[Ontbirds] Hillman Marsh. Am. Avocets
There are currently 34 American Avocets in the shorebird cell at Hillman Marsh. Both Yellowlegs and Dunlin also. Hillman Marsh is East of Leamington on Mersea Road 2. Mike Nelson Leamington, ON ___ 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] Ross's Goose, Wheatley harbour
At noon today there was a Ross's Goose on the east side of Wheatley harbour on the beach with the Canada Geese. Directions- from the 401 exit at Tilbury and take Road 1 (Wheatley road)south all the way to the beach. Mike Nelson Leamington, ON ___ 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] Pelee-White-winged Dove
White-winged Dove flew north along west beach parking lot at Point Pelee N.P. . Calling a lot. Mike Nelson London, 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] Register NOW for OFO Convention Oct 2 - 4
Last chance greetings, You have two weeks to register for the OFO Convention Oct. 2, 3, 4. Register online at: http://ofo.ca To book the Best Western Hotel** *566 Bevel Line Road, RR 1, * *Leamington, ON, N8H 3V4, Canada* *Phone: 519/326-8646* See you there with all the great birds Claire Nelson, Convention Convener ___ 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 Duck, London Springbank Park
This morning at 11 a.m. the long staying Harlequin Duck was seen on the Thames River just down river from Storybook Gardens in Springbank Park. This duck seems to range widely up and down the river which is ice free for a few kilometers. Take the 401 to london, 402 exit, Colonel Talbot road exit go north through North Street to and through a set of lights which will take you into the park. Park at Springbank Park near Storybook Gardens and walk downriver. -- Mike Nelson London, 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] Barrows Goldeneye: Sombra
The Barrows Goldeneye was rediscovered at 12:30 by Blake Mann and Mike Bowman in a narrow lead off the Sombra ferry dock with hundreds of Common Goldeneye. Take 40 South from Sarnia to Bentpath Lane turn right (west). Turn left on St. Claire Parkway. Look for the street on the right which goes to the ferry. Mike Nelson London, 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] Port Weller, King Eider
Ron and Laura Tozer and I saw the King Eider at11:10 at lighthouse at the far East end of the Peninsula. In St. Catherines take Seaway Haulage Rd. To the end. Walk the trail all the way to the end (about 2 km). Look SE from the lighthouse. Mike Nelson London, 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 Ducks at Arkendo Park, Oakville
This afternoon there was one male and one female Harlequin Duck off Arkendo Park in Oakville, same place as previously reported. Directions: From QEW take Winston Churchill Blvd South, at Lakeshore Rd E turn right and after 100 m turn left, at the and of Arkendo Dr there will be small parking.(from Noah Cole) -- Mike Nelson London, 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] Ridgetown S.L. - Snow Geese and Rondeau P.P.
There were 14 Snow Geese (1 Blue morph) in the north ponds at the Ridgetown Sewage Lagoons this morning. Also two lingering Tundra Swans and a good variety of ducks including a good number of Wood Ducks. At Rondeau Provincial Park there were many No. Flickers and Golden Crown Kinglets, a singing Fox Sparrow, one Ea. Towhee and several Ea. Phoebes. Lagoon Directions(from Blake Mann): Ridgetown is about 30 minutes east of Chatham. Exit 401 at Rd. 21 (#109) and head south. From the main corner in Ridgetown at Erie St. and Main St., follow Erie St. north about 1.5 km to Mitton Line/Palmer St. Turn left onto Mitton Line and go past fertilizer plant. Lagoons are on the south (left) side and you will see a viewing stand. Do not enter beyond fence. You can also view the north ponds by driving up the laneway on the north side of Mitton and around the buildings. -- Mike Nelson London, 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] Western Grebe, Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke
At 3:15 on Sunday the Western Grebe was refound well out in the lake near the mouth of the marina inlet atColonel Samuel Smith Park at the foot of Kipling Avenue in Toronto. Take Kipling Avenue straight south to the parking lot at the end, right at the lake. -- Mike Nelson London, 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] Near Tilbury - A. Golden Plovers, etc.
In a field south of Tilbury with large puddles this afternoon there was a large flock (over 100) of plovers. Most of them were A. Golden Plovers. Also seen were a few Least Sandpipers, Semi-palmated Sandipers, Pectoral Sandpipers and one Short-billed Dowitcher. Directions: From the main intersection in Tilbury go south on Queen Street to County Road 46. Turn right on County road 46(Middle Road) go 2.7 km. to Richardson Side Road. Turn left (south) and go 6.5 km. Look for a field on the East side of Richardson Side Road. -- Mike Nelson London, 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] Spotted Towhee at Long Point
The Spotted Towhee continues to regularly visit the feeders at Long Point. This morning I waited for almost one hour before the bird appeared in the cedar hedge behind the feeders at the rear of the house. This was at 12 noon. There was a large flock of B.H. Cowbirds with a few RW Blackbirds and at least one Rusty Blackbird around the feeders. Also one female E. Towhee was seen. Apparently there was a Fox Sparrow seen on Sunday. - From Simcoe take hwy 24 south to hwy 59. Turn left (south) and follow this just past the turn off for Port Rowan (there is an esso gas station here). The house is the second on the left # 1024 with Finney on the mailbox -- Mike Nelson London, 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] Pt. Stanley, Laughing Gull
While looking for all the other gulls mentioned this week, I found a Laughing Gull on the main beach at Port Stanley at 10 am this morning. It was a definitive basic, with some streaking on the head, fairly large black beak with a little coloring at the end, but no white showing on the primaries when sitting. There were some joggers and dog walkers who scattered all the gulls, so I last saw it heading out into the lake with thousands of other gulls. At first I thought I had the Franklin's but seeing my photos convinced me it was a Laughing Gull. A photo will be submitted to OFO web site. There was at least one Little Gull as well. Directions: Take the Highway 4 exit from 401 and follow Highway 4 until it ends at the traffic lights in Pt. Stanley. Turn right onto Bridge St. Go across the lift bridge and turn left onto William St. which will take you to the beach. -- Mike Nelson London, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Blenheim S.L. Whimbrel - Buff-breasted Sandpipers
The Blenheim Sewage Lagoons continue to to be productive, with cell 1 having good habitat. This afternoon there was one Whimbrel and 4 Buff-breasted Sandpipers there. Also many other shorebirds including at least 3 Stilt Sandpipers, Lesser Yellowlegs, Semipalmated, Least, Baird's and Pectoral Sandpipers and Semipalmated Plovers. A Merlin made a pass over the cell and landed briefly on the ground but didn't catch anything. Lagoon Directions: Exit 401 at #90 (Communications Rd.) and head into Blenheim. At the main stoplight turn right (west) onto Rd. 3. Travel about 1.5 km and turn right (north) onto Lagoon Rd. at the carwash, and continue north about 1 km to gate. You must have an annual permit to enter. Available at the Municipal Service Centre, 35 Talbot St. in Blenheim, during business hours, fax (519) 676-0244. (from Blake Mann) Mike Nelson London, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds]Snow Goose - Forest S.L., Snowy Owl - Strathroy
After seeing one of the Snowy owls near Strathroy on the South side of Highway 22 east of Highway 81 this morning, we went on to the Forest S.L. and found a blue morph Snow Goose. Lots of the usual ducks, swallows and a lone Chimney Swift were at the lagoons also. >Snow Goose -- From Forest, go south to Douglas line, turn right (west) go to Brush Rd. turn right (north) and go about 2 km. Sewage Lagoons are on the right. >Snowy Owl --From London: Exit off Highway 402 at Highway 81 (also known as Centre Street). This is the Strathroy exit. Go north on Highway 81 to the lights at intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 22. There is a car pool lot on the north west corner. The owls are in this vicinity. Michael Nelson, London, Ontario
[Ontbirds]N. Hawk Owl, Merlin at Welcome, More owls
Just arrived back from a two day "owl trip". The N. HAWK OWL was seen on Wednesday Feb.23 at the same spot west of Welcome, at about 12 noon. While looking for it we saw a MERLIN at the north-west corner of Highway 2 and Deer Park Road. Earlier that morning we saw the GREAT GRAY OWLS at Hall's Road with the CBC, and the BARRED OWL at the south-east corner of Lynde Shores woods. We proceeded to Amherst Island and saw three or four SHORT-EARED OWLS hunting on the KFN property from about 4 to 5 pm and the SNOWY OWL perched on the top of a hydro pole, pinkish in the setting sun, near the east end of South Shore Road. On Thursday Feb. 24 we saw two BOREAL OWLS and a GREAT GRAY OWL in the jack pine plantation, just as you go in on the path (Thanks Bruce!). Six species,in two days of sunny, cold weather! DIRECTIONS: N Hawk Owl - exit Hwy 401 at the Hwy 2 exit to the town of Welcome (just north of Port Hope), head north to a 4-way stop and go west/left along Hwy 2, the bird was located about 200 metres west of Kellogg Road on a Hydro pole. Deer Park Road is the next road west of Kellogg. Amherst Island - Located 18 km. west of Kingston. Exit off Hwy. 401 at exit 593 (County Road 4, Camden East) and drive south to the very end (Millhaven). Turn right on Hwy. 33 and drive 100 metres until you see the sign for the Amherst Island ferry. The ferry (20 minute trip) leaves the mainland on the half hour and leaves the island on the hour. Cost is $5.00 Canadian round trip. There are no gas stations on the island. The East End K.F.N. property is at the easternmost part of the island. Enter through the gate at the south end of the Lower Forty-Foot Road. Snowies are often seen from the road. To reach the Owl Woods, turn left (east) at the four-way stop sign by the general store and drive 3.4 kilometres along Front Road to the (seasonal) Marshall Forty-Foot Road. Marshall Forty-Foot Road is across the road from house #2320. Drive along Marshall Road to the mid-way point, where there is an "S" in the road (1.2 kilometres , look for the K.F.N. kiosk). Park in the gravel lane or off the road edge. If road is closed due to snow drifting you will have to make the 1km or so walk in. Today, both the north and south entrances were open and you could drive to the :Owl Woods". Mike and Claire Nelson London, Ontario.
