[Ontbirds] Correction Re: Dowitchers at Downsview Park, Toronto

Hi everyone, just wanted to send a correction to my original post regarding Dowitchers at Downsview Park. With the help of Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway, I was able to confirm the ID of these birds to be Long-billed Dowitchers. I apologize for the misidentification. I did not see them after they

[Ontbirds] OFO Trip - Leslie Street Spit (May 6)

7 birders braved the forecasted poor weather yesterday to look for birds at the Leslie St Spit in Toronto. The weather ended up cooperating (no rain). Although it was a little slow, we still managed a good mix of birds. Highlights included an American Bittern, 2 Short-billed Dowitchers, nice looks

[Ontbirds] White Pelicans North Bay area

There were 4 White Pelicans accompanying hundreds of cormorants (and Tree Swallows) along the southerly shore of Cache Bay this aft. Cache Bay is some 30 miles west of North Bay, which in turn is 3 1/2 uninterrupted hours north of Toronto. The bay itself is at the south end of the town, and

[Ontbirds] Migrant Ruff off Thickson's Woods - May 7

Ontbirds subscribers, Some lake watching off Thickson's Woods today produced a rufous morph male Ruff migrating west past Thickson's Woods in a flock with 16 Lesser Yellowlegs and 3 Short-billed Dowitchers at 4:50 p.m. The flock was headed west out over the lake and eventually lost to sight

[Ontbirds] Rondeau PP

Festival of Flight May 6: Despite the cold weather 105 species were seen in the park. 1. The Ross's Goose that flew over the Visitor Centre has been hanging out in the area for a while. 2. Red-throated Loons were spotted well off the east beach. 3. White-winged Dove is almost a

[Ontbirds] Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (07 May 2017) 49 Raptors

Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 07, 2017 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black

[Ontbirds] White Pelicans Smith Falls

The two American White Pelicans were visible to the northeast from the end of R2 off Bay Road off Highway 15 for about 5 minutes at 11:15 am this morning. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Grey cheek thrush & Yellow throated vireo at Sanctuary

North of Sanctuary on seasonal path at 3.10 pm.Kai Millyard, Rick Eckley, Grey Carlin.Point Pelee NP is south of Leamington.___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Migration Update: Point Pelee National Park, May 7, 2017

Sunny skies were a welcome sight this morning and many birders converged on the Park to see what the change in weather would bring. Light winds earlier last night seemed to facilitate movement. A total of 15 warbler species have been reported so far today. A CONNECTICUT WARBLER was reported

[Ontbirds] Short-billed Dowitchers at Downsview Park, Toronto

A couple of Short-billed Dowitchers were just seen at the big pond at Downsview Park. Unfortunately they just flew off. They may still be around. Might come back or flew to one of the other 2 smaller ponds.  Will update if I see them again.  Downsview Park is at Keele street and Sheppard avenue

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting Update

The Painted Bunting at 22262 Hwy. 41 in Denbigh has likely left. It was last spotted once on Saturday, May 6 in the early morning. The weather in Denbigh has been bad (consistent rain and snow), and might have contributed to the bird leaving. Ken ___

[Ontbirds] Brewster's, Blue, Golden wing together - Kingsville.

Good Morning, I was able to observe a unique pocket of warblers this morning- 2 male Bluewing Warblers, a male Golden wing warbler and a sliver Brewster's Warbler. Never in my birding career have I have encountered all of these birds together. The birds mentioned were found on private property.

[Ontbirds] Leslie Street Spit - Brant

Just had a flock of about 15 Brant Geese flying east to west over Leslie Street Spit. Kai Sheffield Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow

Just had a calling Fish crow fly over us towards Embayment C at Tommy Thompson park Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Chat and Hooded Warbler Pelee Cactus Field

Chat showing well in previously reported area of north Cactus Field.  A hooded warbler is hanging out with it.  Len, Murray, Tom Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Probable Bells Vireo at Tip of Pelee

Seen only for one or two seconds. Looked very good but cannot say 100% Mike Tate Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to