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Ottawa/Gatineau
19 May 2009
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A Red-headed woodpecker was seen on Monday, May 18 along Dumfries Road,
approximately 1.7 km west of Pinehurst Rd at approximately 1:30 PM. To my
surprise it was seen flying between trees along the side of the road. There is
a significant large upland forest close by (Spottiswood Lakes), and
Hello birdwatcher:
?Today at the Toronto Island Bird quest, sponsored by the T.O.C., some 55
participants were very enthusiastic and grateful for the birds that we saw-
total species count is116.
Highlights:
Whimbrel - 1 on the beach, west of 'nudist' colony ( other shorebird: Least
This morning at 7:30 in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Kevin Seymour found a male
Golden-winged Warbler. While there were a few pockets of warblers throughout
the park, the Golden-winged was associating with a few Chickadees, Goldfinches,
Least Flycatcher, Cedar Waxwings and a Philadelphia
Wayne Renaud phoned me this morning and asked me to report a pair of Prairie
Warblers found at the extreme south east of that Property (east of the creek,
down by the Lake) at Paletta Park adjoining the neighbouring yard with a feeder
where they were mainly hanging out.The male was singing on
Today Margaret Gunnar and I spent the morning on Hanlans Point and it was a
very different result compared to yesterday., besides the following Shorebirds
the best birds were a couple of Tennessee Warblers and a very nice Parula
Warbler.
Shorebirds seen before the beach was north of the
Today Margaret, Gunnar and I spent the morning on Hanlans Point and it was a
very different result compared to yesterday, besides the following Shorebirds
the best birds were a couple of Tennessee Warblers and a very nice Parula
Warbler.
Shorebirds seen before the beach was disturbed north
There has been a lot of interest in seeing photos of the Point Pelee Black
Swift (May 17), and I figured the easiest way for most to see would be an
ontbirds post. Apologies for not posting a current sighting. Photos can be
seen here:
http://www.peregrineprints.com/RBpg/z09_BLSW.htm
If you wish
Greetings All!
Some of you may already be familiar with the Peter Huffman Trail but
may not have known it by that name.
Here are the directions:
Travelling south on Mill Street (through Port Hope),
Turn Left (East) onto Peter St.
Right Turn (South) onto Hope Street South.
Follow along to
Hi all,
the bird was still there tonight around 6.30pm. It was mainly quiet although it
sang for approximately 10 minutes. It was feeding in the trees at the eastern
end of the section 45 (see the following link:
Just got back from Rondeau and didn't have time to post this at the office.
Today (May 19) the marsh trail had a Great Egret, 9 Black Tern, a Mute Swan,
and at least 4 Sandhill Cranes. The cranes were in the bay by an Island just
offshore. Along the trail, look for a yellow sign (#11), and a
I returned last night, this a.m. at 7:30 and this evening to the area of
the Ganatchio Trail where the new extension heads south toward
Centennial Pond. I have not been able to re-locate the Cape May.
Last evening: male and female Magnolia Warbler, a few Warbling Vireos,
and Chestnut-sided
Located and photographed a Male Scarlet Tanager in the calf pasture area
next the viewing station parking lot. Pics available at link below.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/3543362387_7fc69ca7d2.jpg
Directions:
To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton.
Locations
I roamed around Matchedash Bay, Simcoe County today. It is a great birding
and natural history area to venture into. And it is approximately 20 minutes
nw of Orillia.
Yellow Rail
Quarry Road trail ( I forgot the actual name on the sign) exit from Hwy 400
at exit 149 Quarry Road turn left,
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