[Ontbirds] Blue Birds

2015-03-04 Thread Richard Hardman
Happy to report that three Blue Birds, two males and a female were checking out some tree cavities in my yard this morning. They stayed around for about 30 minutes before moving on. I am 2.5 KM west of the Village of Townsend on Stone Quarry Road. Richard Hardman Sent from Windows

[Ontbirds] Hoary Common Redpoll, Glaucous Gull, Bald Eagle, Grackle ++, Port Credit

2015-03-04 Thread Luc Fazio
Hi all While leading the Riverwood Conservancy sponsored bird hike on frosty snow at JC SADDINGTON Park, at Mississauga rd south of Lakeshore at the Lake, we saw the following goodies.. 1 Hoary Redpoll with 18 Common Redpoll feeding on the Alders cones 25 m east of main Parking lot 1 first

[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck x Scaup Hybrid - Toronto

2015-03-04 Thread David Pryor
Just a heads up for anyone interested - I just refound the Tufted Duck x Scaup hybrid that was seen earlier this winter. The bird is back at Mimico Waterfront Park / Humber Bay West. It is currently in the marina, diving frequently, and is associating with a handful of Greater Scaup. Best

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon WW Scoters

2015-03-04 Thread Mike Williamson
Hi Posted on behalf of Martin Bence, today Martin reported to me that there was a Pacific Loon along with WW Scoters on Lake Ontario just off the mouth of Duffins Creek. Directions: from 401 e or w take Westney Rd. south till you reach a sign indicating Duffins Creek Rotary Park, once parked

[Ontbirds] killdeer in Erie Beach

2015-03-04 Thread Steve Charbonneau
Hi everyone, While out shoveling the ice and snow out of the driveway (again ), a killdeer called as it flew over at 9:30 this morning. I looked up in time to see it flying west. While this is not close to record-breaking early, it is hopefully a sign of things to come during this cold, snowy