Re: [Ontbirds] Fwd: Smith's Longspur at Long Point

2016-12-30 Thread Bob Curry
Also seen today at those times by about 5 carloads. Bob Curry and Glenda Slessor -- Original Message -- From: "Earthquest Canada" To: "Robert B" Cc: "birdalert@ontbirds.ca" Sent: 2016-12-30 12:45:26 PM Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Fwd: Smith's Longspur at Long Point Thx for posting this

[Ontbirds] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 30 Dec 2016

2016-12-30 Thread David Suggs
- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 12/30/2016 * NYBU1612.30 - Birds mentioned --- Please submit reports to dsu...@buffaloornithologicalsociety.org --- Red-throated Loon Horned Grebe Harlequin Duck Black Scot

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur - Long Point continues

2016-12-30 Thread Cheryl Edgecombe
The bird continued to show well today along Concession A. It was sitting low and quiet on a knoll not more than 10 feet from the side of the road. Northern Harriers kept it wary. It was first seen and heard with its rattle call a little further in the field but kindly pointed out to us by other o

[Ontbirds] Congratulations Bruce Falls - Order of Canada

2016-12-30 Thread Jean Iron
It was announced today, 30 December 2016, that Dr. James Bruce Falls of Toronto is a Member of the Order of Canada for his achievements in ornithology and nature conservation. Bruce is a retired professor at the University of Toronto, known for his bird and mammal research, much of which was done i

Re: [Ontbirds] Fwd: Smith's Longspur at Long Point

2016-12-30 Thread Earthquest Canada
Thx for posting this bird Rex. For those following this bird. It was seen yesterday between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm feeding on the side of Concession A near the creek. Dave Jolly, earthquestcanadaATyahoo.com From: ONTBIRDS on behalf of Robert B via ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Eastern Meadowlark, Saltfleet Twp, Hamilton

2016-12-30 Thread Rob Porter
Looking at one right now from the Dofasco Trail off 10th Road, near Hamilton Google maps link to exact point: Dropped pin near Dofasco 2000 Trail, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2X4 https://goo.gl/maps/v4RTMDA4uPs Got photos, seems to be just one so far, flies around a bit. Good birding Rob Sent from m

[Ontbirds] Linwood CBC, December 29, 2016

2016-12-30 Thread Ken Burrell
Hi everyone, The 11th annual Linwood CBC was held yesterday, December 29th. Weather was fairly challenging, with strong, gusty winds and on and off snow throughout count day for the 32 (+2 feeder watchers) participants. An above average count of 54 species (plus 1 species we're waiting on for doc

[Ontbirds] Ontario winter bird list - update #2

2016-12-30 Thread Josh Vandermeulen
As we approach the end of the year, new birds have been added to the winter bird list almost daily, a trend that will certainly slow down as the last few remaining "easy" species are accounted for. Since my last update on December 15, the following species have been added bringing the total to 2