[Ontbirds] 96th Hamilton Christmas Bird Count results

The 96th Hamilton Christmas Bird Count was held on December 26, 2016. The count circle is centred upon Dundurn Castle, and is bounded by Christie Lake in the west, Lake Ontario in the east, lower East Flamborough in the north, and Hamilton International Airport in the south. The count day was

[Ontbirds] OFO New Year's Day Outing Jan. 1st

A beautiful January 1st day for those not suffering New Year's Eve partying resulted in an excellent day's birding in the Peterborough environs. 9 vehicles and 20 participants spent the morning in the Petroglyphs area and the afternoon in the Port Hope and Cobourg vicinity. 48 species were

Re: [Ontbirds] American Robin

--- Begin Message --- Happy New Year Everyone!At the wetlands off the Trans Canada Trail at Stirling & Ridge Road, half way between the Village of Stirling and Gallivan Rd., Eastern Bluebirds, 4 seen, more numbers heard, along a series of small beaver ponds.Cathie StewartStirling, ON

[Ontbirds] American Robin

While walking my dog at the Industrial Park in Brighton (exit 509 south off eastbound 401) this morning (01/01/17) several hundred Robins flew over. Happy New Year Everyone Joan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] King Eider & Am Pipit, Toronto

I also saw an American Pipit at Sam Smith today. On the rocky shoreline on the south side facing the lake. Not that rare, but certainly for January. Kai Millyard Sam Smith is at the foot of Kipling Avenue in Toronto. Park in the southernmost lot and walk south out towards the lake.

[Ontbirds] Long Point Brewer's Blackbird

This morning after Ian Cannell and I had great looks at the Smith’s Longspur on Conc. A Rd we headed for Old Cut on Long Point and on the way we spotted some blackbirds on 4th Ave. that runs off of Erie Blvd so we drove onto 4th Ave. and discovered that they were 4 male Cowbirds and as we got

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed and Black-headed Gulls - Niagara River

Eleven species of gulls were found along the Niagara River today, from the power plants to the control gates. The highlight was an adult SLATY-BACKED GULL, found by Chris Kundl in the shallows off of Goat Island, just above Three Sisters Islands. Some of us are lucky (my hand is up) but Chris

[Ontbirds] King Eider, Toronto

--- Begin Message --- We came across a first-winter male King Eider inside the mouth of the inner harbour at Col. Sam Smith Park at about 3:15 p.m. today, associating with a small group of scaup and mergansers.   Photos here:

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture - 12/31 Port Stanley

There has been a single Black Vulture roosting in the town of Port Stanley for 4 or 5 days according to some local list-serve reports (Elgin-Middlesex-Oxford). I saw the bird in some trees adjacent to Sydenham Street around sundown on the 31st, with a couple Turkey Vultures. Port Stanley is

[Ontbirds] Pine Warblers and Sandhill Cranes

Sorry about this late post. Today Sunday Jan 1, I saw 2 Pine Warblers, a male and a female at Duffern Islands just south of the falls off River Road near the entrance. I also had time to check out the Sandhill Cranes David Suggs reported about in vol 154 no.6 ,the birds have moved to a corn

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur Continues near Port Rowan

The Smith's Longspur was being seen about 15-20 meters off the road at 1:30 pm today (Jan. 1) She went into hiding after about 20 minutes, but the roughly 495 Sandhill Cranes kept us entertained. Great way to start 2017! Concession A can be reached off Hwy 59 in Norfolk county. Good luck

[Ontbirds] 43rd Algonquin Park Christmas Bird Count: Friday, , 30 December 2016

The day was mostly cloudy, with occasional light flurries. A wind out of the northwest with gusts from 20 to 35 kph probably inhibited observer ability to hear birds such as woodpeckers, creepers and kinglets. Temperatures ranged from minus 8 degrees C in the pre-dawn to minus 11 degrees in late

[Ontbirds] Smiths Longspur - Tips and Decorum

Good afternoon birders, The bird remains on Concession A, 400m west of Hwy 59 with 13 companions. A flurry of birders, photographers and today New Year listers in particular have enjoyed great views of our resident Smith's Longspur. She's on day 16. I've had the pleasure of viewing her at

[Ontbirds] King Eider and Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser hybrid in Sauble Beach, Bruce Peninsula

I found a first-winter male King Eider at the mouth of the Sauble River last night while searching for a previously reported hybrid duck. The hybrid duck was also present. Both birds are still here this afternoon though they sometimes fly out closer to the lake. The hybrid is a male Common

[Ontbirds] Female Yellow-shafted Flicker - Chelsea, Quebec

Hello, We have a Yellow-shafted Flicker visiting our backyard feeders this afternoon. The bird seems more interested in keeping company with other birds, than the feeders, themselves. This is the 3rd time we have seen it this week. Our home is located at 12 Kelly Rd. Chelsea , Quebec, near

[Ontbirds] Heads-up Adult Slaty-backed Gull Goat/3 Sister Island Niagara Falls NY

Posting for Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter et al. Excellent views, many photos spread wing. Close to Ontario - just across Niagara River from Control Gates but not visible from our side right now. Note I did not see it as my passport is in Toronto. They all abandoned me to see this great gull!

Re: [Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur - Long Point

Longspur there at 11:40. It has come back to the road. Very close a group of about 10 of us just had good photo ops. Same directions as per Cheryl and Rex Kevin Empey 9057065501 > On Jan 1, 2017, at 11:30, Jeremy Bensette wrote: > > About 25 minutes ago

Re: [Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur - Long Point

11:44 - bird is showing well at the road. Good Birding Rex Bartlett Get Outlook for Android On Sun, Jan 1, 2017 at 11:31 AM -0500, "Jeremy Bensette" > wrote: About 25 minutes ago the Smith's Longspur

Re: [Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur - Long Point

About 25 minutes ago the Smith's Longspur flew up and did a big lap around the area it's been hanging out at before landing in a corn stubble field about 200m south of Concession A Rd near Port Rowan in Norfolk County. There were still a few people there when I left so hopefully someone can

Re: [Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon in Sudbury - Directions Correction

Fielding Park is located at the southwest portion of Kelly Lake, not southeast, as I previously posted. It can be reached by turning north onto Fielding Road from Hwy 17. Apologies for the confusion, but I was typing quickly to get the word out ASAP. David Pryor Sent from my iPhone > On Jan

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon - Sudbury

I just had a gray phase gyrfalcon fly across Hwy 17, just east of the Kantola Rd & Fielding Road intersection in Sudbury. It was being chased by a couple of Ravens and crossed the highway heading south. I suspect it was hanging around Fielding Park, which is located at the southeast portion

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull Whirlpool Niagara

We have the adult Black-headed Gull at Niagara first spotted by Willie D'Anna. It's flying around. Difficult to pick out but look for dark underwing and red bill. Many Bonaparte's also resting. Aerocar viewing platform. Happy Birdy New Year Everyone. Jean Iron, Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter,

Re: [Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur - Long Point continues

Smith's Longspur - YES Seen by M.obs. 9:20am Happy new year Rex Bartlett Get Outlook for Android On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 9:13 AM -0500, "rex bartlett" > wrote: Good day. The Smith's Longspur continues this Saturday

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow Toronto

Happy new year everyone! The Lark Sparrow is still present at the usual spot this morning. Directions: >From the southbound Don Valley Parkway, exit (left) to the Lakeshore and continue past the traffic light one block to park on Villiers. Walk back to the Lakeshore, crossing to the north side