[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks - Ingleside (Farran Park Campground)

2019-08-31 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Morning! I just saw a pair of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks on the Waterfront Trail, south side of Farran Park Campground in Ingleside. The pair stayed for approximately 20 minutes and then flew eastbound. Attempting to relocate. Good Birding! Dan From:

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl - Milton

2018-02-15 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Afternoon All, At this time, a male Snowy OwI is perched on a structure in a field on Lower Base Line West (east of Fourth Line) in Milton. Directions: 401 to James Snow Parkway. JSP south to Britannia Road. Britannia Road west to Fourth Line. Fourth Line south to Lower Base Line West, Low

[Ontbirds] Northern Shrike - Algonquin Provincial Park (Old Airfield)

2017-11-29 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Evening All, At approximately 2:15pm this afternoon, I observed a solitary Northern Shrike flying NE across the Old Airfield (Mew Lake Campground) in Algonquin Park. The bird was carrying a prey item (either a mouse or a vole) and did not remain very long, but just long enough to get a loo

[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon - Meadowvale GO Station

2017-10-11 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Afternoon All, Today I spotted a Peregrine Falcon perched at the top of a light standard in the Meadowvale GO station parking lot. The bird was located near the tracks on the southeast side of the parking lot. Directions: Meadowvale GO station is located at the foot of Aquitaine Avenue

[Ontbirds] Bald Eagle Pair - 407 Spillway (Milton/Mississauga Border)

2017-09-30 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Afternoon All, I spotted a pair of Bald Eagles today while driving along the 407 WB between the 403 and Britannia Road. The two were perched in a tree near the spillway which is often frequented by shorebirds and herons. One of the two flew off in a northwesterly direction, the other re

Re: [Ontbirds] Dickcissels continue in Milton https://youtu.be/3nPRJhrPHhg

2017-07-08 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Morning, 2 Dickcissels were seen this morning in the open field on the south side of the Milton Velordome. Approx. 7:30am. Song was frequently heard. Good Birding! Dan From: ONTBIRDS on behalf of Luc Fazio via ONTBIRDS Sent: July 6, 2017 7:47:01 PM To:

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow - Algonquin Provincial Park

2014-05-11 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Evening All, At approximately 10:30am this morning, I observed a solitary Harris's Sparrow in a spruce tree at the southeast end of the Old Airfield (Mew Lake Campground) in Algonquin Park. Likely an immature male as black bib was blotched, the bird was calling repeatedly with a similar c

[Ontbirds] Willet - Milton

2014-05-05 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Evening All, As of 5:30pm this evening, the Willet was still present on 8th Line in Milton, north of Britannia Road. It remains in a flooded field, along with Greater Yellowlegs and about 6 Green-winged Teal. The view is a fair ways from the road and a scope would be ideal. A small driv

[Ontbirds] Cackling Goose - Metro Toronto Zoo

2014-04-18 Thread Dan Birkenbergs via ONTBIRDS
Good Evening, Today I observed (approx. 1:30pm) a solitary Cackling Goose in the Rhinoceros paddock of the Metro Toronto Zoo. The individual was feeding on the grass amidst a group of 15 -20 Canada Geese. For the record, yes, I am sure it wasn't a captive of the zoo! Directions: 401 East