[Ontbirds] Nonquon lagoons Port Perry - update

I was advised this morning that due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Nonquon lagoons are closed to all birders until further notice. No permits are being issued at this time. I will let you all know as soon as I am advised that things have changed. Geoff -- Thank you, Geoff Carpentier

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird

right now a mountain bluebird is visible on concession 8 of Pickering just east of sidelines 32. It's on the north side of the road in the far side of a cornfield. I've been advised that you are not to trespass across the cornfield as it is federal land.

[Ontbirds] McCowan's Longspur - prince Edward County

in reporting. -- Thank you, Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: http://www.avocetnatureservices.com/ Environmental & Natural History Surveys and Expedition & Personalized Guiding

[Ontbirds] OFO outing to Durham waterfront - Oct 19th

them lmk as I must have mis-entered or misread your info. Victor - eBird wouldn't accept the name you gave me. -- Thank you, Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: http://www.avocetnatureservices.com

[Ontbirds] Lesser Yellowlegs whitchurch-stouffville

I had my first southbound shorebird today at the Bethesda Sports Fields in Whitchurch Stouffville. It was a beautiful adult plumaged bird as expected. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] thank footed goose

Pink-footed goose is back in the same spot as yesterday. It is on the east side of the road north of Russell on Frank Kenny Road by the bridge in a flooded field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Nonquon lagoon access and permits for 2019

ity and injury considerations by the Region.* * * Pls email me privately if you have any questions.* * ** Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental & Natur

[Ontbirds] Great Kiskadee

The bird is calling right now near the tennis courts at Rondeau ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Evening grosbeak Scugog township

I just had eight evening grosbeaks fly over westbound. The seems to be a continuation of an emerging trend of the passage of these birds this fall. Location was just east of Uxbridge ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit Whitby

The Hudsonisn Godwit is still visible at Brock Street in Whitby. From the 401 go south through one traffic light and then you'll see a bridge with concrete barriers. The bird is on the right hand side (the west side) forging on the mud. There was also Dunlin, Pectoral Sandpiper Semipalmated

[Ontbirds] White-fronted cackling and snow geese in Whitby

There are five snow geese at least 7 cackling geese and a white-fronted goose in with a huge flock of Canadas about 1 km north of Taunton Road. The white-fronted is visible from Taunton Road on the east side as is 1 cackling goose. The rest of the cackling geese and the snow geese are visible from

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Say’s Phoebe continues in Algonquin

The bird is showing well now to the east of the path near the controlled burn sign -- Forwarded message - From: Lev Frid via ONTBIRDS Date: Sun, Sep 30, 2018, 7:36 AM Subject: [Ontbirds] Say’s Phoebe continues in Algonquin To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Hi birders, Mark Patry and

[Ontbirds] Great Kiskader

Showing well right now about a hundred meters down the marsh trail ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite

Visiible now at bridge north of the soy bean fields on Klondike Rd. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret

Showing well now just north of marina on Shoreline Rd. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to

[Ontbirds] Snowy egret at cranberry Marsh

Snowy egret continues at Cranberry Marsh as of 2 p.m. It is standing on the mud due east of the north platform. There are also 3 black-bellied plovers on the mudflats. There's quite a bit of fog so it's a bit difficult to see ... bring a scope. To get to Cranberry exit 401 at Lakeridge Road

[Ontbirds] American avocet cranberry Marsh

I was just advised that an American avocet is at the North platform at cranberry right now. To get there from Toronto exit at Lakeridge South to the first traffic lights east of the first road and then South to the platform from the East exit at Brock in Whitby to Baylyy turn right proceed across

[Ontbirds] Eurasian wigeon Canberry ranberry Marsh

The mail Eurasisn Wigeon continues at "Cranberry Marsh. Visible from the north platform off of Halls Road in Whitby. From 401 Eastbound take Lakeridge South to the first traffic light East to the first road then South to Cranberry ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Pine siskins Scugog township

Approximately 200 to 250 Pine Siskins just showed up at my house. At first they were feeding on the cedars but then quickly dropped to the ground in an open area and I believe were picking up thrips or snow fleas as they are also known . There seems to be a good "hatch" right now of the thrips.

[Ontbirds] Common Redpolls in Scugog Township

This morning about a hundred and twenty-five Common Redpolls dropped into my feeders for a few minutes. Nearest intersection Lakeridge and Reach in Scugog Township. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Broad-winged Haek.

I forgot to mention there were 24 birds in the kettle ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to

[Ontbirds] Broad-winged Hawks

The first flock of Broad-winged Hawks that I've seen this fall is just passing over my house in Scugog township. Nearest intersection Lakeridge and Reach ... the birds are following a southwest path ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Nonquon lagoons

I went to Nonquon lagoons yesterday and the birding was quite good. In an hoir or so I had 55 species including six species of Sandpiper. Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper, Solitary Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Lesser Lellowlegs and snipe. There were also nine species of warblers there, a Moorhen and

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned night-heron

The YCNH is visible right now at 3147 Morgans Rd. Newcastle. Exit 401 at hwy 115/35 and go north to conc 3 then east to Morgans Rd. Then north to property. Pond is set back from road on east side. Do not enter property pls. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Scugog Whimbrels

At approximately 8 o'clock this morning 39 whimbrel flew north over my house followed by approximately 35 more at 8:10 a.m. Nearest intersection Lakeridge and Reach just east of Uxbridge. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Nonquon shorebirds

There were about 49 Lesser and 12 Greater Yellowlegs, 1 Hendersonii Short-billed Dowitcher, , 1 Dunlin, 1 Least Sandpiper and 12 Spotted Sandpipers at Nonquon today. There were also hundreds of ducks of several species, Trumpeter Swans, Marsh Wrens and Caspian Terns. The shorebird habitat is

[Ontbirds] YH Blackbird and Clay-colored Sparrow at Mitchell's Bay

A single yellow-headed blackbird was feeding in the fields to the east of the large marshes at the end of Anglers Road. A clay-colored sparrow was found in the yard of the fishing camp beside the trailer park. Anglers road is just south of the town of Mitchell's Bay Northeast of Pelee

[Ontbirds] Little gull Leamington

Peter Hogenbirk and I are looking at an adult Little Gull. Cty Rd. 33 in field on east side between Mersea Rd. 2 and Seacliffe Dr. E. This is the field where the avocet was a couple of years ago. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] male Ruff continues at Bowmanville

*Geoff Carpentier* *AVOCET NATURE SERVICES* Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: http://www.avocetnatureservices.com/ *Environmental & Natural History Surveys and * *Expedition & Personalized Guiding

[Ontbirds] OFO I walk to Darlington Waterfront today

Five of us braved the fairly high winds and very cool temperatures today along the Durham Waterfront on t He OFO walk. In total we saw 73 species ibcluding several types of sparrows, two warblers, a pair of gnatcatchers but very little else of excitement. Over the lake at Thickson and Cranberry

[Ontbirds] Evening grosbeaks Scugog township

Just had 6 evening grosbeaks fly from Southeast to Northwest heading towards the town of Uxbridge. Closest intersection Lakeridge and Reach. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Snow buntings in Scugog township

26 snow buntings just flew over near my house at Lakeridge and Reach just east of Uxbridge. Winter can't be too far behind. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Sandhill cranes

It's pretty cold today but the north winds have some birds on the move. A few loons, 4 cackling geese and just now 7 sandhill cranes went over the house. Closest intersection Lakeridge and Reach in Scugog closest intersection Lakeridge and reach-in Scugog Township.

[Ontbirds] Common nighthawks Scugog Twp

Three Common Nighthawks flew over this evening southbound. Near Lakeridge and Reach, Scugog Twp. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Red-necked phalaropw at nonquon

Two birds here now. Will post more when I get home ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Tanager and Erieau Eurasian Wigeon

previously reported Osprey - sigh *Geoff Carpentier* *AVOCET NATURE SERVICES* Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: http://www.avocetnatureservices.com/ *Environmental & Natural History Surveys and * *Expedition & Personalized Guiding

[Ontbirds] Nonquon - August 18th

is out west of the lagoons. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding Services

[Ontbirds] Scugog Twp. - odd migration event

sure what was happening as early and late migrants were mingled together but assuredly something drove them southbound. Near Lakeridge and Reach Rd., Scugog Twp. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website

[Ontbirds] Nonquon Sewage Lagoons, 11-Aug-2015

. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding Services

[Ontbirds] Tony Bigg - remembrances and service

1.. Hi All: Thanks to all you who sent kind wishes and condolences The arrangements for Tony’s funeral and visitation are: 1.. Visitation at: Hendren Funeral Home, 66 Queen St, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 – Friday evening 7 to 9 p.m. Service at: St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 81 Queen

[Ontbirds] Tony Bigg - Peterborough

to know Tony for several decades and have travelled the world with him. A great friend, a wonderful birder, a superb butterflier and an accomplished botanist – he will be missed. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my

[Ontbirds] Nonquon Sewage Lagoons, 5-Aug-2015

that these roads are both numbered 8, they are two different roads - one is a regional paved road, the other a dirt concession road.]. Access to the lagoons is from the east end of Conc. 8 only as the bridge is out west of the lagoons. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905

[Ontbirds] Nonquon Sewage Lagoons, 25-Jul-2015

I checked Nonquon this evening - almost no ducks - surprising but the family of Trumpeter Swans is persisting with four young surviving. Highlights: Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) 6 American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 1 Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

[Ontbirds] does anyone know if Neotropical Cormorant is still around?

pls email me privately if you have any current info – thx G Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized

[Ontbirds] Nonquon lagoons - July 9

. 8 [don't get confused as, despite the fact that these roads are both numbered 8, they are two different roads - one is a regional paved road, the other a dirt concession road.]. Access to the lagoons is from the east end of Conc. 8 only as the bridge is out west of the lagoons. Geoff

[Ontbirds] Western Meadowlark - Bethany

lately, so pls stay on the road at all times. thx G Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding

[Ontbirds] Oshawa Second Marsh - Little Gull, Red Knot, Blackpoll Warbler

to Colonel Sam Drive then east to GM parking lot. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding

[Ontbirds] Big Day - Algonquin to Durham

and to all who helped me find so many great birds! Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding

[Ontbirds] Nonquon Lagoons - Important Message re construction access limitations.

or not. Pls respect these limitations and do not trespass during this period. Thanks for you cooperation and pls don’t forget your permits. If you know anyone who doesn't subscribe to this List Serve pls pass along this message. I will let you know when the limitations are lifted. Thx Geoff Geoff

[Ontbirds] Day 2 - OFO Waterfront walk - Durham

and one adult Little Gull (Oshawa) were found. Swallows were very thin and the colony at Thickson’s was dismal as we only saw 5 or so individuals when there used to be hundreds. G Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my

[Ontbirds] OFO outing Durham Waterfront

– serves me right! Geoff Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding Services

[Ontbirds] Nonquon lagoons

Rd. 8 [don't get confused as, despite the fact that these roads are both numbered 8, they are two different roads - one is a regional paved road, the other a dirt concession road.]. Access to the lagoons is from the east end of Conc. 8 only as the bridge is out west of the lagoons. Geoff

[Ontbirds] Ruthven Bird Festival May 8 9, 2015

The Discovery of the Jocotoco Antpitta and the Development of New Approaches to Conservation in Latin America - David Agro 2 pm Birds of Tierra del Fuego – Geoff Carpentier 3 pm Ruthven and its Neotropical Feathered Friends - Matt Timpf

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Nonquon lagoons - April 11

.]. Access to the lagoons is from the east end of Conc. 8 only as the bridge is out west of the lagoons. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Nonquon lagoons - April 10

, the other a dirt concession road.]. Access to the lagoons is from the east end of Conc. 8 only as the bridge is out west of the lagoons. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing

[Ontbirds] Black-backed Woodpecker - Claremont Conservation Area

Claremont Conservation Area walk north from parking area on Concession 7 to where road turns west. Do not go towards portables. Go north instead along road about 200m. Bird feeding in pines on east side of road. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011

[Ontbirds] Feb 19 - birding Fort Erie to Oakville

at Sheldon Creek Trail, Oakville Painted Bunting – sunning at Arkendo Dr., Oakville – feathers looked very dishevelled but bird very alert Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing

[Ontbirds] Snow Buntings and Longspurs - Scugog Twp.

Today at the jct. of Columbus Rd and Lakeridge in Durham Region, 13 Snow Buntings were joined by 3 Lapland Longspurs. East of Hwy 12 on Scugog Line 6 near the Wal-mart 100+ Snow Buntings put on a nice show. Both species have been essentially absent from the area this winter. Geoff Carpentier

[Ontbirds] Fw: Nonquon lagoons - 2014 expansion update

of permits. This is a ponderous process that I hope will finally come to fruition this year but it is not within my control to guarantee it will happen. I have asked for this every year for over a decade but will keep trying. I’ll keep you posted. thank-you Geoff Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE

[Ontbirds] Trumpeter Swans- Scugog - Nonquon update

In addition to Bruce's report, yesterday at the Nonquon lagoons we had 37 Trumpeters in a single flock. Additionally, a few more (8 I think) we're added by others. This was on our Uxbridge CBC so it shattered all previous records. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES -Original

[Ontbirds] Reesor Ross's Geese + Hoary Redpoll and Snowies on Ravenshoe - York Region

, a Northern Shrike, about 100 Common Redpolls and on striking male Hoary Redpoll. Reesor Pond lies just north of Hwy 407 on Reesor Road in Markham. Ravenshoe runs east-west and we saw our birds at the extreme west end of the road where it deadends. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES

[Ontbirds] Sedgewick Warbles

Thrush. Sedgewick Park can be reached by exiting QEW at Third Line then going south to Hixon and east to the end. Once there park and walk south-easterly to the chain link fence by the sewage treatment plant and look for the birds. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret - Whitby - Trespass Issues - follow-up

Please note that the Coordinator has approved this message ... I have been asked to bring the following to the attention of the birding community. As you all know, a Cattle Egret, now gone, was present for several days in early November in Ajax. There were some trespass issues that arose.

[Ontbirds] Fw: eBird Report - Scugog Twp - Chipping Sparrow

this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20598740 Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret - Whitby - trespass issues - URGENT

course and look north. Geoff Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding Services

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret - Private Property and Viewing Limitations

. South. Turn left (east) on Bayly to the intersection with Lakeridge Rd. Turn right and park at the golf course and look north. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing

[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh Hawk Watch, 30-Oct-2014 - 4 Golden Eagles

59 species were found today on the hawk watch... the conditions were cool but pleasant - light NW winds produced birds until about 1 p.m. then they moved north out of sight ... Highlights: Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) 2 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 - no wing tags Turkey Vulture

[Ontbirds] Cranberry - Evening Grosbeak

forgot to add that 4 Evening Grosbeaks were seen by some today at the Cranberry hawk watch Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture, Evening Grosbeak and Oregon Junco at Cranberry Marsh, 23-Oct-2014

Today was excellent at the hawk - 63 species including a low flying Black Vulture which was photographed at about 2 p.m. Other hawks included: Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 372 Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) 46 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing Durham Waterfront - 81 species including Golden Eagle

and 8 Purple Finches Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History Surveys and Expedition Personalized Guiding Services

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon at Oshawa found on TOC outing today

was the only shorebird. Passerines were scarce but 101 American Pipits and several Rusty Blackbirds helped out. For those of you going on the OFO outing tomorrow, I will of course be looking for the loon, so bring your scope if you have one. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle + over 100 hawks and some unusual ducks at Cranberry Marsh, 9-Oct-2014

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[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle + over 1000 hawks and some unusual ducks at Cranberry Marsh, 9-Oct-2014

oops typo on the “re” line – should have read “over 1000 hawks” not 100 – sounds more worthwhile. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES Contact me at: 905-852-2011 or avocetnatureservi...@gmail.com Visit my website: www.avocetnatureservices.com Specializing in Environmental Natural History

[Ontbirds] nocturnal thrush flight and more - Scugog Twp - Sept 28/14

they settle down from the night flight and the calls are usually done by about 7 a.m. Remember if you enter the nocturnal data in e-bird there is a protocol that one should use. Good luck and sleep well. All sightings near Lakeridge and Reach in Scugog Twp. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES

[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh Hawk Watch - 1571 hawks and allies - 18-Sep-2014 + Pine Siskin in Scugog

First of all a Pine Siskin and the first junco of the season were at my house this morning (Sept 19) - can't wait to read Ron's finch report to see if the siskin was a vanguard or a one off Yesterday's hawk watch was excellent ... lost of birds and observers. 1571 hawks and allies - Thx to

[Ontbirds] Scugog birds

the house. On a hunch I went north to the sod farms just north of Davis Dr (Scugog Conc. 12 at Lakeridge) and found 93 killdeer in the northwest part of the field. No other shorebirds but the viewing was tough and the field ploughed so I could have missed something. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE

[Ontbirds] Dennis Duckworth

Church at 4600 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke M9A 1A5 Reception to follow. A notice will be posted in the Toronto Star in the coming days. Geoff Carpentier AVOCET NATURE SERVICES ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh, 11-Sep-2014

Yesterday at Cranberry the hawks were flying, albeit in lower numbers than I expected considering the barometric pressure and wind direction. Perhaps the wind speed and gusty conditions impacted the flight?? Thx to all who kept me company and who helped count the birds. 107 hawks and allies

[Ontbirds] Scugog, Nonquon and York Birds - Sept 8-9

I was on the 404 yesterday and saw the previously reported Snowy Owl at the 16th line just west of the 404. I know it has been reported that it is an escapee, but I wonder if that has been confirmed. I also wonder why, if it is an escapee, the self-identified owner hasn’t come forward to

[Ontbirds] Nighthawks and Flying Ants - Scugog

From about 5:30 until 7:15 p.m. tonight hundreds of Ring-billed Gulls swarmed over my house, flycatching the millions of “flying” ants that emerged today. Joining them were at least 46 Common Nighthawks (for about 10 minutes only), and a few Baltimore Orioles and Cedar Waxwings. This spectacle

[Ontbirds] Carden Alvar - Aug 12

I was showing a visiting British birder around southern Ontario this week and have had some nice successes. Nonquon continues to be good with hundreds of Bonies and several Black Terns still. The Osprey have fledged so up to 5 birds are visible there. Lots of sandpipers – nothing uncommon.

[Ontbirds] Scugog birds

The birds are on the move up here in the hinterland ... On Friday evening, the first 3 Common Nighthawks came through southbound and this morning Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird and Bobolink were moving south. Broad-winged Hawk family is very vocal and visible now and preparing to

[Ontbirds] Durham Festival of Birds – September 21, 2014

Posted with permission Durham Festival of Birds – September 21, 2014 Registrations are now being accepted for the September Durham Festival of Birds, an event sponsored by Durham’s 3 nature clubs – Pickering Naturalists, Durham Region Field Naturalists and North Durham Nature. The event will

[Ontbirds] Scugog Twp. sightings

While the migration for some species has begun (e.g. shorebirds), there is another phenomenon that is happening at the same time that can be a bit confusing as it overlaps migratory patterns and that is post-breeding dispersal. At this time of year, most birds have finished nesting and the

[Ontbirds] Nonquon Lagoons - July 16

The habitat is getting better everyday and the birds are here in good numbers Highlights amongst my 47 species today: large numbers of Midland Painted Turtle and Green Frogs Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) 5 Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) 10 Common Gallinule (Gallinula

[Ontbirds] Nonquon Sewage Lagoons, 13-Jul-2014

I visited the lagoons this evening expecting the expected but lots more was happening than I anticipated. First of all the Indian Runner duck met its demise and I found its body on the shore of the south most lagoon. Cause of death unknown but it doesn't look like a predator. There was lots

[Ontbirds] Nonquon Lagoons - Indian Runner Duck and shorebirds

Betsy Smith and I had the Indian Runner Duck at Nonquon today – feeding actively in the southern cell. Lots of habitat persists and shorebirds numbers are good: Killdeer - 14 Spotted Sandpiper - 16 Least Sandpiper - 38 Greater Yellowlegs - 2 Lesser Yellowlegs - 12 Black Terns – 8 Permits must

[Ontbirds] Fw: Nonquon Lagoons - July 8

sorry if this is a duplicate – got a weird bounce message the first time ... Nonquon lagoons were quite good today with lots of waterfowl and shorebirds. There is a lot of shorebird habitat in several cells at the present time. Highlights were: Common Gallinule – 1 – rare here Killdeer - 36

[Ontbirds] Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area (south entrance), 26-Jun-2014

I had the opportunity to bird an area new to me day - albeit the timing was bad (mid-day on a hot sunny June day) but lots of song ensued ... full list follows but the highlight for me was the displaying Red-shouldered Hawk in full song ... excellent The Durham East Cross Forest can be

[Ontbirds] Phalaropes at Nonquon

Two species of phalaropes were at Nonquon sewage lagoons this afternoon. One was a basic plumaged female Wilson’s and the other an alternate plumaged female Red-necked. Also present were about 47 Black Terns, Least Sandpipers and Dunlin. The Piping Plover and White-rumped Sandpipers have moved

[Ontbirds] Algonquin/Presqu'ile/Carden/Durham Big Day for the Birdathon Results

Yes you read the trip itinerary correctly. Peter Hogenbirk, Steve Burrows and I travelled about 1000 kms. to log 172 species of birds in a 24 hour period from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. Tony Bigg of Peterborough helped out with the Algonquin and Carden legs. Despite the huge

[Ontbirds] Olive-sided Flycatcher - Scugog Twp.

An Olive-sided Flycatcher graced my yard today and stayed for about 10 minutes before continuing north. It was interesting to see this northern species still enroute to it breeding grounds, while other species are well into the breeding cycle already – for example, Chipping Sparrows mated, a

[Ontbirds] Prothonotary Warbler - Oshawa Second Marsh

Tony Bigg, Bob Prentice and I had a female Prothonotary Warbler at Second Marsh at 9:30 today. The bird was foraging at eye level just south of the T-junction of the trail that leads from the parking lot to the viewing tower and Cool Hollow. A huge fallout of warblers and orioles was evident

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope at Nonquon Sewage Lagoons, 14-May-2014

Lagoons were very productive today: Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 1 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 1 Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 5 Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 1 Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 4 Dunlin (Calidris alpina) 3 Least Sandpiper

[Ontbirds] Scugog birds - May 7

As most birders search Rondeau, Long Point and Pelee for migrants and rarities, I spent some time watching migrants further east in Scugog Twp. 26 loons and several large flocks of Canada Geese and 17 Herring Gulls were noted heading north this morning. A few Ring-billed Gulls were also seen

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing to Durham Waterfront - May 3/14

29 hardy soles wouldn’t let the weather dampen their enthusiasm as we birded Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa today, where we visited Second Marsh, Thickson’s Woods and Cranberry Marsh between the rain showers. A total of 74 species included: 9 Little Gulls with hundreds of Bonies, Virginia Rail, Common

Re: [Ontbirds] OFO Outing to Durham Waterfront - May 3/14

oops 29 hardy soles should be 29 hardy souls ... ugh! the observant amongst you caught that little slip! Geoffrey Carpentier www.avocetnatureservices.com On May 3, 2014, at 1:34 PM, Geoff Carpentier via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca wrote: 29 hardy soles wouldn’t let the weather dampen

[Ontbirds] Carden Alvar - April 28

Terrie Smith and I did a mid-day run up to Carden. Cool windy conditions and the timing of the trip produced little song, but we did have some ... Loggerhead Shrikes at Wylie Rd (southeast of Box 10) and 200 meters north of corral at Cameron Ranch (one singing). Upland Sandpipers at the latter

[Ontbirds] Nonquon lagoons - April 25

The lagoons were crowded with waterfowl today – mostly divers and few puddle ducks – nothing rare but a nice mix. What was suspiring was there was not a single teal, swallow, warbler (in the woods) or shorebird. The Osprey was back on the nest, a latish Fox Sparrow was singing, two Trumpeter

[Ontbirds] Reverse Migration (?) Scugog Twp.

I was doing one of my migration watches this morning from 7 to 9 a.m. and observed what appears to be a reverse migration. One Eastern Meadowlark, several each of Red-winged Blackbirds, Brown-headed Cowbirds, Northern Flickers, Barn and Tree Swallows, Eurasian Starlings, American Robins and

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