[Ontbirds] Great gray back on cedarbrook trail right now

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[Ontbirds] Northern shrike north Oshawa

Not sure how common these are. But saw one south of Winchester on ritson rd. approx 200 metres south on west side just past no trespassing sign. Perched on low tree over road. Very good view. Sent from my iP ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Whitby: great grey owl back

Is here right now 3 pm. Brooklin on cedarbrook trail Whitby 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

[Ontbirds] Great Grey owl

1:30p.m. In the same field cedarbrook trail,Brooklyn 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 ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Whitby: Snowy owl

Snowy owl sitting at the end of the pier at whitby harbour Whitby 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

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile:

Greater white fronted goose in a large group of Canada geese at far eastern end of beach one at presqu'ile prov. park. Presqu'ile Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Presqu'ile: goose

Thank you David back in my car looking at Sibleys I realized it wasn't GWFG thanks for confirmation. Presqu'ile Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Snow geese

Today at town line rd and mud lake side road in pond with Canada geese. 3 white morph snow geese (verified by second birder). Located north whitby, just north of campkins trailers, one block west of Baldwin Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Snow geese whitby follow up

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[Ontbirds] Whitby: snow geese are back

Town line rd and mud lake rd Whitby 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 ONTBIRDS including how to

[Ontbirds] Golden eagle

Flew over mud lake, north whitby today at 3:45 pm and continued flying south west. Located at town line rd. just west of high twelve. Got a couple of pics of it. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Long tailed duck

Today on east side of bridge at Pringle creek in whitby. Another birder had mentioned earlier that long tails hadn't been seen yet, so thought I would post sighting. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists -

[Ontbirds] Cattle egret whitby.

By itself near eastern most part of carruthers golf course. View from road or parking lot of golf course. Owners request no one one the green. Hall's Rd Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret

Good viewing of egret 1pm from carruthers creek golf course parking. North east corner of golf course Hall's Rd Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Solitaire. 10:00am

7 good views of bird mid to far away feeding on ash berries along driveway on private property. Bird was vocal at times. See previous post for directions. Also note that there was a good view of northern shrike 300 metres north on east side. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Snow Goose. Brooklin On

Single white snow goose in pond at the corner of ashburn and Winchester this morning. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Snow goose - brooklin

Snow goose still present in pond at north east corner of ashburn road and Winchester Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Lapland longspurs (2) Brooklin

saw two lapland longspurs this morning at 8:30 am. among a flock of about 75 snow buntings. This flock has been present fairly regularly at this location: Columbus road just east of Lakeridge. Flock has been in the field of the first farm on the north side. Also observed birds flying to

[Ontbirds] Rough legged hawk north Oshawa

Just finished watching a rough legged hawk in a field just north of conlin on simcoe. West side. It was hunting over the field and then landed on a tree for a short time before flying west. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis continues in whitby

At Sobeys pond at Montecorte and Nordeagle. Further back in the reeds right 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

[Ontbirds] Yellow headed blackbird cranberry marsh

A male YHB is being viewed now from east platform of cranberry marsh accessed from lynde shores. Down the road trail with metal markets. Bird in mud flats in front of cormorant trees. Scope handy. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Ibis at halls road north

White faced ibis is being viewed now at north platform. Tip of far peninsula Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Two snow geese, North Whitby

Good views of snow geese at mud lake Rd and townline Rd in Whitby North of brooklin. Take highway 12 North and turn west on Townline Rd, pond is on north side about 300 metres from hwy 12 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Common nighthawks oshawa

six common nighthawks flying over Winchester and Ritson Road on the north east side at 6 PM. This is the second time in a week I have seen them there. Can view them from east parking lot of karate place. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Whitby Mountain Bluebird

I phoned the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority this afternoon and spoke with one of their wildlife specialists about the Mountain Bluebird. They were appreciative that I called and told me that they were aware of the bird's presence and are happy that people are coming to see and

[Ontbirds] Simcoe Dickcissel

Bird continues to be seen Well in exact same location as previously reported -- Northwest corner of Old Barrie Rd and Line 8. Please refer to earlier reports for exact directions Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Ruff - Brighton Constructed wetlands

Bird continues to be seen well in the north east corner. Refer to previous posts for exact directions Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope Port Perry NO

No phalaropes were present today in the south cell of nonquon sewage lagoons in port Perry. I did not exam all cells in the lagoons. There were notably less shorebirds this morning although both short-billed dowitcher and pectoral sandpipers were amongst the more common birds. Please see

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope

At least one bird continues this morning in south east corner of the lagoon. Please refer to earlier post for directions and pass required. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit at Windemere

Hudsonian is feeding with the marbled Godwit on the right side of the island Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover TTP

Multiple birders are viewing plover now in same location as previously posted Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] 2 Pacific Loons Barrie

An adult in breeding plumage and a bird in basic plumage are present and being view from Minet's Point in Barrie. Also present are Little Gull and Red-throated Loon. Please refer to earlier posts for exact directions. Scope required for loons. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Whitchurch-Stouffville: osprey nest

Saw a pair of osprey on a nest north of stouffville road by about 2k on the east side of the 404 in a satellite tower. One of the osprey was returning to the nest with a large fish in its tallons. Whitchurch-Stouffville Sent from my iPhone ___

[Ontbirds] Huntsville: bunting continued

Great viewing of the painted bunting. Very kind of the owners to let us stand in their backyard. Huntsville Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Aw

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[Ontbirds] Tricoloured Heron at TTP - yes!

Received a text from a friend who is now watching the Tri-coloured Heron at Tommy Thompson Park in Cell 2 (as of 4:05pm). It is about a 25 minute walk to Cell 2. Bird was found yesterday by Paul Prior. Tommy Thompson can be entered from Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager continues

Bird present at 11:30am please refer to Lev's report for directions and instructions Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned night Heron - NO

As of 8:15am the previously reported YCNH has not been re found. There are many ponds around the area where it could be hiding. Please refer to earlier post for exact directions. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant back

The Neotropic Cormorant just flew into Cranberry Marsh giving us great views of it as it flew by us. It can be seen from the East platform of Lynde Shores. Please refer to yesterday's post for exact directions. Charmaine Anderson & Mike Ferguson Durham OFO outing. Sent from my iP

[Ontbirds] Neotropic cormorant east side cranberry marsh whitby

Bird at north end mixed in with double crested and Canada geese. Lighting is brutal and extremely hot. Park in Lynde Shores conservation and walk down road to almost the end - platform on right. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Marbled is also present at Windemere

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[Ontbirds] Godwits at Windemere

Currently viewing two godwits at Windemere on far side of basin. Both appear to be Hudsonian, have not re-found the marbled yet. Birds I'm am viewing have strong supercilium and white belly Windemere is odd Eastport drive in Hamilton. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Gannet.

Still along Burlington lakefront. But best seen from lift bridge side. Currently we are on north side of lift bridge viewing it to the north east Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird yes

Continues today in same location please refer to earlier post for directions. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret - yes - Durham

The cattle egret is still present in the NW field (Highland Farms) at Lakeridge and Highway 2 in Ajax. You can exit 401 at Lakeridge and head north. Field is on nw side of first set of lights. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Cattle egret Durham

Posting for Brandon McWalters, Cattle Egret now in field NW corner of Lakeridge and Hwy 2. >From Toronto exit 401 and Lakeridge and go N to Hwy 2. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] American Avocet Muskoka Yes

Birds continued as of 11am please refer to previous posts for directions. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager Port Hope

Margaret Bain asked me to post that Tanager has been re found East of the Sewage plant. Drive to cement barrier. Bird is in Tamarack about 30 to 50 meters down. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler - Toronto Wet Woods

Continuing as of 11:15. Please refer to previous emails for directions ___ 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] Snowy Egret Cranberry Marsh

Current visibly from north platform on halls rd. Take 401 east and exit at Lakeridge, south to Bayly, east to Halls rd. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret - no!

Bird has left cranberry marsh ___ 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

[Ontbirds] (no subject)

Brandon Walters found a Hudsonian godwit at cranberry marsh in Whitby. North Platform on halls ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit Whitby

Forgot to add subject line. See previous post. Bird at Cranberry Marsh north platform from halls road At north end of marsh feeding ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] American Avocets Whitby

There are 4 birds currently being seen from the south platform of cranberry Marsh on halls road. From 401 exit at Lakeridge go south and turn east at Bayly and take first right on halls road. Found by Jake Munroe. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit -- Cranberry Marsh, Whitby

Currently being seen from the North Platform. Cranberry marsh is on Halls Road. 401 east to Lakeridge, south to Bayly and east to Halls road. Posting for Sam Collins. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit -- Cranberry Marsh, Whitby

Currently being seen from the North Platform. Cranberry marsh is on Halls Road. 401 east to Lakeridge, south to Bayly and east to Halls road. Posting for Sam Collins. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Ruff in port Perry Nonquon Sewage Lagoons found by Geoff Carpentier

The Ruff (Reeve) is in the centre of the southern most cell at nonquon. Note: a pass is required to get in and can be purchased at the waste management site in Reach street they won’t be open again until Tuesday. Sewage Lagoons are located in Port Perry - please see attachment for instrucations

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalarope - Blenheim

Gray Carlin asked me to report that she has a breeding plumage Wilson’s Phalarope at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Ross’s Goose Whitby

Posting for Sara and Ian Miron - they just had a Ross’s Goose on the lake at the base of Gordon Street. The bird flew north possibly to the soccer fields on Bayly at Gordon. You can exit the 401 at Lakeridge and go south to Bayly and east to Gordon. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Ross’s Goose

Just found the Ross’s goose in a golf course on the northside of Bayly just west of Westney in Ajax. Feeding with Canada Geese. Exit 401 at Westney go south and the. West in Bayly Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Purple gallinule - 1030am

Currently being seen. Directions as per Jeremy’s original post - > Location: John R Park Homestead cbe found by searching Google Maps, and is on County Rd 50 between Kingsville and Harrow in Essex County. If you park in the gravel parking lot up against a flower garden, walk to County Rd 50 and

[Ontbirds] Swallow tailed kite YES

Continuing in exact location from yesterday. ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Kiskadee yes!!!

Bird was seen briefly in the willow tree where it was last seen roosting the previous evening. Approx 75 metres down trail across from the brown habitat restoration sign on same side as slough Rondeau provincial park ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Ross’s Goose

I have the Whitby bird in a soccer field between Gordon and Watson off of Bayly. It’s a very flighty bird so not sure how long it will stay. Exit highway at Brock in Whitby, go south to Bayly and head back west short distance to Watson Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Ross’s new location

The bird flew from the soccer field and I left - heading home I decided to check a field for GWFG and found the Ross’s again. It is currently feeding in a corn field on the east side of Audley Road just north of Taunton in Ajax. Hopefully it stays for a while feeding. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon Whitby

Gray Carlin and I had the Eurasian Wigeon at the north end of Cranberry Marsh. Take 401 to Lakeridge go south to Bayly then east to halls rd Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Barnacle Goose continues

swimming in Schomberg Lagoons now. See previous reports for directions. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Yellow crowned night heron - Ajax

A Yellow crowned night heron was photographed last Saturday at Duffins Creek, Ajax and posted on Facebook. The bird was re-found yesterday but not confirmed until today. I just saw the bird briefly hunkered down with some other Herons. It flushed a short distance to a tree. To see the bird a

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Yellow crowned night heron - Ajax -yes

Bird continues this morning. Was seen from boat launch and also from concrete trail that is just south of the opening across from 176 Lake Driveway. -- Forwarded message - From: charmaine anderson Date: Fri, Sep 21, 2018 at 2:21 PM Subject: Yellow crowned night heron - Ajax

[Ontbirds] Barrow’s Goldeneye Oshawa

Found a male about 40 minutes ago at Bonniebrae Point. Can be seen with binoculars but scope would help. See checklist for exact location https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51216204 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon Whitby continues

The bird is currently being seen from the north platform of Cranberry Marsh. Scope is definitely required. Most of the open water is frozen, it’s hanging around with a group Canada geese. Patience is required. Cranberry Marsh is in Halls Road south, Whitby.

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon Whitby

A male Eurasian Wigeon is currently being seen from the south platform of cranberry marsh on Halls Road South, Whitby. While scope isn’t absolutely necessary it is recommended. Bird is swimming in and out of the weeds to the north of the platform. ___

[Ontbirds] Laughing gull earlier today Whitby Harbour.

Apologies for not getting this out earlier. We had a potential Laughing Gull at approximately 10:40am. Bird was sleeping and hidden making ID confirmation difficult. The bird finally woke up and flew shortly after that giving everyone good looks, confirming identification. As far as I know the

[Ontbirds] Hermit warbler yes

The bird found at thickson woods yesterday is currently being seen again in north west corner of the woods. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler at Bowmanville

There is a Worm-eating Warbler currently at Bowmanville Westside Marsh. It was found last night by Sam Collins and continues today. The bird can be hard to locate but is actively calling and feeding. To reach Bowmanville Westside Marsh take the Liberty exit off 401 in Bowmanville, take Lake Rd

[Ontbirds] Black bellied whistling duck - Essex.

Currently looking at the whistling duck that was found last night. Bird can be viewed from the south end of Mersea road 21 or from around the corner on Mersea road 2. Scope not required but useful. Charmaine and Jean Iron. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] White faced ibis - new location

The bird is now in a field on Lakeridge road south of Victoria. West side of road in corn field. It is very skittish and flying around. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Black throated sparrow - warning accident on the 401 eastbound

FYI - 401 is backed up to Salem. ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe -- Niagara on the Lake

A photo of a Western Grebe was posted in the Ontario Birds Facebook Group — bird was seen yesterday by the marina in Niagara on the Lake — individual that saw the bird went back today and wasn’t able to locate it. These are all the details that I have. Charmaine.

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe -- found

Ryan Griffiths just re-found the Western Grebe in the river near the marina. The Marina is on Nelson Street, Niagara on the Lake Charmaine. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird - Durham.

This morning I found a single bluebird sitting on a wire in west durham - I took some photos in poor light and dismissed it as an eastern bluebird, but having posted it in a few spots it has been confirmed as a female mountain bluebird. See map from EBird for location.

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird continues

The Mountain Bluebird was still present this afternoon at 3pm -- it varies between being on Concession eight just east of Sideline 32 and North of 8 on Sideline 30. It was also seen in a small puddle in the field on the north west side of 8 and 30. A note about the location -- the whole area

[ONTBIRDS] Brown booby Hamilton

Bird just landed on the wave tower. Seen from van wagners Beach. Scope recommended. -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To