[Ontbirds] Western Meadowlark Pit Rd Bethany

There is a Western Meadowlark (confirmed) on Pit Road just outside of Bethany.   There are 2 fields on the west side near #64 Pit Rd.  He rotates between the 2 fields. Highway 115/35 to Highway 35 to Highway 7A East towards Bethany.  Turn right (south) on Pit Road to #64.  I do not know the

[Ontbirds] Western Meadowlark

Bird is in field across from 64 Pit road now. May be same bird we had here two yrs ago. This bird is also singing both eastern and western songs as the bird in 2013 did. Pit rd and 7a east of 35. Down to #64. Near Bethany as described by Kim Clark. Stu Williams and Bruce Aikins Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Virginia Rail at Pt Pelee

A calling Virginia Rail was heard in the marsh edge directly opposite the Sanctuary site sign at 1:00pm. D, Keith Sealy, Ross Mackintosh ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Plover @Hanlan's Beach

Just got a call from Glenn Coady. He has 4 Piping Plovers and, amazingly, one WILSON'S PLOVER. on the beach, west side of Toronto Island and west of island airport. Ferries run every half hour from foot of Bay St. . Hugh Currie ___ ONTBIRDS is

Re: [Ontbirds] Toronto Islands Plovers

Still blowing our minds at 7:48. Will look for Snowy! Len Sent from my Samsung device Original message From: Gavin Platt gavin.pl...@gmail.com Date: 05-27-2015 7:14 PM (GMT-05:00) To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Toronto Islands Plovers Wilson's

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch May 27,2015

From: Tim McCarthy via Ontbirds As can be expected, the Whimbrels look pretty much through. This morning we had 9 at 7:40 and a further 5 at noon. Of that small flock 3 returned and after much circling managed to land for a rest right at the tip of Whimbrel Point down on the rocks.

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Endangered Breeding Species

Birders Just a reminder the Piping Plovers at Hanlan's Point are endangered under both provincial and federal species-at-risk legislation. The Wilson's and Snowy Plover are vagrants. If you are pursuing these significant sightings be extra cautious about interfering with the Piping

[Ontbirds] Toronto Islands Plovers

Wilson's plover is still present and showing well. Trying to refind Snowy Plover (last see around 6:30pm). Gavin Platt Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Snowy Plover

Glenn Coady just found a Snowy Plover in addition to the Wilson's Plover and 4 Piping Plover at Hanlon's Beach on Toronto Island The thunder storm does not appear to be reaching the area Gerry Binsfeld Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented