[Ontbirds] Helmeted Guineafowl in Prince Edward County

2014-06-14 Thread Pamela Stagg via ONTBIRDS
A pair of Helmeted Guineafowl was seen along Glenora Road in Prince Edward County. While they are certainly not native, this is the second time I have seen them – the first was a few years ago. Clearly, these exotic game birds are making themselves at home in the area. Directions: From Picton,

[Ontbirds] Trumpeter Swans, Prince Edward County

2014-04-24 Thread Pamela Stagg via ONTBIRDS
Two Trumpeter Swans were surprise late arrivals at Kaiser Crossroad this morning. DIRECTIONS: From Picton, take Bridge Street AKA Glenora Road toward the Glenora ferry. Turn right on Lake on the Mountain Road/County Road 7, then right on Kaiser Crossroad. The swans were on the first wetland on

[Ontbirds] Trumpeter Swans, Prince Edward County

2014-04-16 Thread Pamela Stagg via ONTBIRDS
Two Trumpeter Swans joined 6 Tundra Swans at Kaiser Crossroad this afternoon, providing a rare opportunity to see the big birds in eastern Prince Edward County. DIRECTIONS: From Picton, take Bridge Street, AKA Glenora Road, toward the Glenora ferry. Turn right on Lake on the Mountain Road,

[Ontbirds] Greater Yellowlegs, Prince Edward County

2014-04-15 Thread Pamela Stagg via ONTBIRDS
The season’s first Greater Yellowlegs appeared at Kaiser Crossroad in Prince Edward County this morning. DIRECTIONS: From Picton, take Bridge Street AKA Highway 33 toward the Glenora ferry. Turn right on Lake on the Mountain Road/County Road 7, then right on Kaiser Crossroad. The Greater