[Ontbirds] Immense Reverse Migration off Tip of Point Pelee, 9 May 2019

On 9 May 2019, many birders witnessed one of the largest reverse migrations off the Tip of Point Pelee in many, many years. It is almost indescribable how good it was. This flight was in complete contrast to the flight on 7 May, where the birds were flying north out of the park. Several people

[Ontbirds] Yellow Rail, Oakville, video https://youtu.be/47VvJQmU27M

   https://youtu.be/47VvJQmU27MSorry for the delay Ontbirders: here id the Video of the Yellow Rail that I managed to grab in Oakville, this week.      https://youtu.be/47VvJQmU27M Bird was found by Mark Jennings and has not been seen since May 8 night! Cheers  Luc Fazio

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover at Presqu'ile; Cattle Egret on Huff Rd.

Hi all, There is a Piping Plover on Beach 1 at Presqu’ile with 2 Black-bellied Plovers and a Ruddy Turnstone. It is colour banded and appears to be a different bird than the 1-6 May bird but a better look is desired. If you see it, try to get the combination. There is also a Cattle Egret

[Ontbirds] Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area (10 May 2019) 12 Raptors

Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2019 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black

[Ontbirds] Prothonotary Warbler at Tiny Marsh.

Last seen near small wood bridge that crosses the ditch about 200meters east of Trotter Dike parking lot. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] White Pelicans at Ingleside

The six are still present on the river off Farren Park campground but a Mute Swan continues to make periodic passes to drive them out. So far they are resisting the attacks. They have not returned to the water closer to the county road. Brian Morin Directions : Ingleside is east of Morrisburg

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Festival of Flight May 10th (Afternoon)

Rondeau Festival of Flight May 10th Afternoon Report A few new and exciting finds this afternoon. A Canada Warbler was seen on Tulip Tree Trail along with the Prothonotary Warbler. A Brewster’s Warbler was found at Beach Access #6 with both Orange-crowned and Tennessee Warblers. A Hooded

[Ontbirds] Blue-winged Warbler

Blue-winged Warbler at Ashbridges Bay being seen right now near the washrooms Ashbridges Bay is at Coxwell and Lakeshore Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove - Pelee Island

Hi folks, Our crew has found a White-winged Dove at Lighthouse point near the beach, spotted by Patrick Berens. It is just north of the last cottage on the beach in a tangle. Directions: Lighthouse point is on the northeast corner of the island. Thanks, Nathan

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee NP Migration Report -May 10

Today is another fine day of birding in the Point. There were several "best birds" seen today. A SWALLOW-TAILED KITE flew southward for the length of the Park and disappeared off the Tip, but was seen flying south again in the late morning. Also noted in the reverse flight heading south off The

[Ontbirds] Prairie warbler point pelee

At post #8 looking east at woofland trail. Seen by JB and myself. Hes singing!Dwayne___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret - Pelee Island

Hi folks, For those islanders, I've got a Cattle Egret sitting on the far edge of Henry Lake by Lighthouse Point on Pelee Island. Directions: Lighthouse point is at the northeast corner of Pelee Island. Thanks, Nathan ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile Bird Report for 3-9 May 2019

Presqu’ile Bird Report for 3-9 May 2019 By Doug McRae HIGHLIGHTS: RED-THROATED LOON, SNOWY EGRET, CATTLE EGRET, RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, PIPING PLOVER, LITTLE GULL, LAUGHING GULL, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, YELLOW-THROATED VIREO, NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER It was a great week

[Ontbirds] White Pelicans at Ingleside

The birds were reported this morning from the same location they flew to last evening, on the river off the west end of the Farren Park campground, almost over to the far shore. They were still being harassed by a Mute Swawn which had driven them away from the water near the road. it is anyone's

[Ontbirds] Rondeau Festival of Flight May 10th (morning)

Rondeau Festival of Flight May 10th Morning Report A fantastic morning for birds in Rondeau. South Point Trail has been a hub of activity, with several great birds that have been found. A Yellow-breasted Chat was found at the Tip of South Point along with groups of Tanagers and flocks of

[Ontbirds] No Prothonotary Warbler Tiny Marsh

I had no luck finding the Prothonotary Warbler seen yesterday after an extensive search this morning. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite, Pt. Pelee

Currently circling over the tip.  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Scissortailed kite pelee

Just flew south over cemetery___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit