[Ontbirds] Western Grebe.

2020-03-06 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
The WEGR is still present at the NOTL Marina south side lookout Craig Corcoran. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

Re: [Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird- Pickering: YES; https://youtu.be/Vu0GzRtPfgY

2020-01-10 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
Hi Luke, Just a small note of thanks for your postings. It’s always a treat to see your videos with running commentary. They are extra special for those who have seen the actual bird with you as they can archive the experience for later reflection and enjoyment. Best regards Craig Corcoran

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican. YES.

2019-05-24 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
The BRPE just flew east to west past Charles Daley Park on the north service road in Lincoln. This park is just east of Jordan Harbour. He may be returning to the marina where he was spotted yesterday. Craig Corcoran. Sent from my iPhone ___

[Ontbirds] Wilson snipe.

2019-03-28 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
WISN (5) are currently in the partially flooded wet grass on the 5th side road east Saltfleet. Craig Corcoran Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Common and Red throated loons Niagara-on-the-Lake

2018-12-23 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
Not sure when the NOTL Christmas bird count is but currently there is a COLO very close to shore by the rotunda at the foot of King at Delater street. The RTLO is even closer and it’s just off the south jetty of the NOTL sailing club. Craig Corcoran. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Starling murmurations - Niagara-on-the-lake

2018-11-15 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
Once again the starling flocks are building here in NOTL.. Over the next 4 to 6 weeks one of natures most interesting sights can be seen here in NOTL. A drive up and down virtually any side road will likely produce a sighting of massive flocks starlings that perform the most amazing aerial

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Widgeon -yes Stevensville.

2018-02-26 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
The EUWI continues to be seen off Sodom road in Stevensville. Directions per Marci Jacklin’s recent post. Scope necessary but excellent views in morning sun. Craig Corcoran Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Greater white fronted geese

2018-02-19 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
There are 16 GWFG mixed in with a bunch on Canada’s in the corn stubble on the north side of Miller Road about 400 yards east of the third concession. Port Colborne. Craig Corcoran. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] SNOW in NOTL

2018-01-03 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
For local birders in Niagara on the Lake. There is currently a SNOW sitting on top of the first telephone pole north of the intersection of Line 5 and Concession 6. Craig Corcoran. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Brant -yes

2017-11-29 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
The single Brant is present among a group of mallards, widgeon and black ducks in Crystal Beach. Take QEW towards Fort Erie. Exit at Sodom Road and drive straight to beach parking lot. Birds are feeding in the surf right at the shoreline. Easy to get within fifty feet for pics if you are so

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon

2017-11-11 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
Contraction. Josh Vandermulen has just schooled us on basic plumage common loons. Thanks Josh! Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Pacific loon

2017-11-11 Thread Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS
Currently viewing a pacific loon from the whirlpool trolley lookout. 1:39pm Craig Corcoran Gerry Shemilt John Shemilt and Keegan Corcoran. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial