[Ontbirds] Pickering CBC Dec. 30, 2016

2017-01-15 Thread Steve LaForest via ONTBIRDS
*63rd Pickering Christmas Bird Count December 30, 2016* Pickering held its 63rd Christmas Bird Count on Friday December 30, 2016. The count was sponsored by Pickering Naturalists. A total of 70 species were counted, somewhat above our 14-year average of 66.4 species per count. Our highest

[Ontbirds] Yellow headed blackbird continues at Comber Agris (Essex County)

2017-01-15 Thread Kit Kat via ONTBIRDS
Hello Ontario birders The Yellow-headed blackbird is still present at the Comber Agris in Essex County.  Originally found by Jeremey Bensette and myself last week.  1000s of blackbirds to sift through, but there isn't as many as there was originally :) The Comber Agris is located just North

[Ontbirds] Photogrpahy Outing Jan. 15

2017-01-15 Thread dave milsom via ONTBIRDS
Great OFO photography workshop today led by Claude King. Some interesting birds seen and often photographed throughout the day. Highlights : Barred Owl; Red-bellied Woodpecker, Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird ( Lyndeshores C. A. ); Harlequin Duck ( thanks Brandon McWalters for

[Ontbirds] Long Point area - January 15th

2017-01-15 Thread Ken Burrell via ONTBIRDS
Mike and I toured the Long Point area this morning and had some great stuff (64 species). Started out at Port Rowan with the Greater White-fronted Goose from the overlook first thing ( http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist/S33686747). Then headed to Old Cut, where we met up with the

[Ontbirds] Slaty- backed Gull

2017-01-15 Thread Bob Curry via ONTBIRDS
The sbgu is standing on rocks downriver from the barge and is in Canada. Found by Brandon holden and Ben Oldfield. Now. Bob curry and Glenda slessor ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed just flew

2017-01-15 Thread Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS
It flew south and we lost it. There's a feeding flock just off control gates and may be visible from Canadian side at the Control Gates above Falls. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull at Foat Island NY

2017-01-15 Thread Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS
Looking at it now 12 noon. Cross Rainbow Bridge take first right. At roundabout take right and on Goat Island go all the way round to 2 Sisters Island parking. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is