[ONTBIRDS]Swallow-tailed Kite
Hello, The Swallow-tailed Kite is being seen at the intersection of Temperance Line and Talbot Trail in Orwell, Ontario. >From St. Thomas, take Talbot east to Temperance Line. Cheers, Mark -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
[ONTBIRDS]Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks in Port Dover
Hello, The ducks were at the north end of Silver Lake in Port Dover at 4 pm. Earlier in the day they were at the pond off Blue Lake Avenue. >From highway 6, take Nelson Street East, turn left at St. Patrick Street, then >turn right to the Port Dover Lions Silver Lake Market. Cheers, Mark Field -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
Re: [ONTBIRDS] Bean goose/Barnacle Cumberland
A Barnacle goose appeared in flight at the same location, but the entire flock flushed and headed west. They have not come in to the Giroux road ponds. Cheers, Mark > On Nov 12, 2020, at 10:20, Mark Field wrote: > > Bird just flew in To a cornfield on the east side of Sarsfield Road just > south of Regimbald. Unfortunately it landed out of view. > > Cheers, > > Mark Field > > -- > > Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario > Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. > > Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a > message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any > questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at > birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at > http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines > > To edit your membership settings visit the Ontbirds setup page at: > http://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca. > > During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra > precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations > regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. > > To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook > page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists. -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To edit your membership settings visit the Ontbirds setup page at: http://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
[ONTBIRDS] Bean goose Cumberland
Bird just flew in To a cornfield on the east side of Sarsfield Road just south of Regimbald. Unfortunately it landed out of view. Cheers, Mark Field -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To edit your membership settings visit the Ontbirds setup page at: http://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
[ONTBIRDS] Western Grebe at Rattray Marsh
Good morning, I was able to re-find the previously reported Western Grebe at Rattray Marsh this morning. I observed it from the west side of Jack Darling Park, amongst a large group of Red-necked Grebes. >From Mississauga Road, head west on Lakeshore Blvd and turn left into Jack >Darling Park. Use the last parking lot, then walk west along the shore until >you can see the grebes. Cheers, Mark Field -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To edit your membership settings visit the Ontbirds setup page at: http://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
Re: [Ontbirds] Cinnamon Teal - Sombra lagoons
Hello, Cinnamon Teal continues in the second cell. Directions: From Hwy 40, turn west on Smith Line West. The lagoon are on the south side just before the train tracks. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto > On Apr 22, 2019, at 09:40, Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Just a heads up for those chasing this bird. A number of us were asked to > leave by one of the municipal workers. Enter at your own risk! > > The Cinnamon Teal was present until a few minutes ago, when most of the teal > flushed after the worker drove around the lagoons in his truck, but it may > return. > > Cheers, > Josh Vandermeulen > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 > Visit the OFO Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull at Essex Landfill
Hi everyone, The Slaty-backed Gull found yesterday continues at the Windsor-Essex Solid Waste Authority Landfill. We had it from 11:45 until we left at 1:45. It is in the same location on the south side of County Rd 18 w/ a large group of gulls. Directions below by Dave Martin. Jeremy Hatt and Mark Field Cty rd 18 is a major east-west county road in Essex County running from Amherstburg in the west to Kingsville in the east. You can get to it from Arner Line to the east or from Walker Road to the west. Walker Road is connected to Hwy 401. Arner Line connects the town of Essex to the Lake Erie shoreline. If coming from the Leamington area take Hwy 3 to Windsor and exit on Cty Rd 18 south of the Town of Essex. You will see the landfill long before you arrive. The gulls loaf in the ploughed field to the south of the Landfill. The only parking is a narrow shoulder on both sides of Rd 18. Traffic is fast along here so be careful parking and getting out of your vehicle. An OPP officer asked that hazard lights be used when stopped along the road. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret Oliphant
Hello, The Reddish Egret is still present. Entering Oliphant via Oliphant Way, turn right onto Shoreline Avenue. The bird has been in several locations around the bay. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - Port Weller east pier
The Bell's Vireo continues at Port Weller, giving a short view while foraging. Same location as below. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto > On May 10, 2018, at 12:56, Frank Pinilla (gmail) via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Hi all, > > Josh V and I heard the bird sing just now (at 12:40), small trail through > woods on east side. About 100-150m north of north end of marina. > > A few people looking. > > Note: Lakeshore Rd is closed at the canal so if coming from Hamilton and > west, go to far side of canal and then make your way south to the east side > of Port Weller pier along Seaway Haulage Rd. > > Good birding, > Frank Pinilla & Josh Vandermeulen (who’s phone is dead) > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS >> Date: May 10, 2018 at 12:02:56 PM EDT >> To: "birdalert@ontbirds.ca" >> Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - Port Weller east pier >> Reply-To: Josh Vandermeulen >> >> Just an update that the bird hasn't been seen/heard since my last post. >> There are some good brush piles in the area and the species can be extremely >> skulky so it's likely still in the area. >> >> Josh >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 10, 2018, at 10:31, Josh Vandermeulen >> mailto:joshvandermeu...@live.ca>> wrote: >> >> A few more details: >> >> I first heard the Bell's Vireo singing at 9:46 AM and soon after located it >> deep within a brush pile. It sang on and off for the next 15 mins or so, and >> I managed a few poor photos. I haven't seen or heard it over the last 25 >> mins but it is likely still here. >> >> I've posted a photo of the bird as well as screenshots of Google Maps >> showing my location on my blog: >> http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.ca/2018/05/ive-got-singing-male-bells-vireo-at.html?m=0 >> >> >> >> To get to Port Weller, take the Niagara Street/Regional Road 48 exit from >> the QEW in St Catharines, and drive north towards Lake Ontario. Stay on >> Niagara Street for 5 km, then turn right onto Lakeshore Road. Drive over the >> Welland Canal and take your second left onto Seaway Haulage Road, approx 500 >> m after crossing over the canal. Follow Seaway Haulage road north towards >> the lake. it will turn into Broadway, follow Broadway to the end and park in >> the little parking lot at the terminus of Broadway at Lake Ontario. >> Alternatively you can park at the end of seaway Haulage Rd which is at the >> base of the pier. Follow the main path north. Once you pass the marina keep >> going another 150 m or so until a path veers off the main path to the right >> (east). This is the second path past the marina. The bird was in the scrub >> around the intersection of the main path and the side trail mentioned above. >> >> >> Good birding, >> Josh Vandermeulen >> joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com<http://joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 10, 2018, at 09:52, Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS >> mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca>> wrote: >> >> I've got a singing Bells Vireo on the Port Weller east pier. Location is >> along the main (center) path about 100 m north of marina. More details to >> follow in a subsequent post - just wanted to get the word out. >> >> Photos and recordings taken. >> >> >> Good birding, >> Josh Vandermeulen >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ___ >> ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the >> provincial birding organization. >> Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca<mailto: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 >> Visit the OFO Facebook page >> https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists >> >> ___ >> ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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
[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck at Windermere Basin
Hello birders, Barry Coombs and I are looking at the Tufted Duck at Windermere Basin. Scope recommended. Directions: Take Eastport Drive south from the Burlington Lift Bridge, entrance is on the right side before Beach Blvd. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck - Cliff Lumsden park Toronto
When I left 10 minutes ago the Tufted Duck was reasonably close to shore in a large raft of diving ducks. You can reach Cliff Lumsden park by traveling south on seventh street from Lake shore Blvd West. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Probable Hudsonian Godwit at Ashbridges Bay, Toronto
Hello, Owen Yates called to say he has a probable Hudsonian Godwit on Woodbine Beach at Ashbridges Bay Park in Toronto. Directions: Ashbridges Bay Park is at the foot of Coxwell Avenue, south of Lake Shore Boulevard East. Cheers, Mark Field for Owen Yates ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull at Wheatley Harbour
Hello Birders, I found an adult Laughing Gull on the rocks outside of the harbour. The thunder from the approaching storm is frequently flushing the gulls, and the bird is not currently in sight. Wheatley Harbour is located at the south end of Erie Street in Wheatley. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Yes - Adult Male Blue Grosbeak, High Park, Toronto May 25, 2017
Hello Birders, A group of 9 people are currently seeing the Blue Grosbeak at the previously reported location. It is high in trees along the west edge of the more open savannah habitat. See below for directions. Cheers, Mark Begin forwarded message: > From: Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS > Date: May 25, 2017 at 16:32:21 EDT > To: OntBirds - Bird Alert > Subject: [Ontbirds] Adult Male Blue Grosbeak, High Park, Toronto May 25, 2017 > Reply-To: Garth Riley > > I am reporting on behalf of David Pryor who just called to let me know that > he refound the Blue Grosbeak reported earlier. > His directions are as follows:Enter High Park off of Bloor St., park in the > last parking lot next to the ball diamond. Walk west across the road and > follow a path south. The bird was in a tree accompanied by Eastern Kingbirds > about 15 metres along the path in the Oak Savanna. > Good luck! > Garth Riley Etobicoke, Ontario rile...@yahoo.com > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 > Visit the OFO Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Mississauga (Saddington)
Hello, I observed the Western Grebe at J. C. Saddington Park this afternoon (3:45) in difficult viewing conditions. A scope is likely required. It was to the west of the moored ship, out past the brown water. Directions from the QEW: take Mississauga Road south then turn left onto Lake Street. You can park here, or continue and turn right onto Front St. S. and park on the east side of the street. Walk on the trail south to the lake. I also spent 35 minutes earlier today looking for the Harris's Sparrow in Milton without success. Cheers, Mark ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Toronto
Hello, Maya Ricker-Wilson and I observed the Lark Sparrow in the previously reported location this morning just before 10:00. It was coming to feed on seed just west of a First Gulf Trailer in the lot behind, near the blue polka dotted poll (the third or fourth counting from the west) Cheers, Mark Field Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake at Niagara Whirlpool
Hello, Jeremy Hatt and I discovered a juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake at the Whirlpool around 1:40 p.m. Apologies for the late post, but we had connectivity issues. Directions: >From hwy 405 exit at Stanley Avenue and turn right. Turn left onto Whirlpool >Road, then right onto the Niagara Parkway. Park at the Whirlpool Aero Car on >the left. Cheers, Mark Field and Jeremy Hatt ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Dickcissel, Simcoe County, Oro-Medonte Line 8 and Old Barrie Rd.
Bird is still present at 3:30. Directions as per Garth below. Cheers, Mark Begin forwarded message: > From: rile...@yahoo.com > Date: June 11, 2016 at 12:42:05 EDT > To: Ont Birds List > Subject: Dickcissel, Simcoe County, Oro-Medonte Line 8 and Old Barrie Rd. > > Nancy and I just found a singing Dickcissel on a fence row east of > Oro-Medonte Line 8 about 100 metres south of Old Barrie Rd. Might be a first > record for Simcoe County. > > Directions: take Hwy 11 north from Barrie. Exit at Oro-medonte Line 7 or 9 > drive north (away from Lake Simcoe) to Old Barrie Rd. Take this road to line > 8 turn south and park on the side of the road next to the sign indicating > that there is a stop sign ahead. Look east along the fence line. > > Garth Riley > Etobicoke, ON > rile...@yahoo.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] Pink-footed Goose - Casselman
Hello, The Pink-footed Goose was feeding with a flock of Snow Geese on the sod farm north of Lafleche Road. First seen around 3:30, the flock has flushed twice. We refound it the first time, and left after the second. It should still be present. Directions: The bird is north of Lafleche Rd which is west of Hwy 138. Hwy 138 is east of Casselman off Hwy 417. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario ___ 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] Buff-breasted Sandpiper @ Presqu'ile P.P.
Hello, Kevin Seymour, Anonymous Birder, and I found a juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper on beach 3 at Presqu'ile Provincial Park at approximately 5:15 p.m. The bird was still present when we left at 6. The only other noteworthy shorebird we found today was an adult White-rumped Sandpiper, though we did not see it this evening. Presqu'ile Provincial Park is located just south of Brighton, Ontario. Park at the Owen Point Trail lot and head towards the "swimming beach". Cheers, Mark ___ 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] Neotropic Cormorant - Toronto (Sunnyside)
The previously reported Neotropic Cormorant is currently sitting on the breakwall by Windermere Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard. Directions: Take the Gardiner Expressway to Lake Shore Boulevard, and park in the lot at the foot of Windemere Avenue. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, 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] Harlequin x2 in Toronto and Brant in Oakville
Hello, Today around noon, Jeremy Hatt and I observed two Harlequin Ducks from Sand Beach Road Parkette in Etobicoke; one adult and one first winter male. A single adult male was previously reported at this location. Just before sunset this evening, we also observed a single Brant foraging within a flock of Canada Geese at Coronation Park in Oakville. This bird has been in the area for some time. Directions to Sand Beach Road Parkette: From the Gardiner Expressway, travel south on Islington Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard. Proceed east along Lake Shore turning south onto Sand Beach Road. Directions to Coronation Park: From the QEW, travel south on Third Line to Lakeshore Road West. Proceed east along Lakeshore and turn right into Coronation Park. Cheers, Mark FieldToronto, Ontario ___ 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
Re: [Ontbirds] NO - Myiarchus flycatcher in Barrie
No sign of the bird this morning. Multiple people have been looking since 7:20. Cheers, Mark > On Nov 18, 2014, at 10:21 PM, MARK FIELD wrote: > > Hello, > > This report is on behalf of the original finder, Darlene > Deemert. > > Earlier today, Darlene found a Myiarchus > flycatcher in her yard. > Initial photos look promising for Ash-throated Flycatcher. The bird flew off > with a flock of juncos and has not been seen since this afternoon. The bird > was seen near the > intersection of Hanmer Street East > and Cassandra Boulevard > in Barrie. > > Please be aware that a snow squall warning > is currently in effect for the area, with a forecast of 20-30 cm of snow > accumulating overnight, and blowing snow conditions. > > Directions: From the 400, exit at Bayfield Street and > proceed north to Hanmer Street East where you will turn right. The > intersection > is just past the Barrie Sports Dome. > ___ > 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 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] Myiarchus flycatcher in Barrie
Hello, This report is on behalf of the original finder, Darlene Deemert. Earlier today, Darlene found a Myiarchus flycatcher in her yard. Initial photos look promising for Ash-throated Flycatcher. The bird flew off with a flock of juncos and has not been seen since this afternoon. The bird was seen near the intersection of Hanmer Street East and Cassandra Boulevard in Barrie. Please be aware that a snow squall warning is currently in effect for the area, with a forecast of 20-30 cm of snow accumulating overnight, and blowing snow conditions. Directions: From the 400, exit at Bayfield Street and proceed north to Hanmer Street East where you will turn right. The intersection is just past the Barrie Sports Dome. ___ 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] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Col. Samuel Smith Park, Toronto
Hello, The juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron was present and out in the open along the shore of the pond from 3-3:45 p.m. today. Also present was a nearby juvenile Black-crowned Night-Heron for convenient comparison. They were in view from the lake shore trail and the viewing platform. Directions: Head south on Kipling Avenue from the Gardiner Expressway until you reach the parking lot at the south end of Kipling. Walk east on the pea gravel trail to the viewing platform. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario ___ 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] American White Pelican - Hamilton - Centre for Inland Waters
Hello, At 6:15 p.m. today, Jon Ruddy and I found an American White Pelican on the North Shore Islands near the Canada Centre for Inland Waters. >From the QEW West, exit at Eastport Drive, then turn right onto Lakeshore >Road. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican -NO- Point Pelee NP
Unfortunately the Brown Pelican flew off from the Tip in a SE direction at 10:25 a.m. Cheers, Mark Field ___ 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
[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire - Kendal
Hello, The Townsend's Solitaire was seen by a group of birders this morning around 9:45 a.m. near 8712 Langstaff Road mostly on the east side. Directions from Barb Charlton: Exit Newtonville Road from HWY 401 and go north to where it ends at Ganaraska/Kirby Road. Turn right (east) and then turn left on Langstaff. Cheers, Mark ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Harlequin Ducks - Arkendo Park, Oakville
Hello, The male and female Harlequin Ducks were being seen around noon at Arkendo Park. They are almost straight out from shore, in the company of a female White-winged Scoter. Directions: Arkendo park is at the lake end of arkendo road. Take Winston Churchill south, turn right on Lake Shore, then left onto Arkendo. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon - Oshawa Harbour
Hello Birders, The previously reported Pacific Loon is currently present off the end of the pier at Oshawa Harbour. Photos have been taken, and the bird is close enough to see the chinstrap field mark. It is very windy and cold, be sure to dress appropriately. Directions: >From the 401, proceed south on Ritson Road South then turn left on Simcoe >Street South. Parking on the right at the end is Simcoe Street. Cheers, Mark Field & Amanda Guercio Toronto, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope - Toronto
Hello Birders, The crew at the Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station observed a Red Phalarope this morning between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. from the south side of peninsula D. Tommy Thompson Park is NOT open to the public during weekdays, but the bird may be visible from Cherry Beach. Cherry beach can be accessed by taking Cherry Street south from Lakeshore Avenue. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
Re: [Ontbirds] Frigatebird species
Hello, The frigatebird has left its perch in front of #12193. It was last seen flying west along the beach and has not been seen in the last 30 minutes. Identification to species continues to be discussed. Cheers, Mark On 2012-07-03, at 11:56 AM, Mark Field wrote: > Being seen now by house #12193 on Rose Beach Line. > > From the 401 take exit 101(Kent 15) to Rosebeach and turn left. > > Cheers, > > Mark Field > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial > birding organization. > Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca > For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Magnificent Frigatebird
Being seen now by house #12193 on Rose Beach Line. >From the 401 take exit 101(Kent 15) to Rosebeach and turn left. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Van Wagner's Beach
The Western Grebe continues to be seen off Van Wagner's Beach, east of Hutch's Restaurant. The bird is quite distant and a scope is recommended, but it can be seen with binoculars. An Iceland Gull is also present. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario Directions to Van Wagner's Beach (from previous posts): Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service Rd., turn left and continue west as it turns into Van Wagners Beach Road. Continue to the parking lots at either Hutch's Restaurant and go to the east end of it. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon @ Townsend, King Eider @ LaSalle Park, Burlington
Hello Birders, A male Eurasian Wigeon was seen at Townsend Sewage Lagoons between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. by Andrew Keaveney and Mark Field. It was on the bank between the western cells. Large flocks of Canada Geese were noted flying northward when we arrived, visible across most of the horizon north of the lagoons. A single Snow Goose was also present, but left with a flock of Canadas soon after we arrived. An immature male King Eider was seen at LaSalle Park in Burlington between 3:45 and 4:45 p.m. by the same observers. It was visible from the boardwalk, quite close to shore. Directions to the EUWI (from Ken Burrell): Take Hwy. 3 east from Simcoe. Turn left onto Keith Richardson Parkway. Take the first road north of Hwy. 3. Go about 300m. and park. The lagoons are on the north side. Directions to the KIEI: >From Hwy. 403 take Waterdown Road south until you reach the Marina. The >boardwalk is NE of the parking lot. Mark Field Toronto, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds]Ring-necked Duck at Humber Bay East Park, Toronto
Hello All, Despite the rather unpleasant weather, I decided to stop in and check the waterfowl habitat at Humber Bay East Park around 7pm today. I was rewarded with a male Ring-necked Duck in the northeast "cell". This is the first time I have seen this species in the park. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php