[ONTBIRDS]Re: Eurasian Wigeons (s?) Long Point

The EUWI was still present at Port Rowan Wetlands as of 8am this morning, Saturday March 27th. Look in the NW area of the largest cell. Parking is on site. Rick On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 7:28 PM Stu Mackenzie wrote: > Yesterday evening I discovered a lovely Eurasian Wigeon at the Port Rowan >

[Ontbirds] Varied Thrush in Haliburton-Yes!

The long staying Varied Thrush made a late appearance this morning on at the Bark Lake conference centre feeders. We arrived at 8:50 people said it had not been seen earlier and we didn’t see the bird until 11:20. It dropped to the ground for several feeding over 20-30 minutes, then flew to the

[Ontbirds] Greater White-Fronted Geese Milton

There are currently (3:50pm) two Greater White-Fronted Geese at 8th Line and Brittania Road in Milton, in a flooded farm field at the NW corner of this intersection. Also present is a White Morph Snow Goose and a number of Tundra Swans. We had an adult, male Bald Eagle flyover as well. This

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull Brantford landfill

We had a SBGU fly over in a large flock of mixed gulls while we were parked outside the entrance of the Brantford Landfill. We had originally checked at Mohawk Lake, but there were no birds presence there. We then drove to the dump entrance and after a short wait had a large flock fly over and

[Ontbirds] Slaty-Backed Gull Brantford.

I have seen what I believe are both of the individual slaty backed gulls at the Brantford dump this morning. One flew over at 8:20 AM and headed toward mohawk lake. The second flew closer at 8:40 am, and was flying north to south. The dump is open. You go to the scales and sign in. The folks

[Ontbirds] Nelson’s Sparrow Halls Road

At 2pm today we had a Nelson’s Sparrow at Cranberry Marsh at the north viewing platform on Halls Road. It was 10 feet beyond the railing and popped up out of the reeds and into view 3 times, each one fleeting, but enough to ID it. There was also a Rough-Legged Hawk in a tree on the east side of

[Ontbirds] Western Sandpiper

Jean Iron and I just saw the Western at Presquile. It’s at Owen Point, lookout 5. Peregrines keep scaring the flock it’s in and it keeps returning. It’s close, but patience is required to separate it from the Semipalms. Presquile P P is near Brighton. Take the 401 and head south to the lake.

Re: [Ontbirds] Arctic Tern continues, Bronte Harbour, Oakville

ARTE found by Dominik showing at Bronte this morning 6:45-7:15. Directions in previous posts. Rick On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 1:53 PM Dominik Halas via ONTBIRDS < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > The Arctic Tern I found yesterday has returned to the pier at Bronte > Harbour in Oakville. Kevin

[Ontbirds] Female Ruff Minnesing

On McKinnon Rd., SE of Concession 2. Was south of hydro line and was flushed back into high grass right on Hydro line. Unable to re-find in high grass. Likely same bird seen yesterday in same spot. McKinnon Road is in the Minnesing Wetlands NE of Angus.

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Wet Woods

Same spot as yesterday. Hill on SE side of main trail. Being seen now. Crippling views. Rick Wet Woods are part of Leslie Spit at the foot of Leslie street in Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Willets at Wheatley Harbour

Two Willets showing well in the sun, yes sun!! - now at Wheatley Harbour on the Chatham-Kent side. No Marbled Godwit. Rick ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Lincoln’s Sparrow Wet Woods

Lincoln’s Sparrow at Leslie Spit. Skulking in brush between wet woods and Unwin Bridge, near bike path. Leslie Spit is in Toronto at the foot of Leslie Street. Rick and Felix ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Possible Eared Grebe at the Spit

, but no pictures. Keep me posted if you learn anything. Thanks, Rick Eckley The Leslie Spit is in Tommy Thompson Park at the foot of Leslie Street in the east end of Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Greater White Fronted Geese

10 greater white fronted geese being seen now near Green Mountain Road on eight Road East in Stony Creek Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Fox Sparrow

For all you winter listers, the fox sparrow that’s been hanging around the High Park children’s garden is showing nicely. It’s directly across the road from the gardens in a tree not far from the many house sparrows feeding at the road’s side rail. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Ross’s Goose, Snow Geese, Iceland Gull

All showing now in Bronte Harbour, east of Bronte Bluffs. Ross’s on land. Snow Geese on land and then flew to ice island in lake. All at the foot of Bronte Road and then a bit west in Oakville. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Ross’s Goose

For those interested in the Ross’s Goose in Grimsby, it has not been here since at least 11am this morning. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Townsends Solitaire

Just had crippling views of the bird behind the Guelph Lake Nature Centre sw of the building on the lake side. Trying to re-find. It’s in Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Come on down! Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird

Being seen now near parking lot at end of Snyder’s Flats Road. Nice close views. Be careful using the Rare Bird Alert map links. The one I used took me to the other side of the river. Search Snyder’s Flats Conservation Area. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Loon not re-found

I was unable to re-find the Pacific Loon I saw earlier today. The ID seemed good - necklace and all, so keep you eyes peeled. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon Leslie Spit

I saw a Pacific Loon in non breeding plumage, complete with necklace at around 2;20 this afternoon . I was looking into East Bay while standing on the opposite side of the Y peninsula opposite Pipit Point at Leslie Spit. It has moved and I’m trying to relocate it. I will post again if re found.

[Ontbirds] Brant Windermere

Brant continues at Windermere Basin in Hamilton. It’s to the left of the observation deck behind the far side of the berm so Felix and I had to bush whack off of Woodward. Not an easy slog, but worth it because we got our bird! Rick Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian, LB Dowitcher Essex Lagoons West

My son Felix and I had 1 Hudsonian Godwit and 1 Long Billed Dowitcher at the Essex Sewage Lagoons West around 5:30 last night. Both birds were seen by others yesterday morning, but were scared off by a Peregrine. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Tommy Thompson Park:

Nelsons Sparrow seen clearly 35 min ago at E NE side of Cell 2. Has not been refound. A few birders here trying. Rick Tommy Thompson Park Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Western Sandpiper Tollgate Ponds

Was still showing at 2:50. Close in at water 's edge on the right hand side looking from Eastport Drive. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

Re: [Ontbirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher in Toronto

No Fork-Tailed Flycatcher at the Spit today - Monday - I searched from 11:30am-1:30pm in and around the location reported yesterday and was unable to re-find the Flycatcher. Others searching said they had not seen it the two hours previous, either. If anyone else goes searching, please keep the

Re: [Ontbirds] Red-necked phalarope still present, Elliott lookout hespeler mill pond

Phllarope showing now. Baird's also present. Lots of other shorebirds, too. Happy Birding. Rick On Jul 23, 2017 10:20 AM, "Cheryl Edgecombe via ONTBIRDS" < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > Still present this morning along with a variety of different species of > shorebirds. Good habitat. Scope

Re: [Ontbirds] Red Knot at Ashbridges Bay Toronto

I went looking for the Red Knot and did not see it. I did see a Dowitcher with a much longer bill and a dark line between bill and eye and a white eyebrow stripe that was rufous red and not salmon red. I believe it was a Long-Billed because what I saw looked like lighter barring on the

Re: [Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Marie Curtis Park... NOT seen on June 26th AM

My son, Felix, and I saw the bird last night around 8:25. It was low on the north side of the described field flying back and forth near a small, low, chain-link fenced in square at the edge of the field. It then flew east/southeast across the field and was harassed by another bird. Both flew

Re: [Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Marie Curtis Park

Flycatcher still being seen as of 10 minutes ago. Park closes at 8:30. On Jun 25, 2017 3:17 PM, "Apple Aya via ONTBIRDS" wrote: > Bird still seen at 3:15pm. Same directions as before. > > Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. > Original Message >

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret Windermere

Snowy Egret present now - far side of basin directly across from viewing station. Also a single Ruddy Duck ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Ashbridges Piping Plover no Laughing Gull

My son, Felix, and I were at Ashbridges Bay this evening. Piping Plover was present close to volleyball courts around 8pm. Re-seen in same spot around 9pm. No sign of Laughing Gull. 3 immature Bonepartes also present among 100 plus Ring Bills. Ashbridges Bay is at the foot of Coxwell in Toronto

[Ontbirds] Connecticut Pelee Tildens

Connecticut Warbler being seen and heard now. Tilden trail, north of Schuster turn off - by Basswood sign just beyond first bench. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Gray Cheeked Thrush Wet Woods

In the flats between the bowl and the road. Wet Woods are at the base of Leslie Street in Toronto in Tommy Thompson Park. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Young male Summer Tanager Pelee south of main gate

Flying South on main road East side at 7:05pm, 12 feet up. Rick ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] Prothonotary at Hillman's

Prothonotary showing at Hillman's in second pond behind barns at 3 :45. Go to path in between two ponds at Northeast corner of second pond. Is in a tangle just in from the shore. Rick Eckley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] White Eyed Vireo Tildens

White Eyed Vireo singing and showing Tildens and East Beach intersection South side at 11am Rick Eckley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca