[ONTBIRDS]Swallow-tailed Kite

Hello, The Swallow-tailed Kite is being seen at the intersection of Temperance Line and Talbot Trail in Orwell, Ontario. >From St. Thomas, take Talbot east to Temperance Line. Cheers, Mark -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[ONTBIRDS]Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks in Port Dover

Hello, The ducks were at the north end of Silver Lake in Port Dover at 4 pm. Earlier in the day they were at the pond off Blue Lake Avenue. >From highway 6, take Nelson Street East, turn left at St. Patrick Street, then >turn right to the Port Dover Lions Silver Lake Market. Cheers,

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Bean goose/Barnacle Cumberland

A Barnacle goose appeared in flight at the same location, but the entire flock flushed and headed west. They have not come in to the Giroux road ponds. Cheers, Mark > On Nov 12, 2020, at 10:20, Mark Field wrote: > > Bird just flew in To a cornfield on the east side of Sarsfield

[ONTBIRDS] Bean goose Cumberland

Bird just flew in To a cornfield on the east side of Sarsfield Road just south of Regimbald. Unfortunately it landed out of view. Cheers, Mark Field -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders

[ONTBIRDS] Western Grebe at Rattray Marsh

g Park. Use the last parking lot, then walk west along the shore until >you can see the grebes. Cheers, Mark Field -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for

Re: [Ontbirds] Cinnamon Teal - Sombra lagoons

Hello, Cinnamon Teal continues in the second cell. Directions: From Hwy 40, turn west on Smith Line West. The lagoon are on the south side just before the train tracks. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto > On Apr 22, 2019, at 09:40, Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Jus

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull at Essex Landfill

and Mark Field Cty rd 18 is a major east-west county road in Essex County running from Amherstburg in the west to Kingsville in the east. You can get to it from Arner Line to the east or from Walker Road to the west. Walker Road is connected to Hwy 401. Arner Line connects the town of Essex

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret Oliphant

Hello, The Reddish Egret is still present. Entering Oliphant via Oliphant Way, turn right onto Shoreline Avenue. The bird has been in several locations around the bay. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Bells Vireo - Port Weller east pier

The Bell's Vireo continues at Port Weller, giving a short view while foraging. Same location as below. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto > On May 10, 2018, at 12:56, Frank Pinilla (gmail) via ONTBIRDS > <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > > Hi all, > > Josh V and I hear

[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck at Windermere Basin

Hello birders, Barry Coombs and I are looking at the Tufted Duck at Windermere Basin. Scope recommended. Directions: Take Eastport Drive south from the Burlington Lift Bridge, entrance is on the right side before Beach Blvd. Cheers, Mark Field

[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck - Cliff Lumsden park Toronto

When I left 10 minutes ago the Tufted Duck was reasonably close to shore in a large raft of diving ducks. You can reach Cliff Lumsden park by traveling south on seventh street from Lake shore Blvd West. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Probable Hudsonian Godwit at Ashbridges Bay, Toronto

Hello, Owen Yates called to say he has a probable Hudsonian Godwit on Woodbine Beach at Ashbridges Bay Park in Toronto. Directions: Ashbridges Bay Park is at the foot of Coxwell Avenue, south of Lake Shore Boulevard East. Cheers, Mark Field for Owen Yates

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull at Wheatley Harbour

Hello Birders, I found an adult Laughing Gull on the rocks outside of the harbour. The thunder from the approaching storm is frequently flushing the gulls, and the bird is not currently in sight. Wheatley Harbour is located at the south end of Erie Street in Wheatley. Cheers, Mark Field

[Ontbirds] Yes - Adult Male Blue Grosbeak, High Park, Toronto May 25, 2017

Hello Birders, A group of 9 people are currently seeing the Blue Grosbeak at the previously reported location. It is high in trees along the west edge of the more open savannah habitat. See below for directions. Cheers, Mark Begin forwarded message: > From: Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Mississauga (Saddington)

Hello, I observed the Western Grebe at J. C. Saddington Park this afternoon (3:45) in difficult viewing conditions. A scope is likely required. It was to the west of the moored ship, out past the brown water. Directions from the QEW: take Mississauga Road south then turn left onto Lake

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Toronto

, Mark Field Toronto ___ 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 unsubscribe visit http

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake at Niagara Whirlpool

iagara Parkway. Park at the Whirlpool Aero Car on >the left. Cheers, Mark Field and Jeremy Hatt ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For in

[Ontbirds] Dickcissel, Simcoe County, Oro-Medonte Line 8 and Old Barrie Rd.

Bird is still present at 3:30. Directions as per Garth below. Cheers, Mark Begin forwarded message: > From: rile...@yahoo.com > Date: June 11, 2016 at 12:42:05 EDT > To: Ont Birds List > Subject: Dickcissel, Simcoe County, Oro-Medonte Line 8 and Old Barrie Rd. > >

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose - Casselman

which is west of Hwy 138. Hwy 138 is east of Casselman off Hwy 417. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant - Toronto (Sunnyside)

The previously reported Neotropic Cormorant is currently sitting on the breakwall by Windermere Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard. Directions: Take the Gardiner Expressway to Lake Shore Boulevard, and park in the lot at the foot of Windemere Avenue. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto

[Ontbirds] Harlequin x2 in Toronto and Brant in Oakville

Hello, Today around noon, Jeremy Hatt and I observed two Harlequin Ducks from Sand Beach Road Parkette in Etobicoke; one adult and one first winter male. A single adult male was previously reported at this location. Just before sunset this evening, we also observed a single Brant foraging

[Ontbirds] Myiarchus flycatcher in Barrie

Hello, This report is on behalf of the original finder, Darlene Deemert. Earlier today, Darlene found a Myiarchus flycatcher in her yard. Initial photos look promising for Ash-throated Flycatcher. The bird flew off with a flock of juncos and has not been seen since this afternoon. The bird was

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Col. Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

. Directions: Head south on Kipling Avenue from the Gardiner Expressway until you reach the parking lot at the south end of Kipling. Walk east on the pea gravel trail to the viewing platform. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican - Hamilton - Centre for Inland Waters

Hello, At 6:15 p.m. today, Jon Ruddy and I found an American White Pelican on the North Shore Islands near the Canada Centre for Inland Waters. From the QEW West, exit at Eastport Drive, then turn right onto Lakeshore Road. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican -NO- Point Pelee NP

Unfortunately the Brown Pelican flew off from the Tip in a SE direction at 10:25 a.m. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire - Kendal

Hello, The Townsend's Solitaire was seen by a group of birders this morning around 9:45 a.m. near 8712 Langstaff Road mostly on the east side. Directions from Barb Charlton: Exit Newtonville Road from HWY 401 and go north to where it ends at Ganaraska/Kirby Road. Turn right (east) and then

[Ontbirds] Harlequin Ducks - Arkendo Park, Oakville

, then left onto Arkendo. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon - Oshawa Harbour

, proceed south on Ritson Road South then turn left on Simcoe Street South. Parking on the right at the end is Simcoe Street. Cheers, Mark Field Amanda Guercio Toronto, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope - Toronto

beach can be accessed by taking Cherry Street south from Lakeshore Avenue. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Magnificent Frigatebird

Being seen now by house #12193 on Rose Beach Line. From the 401 take exit 101(Kent 15) to Rosebeach and turn left. Cheers, Mark Field ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

Re: [Ontbirds] Frigatebird species

Hello, The frigatebird has left its perch in front of #12193. It was last seen flying west along the beach and has not been seen in the last 30 minutes. Identification to species continues to be discussed. Cheers, Mark On 2012-07-03, at 11:56 AM, Mark Field mark.fi...@rogers.com wrote

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Van Wagner's Beach

The Western Grebe continues to be seen off Van Wagner's Beach, east of Hutch's Restaurant. The bird is quite distant and a scope is recommended, but it can be seen with binoculars. An Iceland Gull is also present. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario Directions to Van Wagner's Beach (from

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon @ Townsend, King Eider @ LaSalle Park, Burlington

Hello Birders, A male Eurasian Wigeon was seen at Townsend Sewage Lagoons between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. by Andrew Keaveney and Mark Field. It was on the bank between the western cells. Large flocks of Canada Geese were noted flying northward when we arrived, visible across most of the horizon

[Ontbirds]Ring-necked Duck at Humber Bay East Park, Toronto

Hello All, Despite the rather unpleasant weather, I decided to stop in and check the waterfowl habitat at Humber Bay East Park around 7pm today. I was rewarded with a male Ring-necked Duck in the northeast cell. This is the first time I have seen this species in the park. Cheers, Mark