[Ontbirds] Western Kingbird

I am currently studying a bird that appears to be a Western Kingbird It is sitting on some wires at the intersection of Cove roan and lakeshore road which is west it Port Royal Richard Skevington Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the O

[Ontbirds] Wilson’s Phalarope

There is currently a Wilson’s Phalarope along with a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at the MitchellWildlife area. The shore birding is very good with several other species. Directions. From Stratford, take hyw8 north to Mitchell. Turn left on Wellington Street and the wetland is at the end of the str

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope

There currently is a Red-necked Phalarope at the Mitchel wetlands. There is a good variety of shorebirds and the water levels are excellent Good birding Richard Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler

The BTGW is still being seen this AM at Lasalle Park. Water down exit off the 403, south to the marina. The bird is working along the trail and is currently near the feeder. Google luck and good birding Richard Skevington Sent from my iPhone ___ ONT

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret at Long Point

The Cattle Egret that was first seen on Nov 1st is still present. It is on the 1st concesssion just east of Hyw 59. There is a dip in the road with a stream crossing the road. The bird is on the north side of the road in a pasture field. Good birding Richard Sent from my iPhone _

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite

We have been at the location for the kite since 7:10 AM without any luck. There have been other people checking the area and have the same results. Good birding Richard Skevington and Paul Camp Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ont

[Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron

Still showing well at Wildwood Reservoir For directions, please see my previous post. Good Birding Richard Skevington Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron at Wildwood Lake

There is currently an immature Little Blue Heron at Wildwood Lake. Norm Holden found the bird yesterday and called me last evening. Directions: From hyw. 401 turn north on Oxford County Rd. # 6 towards Stratford. About halfway between Embro and Stratford, turn West onto Oxford Rd 28. You will

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull

There is a Black-headed Gull currently on the rocks just above the entrance to whirlpool. Richard Skevington Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird rep

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds at Wildwood Lake

The east end of Wildwood Lake is nearly water free. The mud flats are now filling with shorebirds. This morning I had 1 Wilson’s Phalarope, 2 Solitary Sandpipers, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, 45 Lesser Yellowlegs, 5 Pectoral Sandpipers, 2 Spotted Sandpipers, 3 Semipalmated Sandpipers, 18 Least Sandp

[Ontbirds] Scissor_tailed Flycatcher on the Bruce Peninsula

This afternoon at 4:20, My wife Sharron and I found a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher on the Bruce Peninsula. We saw it at the south end of the East road where it meets 40 Hills Road. It was across the road from a red brick farm house, (911) #81. It was first seen in a field with some grazing Biso