Re: [Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit - Niagara Falls

[Marcie Jacklin via ONTBIRDS]

Hello

There is a report of the Marbled Godwit at the same location this morning at 
6:30 am

Marcie Jacklin

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On Wed, Aug 14, 2019 at 5:24 PM -0400, "Josh Vandermeulen via ONTBIRDS" 
mailto:birdalert@ontbirds.ca>> wrote:


For some reason this hasn’t been posted on Ontbirds yet, but there is a Marbled 
Godwit at Dufferin Islands in Niagara Falls. It is currently along the north 
side of the Dufferin Islands area, on the north side of the water and about 30 
m west of the Niagara Parkway. It is heavily feeding at the moment, paying no 
heed to pedestrians, Canada Geese and Ring-billed Gulls. I believe this 
constitutes the first record of this species for Niagara Region, a long-overdue 
species! It was photographed yesterday by Lisa Prieur Bacon and posted to the 
Facebook group “Ontario Birds” this morning, at which point it’s identity was 
confirmed.

Take the QEW to Niagara and exit at McLeod Road. Take McLeod Road east towards 
the Niagara River and turn left onto the Niagara Parkway. Follow this and 
Dufferin Islands will be on your left after a few km. There is lots of free 
parking here along the south and west sides of Dufferin Islands.

Good birding,
Josh Vandermeulen
joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com

Sent from my iPhone
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[Ontbirds] Ottawa/ Gatineau: recent sightings to August 15, 2019

[Gregory Zbitnew via ONTBIRDS]

Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec
Compiler:  Gregory Zbitnew at sighti...@ofnc.ca

August 15, 2019

It was yet another fairly quiet week in the region, with no major
highlights. A few firsts of the fall did indicate that migration was in
progress.

Temperatures continued to be seasonal, with scattered showers on a regular
basis but no great accumulation, and no weather system big enough to bring
birds down.

SHOREBIRD habitat continues to be excellent at Shirley’s Bay and elsewhere
on the Ottawa River through to Petrie Island. The levels are low enough to
get some exposure on the Quebec side as well. Unfortunately, the flats and
shore are hosting mostly only modest numbers of common species. Still,
these areas warrant checking regularly because things can change rapidly.
For example,  Shirley’s Bay did perk up a bit on the 15th, as noted below.
A RED-NECKED PHALAROPE continued at the Richmond CA until the 10th.
Regionally, 15 Species of SHOREBIRDS were seen this week, but many were
only seen briefly.

Here is what was seen in some of the areas on the 13th:

1.  Shirley’s Bay had 85 birds of 6 species, including a BLACK-BELLIED
PLOVER. On the 15th there were 120 birds of 9 species including 5
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and 3 BAIRD’S SANDPIPERS.

2.  Almonte had 15 birds of 6 species, all common.

3.  Petrie Island had 34 birds of 7 species, all common.

4.  Andrew Haydon Park had 6 birds of 4 species, including a
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. A STILT SANDPIPER was there on the 12th.

 Up to 3 LEAST BITTERNS continue at Constance Creek at Thomas Dolan as late
as the 15th.

SONGBIRD migration continues to be minimal, somewhat surprising given the
season. Britannia could only come up with 6 species of WARBLER on the 12th,
while most areas are just seeing the residents. An all-day search of Rideau
River PP did produce 12 species of WARBLER, so clearly at least some birds
are coming through.

There was a CAROLINA WREN at Britannia on the 12th.  Also of interest was a
DARK-EYED JUNCO at Shirley’s Bay on the 11th, which is early this far south
(they nest in the northern part of the region).

A GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER in the Carp Hills near Dunrobin on the 11th was
likely the local nester.

A few other migrants included a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER at the Deschenes
Rapids on the 10th (also with 7 species of WARBLER), and Jack Pine Trail
had an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER on the 13th.

*Reminder regarding access to the Shirley’s Bay Causeway:*

DND has advised extra caution as the causeway is in rough shape.  They have
also requested that if any garbage can be removed it would be appreciated.



To access this site, you must be on the access list, and you must call
Range Control (613-991-5740) for permission, state that you are an OFNC
member and give your name. Finally, you must call again when you have left
the area.  DND would also like to be informed if you see anyone on the
property who should not be there, such as boats in the bay or people
fishing on the causeway. They are trespassing and DND will deal with the
situation.



The OFNC has provided DND with a list of OFNC members who HAVE SPECIFICALLY
REQUESTED access. DND will check, so make sure that your membership is up
to date and that you have requested that the OFNC put you on the access
list.  This list has already been sent to DND this spring and will be
updated occasionally.  To get on the next access list, please contact
members...@ofnc.ca.



Thanks to everyone who contributed bird observations. We encourage everyone
to report their bird sightings on eBird for the benefit of the entire
birding community.

Good birding.
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[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Birding Report

[William Gilmour via ONTBIRDS]

Presqu’ile Birding Report Aug 9th to Aug 15th

HIGHLIGHTS

WHIMBREL
BLACK TERN
BLUE-WINGED WARBLER

At this time of the year shorebirds are the focus of most birders visiting the 
Park and this week it didn’t disappoint producing 16 species of shorebirds! 
Birders are still best to head to Beach 2 and explore the beach starting from 
here. A Park employee kindly reported the state of trail leading to Owen Pt. 
Most of trail is dry as is lookout#1, lookout 2 and 3 under water. As you get 
to the point the trail lookouts 4 and 5 are covered in gravel but there is an 
opening as you get out to the point giving you the best view of Gull Island 
otherwise there is no view yet at any of the lookouts. There is no shorebird 
habitat at Owen Pt and this is likely to continue for a while yet. For those 
birders who like to head to Gull Island in the fall,  it is going to be a 
challenge unless water levels really drop in the next month!

Duck species and numbers remain relatively low with WOOD DUCK, MALLARD, 
BLUE-WINGED TEAL, GREEN-WINGED TEAL and a summering LONG-TAILED DUCK that 
appeared to be doing poorly most likely due to botulism. A couple of HOODED 
MERGANSERS round out the ducks.

After a long absence the first 3 WILD TURKEYS were seen on August 13th.  

A total of 3 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS have been reported this week in the 
Park.This is one shorebird that seems to prefer to forage around Beach 1. A 
flock of 30 SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS have been constant all week. KILLDEER round 
out the plovers seen this week.

The first 2 SANDERLINGS showed up on Aug 11th and are still being reported. 2 
BAIRD’S SANDPIPERS were reported on the 13th and haven’t been seen since. High 
count of 1OO LEAST SANDPIPERS on the 13th have dwindled to half that today. 2 
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, 1 PECTORAL, 55 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, a high of 6 
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS on the 13th and not seen since. 2 WILSON’S SNIPE, 3 
SPOTTED SANDPIPERS, 1 SOLITARY SANDPIPER. 5 GREATER YELLOWLEGS and a high of 18 
LESSER YELLOWLEGS. 

A local naturalist was out fishing in the marsh on Aug 11th and had a BLACK 
TERN fly past her canoe. Although this is most likely a migrant the possibility 
of this tern breeding here needs to be considered. 

There was an uptick of songbirds moving on August 11th. One lucky resident had 
6 species of warblers moving through the yard. BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, 
BLACK-AND-WHITE, AMERICAN REDSTART, BLACKBURNIAN, numerous YELLOW WARBLERS and 
a CANADA WARBLER. Other then the  BLUE-WINGED WARBLER which nest not far from 
the Park all these warblers breed in the Park and are likely moving off 
breeding areas. 

ORCHARD ORIOLE was last reported on August 11th and although there will be a 
few stragglers most ORCHARD ORIOLES have probably migrated out! We have yet to 
see any sign of new songbirds moving into the area as of yet.

THANK YOU to all the observers who have forward me or Ebirded their list of 
bird sightings this week!

Directions: Presqu’ile Provincial Park is located on the north shore of Lake 
Ontario, just south of the town of Brighton.  It can be reached from either 
Hwy. 401, or Cty. Rd. 2 and is well signed.  A Park map can be found in the 
information tabloid available at the Park gate.  Presqu’ile’s two offshore 
islands – Gull and High Bluff – support a large multi-species colonial bird 
nesting area and access is not permitted during the breeding season (10 
March-10 September).






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[nysbirds-l] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 15 Aug 2019

[David Suggs]

- RBA
* New York
* Buffalo
* 08/15/2019
* NYBU1908.15
- Birds mentioned

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  Please submit reports to
  dsu...@buffaloornithologicalsociety.org
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  MARBLED GODWIT
  Merlin
  Peregrine Falcon
  Sandhill Crane
  Semipalmated Plover
  Killdeer
  Greater Yellowlegs
  Lesser Yellowlegs
  Solitary Sandpiper
  Spotted Sandpiper
  Upland Sandpiper
  Semipalm. Sandpiper
  Least Sandpiper
  Pectoral Sandpiper
  Short-b. Dowitcher
  Wilson's Snipe

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  Hotline: Buffalo Bird Report at the Buffalo Museum of Science
  Date: 08/15/2019
  Number:   716-896-1271
  To Report:Same
  Compiler: David F. Suggs
  Coverage: Western New York and adjacent Ontario
  Website:  www.BuffaloOrnithologicalSociety.org

  Thursday, August 15, 2019

  The Buffalo Bird Report is a service provided
  by your Buffalo Museum of Science and the
  Buffalo Ornithological Society. To contact the
  Science Museum, call 896-5200. Press the pound
  key to report sightings before the end of this
  message.

  Highlights of reports received August 1 through
  August 15 from the Niagara Frontier Region.

  A very rare MARBLED GODWIT was found August 13
  at the Dufferin Islands park at Niagara Falls
  in Ontario. Still present on the 15th, this
  large shorebird was at the north end of the
  park, on the west side of the Niagara Parkway.
  In the BOS archives, there are just 15 records
  of MARBLED GODWIT in the last 50 years.

  After midnight, August 12, a migrant UPLAND
  SANDPIPER was heard calling over Buffalo near
  the University at Buffalo campus.

  Recent shorebirds at the Bird Island Pier in
  Buffalo were SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, SPOTTED
  SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER and SEMIPALM.
  SANDPIPER.

  In the Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area, at
  the marshes east of Knowlesville Road, SHORT-B.
  DOWITCHER, 3 WILSON'S SNIPE, PECTORAL
  SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER, SEMIPALM. SANDPIPER
  and a mix of 70 GREATER YELLOWLEGS and LESSER
  YELLOWLEGS. Also a MERLIN and three SANDHILL
  CRANES - two adults with one young colt. At
  Kumpf Marsh in the Iroquois Refuge, four more
  SANDHILL CRANES and a PEREGRINE FALCON.

  And in Amherst, at the Ridge Lea wetland
  between North Bailey and I-290, three SOLITARY
  SANDPIPERS with KILLDEER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER and
  SEMIPALM. SANDPIPER.

  You may report sightings after the tone. Thank
  you for calling and reporting.

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