[Ontbirds] re: Lark Sparrow at Port Burwell - Vesper Sparrow instead!

Hey all. So I definately seem to have jumped the gun on the sparrow i.d. I rarely carry a field guide with me these days and certainly didn't expect to find anything I couldn't I.D. while looking for the kingbird. I can honestly say that I haven't seen this plumage before though. There were

[Ontbirds] NO Brant, Colonal Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke

I did not refind the Brant. I looked along most of the rocky waterfront in the park. I don't think they are still around... perhaps they moved on to Marie Curtis Park or beyond... Ratray's Mash? There would be little point to looking for them in the morning to those of you whom emailed askin

[Ontbirds] 2 Brant Geese, Colonal Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke

st to the eastern bay. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Windows Live: Friends get your Flickr, Yelp, and Digg updates when they e-mail you. http://go.microsoft.com/?l

[Ontbirds] further to "Lesser" Canada Goose post Sunday at Long Point

e this helps birders look more carefully at "smaller" geese in Ontario, and to take a look at potential "Cackling Geese" that may in fact be these other subspecies that aren't illustr

[Ontbirds] possible Worm-eating Warbler, Old Cut Field Station, Long Point - Nov. 1 AND Lesser Canada Goose QUESTION!

ese nearby, it was still noticeably larger than the mallards and black ducks swimming in conjunction with it. I can't honestly say I've identified this form in Ontario before though I'm sure it is common enough Love to hear some feedback on that through private emails! Cheer

[Ontbirds] Willet @ Col. Sam. Smith - Thursday (yesterday) P.M.

. Bird was seen amongst southern peninsulas, but flying all over. Good Birding, Andrew Keaveney _ Find info faster and easier with Internet Explorer 8. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] Hooded warbler at Sam Smith

I'm posting this for Andrew Keaveney. There was a male hooded warbler this morning singing at the large bowl in Sam Smith park. This was seen at around 10 a.m. _ One at a time or all at once? Get updates from your friends i

[Ontbirds] Hooded Warbler, Col. Sam. Smith Park, Etobicoke

foot of Kipling Ave., south of Lakeshore Dr. in Etobicoke. The bowl is in the northeast area of the park (not in the park proper) next to actual Lakeshore Dr. Parking is from the parking lots nearest the park entrances reach by following Kipling south of the lakeshore. Cheers, Andrew

[Ontbirds]Yellow Warbler @ Marie Curtis Park, south Etobicoke Creek, Mississagua side

eshore Rd. From Hwy 427 exit at Brown's Line and continue south to Lakeshore. Go west on Lakeshore about 2 blocks and turn left just before bridge. Parking area is south of Lakeshore, again on east side of Etobicoke Creek. Those are incredible directions... good luck

[Ontbirds]Christmas Bird Count Dates 2008/09

sc-eoc.org/volunteer/cbc/index.jsp?targetpg=compilers&lang=EN&prov=ON Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 2008/09 Christmas Bird Count Dates: December 14: Blenheim, Brockville, Guelph, Kingston, Kleinburg, Peel-Halton County, Sturgeon Lake, Vankleek Hill, Woodhouse Township, North Bay, Ottawa-Hull, Port

[Ontbirds] Ontario Christmas Bird Count locations, Compiler's, but no dates...

get another 'response' about how I shouldn't post this stuff. This is important information that someone in a 'higher role' should be posting. Here's the link: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/cbc/index.jsp?tar

[Ontbirds] IMPORTANT - Ontario Christmas Bird Count Dates - Where To Find The Info? And can someone make a post to Ontbirds!

_ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to joi

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Duck (male), Common Redpoll flock - Humber Bay Park East, TORONTO

. Directions: Humber Bay Park East is found at the foot of Park Lawn. It is the southern extension of Park Lawn Rd. (below Lakeshore Blvd.) that winds its way into the large parking lot (stay right after Lakeshore Blvd.) Cheers, Andrew Keaveney

[Ontbirds] White-winged Crossbills, North Toronto (near Islington/Hwy 27)

7) go north two blocks and make a right (east) on Treelawn Blvd. The flocks were along this road just where it starts to turn north (left) suddenly. It's essential to know what these birds sound like. Cheers, Andre

[Ontbirds] 16 mb FujiFilm XD photo card (memory card) found - St. Cathrines, ON @ Parmalat sewage lagoons

ntact me privately and i'll get it to you. It may have some sentimental value, though price wise it's not worth much. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds]White-winged Dove still in Missassauga Rd. area St. Catherines - seen last night by home owner

down on the right but consult google maps for better info. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding o

[Ontbirds]Recent White-winged Dove sighting???

llegations' ??? Thanks so much folks, Andrew Keaveney _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIR

[Ontbirds] Yellow-bellied Flycatcher - south Etobicoke backyard all morning

south on the 427 till it merges with Brown's Line. Valermo Drive is the second light on the left and our house is about 5 blocks down on the left. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ ___ ON

[Ontbirds] Arctic Terns - end of Britannia Rd at Filtration Plant, Ottawa 4:30-6:30pm

few Common Terns in the area and none of the birds were all that close so a scope was certainly beneficial to me. Another superb Ontario lifer for me though. Thanks to the Ottawa Ontbirders for keeping the posts coming this last week. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher Directions: Fro

[Ontbirds]Olive-sided Flycatcher @ Sheldon Park, Etobicoke

n the right (south) side about 3 blocks down and the bird was in the southern trees of the park (a 2 min. walk!). Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with

[Ontbirds]Black Vultur Point Pelee and notes on Lark Bunting

d the main road on the East side of the tip. Look for white crowned sparrows. This is a male adult Lark Bunting in molt, its still not completely black, has some black back feathers missing. cheers Andrew Keaveney _ Find hidden

[Ontbirds]Lark Bunting-Point Pelee

Hey ontbirders, another sighting of the Lark Bunting at from around 4 p.m. today, still being seen at this time (7 p.m.) on the tram road at point Pelee. Andrew Keaveney (But posted by Sarah Jane) _ Enter today for your chance

[Ontbirds]Little Blue Heron - Port Rowan

3 BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS and 2 LOUISIANNA WATERTHRUSHES this morning. You can access the trails here from the north side of Concession 3 (10 minute drive north from B.S.C. headquarters?) and the Conservation Area is marked on any Ontario Map. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney

[Ontbirds]Yellow-throated Warbler Subspecies near Port Burwell?

could remember to try and report as much as possible about what they see and perhaps try to identify birds down to subspecies when possible. If someone had already posted its subspecies, I appologize but I am not aware of this as of yet. Thanks and Merry Christmas! Andrew Keaveney

[Ontbirds]2 imm. Golden Eagles migrating and Gray Partridge @ Brantford Airport; UNIDENTIFIED 'GLOSSY' IBIS @

ourtland on Hwy #3 and continuing south on HWY 59 which eventually brings you right along the inner bay at Long Point. Big Creek Marsh is opposite the bay and there is a small parking area on the west side of 59. I suggest birding from the second (north

[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwing - 50 Toronto St., Guelph, Ontario.

gh my bins! I did manage to backtrack two yards and see it for my Guelph yard list! I am visiting the Guelph Arboretum this afternoon and will certainly post if more waxwings are there. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher Directions: Toronto St. is just up from the Speed River where it

[Ontbirds] NO Pacific Loon @ Oshawa Second Marsh/Darlington P.P. - but seen in afternoon by others!

ugh the loons were moving west again as night fell. Directions: Please see previous 2 posts for detailed directions. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Are you ready for Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.5 ? Get the lat

[Ontbirds]further to the Wheatear on Wolfe Island

Hey all. Just wanted to point out that perhaps our friend the Northern Wheatear never even made it off of Wolfe Island. When I was viewing on Saturday evening with my girlfriend Sarah we saw several American Kestrels, a Merlin and many Northern Harriers within binocular view or a quarter mile

[Ontbirds] Long Point Ross' Goose (posting for Sunday Night) + Lap. Longspurs

s not seen all day yesterday till our sighting despite many individuals devoting quite a bit of time to it. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher _ Don’t waste time standing in line—try shopping online. Visit Sympatico / MSN Shop

[Ontbirds]nailed the RAZORBILL at Niagara on the Lake btw 3-4pm!

Hey all. Finally nailed the Razorbill as it sat quietly in front of a fishing boat just in the centre of the current. The fisherman had no idea what he was looking at... what a shame... About 5 of us left the bird at around 4pm. Cheers! __

[Ontbirds]BLACK GUILLEMOT seen around 10:30am Today near SUDBURY

Hi all. I'm posting for another person who saw the bird earlier today from the bridge on the Spanish River. It was seen around 10:30. Look amongst any Canada Geese on the river as I'm told it hangs around them. I will post again tomorrow if I see the bird Saturday morn. I'm just getting thi

[Ontbirds]Piping Plover today?

Hi I know this is a bit inappropriate but If anyone has seen the Piping Plover today could you please post ASAP because I know a number of us are trying to make weekend plans to go see this awesome little bird! Thx. in advance! _

[Ontbirds]Yellow-thr. warbler STILL THERE in Oakville!

Hi all. Got to the warbler spot at approx. 4:30 and headed immediately to the far s.e. corner of the park which looked like the best habitat. started pishing and within 1 min I had the bird in a locust(?) tree along the lakeshore. It stayed in the area with the large conifers (usually near th

[Ontbirds]possible retraction of sharp-tailed on Toronto Islands

Hey again. I just saw a posting from Ian and it seems like he saw a Le Conte's in the exact same place I saw my "sharp-tailed". I never got a very good look at my bird. It flew up once and I identified it as sharp-tailed/Le Conte's and it ran along the ground, etc. just like last week's shar

[Ontbirds]Toronto Is.;LONGSPURS-no; Sharp-tailed Sparrow,juv. Red-headed Woodpecker-YES

Hi all. In a frightful attempt to see these bloody longspurs I spent the late afternoon scouring the beaches surrounding the airport fence line. Please note that the internet is WRONG about ferry shedules (WINTER started officially today!... ya, retarded, i know!) and I was forced to walk the

[Ontbirds] You are not removing me!

Hello. I've been trying to get removed from the list for the summer but your automatic internet removal thingamajigger isn't working cause i have a million and one emails. Please remove me. thx. Andrew. __ Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 C

boh. waxwings, buntings, killdeer, ducks and swans @ Presquile Waterfowl Festival

Crossbill!!! Directions: Presquile Provincial Park can be found by taking the 401 and exiting to Brighton, then following the park signs. Cheers all, Andrew Keaveney Guelph, Ontario, Canada (celebrating St. Patrick's Day!) __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Plati

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