tree right now, close
to a red hut right in the marina at the end of Superior st. Look for the
crowd.

Lev Frid
Amanda Guercio
Kyle Holloway
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[Ontbirds] Caracara Michicopeten NOW

2016-12-02 Thread Lev Frid 
The caracara is giving crippling looks roosting in a tree right now, close
to a red hut right in the marina at the end of Superior st. Look for the
crowd.

Lev Frid
Amanda Guercio
Kyle Holloway
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[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara still present

2016-12-02 Thread Nicole Richardson 
Hello everyone,

The Crested Caracara is still present in Michipicoten, just south of Wawa. It 
flew out in front of me at the intersection of Whitney Avenue and Superior 
Street, and landed in a tall spruce on the same side as the marina. 

The bird just flew north now and landed just out of sight, but it sounds as 
though it has been around all morning, and not moving too far.

Good luck to those making the journey!

Nicole


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[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara

2016-12-02 Thread Denise Doekes 

Today at 8:30 am to 10:00 am Caracara still being seen well. Whitney Ave & 
Superior St in Michipicoten. 
Gerry & denise Doekes. Good birding. 
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