[Ontbirds] Horned Larks lanark

30 larks feeding at the side if 12th conc. Ramsay near #845. Seen on this road many a year. Taking advantage of seed fallen from a tractor wagon hauling straw to the farm. Get Outlook for Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count Dec 27th

It was foggy day for the Carleton Place CBC this year with 34 intrepid souls in the field and 27 peopling the feeders. Despite the poor visibility for much of the day the result was close the 10 year average with 44 species and 5327 individuals observed. Highlights were a Northern Hawk Owl

[Ontbirds] Swallows Arrive in Numbers on Mississippi River Lanark County

I have been waiting for a few weeks for the annual deluge of swallows going north on the Mississippi River. Today they arrived at Appleton. 200+ Tree Several Rough-winged and Bank A few Barn One Cliff Cheers Iain Get Outlook for Android

[Ontbirds] The Roughie and the Vole - Lanark County

Since there has been few reports of Rough-legged Hawks this winter I thought I should share my experience today. As I crawled down Old Perth Road near Almonte a large shadow cross my view revealing a beautiful Rough-legged Hawk cruising across the road. He landed in a large tree maybe 50 m

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place CBC Results

On December 27th, 38 hearty field and 20 feeder observers participated in the 68th Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count. It was a cold day with sun in the morning and cloud in the afternoon. This years count is very close to our 10 year average with over 5400 individuals and 45 species.

[Ontbirds] 5 gull day on the Rideau River Merrickville

60 herring 5 ring billed 2 BB Gull 1 LBB 1 Glaucous All on ice just outside Merrickville on Hwy 43. Cheers Iain Get Outlook for Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Bluebird Monday in Lanark.

Everywhere I have driven today I see small groups of Bluebirds. Mixed adult and juveniles. Near Mill of Kintail north of Almonte, 7th line Ramsay north of Cayton road and Drummond Rd east of Ramsay 7. Must be time for moving on. cheers iain ___

[Ontbirds] Merlins in Carleton Place

Every year the Merlins nest somewhere close to our place. This year I have not seen them often and wondered if they were gone. Sigh. But then, much to my surprise, while drinking a lovely Chianti after a meal of salmon and risotto, who flies in; the Merlins! Beautiful pair swooped in low

[Ontbirds] First Male Hummer 2018 Carleton Place

Our first hummer of the spring a Male. He looked sassy in his bright colors. cheers iain ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] White crowned Sparrows Carleton Place

I know WC Sparrows are not special but to me when they first arrive in my yard in spring I smile. Those helmet heads run in a cocky manner with they beautiful stripes on display. This combined with that thin wispy call that seems like they have a cold makes me smile everytime. cheers iain

[Ontbirds] Trumpeters in Carleton Place

Doot did da loo. Two Trumpeters arrived in CP. Earliest I can remember for them . Seen with my soon to be birders Miles and Riley at the boat launch as well as the beautiful Zaza. CP is 50 km west of Ottawa on Hwy 7. Boat launch is off Lake ave west reached by following the yellow

[Ontbirds] Barrow's Goldeneye Carleton Place

One Barrow's Goldeneye found amongst 130 COGO plus 1 Ring-necked and 4 Mallards. All at boat launch Head west young/old birder from Ottawa to CP on Hwy 7. Go into town on Franktown rd to Lake Ave. Turn left and go to end of street where the boat launch is. cheers iain

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count Dec 27th

The Carleton Place CBC took place on Dec 27th in the middle of this bitterly cold patch (B. Frum Day) . 38 brave souls wandered the fields and forests typically with only their eyes visible. In addition 22 feeders were monitored. The count had low numbers both of individuals and species;

[Ontbirds] RT Loon Rideau Ferry update

With the help of Mike Burrell I figured it out and was able to submit. The also for all your emails. Seems you have to check the box and comment even for a bird is not called Rare. My Common Loon needing ticking. Sorry for using up ONTBIRD SPACE please forgive me Mark C. Iain Sent

[Ontbirds] Red throated loon Rideau Ferry

After 7 tries I finally saw the RT Loon. Bouncing in the chop and diving made it difficult. Next time I will stay on the beach. Okay Mark Gawn encouraged me to go back to using eBird so I did on my mobile Once again any bird labeled rare leads to a message that it needs to be confirmed

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds and Pipits Pakenham

The shorebirds continue in the field on 12th Pakenham near #2409. Dunlin, BB Plover, G Yellow legs, WR Sandy and Pectoral. Also one G Gull. a flock of 100 Pipits fighting the winds flew over. Head north on 29 from Pakenham and turn onto 12th Go north to fields patially flooded with geese.

[Ontbirds] Almonte Lagoons

Well it hasn't been a banner year at the lagoons. High water levels have kept away the shorebirds. I visited again today and found the following: 1000+ Geese - mostly Canadas but I would not be surprised at a few cacklers in the group 1 Snow Goose 3 Gallinules Multiple Mallards, Teal amd

[Ontbirds] Pipits and Killdeers

Two intermixed flicks of a couple of dozen Pipits and Killdeers feeding and relaxing in the summer sun on the south side if Drummond Side Rd almost to the first bend on Drummond east of Ramsay Conc 7. Iain Drive west from Ottawa to Hwy 7 then until McNeely at Carleton place. North to town

[Ontbirds] Finally Nighthawks in Carleton Place

Sitting with my lady after a fine meal and some margaritas a dozen or so Nighthawks appeared over Carleton Place. Cheers from backyard birders Iain and Zaza Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Nighthawks Arnprior

Sitting in my daughter's backyard at 8 pm we watched a couple of dozen Nighthawks heading south. She is located in downtown Arnprior. Cheers Oain Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Lanark County Birds

I did a couple of day trips around the county birding this week and came up with the following.First a couple of days ago I went to the Perth Wildlife Reserve and I can recommend this place to any local birder.The entrance road had many warblers and vireos but the highlight was a pair

[Ontbirds] Yellowlegs Rusties Wood Ducks and a Vireo - Lanark County

After the deluge on the weekend which was followed by snow squalls yesterday I was out and about in Carleton Place. First the Ramsay 7 flooded field just north of CP ( extension of Thomas st.) there were 24+ greater and lesser yellowlegs. Next at the O Kee Lee park in CP by the river were a

[Ontbirds] Meadowlarks north of Smiths Falls

The magical sounds of Meadowlarks can again be heard in Lanark County. A number of them are in a large grassland field at the corner of Armstrong and Glenview Rds. Their haunting calls drift up from the field. Go to Smiths Falls. Go west on hwy 43 until Glenview. Go north on Glenview to

Re: [Ontbirds] Eastern Bluebirds

Pretty normal. Had 4 in February in Eastern Ontario Cheers Iain Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. Original message From: wayne king via ONTBIRDS Date: 04-10-2017 22:05 (GMT-05:00) To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds]

[Ontbirds] Trumpeters and Redheads Carleton place

The Trumpeters are still here on the east side of the hwy 7 bridge at CP and there are a couple of Redheads(ducks that is) on the west side Cheers Iain. Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Prodigal Carolina Wren returns Carleton Place

As many of you know I had a Carolina Wren from late November through late January then it disappeared. Last night I dreamt that my wife pointed the Wren out to me in the backyard but I could not see it. Today at 2:45 it reappeared at the back yard feeder. Now I am a total materialist, no

[Ontbirds] Trumpeters and Ducks Carleton Place

On this lovely spring morn I stopped at the Hwy 7 bridge just west of Carleton Place. There I was treated to 2 Trumpeters to the east of the bridge and an assortment of ducks on both sides of the bridge. There were lots of male female pairs of C. Golden eyes and pairs of Hooded lovers and 1

[Ontbirds] Ducks and Waxwings Carleton Place

Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. I stopped at the Hwy 7 bridge today. It is a Barbara Frum day out there. BITTER. Sort of like ordering a triple "coldchiato" but I was rewarded. 5 Cedar Waxwings and 1 Ring - necked Duck. Head west birds from Ottawa on hwy 7 Stop

[Ontbirds] Piedmont Billed Grebe Almonte

On a bitterly cold morning I stood on the town bridge in Almonte and scanned the 100s of Geese. There is one Pied-billed Grebe near the bridge amoungst them. Who knew that "pie" had a past tense. West on 417 to exit for Almonte. Drive into town and the bridge is on Bridge st. Cheers Iain

[Ontbirds] Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds Carleton Place

Whilst sipping my coffee and watching my granddaughter dance in circles two Grackles and half a dozen Red-winged Blackbirds landed in the yard. My records indicate earliest arrival date ever. I suspect they are arriving in many places. Maybe we should all dance in circles for an early spring.

[Ontbirds] Horned Larks Almonte

15 Horned Larks are holding a stand up meeting on the edge of the Old Almonte Rd just south of Almonte. Probably convened outside to enjoy the sun. Ottawa to Almonte on 417 W till March Rd. Go west on March til Almonte. Enter start of town and turn left onto Old Almonte Rd. Near #883 Is

[Ontbirds] Trumpeter Swans Christie Lake

27 Trumpeter Swans at east end of Christie Lake. Take Sunset St west out of Perth which turns into Christie Lake Rd Follow until right turn to Christie Lake. Follow to end of Lake. Iain Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___

[Ontbirds] Bohemians

Tradional Bohemian post. 30+birds wearing their berets jauntily and smoking Gauliois. Seen on Ramsay 12th just before Cty 20 into Pakenham Cheers Iain Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count

On December 27th 35 field and 25 feeder observers participated in the 66th Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count. The day was mild, between 2C and 4C, cloudy with a wind from the west that made it feel colder. The results were much lower than last year's excellent numbers but still around the

[Ontbirds] Carolina Wren and Song Sparrow Carleton Place

The Wren and Sparrow continue to be at our feeders, suet and water every day. This is now count week for the CP CBC on the 27th so they will be counted and I expect my guests will be here on count day. Merry Christmas to all. Enjoy time with family and friends. Cheers Iain Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Carolina Wren and Chippimg Sparrow Carleton Place

The Carolina Wren is here in Carleton place each day for suet and a Chipping Sparrow arrived today as well. I tried to submit to Ebird but it said they are rare so I don't seem to be able to submit. if someone knows how to use Ebird so I can get around this issue that would be very

[Ontbirds] Carolina Wren and Song Sparrow Carleton Place

The Carolina Wren reappeared at my feeders this morning and a Song Sparrow has been here every day. Cheers Iain Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Sandhill Cranes Lanark County

Two Sandhill Cranes spotted by Arnie Simpson on Beckwith 9th line today. Two were at this location for last years Carleton Place CBC so we keep our fingers crossed. Go west on Hwy 417 from Ottawa to Hwy 7 west to Carleton Place. Exit at Ashton Station Road south. Go thru Ashton and

[Ontbirds] Song Sparrow Carleton Place

While not a rarity a Song Sparrow in my yard while the snow is swirling around is not so common. The sparrow raised a family in our cedars this summer and does not seem to want to leave. Carolina Wren has not been here in several days but have fingers crossed it will be back. Cheers Iain

[Ontbirds] White fronted Geese Arnprior

I found 5 of the GWF Geese still at the Madawaska Dam lake at Arnprior at 1:30 today. they are with several thousand Canadas on the north side seen from Baskin Drive. the GWFs are feeding in the field maybe 100m in from the water. A tinsey bit windy today. Ottawa west on 417 to Arnprior.

[Ontbirds] Rough legged Hawk Lanark Cty

First ruffie of the winter. north side Old Almonte Road just east of Appleton side Rd. leave otttawa on 417 west. exit at hwy 7 west. exit hwy 7 at Appleton side road going north to old Almonte Rd CHEERS Iain Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network.

[Ontbirds] Almonte Lagoons Lanark Cty

I birded the lagoons this afternoon with Michel Gauthier. 1000+ C Geese - could not find any Cacklers 2 dozen Mallards 1 Black Duck 3 dozen Green-winged Teal 2 Bufflehead 2 Lesser Scaup 1 Pintail 1 A. Widgeon 2 Dunlin 1 Lesser Yellowlegs Lagoons can be reached by going west on 417

[Ontbirds] Carolina Wren Carleton Place

First Carolina Wren in years arrived this morning with a flock of WT Sparrows. Not providing directions as it is in my yard but if someone really wants to visit then email me. Cheers Iain DSB (NC) Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network.

[Ontbirds] Nighthawks Carleton Place

Nighthawks just over the river this evening in downtown Carleton Place. Great to see every year. Also male hummers in backyard tanking up for the road south. Cheers Iain CO (DSB) NC Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place CBC Results Dec 27th

- 16 -tied with past high Of course there were virtually no finches with just a few Redpolls and Siskins showing up. I trust everyone will have a happy New Year and terrific birds in 2016 Iain Wilkes CO (DSB NC

[Ontbirds] Smew upper canada village

East end of village off guess house point Iain wilkes Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count

This years Carleton Place CBC took place on December 27th. A team of 41 field and 23 feeder observers spent the day participating in the annual Audubon Bird Count. The weather was mild with little snow left on the ground. This year results include 46 species on count day plus two additional

[Ontbirds] North Lanark County winter birds - Bohemians

Toured the north east of Lanark County looking for winter birds. Drove Bellamy Rd to find 1 Bald Eagle and 8 Bohemian Waxwings. Of course those bohemians were wearing berets and smoking Gauloises. There is still some open water at the Madawaska dam at Arnprior but no birds. Ramsay Conc 12

[Ontbirds] Bald Eagle Coopers Hawk Carleton Place

Adult Bald Eagle soaring over the Mississippi River this morning and a Coppers Hawk at the main st. bridge over the river. Carleton Place is west of Ottawa via Hwy 7. Turn north at lights at Franktown rd and go directly into town to the bridge over the river. In past years Eagles have

[Ontbirds] 5 Gull Species Merrickville

There is open water just at Merrickville. On the ice a few 100 meters west of the locks on the north side of the river are a few hundred geese and a number of gulls; A few Ring-billeds, many Herrings, a couple of Greater Black backed and 1 Glaucous and 1 Iceland Gull You can get to

[Ontbirds] Pipit - Panmure Road - west of Ottawa

Just west of 12th Ramsay on Panmure Rd I came across a single Pipit walking along the side of the road. Parked right beside him for several minutes before he flew. He flew west down the road but I did not relocate him. You can get there by going west on 417 from Ottawa and exit at Panmure

[Ontbirds] North Shrike - east of Carleton Place

Saw my first Northern Shrike this season. He was fighting to stay on a treetop in the wind. He was at the corner of Ashton Side Rd and McArton Road. You can get there from Ottawa by travelling west on the 417 to 7 and go west on 7 until;Ashton Side Road exit. Go north a few Kms to

[Ontbirds] Siskins, Rough-legged Hawks and Red-Necked Grebe - Lanark county

A small flock of Siskins arrived in my yard in Carleton Place this morning and were gone in 10 minutes. Picked up two Rough-legged Hawks on 12th conc. Ramsay north of Panmure Road by 2 KM. One Red-necked Grebe continues on the Mississippi River where Hwy 7 crosses the river by Carleton Place

[Ontbirds] Trumpeters, Pipits and Eagles

Friday late afternoon I was coming home on Hwy 7 to Carleton Place. At McGowan Lake and Hwy 7 there were 5 Trumpeters Swans which flew overhead, likely scared by the constant gunfire from the other shore. Further on just east of Perth on Hwy 7 in large open fields before Gardiner Road a flock

[Ontbirds] Almonte Lagoons 2 trips one day - Snow Geese

I visited the Almonte Lagoons between 10 am and noon today (Saturday). There were well over 1000 Canada Geese including some good candidates for Cackling geese. Also lots of Wood Ducks and Blue-winged Teal and a few Yellowlegs. As well there was one Snow goose (white) Mid afternoon I

[Ontbirds] Warbler Flood In Lanark County

I have spent since last Friday when the first weather front arrived birding Lanark County and so far I have seen 22 warbler species and 4 vireos species. There is a flood of birds at many locations: Some of the list is: Blackburnian Chestnut Sided Black-throated Green Tennessee Magnolia

[Ontbirds] Large Flock of Rusty Blackbirds South of Ashton

I was watched and listened to approx. 50 raucous Rusty Blackbirds at 11:45 today on the Ashton Station Road. Mixture of males and females. Directions: Head west from Ottawa on 417 to Hwy 7 and continue west on HWY 7 until Ashton Station Road. Exit south and go to the village of Ashton. After

[Ontbirds] Snowys to Swallows = Spring in Carleton Place

On this miserable day, cold, rain, snow and wind I toured the few concessions east of Carleton Place and north of Hwy 7. despite the weather I turned up: Multiple Kestrels, Song Sparrow, Rusty Blackbird Northern Harriers Snowy Owl Tree Swallows (4) Cackling Goose after looking at 8 million

[Ontbirds] Ducks and Geese at Carleton Place

The number of ducks and geese are rapidly increasing on the Mississippi River this week. At the boat launch you can see; Canada Geese, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Ring-necked Duck, Mallard, Pintail, and Goldeneye. Take Hwy 417 west to Hwy 7 and west to CP. Go north on the main street

[Ontbirds] More Trumpeter Swans Kilmarnock

On this glorious day, I came across what I believe are three more Trumpeter Swans. A day for Gabriel. They are west of the Kilmarnock bridge across the Rideau, resting on the ice. Take Cty Rd 43 east out of Smith Falls to the Kilmarnock sign and turn south. The bridge is just a little

[Ontbirds] More Trumpeter Swans Carleton Place

Two more Trumpeter Swans appeared today first spotted by A. Simpson who let me know right away. This ends my 10+ day of searching the Mississippi and Tay Rivers for Swans. Thanks to Arnie! Drive west from Ottawa on 417 then 7 to Carleton Place. Take main exit (Franktown Rd) north into CP.

[Ontbirds] Grebes at Appleton

Despite the crap weather I ventured to the Mississippi River based on a friends' tip regards Swans and Grebes. At Appleton behind the Mississippi GC are two winter plumage Red-necked Grebes. Down the river a bit at the Appleton bridge is a single Pied-billed Grebe. There are several swan

[Ontbirds] Saw-whet Owls Lanark County

On Tuesday night around 9 PM, I listened to two Saw-whet Owls calling to each other off of Conc 7 Ramsay north of Clayton Road.A beautiful sound!! Perfect evening and time of year to hear them cheers iain

[Ontbirds] Black-backed Woodpecker - KP Trail NW Lanark County

As part of my effort to record as many birds as possible in Lanark County in one year, I walked the KP Trail in the northwest corner of the county on Saturday morning. As well as numerous Red-breasted Nuthatches, Blue Jays and Purple Finches, I observed one Black-backed Woodpecker up close. I

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place CBC Results

This years Carleton Place CBC took place on Dec 27th under reasonable conditions. 28 observers took to the field combined with 25 feeder watchers. While there were very few Redpolls and Grosbeaks, and there were also no Bohemian Waxwings or Crossbills, the count still got 44 species total

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Reprise - Finches+

It was a cold day when Rick and I started out from the Ottawa area to see what was around in Algonquin Park. The car thermometer got down to -25C on the way there. On Hwy 60 between Whitney and the park entrance we picked up large flocks of Purple Finches on the road, up to 35 in a flock.

[Ontbirds] Roughies, Snow Buntings and Longspurs - SW of Ottawa

Out doing a tour of the fields southwest of Ottawa between Richmond and Fallowfield on several of the county roads. Many small flocks of Snow Buntings maybe 30 to 50 birds each. One Lapland Longspur just north of Richmond. Roughies here and there between Trail Road dump and Dwyer Hill Side

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings Carleton Place

A flock of maybe 50 to 80 Bohemian waxwings in Carleton Place today at 2 PM. Carleton Place is 50Km west of Ottawa on Hwy 7. The flock is located at the corners of Townline Road and Joseph St in the west end of town. Take Hwy 7 to CP and continue passed the town and the main entrance (at

[Ontbirds] Dark Morph Rough-Legged Hawk - East of Carleton Place

My first Rough-legged Hawk this fall - a beautiful Dark Morph circling the fields at the corner of Hamilton Side Rd and Ramsay Conc 12. Directions: Head west on Hwy 417 out of Ottawa to Hwy 7 and take it west. Go west until Dwyer Hill Rd and exit going north on Dwyer Hill. Go north to

[Ontbirds] Correction to Direction to Almonte Lagoons[]

Recently I posted sightings at the Almonte Lagoons and I provided directions that were in part incorrect. This has lead to some birders unknowingly crossing private property which we do not have access to. Apologies to all for this; All I can say is it was an unintended mistake on my

[Ontbirds] Almonte Lagoons Shorebirds [iain]

I have been at the Almonte Lagoons over the last three weeks every few days and I was there this morning . The usual suspects are present: tons of lesser yellowlegs a few greater yellowlegs tons of killdeers number of solitary sandpipers have decreased from 20 or 30 to a few handfuls of least

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon How Ross Pit Ottawa

Eurasian Wigeon still in large pond just south of Burnside gravel How Ross pit on left side of road Take 416 south put of Ottawa. Exit Fallowfield. Go west one road to Moodie and south on Moodie till the pit Iain Sent from my HTC ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings - iain wilkes

Flock of close to 100 Bohemians just on the edge of Carleton Place at 2:30 PM. Most of the them wore berets and some were snapping their wings to the bongo drums. CP is west of Ottawa on Hwy 7. Take first lights right onto McNeely Ave, then to first lights and turn right onto Cavanagh Rd.

[Ontbirds] Northern Hawkowl Ottawa []

Hawkowl still at the same location on Bowesville rd. See previous posts for direction. I arrived at 3:45 and it had been seen for most of the afternoon around the roadside but had just flown well in to the trees on the east side and was out of sight. 20 minutes of scanning in the failing

[Ontbirds] Presquile. Scorers etc []

After seeing the Ibis and Godwit with Kevin Shackleton at Gosport just south east of Brighton (See earlier reports for directions) I decided to do quick tour of Presquile park. No Willet! All three Scoters; Pipits, Longspurs and Buntings care of Bruce D;4 Bluebirds at beach 1 Now at 277.

[Ontbirds] Pipits west of Ottawa []

Just north of Copeland rd on Dwyer Hill there is a pond just near #2980. There are numerous Pipits by the pond, on the wires and in the air calling. Maybe 30 total. Seen at 9 am. Dwyer Hill rd is west of Ottawa off hwy 7 before you reach Carleton pl. Turn south and go past Bleeks rd to

[Ontbirds] Presquile park Buff breasted sandpiper []

BB Sandpiper between lookout 3 and Owen point at 12:30. Iain and Rick Sent from my HTC ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

Re: [Ontbirds] Presquile park Buff breasted sandpiper []

It was there this morning at same place. Good luck Sent from my HTC - Reply message - From: fpinill...@gmail.com To: iain.wil...@sympatico.ca iain.wil...@sympatico.ca, birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca, ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Presquile park Buff breasted

[Ontbirds] Nighthawks over Carleton Place []

While BBQing tonight at 6 PM Susan and I observed 17 Nighthawks overhead flying east. Carleton Place is 50 km west of Ottawa on hwy 7. The nighthawks typical fly along the river in the center of town. Zaza and Iain Sent from my HTC ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] NW Ontario Sightings Franklin's Gulls and Three-toed Woodpecker[]

On the way home from Alberta Susan and I took a side trip to Rainy River area. There are lots of Franklin's Gulls now on Lake of the Woods. Take Hwy 600 north from Rainy River to Fishery Road into Harris Hill Resort. From the dock at the resort the gulls are numerous across the water on the

[Ontbirds] Upland Sandpiper west of Carp []

After failing to get the Upland Sandpiper with the Old Timers Cooperative Big YearTeam in Rainy River area last week and three failed tries this week around Panmure Road west of Carp, I finally got one this morning on top of a telephone pole on Donald B. Munro Dr. Directions: Go west from

[Ontbirds] Warblers in Carleton Place []

today in our backyard the Yellow-rumps and a Palm Warbler arrived!! First for us this year. Saw dozens of YRs earlier today at Loch March GC. We are on Herriott St in CP enjoy the migration iain and susan ___

[Ontbirds] Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count -many new records![]

Merry Christmas to all The Carleton Place CBC was conducted on Dec 27, a cloudy and mild day. We had 48 species total on the count day plus a Red-Bellied Woodpecker and Great Blue Heron during the count week for a total of 50 species which ties the old CP record from 1984. A total of over

[Ontbirds] Immature Red Tailed Hawk (Kriders not likely) []

I got lots of very helpful feedback from birders and photographers on the Possible?? Kriders I posted yesterday for Ottawa. Thanks to all of you. I am no expert so I suspect it is just a very light immature Red Tail. The only other bird close was in several pics of the Kriders x Red Tail

[Ontbirds] Possible?? Kriders Red Tail Hawk []

I sat for 10 minutes with a group of photographers at 12:30 PM today on Carling Avenue looking at what I thnk was a Kriders. It was vey light especially around the head where the whitish throat went all the way up side of the face. Also a white eyebrow. The top and back of the head were

[Ontbirds] Red Bellied Woodpecker Carleton Place []

Around 10 am at my house in Carleton Place (50 km west of Ottawa) (Herriott St area) my wife spotted our first ever Red Bellied Woodpecker in the backyard! He was soon gone, headed to warmer climes. Herriott St is just off of the main st of CP (Bridge St) which is the second set of lights

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis Carp []

Glossy Ibis still at Carp overflow area - east of Carp Rd and just south of town at 12 Noon. It was first at the water edge then flew up beside the cows near the road for a 10 min feed then flew back to the water and went back tot feeding. A beautiful bird. Carp Road intersects Hwy 417 a

[Ontbirds] Least Bittern Carleton Place [iain]

Coleman and go down to the bridge. The Bittern flew out of that area. good birding iain wilkes ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Upland Sandpiper East of Carleton Place []

. The entrance was just before the first farm house on the south side of Hamilton as you go west from Upper Dwyer Hill. cheers Iain Wilkes ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Sandhill Crane Carleton Place[]

Just east of Upper Dywer Hill road at 6 PM I saw one Sandhill Crane in a corn field. A few geese are around as well. cheers iain Directions: Hwy 7 west from Ottawa. Exit north on Upper Dywer Hill Rd. Pass McArton rd exit on left and go close to another km. Direct opposite the Dream

[Ontbirds] Snipes and Saprrows carleton place[]

Five Snipes doing their aerial displays just after dawn today maybe 1 KM south of Mclachlin road and Hwy 15, on Hwy 15 close to the marsh on the east side. Field, Song, White-throated and Savannah Sparrows in the area as well. Iain CO DSBC (NC)

[Ontbirds] Trees Swallows and Kestrels [Carleton Place]

The Kestrels have arrrived in the Carleton Place area in force. There are pairs in the farmers fields north of town many of them already mating. In Appleton just north of Carleton Place there were 100s of Tree swallows today. Spring is here!!! iain CO DSBC(NC)

[Ontbirds] White-winged Crossbills Carleton Place []

While trying to catch sight of a raptor cruising back and forth across our backyard this morning we noticed 4 White-winged Crossbills. 1 Female and 3 juveniles. This is the 3rd time in nearly fifteen years they have stopped at our spruce trees. They are gone now. We live on Herriott St

[Ontbirds] Prliminary Carleton Place Chritmas Bird Count Dec 27 []

in the field and at feeders who made this a great count day. Thanks to Georgina and Susan for their roles in making it happen. Happy New Year to All Iain Wilkes CO DSBC(NC) ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Great Blue Heron Otttawa

Don't know if the Ottawa CBC is done or not and if they aleady have a Grreat Blue, but there is one in a little crick near the intersection of Herzberg Rd and Carling Ave in the west end of Ottawa. At 3:30 PM today, maybe 100 m east of the intersection on the north side of Carling is a stream

[Ontbirds] Greater White-Fronted Geese and Snow Geese Carp []

At 7:30 am I arrived back at Carp Rd just south of the town to see if I could get the White-fronted that I missed last night as I left before they returned at the end of the day.I was soon joined by two other birders staring at the hundreds of geese hundered down combined with the bitter

[Ontbirds] Bohemians and a Pheobe Carleton Place []

The flock of Bohemians I reported earlier in November have stayed around our house for the last few days. Today they were close by and at the same time a late migrating Pheobe stopped in the backyard for a short rest. These sightings are all very close to the corner of Thomas and Herriott

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings Carleton Place

A flock of roughly 50 Bohemian Waxings passed through town today. At 2:30 they were at Thomas and Harriott and at 3:30 they were at High and Bridge st. They were moving slowing south iain ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Thousands of Snow Geese - Eastern Ontario [iain susan]

On the way home from Montreal to Ottawa on Hwy 417, today (Oct 29th) at 4:30 PM, just a little ways north of the exit 51 overpass there were three large flocks of Snow Geese. They were in 3 contiguous farmers fields on the west side of the highway, and one field looked like it had snowed

[Ontbirds] Nighthawks over Carleton Place [iain]

Between 5:30 and 6:30 this evening, Susan and I watched as roughly 30 Nighhawks flew over our backyard and along the Mississippi River just to the south of us. They were flying back and forth parallel to the river feeding. cheers Iain and Susan DSBC (NC)

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