Try this website. http://operationmigration.org/?error=404
Back in 2007, someone found a Whooping Crane in Ottawa. Did not stay long, maybe for only part of the day, a few hours and then it was gone. See this page for the story. http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/rba07.htm#WhoopingCrane1
Hi Ontbirders:
Five American White Pelicans were flyimg westward down by the lock system in
Iroquois at around 3:37pm. Someone else had mentioned seeing the same small
flock a bit earlier slightly north of where they were seen flying westward.
W. Hum
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Directions. Take
Great views today. At one point or time there were up to 2 great egrets and 2
great blue herons.
The Little Egret was grooming itself on a rock in the bay for 15+ minutes until
a great egret chased it off. But it is still here as if 12:30pm.
The bay here at the west end if Andrew Haydin Park
Bird is still here as of 7:50pm in great light.
If using Google Maps, type in 192 Rivington Carp and it'll show you exactly
where it is. 192 Rivington is the last house to where the burd can be seen.
People are parking at the turnabout.
Keep your eyes out fir Rivington as it is the first
Hi Ontbirders:
This morning while checking for other birds , I saw a flock if close to 2 dozen
Snow Buntings right next to the road along Wsll a Road south if Trim Road after
the big curve. Keep your eyes open for birds. Happy birding.
W. Hum
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Directions:
From
Hi Ontbirders:
I would like to add a bit more detail. I arrived around 3pm and stayed to
about 4:40 PM. An account of my time at the location can be seen on my site
under some recent photos gallery Thanks
W. Hum
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From: willott...@sympatico.ca
To:
Hi Ontbirders.
It was a sunny day and I thought what better day to take a long drive. I
arrived at the reported location of the GGO posted this morning. One fella
was there and he said the owl was skittish when approached. We both agreed
this was usually not the behavior of the species.
Hi Omtbirders:
Late this morning I was treated to 2 Bsld Eagles circling overhead at the end
of Lakeside Gardens. At least one of them was an adult bird but they both may
have been . One for sure. They were soon joined by either. 3 crows or
ravens, too far even with binos to ID.
Early
Hi Ontbirders:
Dave Moore refound the female Eider duck feeding right next to shore just off
the east pond at Andrew Haydon Park. It is 2 feet from the rocky shoreline.
Thanks.
W. Hum
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Carling west to HollyAcres.
Hi.
Today with gusty north winds, 4 Brant geese were at Andrew Haydon Park near the
west pond. 2 Dunlin were feeding all morning along the edge of the west pond
as well. Number of Lesser Scaup in same pond. Thanks.
W. Hum
Ottawa.
Directions: West on Carling Avenue to Holly Acres
Hi Ontbirders:
Went to Hilda late in the day and saw 2 Hoary Redpolls perched very close to
one another next to the feeder. I am not surprised to read there were 6
Hoaries at the same feeders as I saw 4 individual Hoaries there earlier in the
week. Glad somebody went to count them :-)
The
Hi Ontbirders:
Hoary Redpolls continue at the Hilda Road Feeders today in the falling snow.
There were at least 2 seen today. I have observed 3 to 4 different individuals
over the past several days.
Today there were 80+ redpolls at the feeders (well, it depended on how good
your timing
Hi Ontbirders:
On Sunday, there were at least two Hoary Redpolls at the Hilda Road Feeders
(one male and one female). There are other possible candidates in the 80+
Common Redpoll flock. Numbers well exceed 120+ depending on the time of day
you visit. At least one Hoary was still there
I meant to say there are still 2 Hoary Redpolls at the Hilda Road feeders late
today. One of two that was there on Sunday, I did not see today.
From: willott...@sympatico.ca
To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:30:42 +
Subject: [Ontbirds] Hoary Redpolls (Ottawa)
Hi Ontbirders.
Today a flock of 3 dozen plus Bohemian Waxwings flew over the Old Quarry Trail.
Last weekend, I saw a dozen or two there as well. Others saw a lot more.
From the parking lot, take the right-most trailthe one that allows
dog-walking. Go past the hydro station and follow
Hi Ontbirders:
Wild turkeys are not an uncommon sight in eastern Ontario the past couple of
years but this is the most I have seen in one spot. Roughly 3 to 4 dozen of
these birds were feeding in a field and some by the road as well in O'Toole
between Regimbald and French Hill road in
Hi Ontbirders:
Took a late day spin around the west end of Ottawa. The heavily barred Snowy
Owl was at the same location along Rushmore road between Old Richmond Road and
Eagleson.
Small flock of Pine Grosbeaks at corner of March Valley Road and Riddell.
Males and females in the flock.
Hi Ontbirders:
Took a late day spin around the west end of Ottawa. The heavily barred Snowy
Owl was at the same location along Rushmore road between Old Richmond Road and
Eagleson. It was perched high atop the 7th set of hydro pylons in from the
roadif you are facing Eagleson.
At
Hi Ontbirders:
Found some Pine Grosbeaks this afternoon including males at the Ottawa Duck
Club on March Valley Road near the intersection of Riddell. While down there,
I ran into long time Ottawa birder Bruce Dilabio who mentioned seeing 2 Great
Gray owls from March Valley Road at a
Hi Ontbirders:
I have heard back from enough folks visiting the great gray owls at the
Rockcliffe Parkway at Green's Creek to let those inquiring that the owls are
still around. One person mentioned seeing all 4 owls there yesterday. This is
by far the best spot in Ottawa to reliably see
Hi Ontbirders:
As I was leaving the Rockcliffe Parkway at Green's Creek this morning after
watching 3 to 4 great gray owls (7:30am to 9:00am is the best time for seeing
these owls active), a Northern Shrike was perched right by the road. A shrike
had been seen at this same location in
Hi Ontbirders:
A visitor from the USA reported seeing the Northern Hawk owl today at the
corner of Eagleson and Robertson Road in Ottawa's west end. He sent me a photo
of the bird. This is likely the same bird originally reported by Bruce DiLabio
quite some time ago. It's still around
In the directions below I mentioned to turn left on March Valley Road. That
should have been turn right onto March Valley Road but stay left. Sorry about
that. Also, a bald eagle was seen flying over the GGO location this morning.
Happy birding everyone.
From: willott...@sympatico.ca
Hi Ontbirders:
I visited the great gray owl location at the Rockcliffe Parkway at Green's
Creek late today. I finally counted all 4 great gray owls. Yay :-) One was
closer to the front of the field and the other three were at the back where the
trees are. Check my map linked below. It
Good to see you made it. I had the day off today but chores beckoned. Only
made it out there very late today. I know some folks from Montreal were up
there.
From: newfoundlande...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:45:54 -0500
To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca
Subject: [Ontbirds] Great
Hi Ontbirders:
Based on observations from those who were there today, at least two great gray
owls were seen in the field at the bridge where the Rockcliffe Parkway crosses
over Green's Creek. This location is by far one of the most reliable to see
great gray owls in the Ottawa area. Of
Hi Ontbirders:
As everyone knows by now, winter 2012-2013 is right on schedule in the cyclical
4 year (occasionally 5 years) irruption of Great Gray Owls in eastern Ontario
and various parts of Quebec. The last one was in winter 2008-2009 and previous
to that, the big irruption in winter
Hi again:
I received a report of a Great Gray Owl sighting from Marc Gravel. He said,
Just wanted to report a GGO along the median heading west towards carleton
place right after the on ramp to hwy 7 from 417 before hazeldean/stittsville
exit. It was hunting and was on prey when i drove
Hi Ontbirders:
This morning I had the pleasure to observe a small flock of Pine Grosbeaks at
the Ottawa Duck Club feeders along March Valley Road near Riddell. There were
a number of males in the group.my first this season. Most flocks I have
seen up to now comprise mostly females and
When you say the NHO wouldn't cooperate.you mean it was perched too high up
or it wasn't there? I know the one Bruce reported an Robertson and Eagleson
which i have seen. I will be chcking that one and the gray partridge tomorrow.
Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:31:35 -0800
From:
Hi Ontbirders:
This afternoon, a small flock of roughly 3 dozen Common Redpolls were feeding
along the sides of the road on Ste. Rose just before Concession 21. There is
another smaller flock along Concession 17. One female Northern Harrier was
also seen scanning the fields. Redpolls are
Hi Ontbirders:
Although there were many people looking for it (I counted about 14 cars), I do
not believe the Northern Hawk Owl was seen today. I was there from 12pm to
about 2:40pm but had to leave for a dinner out of town. I did stop over at
Concession 20 and Ste Rose for a quick look.
Hi Ontbirders:
The Northern Hawk Owl along Bowesville Road off Leitrim Road did not disappoint
early this afternoon. It perched near the road for quite a bit of time
offering great views of it. Earlier in the day, I saw one female Pine Grosbeak
perched along Grandview road as I drove by
Hi Ontbirders:
The northern hawk owl is being seen right now at the same location mentioned
yesterday just south on Bowesville corner if Leitrim toad. It is perched next
to the road on the west side. John Cooper was already here when I arrived. He
had seen the owl fly across from the east
Hi Ontbirders:
The Northern Hawk Owl was seen from 2pm until at least 4pm. I wasn't paying
much attention to the owl after 4pm. It spent the majority of its time on the
east side of the road. It flew to a number of perches including right
alongside the road. I saw it fly down in search
Thanks for the report Kevin. In Montreal on Monday, a Northern Hawk Owl was
also reported on Ile du Boucherville Parc on a Quebec rare bird forum. The
early sighting made me wonder if these owls might be irrupting down here this
Fall and Winter. Normally, in years when they are moving, I do
Hi.
Not much going on at Andrew Haydon Park this morning. There were 3 Scaup in the
western most pond earlier.
One Brant feeding on the grass near the western most pond. If you see it in
the pond, more than likely someone had just walked by with their dog. The
Brant is back up on the
Hi Ontbirders:
Late this afternoon, I had the pleasure to watch about 3 dozen Snow Buntings in
the Shirley's Bay area. They were very cooperative allowing close-up looks.
They would occasionally fly off whenever a pair of jet-skis came roaring by.
However, the buntings would fly back and
Hi Ontbirders:
Took a drive down to Scrivens Road to see the earlier reported Black-Bellied
Plovers. Had good looks at some of the adult birds feeding along with some
ducks off Ottawa Beach.
Earlier in the week I had found 3 American Golden Plovers in non-breeding
plumage along that same
At least one adult black-bellied plover was feeding with a couple of juveniles
just off Scrivens until about 4:45pm.
This may be the same one I saw earlier flying up and down Ottawa Beach and
Scrivens. I was referring to the mudflats at Scrivens earlier.
A Great Black-backed Gull is
Hi Ontbirders:
Today, the mudflats and waters off Scrivens was in sharp contrast to Saturday.
As far as I know, the Buff-Breasted Sandpiper that had been seen all week on
the mudflats and rocks off Scrivens was not seen today. There were a number of
terns flying around just further out on
Hi Ontbirders:
The Buff-breasted Sandpiper is still on the mudflats off Scriven road this
morning. It was very cooperative as were the Semi-palmated Plovers and
Semi-palmated Sandpipers. Happy birding.
W. Hum
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Directions:
Take Carling until Scrivens. Drive north onto
Hi Ontbirders:
I had observed the Buff-Breasted Sandpiper earlier in the afternoon. It was
still there late today, at the same location as yesterday on the shoals off
Scrivens. It was with about 18 Semi-Palmated Plovers and a few Semi-Palmated
Sandpipers. Thanks.
Photo of the
Hi Ontbirders:
The Buff-breasted Sandpiper was still being seen at the reported location late
today. Thanks.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/145714515/original
One of the 12 Short-billed Dowitchers reported earlier in the week.
Hi Ontbirders:
In a previous email I had indicated the Rapidsview parking lot as a good place
to get park near the Falls. Recently I found out that the Falls parking lot is
just across from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the operating hours are
better. I understand the falcons are active
Hi Ontbirders:
There is a family of 3 young Pied-billed Grebes in the pond (one next to the
houses) at the corner of Aquaview and Silverado Crescent. This pond has been
good for a number of Pied-billed Grebes in past years. One year I recall maybe
4 to 5 families of grebes. Not so much in
Hi Ontbirders:
Went back to the Falls this afternoon hoping for a repeat of yesterday. In
sharp contrast to Saturday which was just great for falcon activity, the adult
birds were seldom seen today although they did put in a brief appearance or
two. The young peregrines were mostly laying
Hi Ontbirders:
All 4 Peregrne Falcons have fledged. At least 3 were already out of the nest
last weekend.
Today the action was spectacular. Both adult birds were present making
numerous close-up fly us.
One adult falcon almost succeeded in knocking a cormorant out of the sir right
in
Hi Ontbirders:
At Mud Lake, in the pond just off Casssel's Road at the main entrancethere
were 4 pairs of Wood Ducks and maybe a straggler or two as well. As you walk
along the main trail further onthe first open water area on the left side,
I see a Black-Crowned Night Heron on a
Hi Ontbirders:
Nice mild today in Ottawa. Stopped briefly at Andrew Haydon Park and saw a
pair of Hooded Mergansers (m/f) and Buffleheads (m/f) in the east most pond.
The mergansers have been there for a couple of weeks now. A number of Scaup I
had been watching in the west most pond were
Hi Ontbirders:
I have been reading a few emails of late promoting the use of eBirds. Well,
here's one more reason to sign up. If this were early in the season, I likely
would not be reporting itbut it is getting late in the season when Great
Gray Owls down here will start to move back
I have received inquiries about the location and the person explained that the
mnetioned location is between Belle River Road and Road 10 in Kingsville. Here
is a Google link. Hope this helps. Zoom into it or just go to eBirds Ontario
and click on the link to the map.
Hi Ontbirders:
Took a drive out to the St. Isidore area this afternooneast of Casselman
Although I wasn't looking for them, other birders there mentioned seeing up to
4 Snowy Owls in the fields along the Concession roads there. The Varied Thrush
along Calypso Road in Limoges was also
Hi Ontbirders:
The Eardley-Masham area continues to be very good for seeing winter finches.
More birds today than I've seen on previous trips. Small groupings of 7, 4, 3
ad 2 Red Crossbills at various locations, flocks of Pine Siskins with Common
Redpolls mixed in and a group of about a
Hi Ontbirders:
Did not see the Hawk Owl at the indicated location this morning. I did see
what appeared to be a redtail hawk at the noted intersection. Drove around a
bit and when I came back, the hawk had moved further into the field. I may
have just missed seeing the reported NHO as it
Hi Ontbirders:
The Varied Thrush was seen at the usual location today on Calypso Road giving
very good views. It flew in about 3 times and once even toward the front of
the property. I've not seen it do this before but it appeared to move
aggressively toward a bluejay on the same perch not
Hi Ontbirders:
The varied thrush was still coming to the feeders as of 1:30pm.
W. Hum
From: diane.bru...@xplornet.com
To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:19:50 -0500
Subject: [Ontbirds] VARIED THRUSH near Limoges,East of Ottawa
The VARIED THRUSH was seen again
Hi Ontbirders:
I went back to check on the Varied Thrush later in the day. There were about 6
to 7 of us there. After some had left, the Varied Thrush came down to feed a
couple more times. It prefers the feeder at the back of the property in the
left corner. After it feeds, the thrush
Hi Ontbirders:
There is a small flock of over 2,000 Snow Geese in a farm field along
Concession 21 SE of Ste. Rose street.
The birds are in two groups. Thanks.
W. Hum
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Directions:
From Ottawa take 417 east until exit 58. Exit and turn left. Turn right on
Concession
Hi Ontbirders:
What a fabulous December day with sunshine and unseasonally mild temps.
Visited Andrew Haydon Park and saw over a hundred Canada Geese in the pond,
grass and Ottawa River. In the mix was apparently 1 or 2 Cackling Geese as
well. Lesser Scaup are still present. The
The snowy owl is still there on the same rocks as last Saturday. This time it
is much higher up and is easily seen from Britannia Pier/Lakeside Gardes area.
The owl looks alert and is looking around.
3:37om
From: jbp...@yahoo.ca
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 14:29:44 -0500
To: jbp...@yahoo.ca
Hi Ontbirders:
As everyone knows by now, this is an irruption year for Snowy Owls. As
previously mentioned, birders in Quebec were seeing these owls from as early as
late October to early November. Late today I saw a Snowy Owl perched along the
Ottawa River. Looked like one through the
Hi Ontbirders:
The Purple Sandpiper was still busily feeding along the shoreline of Andrew
Haydon Park as of 5pm and showed no sign of abating. I had very good looks of
it through the binoculars up until then. Thanks.
W. Hum
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Directions:
From Ottawa, take Carling west
Hi Ontbirders:
A nice sunny morning with maybe a very slight breeze. Calm before the storm?
A trip to Andrew Haydon Park found one half of the western pond covered over
with a thn sheet of ice which meant much of the water fowl was much closer to
shore for great close-up viewing. Counted
Hi Ontbirders:
Not surprising the Greater White-Fronted Goose was not refound again today at
the same location. Previous sightings of this species at Andrew Haydon Park
during Fall migration have lasted at most a day and a half and usually less.
The green-winged teals were still present but
Hi Ontbirders:
Visited Andrew Haydon Park this afternoon. Green-winged Teals still around
(counted 4 males). Large number of Scaup still around. Did not see the Brant
Geese although I saw one or two at another location yesterday on the drive to
work.
I just missed the Greater
Hi Omtbirders:
Counted 9 Green-Winged Teals ( 3 males) at Andrew Haydon Park. They were all
very close to shore hanging on the west side of the pond keeping out of the
wind. The Scaup were doing the same and there are a good number of them in the
same pond as well. The 2 Brant geese present
Hi Ontbirders:
Not as many Green-Winged Teals today as yesterday but still quite a number
there at the western most pond. Expect these to stay (hopefully) until the
pond ices over. If you sit still along the edge of the pond, they will swim up
close...requires some patience but is rewarding
Hi Ontbirders:
The Razorbill was still seen at the same location just resting on the water
(vantage point from the boat launch east of the Deschenes Rapids). This was as
if 3pm. At an adjacent lookout there some golden-crowned kinglets, cedar
waxwing, brown creeper and some noisy starlings.
Hi Ontbirders:
While watching the razor bill at Britannia Point, Bernie Ladoucer shouts out
Gannet over the water flying toward the stone foundation St Deschenes Rapids.
The razorbill is much closer to the Quebec side.
W. Hum
Hi Ontbirders:
The Sabines Gull was still present this morning at Ottawa Beach further down
toward the Scrivens Road area. Also seen near shore was a Rednecked Phalarope.
There had been one here about 2 Thursdays ago seen for about 6 days in a row
but was not redound after that. This may or
Hi Ontbirders:
The strong winds earlier in the day gave way to a light breeze late in the day.
The Sabines Gull gave great views to all who were there. I heard from birders
that it would walk up to them only several feet away. A number of birders were
able to go up for close up photos.
Hi Ontbirders:
Simply great weather to be outside this weekend. Was treated to some nice
views of the Parasitic Jaeger through someone else's scope from Ottawa Beach
looking toward Lakeside Gardens/Britannia Point area. Decided to go for one
last look late in the day. Ran into a young
Hi Ontbirders:
While on a family visit to the Toronto area this weekend, I was able to make it
down to Niagara Falls to have a look at the two recently fledged peregrine
falcons. I understand both fledged about 2 weeks ago. In the 2 1/2 hours I
was there (wish I could have spent more time),
Hi Paul:
Obviously a mistake. Have a look at the weathernetwork page for Kingston today.
Someone uploaded a photo of a Snowy Owl on Wolfe Island with a shot on July
4th, 2011.
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caon0349?ref=topnav_weather_savedcity
Sorry for the email Ontbirders. I did not realize there was a CC to Ontbirds.
I had intended only to send it to one person. Thanks.
From: willott...@sympatico.ca
To: newfoundlande...@gmail.com; birdalert@ontbirds.ca
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:57:16 +
Subject: [Ontbirds] Snowy Owl
Hi Ontbirders:
The western meadowlark is still here, (6:50pm) feeding in the field behind the
produce stand. It stops to call out once in awhile. It spends its time there
and across the road. Maybe it's a bird that'll stay around for awhile...famous
last words. Thanks.
W. Hum
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Hi Ontbirders:
The western meadowlark is still singing away atop a hydro pole as I type this
at 8:34pm across from the produce stand.
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Corner of Panmure and Upper Dwyer Hill Road. West on 417 and exit at Panmure
exit.
Hi Ontbirders:
Apparently I had just missed the white-faced ibis (first found by Ben DiLabio
earlier in the week) by about 5 minutes. As I was walking down to see it, so
Eons else was just leaving and mentioned it had taken off around 5:35pm or
thereabouts and was seen flying west... way west
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
The White-faced Ibis was busily feeding near the small island in front of the
fallen over tree. After watching it for about 45 minutes, the ibis took to the
air circling around for awhile going higher and higher just like a hawk on a
thermal until it finally was too high to
Hi Ontbirders:
Sorry for the extra emails. iPhone glitch (first one like that a year and a
half). When I pressed the Send button, kept getting message that said Error or
failed. Please try again. So I did. Silly me, that's what I get for
listening to a machine. Thanks Chip for the heads
Hi Ontbirders:
Several dozen redpolls were seen coming to the feeders on Hilda Road this
morning including at least one Hoary. Didn't get to see the rump but the bill
was stubby with a pushed-in appearance along with light streaking on the sides.
UTC were clean. Happy birding.
W. Hum
Hi Ontbirders:
A large flock of bohemian waxwings were feeding on berries around the Hilda
Road feeder area today. They were doing this for some time when suddenly the
whole flock of about 200
took to the air at the same time and formed a tight group. They likely had
spotted a bird of prey
Hi Ontbirders:
A flock of 80 to 100 Bohemian Waxwings were at the Hilda Road feeders today.
Initially feeding directly across from the feeders, many in the flock flew
elsewhere while others stayed behind.
A flock of 15 Common Redpolls were also at the same location including at least
1
Hi Ontbirders:
This morning there were several flocks of snow buntings and horned larks east
of the Casselman area. The birds were mostly concentrated along Ste-Rose and
Concession 19 to 21 with a flock of 250 snow buntings on Concession 21. A few
mixed flocks (150 birds) of snow buntings
Interesting the report on the Nashville Warbler. While visiting the FWG
yesterday, someone mentioned having photographed a Nashville Warbler behind the
visitor centre on Saturday morning (if I recall). I did not see the photo
myself but she showed it to others from what I understand. I
A flock of Bohemian Waxwings was seen again today feeding in the same tree at
the Fletcher Wildlife Gardens.
I first heard them down by the canal. The flock took off in various directions
in small groups. They were also perched in trees right at the entrance to the
FWG along Prince of Wales.
Further to Don's report, this must have been the same flock seen feeding in or
near the backyard garden at the Fletcher Wildlife Gardens. Also a small flock
of Starlings feeding on the berries at the same time.
W. Hum
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From: don.wi...@sympatico.ca
Date: Fri, 26 Nov
Hi Ontbirders:
What a surprise and treat it was to see a flock of 10 Evening Grosbeaks at the
feeders on Hilda Road this afternoon. Last time I saw this species at the Hilda
feeders was about 3 or more years ago. Posting from my iPhone. Will post
photos later. Happy birding.
W. Hum
I have seen the stray Cattle Egret in past years but it was quite the treat to
see so many together in one spot. I'll post a couple of photos later. They
are here as of 5:50pm.
W. Hum
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See original posting below for directions. Posted from my iPhone.
To:
Hi Ontbirders:
Some of us were treated to close-up looks at Snow Buntings today on Petrie
Island. Initially there were 5 but the number increased to 9 late in the day
(counted every one). It's at the same location as in previous reports.
The Lapland Longspur was last seen late Thursday. Two
Hi Ontbirders:
Bairds Sandpipers can still be seen along the shore at the Easter part of
Andrew Haydon Park. They were around up to about noon. Didn't see them in the
late afternoon.
In the same area approximately 18 or so Blue-winged Teals were resting in the
water (very skittish).
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