[Ontbirds] Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (05 May 2016) 47 Raptors

2016-05-05 Thread reports
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2016 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black

[Ontbirds] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 05 May 2016

2016-05-05 Thread David Suggs
- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 05/05/2016 * NYBU1605.05 - Birds mentioned --- Please submit reports to dsu...@buffaloornithologicalsociety.org --- GOLDEN-WING. WARBLER LA. WATERTHRUSH EVENING GROSBEAK

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Birding Report for Week Ending May 5, 2016.

2016-05-05 Thread Fred Helleiner
For most of this spring, migrating birds have arrived at Presqu'ile Provincial Park more or less on schedule. Such arrivals are welcome, of course, and have continued this week, but do not really surprise anyone familiar with the chronology of bird migration in this area. On the other hand,

[Ontbirds] Ottawa/ Gatineau-recent sightings to May 5, 2016

2016-05-05 Thread k_zbitnew2 k_zbitnew2
Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club Ottawa/Gatineau (50 Km radius from Parliament Hill) E. Ontario, W. Quebec Compiler: Greg Zbitnew at k_zbitn...@bell.net or sighti...@ofnc.ca May 5, 2016 No exceptional birds were seen this week. Most notable were a ROSS’S GOOSE near Frank Kenny on the 30th, a

[Ontbirds] Pelee Island highlights: White Pelicans, Least Bittern

2016-05-05 Thread Y. Robert Tymstra
Highlights from Pelee Island today include 5 White Pelicans flying over the Pelee Island Winery, a Least Bittern and 4 Eastern Bluebirds at Fish Point (sw corner of island), and a Red-shouldered Hawk near the north shore of the island. A Tufted Titmouse was reported from the East Beach Campground.

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Islands trip reminder

2016-05-05 Thread Jay Peterson
Hello everyone, I am sending a quick note for people who are attending this Saturday. The Toronto Islands ferry service has increased its fares as of May 1 and this is not yet reflected on the OFO website. The prices for adults are now $7.50 and seniors are $5.00. Meet time is 7:30 but since

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Update May 5

2016-05-05 Thread Reuven Martin
Good afternoon birders, A few interesting birds have been found today around the park, although most birders are still finding it very slow. The White-winged Dove was reported again at 17104 Lakeshore Rd. Prothonotary Warbler was seen again on Tulip Tree Trail as well as on Bennett Rd. A

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee today

2016-05-05 Thread Michael Williamson
Had a very good assortment of Warbler Golden -wing, Blue -wing Cape May Bay -breathed etc, also had two Sandhills flying south over the Tip. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] White eyed vireo at Darlington Nuclear Trail

2016-05-05 Thread Tim wilgan
This afternoon at approximately 2:05 I found a White-eyed vireo on the east side of the Darlington Nuclear Trail. The bird stayed low (10-15ft) for a full 3-4 minutes while it fed on midges, which allowed me to enjoy some crippling looks. I could clearly see its yellow spectacles and flanks and

[Ontbirds] Golden winged warbler at Ahbridges Toronto

2016-05-05 Thread THERESA DOBKO
The Golden winged warbler first reported on ebitd is still at Ashbridges Bay Park. Take Lakeshore east to Coxwell and turn south into park. Park bottom lot and take path that skirts the marina. Seen just before marina beach Theresa Kris and Lynn

[Ontbirds] Baltimore Orioles

2016-05-05 Thread Carole Ross
Two at my feeder South of Colborne. Eating oranges. Sent from my iPad ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] PEPTBO Gyr Falcon

2016-05-05 Thread David Okines
Hi Again, the Gyr Falcon fly over the observatory again at 12:14 just as we were closing the nets, it was heading SW towards the harbour so it is obviously still in the area. Dave David Okines Station Manager Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPTBO) Prince Edward County, Ontario,

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee NP Migration Update - May 5, 2016

2016-05-05 Thread Festival Of Birds
We are finally up to double digit numbers for warblers today with 17 species being reported in Point Pelee. Unfortunately the Grace's Warbler seen yesterday was not one of them. Both Brewster's & Lawrence's Warbler, which are crosses between Blue-winged & Golden-winged Warblers were at the

[Ontbirds] Rose-Breasted Grosbeak in Thornhill

2016-05-05 Thread Gene Denzel
A nice early Spring migrant showed up at our feeder yesterday. Many more to come I’m sure! (I also discovered that changing your email supplier means you have to update your Ont-birds subscription.) Gene Denzel lez...@yorku.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Sandhill Cranes, port colborne

2016-05-05 Thread jason moss
Two sandhill cranes in a field on hwy 140 and forks road on the east side. Port colborne ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Gyr Falcon @ PEPTBO

2016-05-05 Thread David Okines
Hi All, three of us just had a grey Gyr Falcon fly over the harbour at 10:25 from the SW and then over the observatory, it headed to the north but hasn't been seen since so this is a heads up that it may be seen in the county somewhere. Dave David Okines Station Manager Prince Edward Point

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Migration Report May 5, 2016

2016-05-05 Thread Reuven Martin
Good morning! There are a few new birds in the park today, with at least 9 species of warbler being seen and a few new birds like Solitary Sandpiper, Swainson's Thrush and Lincoln's Sparrow. Birds are fairly hard to find though, with the north end of the park seeming to be somewhat more

[Ontbirds] Cerulean Warbler, Windsor

2016-05-05 Thread David McNorton
Seen at Tall Grass Prairie Heritage Park (off Titcombe Road) now. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about