[Ontbirds] Two Ross's Geese, Leslie Street Spit

2016-02-07 Thread Steven Rowe
My wife Wendy Dey and I observed two Ross's Geese flying in from the north and circling over Cell 3 (the southernmost large impoundment on the east side) at the Leslie Street Spit at about 12.25 today. Identification was confirmed by photographs, to be submitted to OFO for the website. Steven

[Ontbirds] Bewick's Swan at Shrewsbury YES

2016-02-07 Thread Andrew Keaveney
Viewed from the end of Wellington Street in Shrewsbury. There is s small trail ending at the marsh. Bird is left of the Snow Geese flock and several people viewing it. Triangular white cottage at Rondeau is in background. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Springbank Park London ON

2016-02-07 Thread sunbirder2010
‎Goose continues at 5:13 PM.   Thanks Ellen...   Original Message   From: Ellen Horak Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2016 2:00 PM To: OntBirds - Bird Alert Reply To: Ellen Horak Subject: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Springbank Park London ON Fantastic views, right on the grass

[Ontbirds] Bewick's Swan still present

2016-02-07 Thread Jim Burk
The bird is still present at the same place where Andrew posted. Lots of swans to look through. I was a little sceptical after yesterday's ordeal but not anymore. Jim Location ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose Harrow Sewage Lagoons

2016-02-07 Thread Jeremy Hatt
I currently have a single Ross's Goose at the Harrow Sewage Lagoons. It's on the divider between the two southern cells resting w/ a group of Canada Geese. Jeremy Harrow Sewage Lagoons are located north of the town of Harrow. Harrow is on Hwy 20 west of Leamington and Kingsville. Driving

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Springbank Park London ON

2016-02-07 Thread Ellen Horak
Fantastic views, right on the grass beside the parking lot for Storybook Gardens.  This is a continuing bird seen over the last few weeks.  Hanging with the Canada Geese, seems to move to the river when frightened by dogs passing by. Off Commissioners Road, downtown London. ellen and jerry horak

[Ontbirds] Huntsville: Bohemian Waxwings

2016-02-07 Thread Barry Coombs
Flock of 27 at Hunters Bay Radio building at 40 Main Street West at 2:30pm. With Karen Copeland, Bob Cumming and Dave Purcell. Huntsville Sent from my iPad ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] 2 'Bewick's' Tundra Swans at Shrewsbury, SW Ontario

2016-02-07 Thread Andrew Keaveney
So I found the second apparent Bewick's Swan which appears to be a leucistic individual. So bizarre. See eBird checklists for photos. Unfortunately the typical looking Bewick's was at a further distance and not cooperating very well for great photos.

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owls near Elginfield

2016-02-07 Thread TCN
2 adult snowy owls this afternoon on Roman Line north of Fallon Dr. Take hwy 4 north of London, cross hwy 7 first right Roman Line. Tom ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Snowy owl, Oakville on the QEW

2016-02-07 Thread Richard Sigesmund
Noticed a snowy owl flying onto a street lamp on the south side of the QEW. It was in a parking lot (of what, I don't know) a few hundred meters west of exit 111. If you need a landmark, the Ford factory's an exit or so east of exit 111. I observed it while driving.