[ONTBIRDS] Rare Geese in Ottawa

For those birders who are not on Discord the following Geese were seen at the Nolan Quarry on Nolan Road in the south east area of Ottawa this morning. Bean Goose Barnacle Goose Ross’s Goose Snow Goose Cackling Goose Canada Goose. The are also Greater White fronted Goose (2) on Milton Road.

[Ontbirds] Northern Fulmar in Ottawa

We have just heard of a Fulmar having been seen and photographed on the Ottawa River today near Britannia Point. The bird was seen at dark. The point at the Britannia Filtration Plant is probably the best viewing point. This alert has also been posted to Discord, the recent new alert Michael

[Ontbirds] 5 Hudsonian Godwits

Mid river, Ottawa River visible from Britannia Ridge west end.west end of Ottawa north of Carling Ave. Michael Tate Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Pink footed Goose Ottawa

I have attached a message from Jacques Bouvier to the Ottawa RBA with regard to the PFGO. There is no certainty that this is “our” bird but I just wanted anyone travelling to be aware of all the issues. Hopefully the local bird will be seen again this weekend and we will certainly post ASAP if

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose Update Not seen in Ottawa !!!!

Jean Iron phoned me to advise that the Goose was not seen from early this morning to 2.45pm despite many birders looking. However : they were approached by a group of hunters who stated they were there to hunt Snow Geese. Following discussions with a Conservation Officer who passed by and

Re: [Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose in Ottawa update

Bird is being seen now at same location Mike Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2019, at 7:21 PM, MICHAEL TATE via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > This bird was found by Vincent Fyson this morning and was present on Frank > Kenny Rd (also known as Cox Country Rd. ) unti

[Ontbirds] Pink footed goose Frank Kenny Rd

Vincent Fyson reports bird is in same location as yesterday. The bridge on Frank Kenny Rd. East side Mike Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose in Ottawa update

This bird was found by Vincent Fyson this morning and was present on Frank Kenny Rd (also known as Cox Country Rd. ) until about 3.45 pm. The bird was in the flooded area east of the road at the bridge over the creek and remained there the total time. After 3.45pm the bird could not be

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon at Ottawa

The female Gyrfalcon just chased a Mallard across the river at Britannia Point. The bird was unsuccessful but is undoubtedly still in the area. Michael Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon in Ottawa

Sorry for short post about Gyrfalcon at Britannia Point Ottawa. I was trying to get the message out quickly to two Toronto birders who had just left the area. We have had two Gyrfalcons off Britannia Point fairly regularly since Christmas. Britannia Point is in the west side of Ottawa along the

[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon

On the ice st Britannia now Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] Eared Grebe in breeding plumage in Ottawa

Found by Nick Von Maltzahn and being seen now off the end of Britannia Pier Michael Tate Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Arctic Terns at Ottawa River

This evening I saw 2 Arctic Terns hawking insects over the Ottawa River from Britannia Point. A Black Tern was also present. A Red necked Phalarope was also in a wet area of a field off Brophy Rd east of Moodie Dr which is south west of Barrhaven Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455

[Ontbirds] Connecticut WARBLER at Pelee

South of Middle Island sign at tip Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull Wheatley Harbour

On the water with Bomapartes at the small beach in front of the harbour Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Seven Smiths Longspurs at Road 21

Point Pelee north of White House. In grassy field Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Western grebe. Tip of Point Pelee.

Together with Eared and Horned. Being seen now Mike Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455a michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Smiths Longspur. Point Pelee

Just redound on road 21 near the White House Mike Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe tip of Pelee

The bird is close to shore off the Life Saving display now Mike Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee spring migrants

The following birds were seen or reported at Pelee today after several very slow days. Hooded Warbler, sparrow field Black and White Warbler Palm Warbler Yellow rumped Warbler Yellow Warbler Pine Warbler Black throated Green Warbler Blue headed Vireo Rose breasted Grosbeak Michael Michael Tate

[Ontbirds] Hooded warbler at Sparrow Field Point Pelee

Being seen now singing Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Black vulture Tilden Woods. Point Pelee

Seen at 10.53 am Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at Point Pelee

Just seen near the second last bridge south on the Woodland Trail heading north Michael Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Black vulture Pelee. Parking lot.

Now Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Louisiana Waterthrush's at Point Pelee

Louisiana Waterthrushes. One in Tildens Woods and one on the Woodland Trail. Several Yellow rumped Warblers in the park and a good selection of the common spring migrants. Also the first three Red Admiral butterflies on a beautiful sunny day. Michael Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455