[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite, Union, Central Elgin Co.

to determine if it was an adult like the earlier bird, or a subadult. Paul Prevett Union, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite, Central Elgin Co.

An adult drifted eastwards over our house a bit before 10:00 today. Not that it is likely to remain in the vicinity but any birders out and about along Lake Erie today might want to keep their eyes open. Sighted 2-3 km off the lake north of Pt Stanley at Union. Paul Prevett

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit - Pt Stanley Sewage Ponds, Elgin Co.

km. The air was a little insalubrious there today, partly from the obvious but mostly because Racoons (I think) are using the viewing hide as a latrine. Paul Prevett ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose: Aylmer, Elgin Co.

there was pointing the bird out to visitors as a Snow Goose. Paul Prevett ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Winter Finches Into Elgin Co.

White-winged Crossbills, 35 Pine Siskins, 30 Evening Grosbeaks. Paul Prevett Union ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl, Pt Stanley, Elgin Co.

-backed Gull here though not seen today. Pt. Stanley is on the central north shore of Lake Erie south of London-St Thomas at the end of old Hwy 4. There is obvious access to the harbor area on both sides of Kettle Creek. Paul Prevett Union

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds, Pt Stanley Sewage Ponds

A fair number of waders, mostly in the third cell from the east, most notably 9 Red-necked Phalaropes and a single Hudsonian Godwit. Directions: Pt Stanley is on the central north shore of Lake Erie. Drive first 1 km west of the village on Lake Line then 1 km northwest on Scotch Line. Paul

[Ontbirds] Mallard x Pintail, Elgin Co.

Mallards and Am. Black Ducks, and seems not to think it is abnormal in any way. Views are quite close with good opportunities for photography. The duck was found on Feb. 12 by Wade Beaudoin. Paul Prevett Union ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Geese, Pt Stanley, Elgin Co.

Goose is still present, some days at least. The sewage works are west of Pt Stanley, 1 km on Lake Line then 1 km nw on Scotch Rd. Paul Prevett No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.75/2516 - Release Date: 11/20/09 19:43

[Ontbirds] Red-nkd Phalarope, Pt Stanley, Elgin

This morning a Red-necked Phalarope was at the Pt Stanley sewage ponds (1st and 2nd ponds from the east). I did not see the Ross's Goose, nor many Canadas either for that matter. Drive west of Pt Stanley for 1 km on Lake Line, turn north on Scotch Line and proceed for 1 km. Paul Prevett

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose, Pt Stanley, Elgin Co.

). Paul Prevett Union ON No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.420 / Virus Database: 270.14.3/2411 - Release Date: 10/03/09 06:20:00 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Lesser B-b Gull, Pt Stanley, Elgin

An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull among a few thousand Herrings, fewer Ring-bills and 1 Great Black-backed on the break walls in Pt Stanley harbour. Pt Stanley is at the southern end of Hwy 4 south of London and St Thomas. Paul Prevett No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG

[Ontbirds]Lesser Bl-bkd Gulls, Pt Stanley, Elgin Co.

to anyone. Paul Prevett Union ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http

[Ontbirds]BoWa/PiGr Irruption Now To Central Elgin Co.

about this general area. Paul Prevett Union, Ont. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave

[Ontbirds]Willet At Pt Stanley, Elgin Co.

in Pt Stanley go 1 km west on Lake Rd then 1 km north on Scotch Rd. Paul Prevett