[ONTBIRDS] Slaty-backed Gull Toronto

An adult Slaty-backed Gull was seen feeding with a large concentration of gulls off Pipit Pt at the southeastern corner of Tommy Thompson Park. A dark-mantled gull the same size as surrounding Herring Gulls with a white crescent on tertails, dirty white head with particularly dark area around

[ONTBIRDS] Verigated Flycatcher Brooklyn Nov 17 Yes

Hello Birders The bird was showing well at 2:30 pm today. Numerous observers. Directions as per Mike Burrels post. Cheers and Good birding Mike Williamson -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in

[ONTBIRDS] Western Grebe update, Kettle Point, Nov 17

The Western Grebe, previously reported from Ipperwash Beach, was seen this afternoon by a gaggle of us about 200 m north east of Kettle Point proper. Viewing is tough, as the lake is angry today. Basically, anywhere between north Ipperwash and Kettle Point seem possible locations as it ranges

[ONTBIRDS] Rare Geese in Ottawa

For those birders who are not on Discord the following Geese were seen at the Nolan Quarry on Nolan Road in the south east area of Ottawa this morning. Bean Goose Barnacle Goose Ross’s Goose Snow Goose Cackling Goose Canada Goose. The are also Greater White fronted Goose (2) on Milton Road.

[ONTBIRDS] Variegated Flycatcher - November 17, yes

Multiple observers are reporting the Variegated Flycatcher along the Brooklin Lions Wilderness Trail is present again this morning as of 0745 November 17. Directions: Brooklin is in the north end of Whitby. From the intersection of County Rd 12 (Baldwin Street) and Hwy 7 (which becomes County Rd