[Ontbirds] Blue Grosbeak, Fullarton Ontario

Hello Ontbirders, After about an hour and 20 minute wait Nancy and I and a London birder (sorry forgot to ask your name) saw the Blue Grosbeak as it came into the Crabapple tree prior to going to the feeders. It arrived at about 5:30 PM and we watched it for about 15 minutes on and off until

[Ontbirds] Lapland Longspurs, Richardson Side Rd. and Lakeshore Rd. 311, Essex County, Northeast of Leamington

Hello Ontbirders, We came across a large flock of breeding plumage Lapland Longspur in a field in the northwest corner of Richardson Side Rd. and Lakeshore Rd. 311 in Essex county this evening at 6 PM. A small number of birds were seen on the ground in the field and then suddenly a large

[Ontbirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Col. Samuel Smith Park, Toronto - Present today Aug. 20, 2014

For those of you who are still hoping to see this bird. It was present today from at least 1:30 - 2:20 PM. It was roosting and preening on a large branch, on the north-east portion of the island in the large pond (with the viewing platform). The bird was best seen from the gravel path which

[Ontbirds] OFO trip - Colonel Samuel Smith Park and Western Lake Ontario

---BeginMessage--- Hello Ontbirders, Fourteen of us, properly attired, enjoyed the beautiful birding weather today starting at 8 AM at Colonel Samuel Smith Park in Etobicoke in the rain and ending at 3:30 PM at Jack Darling Park in Mississauga, in the rain. The group tallied a total of 65

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake and Parasitic Jaeger at Van Wagner's

---BeginMessage--- Seen by many in strong north-east winds.Van Wagner's Beach is located off of the QEW east of the Burlington Skyway. Observer's are at the Lakeland Centre.Garth RileyEtobicoke, Ontarioril...@yahoo.com ---End Message--- ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Barrie Today

---BeginMessage--- Dave Pryor and I just observed one of the alternate plumage Pacific Loons‎ in Barrie on Kempenfelt Bay. The bird was in with a huge flock of Common Loons and observed from the trail on the North side of Kempenfelt Bay moving slowly east. Park in the public lot at the corner of

[Ontbirds] Baltimore Oriole, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

---BeginMessage--- While watching a large flock of Pine Siskins feeding on Goldenrod seeds, Nancy spotted a Baltimore Oriole in the flock. This is a late record for this species. Good pictures were taken and I was able to rule out other possible oriole species. Colonel Samuel Park is located

[Ontbirds] Pomarine and Parasitic Jaeger at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

---BeginMessage--- ‎Dave Pryor and I just saw a Parasitic Jaeger being harassed by a Pomarine Jaeger on the east side of CSSP. The birds landed in the water off Humber Bay West.Colonel Samuel Smith Park is south of the intersection of Kipling Ave. And Lakeshore Blvd in Toronto.Sent from my

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Whitby

---BeginMessage--- ‎The Cattle Egret is still present today at the Carruthers Creek Golf Course. It was on the north east corner of the course associating with Canada Geese.Directions: take 401 to Salem Rd. South. Turn left (east) on Bayly to the intersection with Lake ridge Rd. Turn right and

Re: [Ontbirds] Caspian Terns Nov 15 Leslie St Spit - Decoys

---BeginMessage--- Hi everyone, I received an eBird report yesterday for review in which an observer reported 9 Caspian Terns at Tommy Thompson Park yesterday. The observer kindly included a picture. This would be an exceptional late day for Caspian Tern in Toronto so I took a close look at the

[Ontbirds] Yellow-headed Blackbird, Rainham Rd. And Sandusk Rd., Halldiman

---BeginMessage--- ‎Nancy just spotted a Yellow-headed Blackbird in with a mixed flock of predominantly. Brown-headed Cowbirds and a few Red-winged Blackbird. They were feeding on corn at the side of the road on Sandusk, but had been on both roads at the intersection. Pictures taken.Garth

Re: [Ontbirds] White-faced Ibis Pelee Tip - flew north

---BeginMessage--- ‎The body of Barb's text didn't come through. The bird was seen flying north over the tip. Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com   Original Message   From: 2barbara.charl...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 8:59 AM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] White-faced Ibis

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler, CSSP, Toronto -still present

---BeginMessage--- ‎Posting on behalf of David Pryor who just called to say the Kentucky Warbler is still showing well at Colonel Samuel Smith Park as reported earlier today.CSSP is located south of Lake Shore Blvd. Where Kipling Ave ends GarthRileyEtobicoke,ONrile...@yahoo.com ---End Message---

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite, Pt. Pelee, Tilden's Woods

---BeginMessage--- A couple of us just had an adult Mississippi Kite fly north east over the boardwalk at Tilden. Heading to parking lot to wait for it to come back.GarthRileyEtobicoke,ONrile...@yahoo.com ---End Message--- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Kirtland's Warbler, West Beach, Pt. Pelee

---BeginMessage--- ‎My son Dan, has discovered a Kirtland's Warbler on the West Beach seasonal trail north of the serengeti tree and south of the half way point. Appears to be the same bird as a few days ago. Originally on the west side of the trail feeding in Red Cedar it flew east across the

Re: [Ontbirds] 50+ Greater White-fronted Geese - Hagersville

---BeginMessage--- ‎No geese this AM for those thinking of making the trip. Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com   Original Message   From: Holden Family Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 4:34 PM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] 50+ Greater White-fronted Geese - Hagersville Just

[Ontbirds] No Marbled Godwit at Oshawa Second Marsh this morning ... Consolation Red Knot, Little Gull, Wilson's Phalarope and others

---BeginMessage--- I went to check to see if the Marbled Godwit was around and checked the marsh for about an hour and a half. No sign of the godwit but there were still four Red Knots, one female Wilson's Phalarope, one first-cycle Little Gull in alternate plumage, one White-rumped Sandpiper,

[Ontbirds] Little Egret Not Found Yet Today

---BeginMessage--- ‎Numerous birders have been searching for the bird today, it had not been relocated. Will post if it is refound.GarthRileyEtobicoke,ONrile...@yahoo.com ---End Message--- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists -

[Ontbirds] Meadowlark - Bethany

---BeginMessage--- Nancy and I headed to the east end of the GTA today in the hopes that the Little Egret would be rediscovered and we could drive to see it and bypass the morning rush hour. (Of course it was rediscovered after we arrived home at 4 PM).  We decided to check out the Western

[Ontbirds] Little Egret

---BeginMessage--- ‎Bird is still showing well at Britannia in Ottawa. It occasionally disappears into the reeds or on the opposite side of the point it is feeding around. But has returned and is now preening in clear view.Good birding,GarthRileyEtobicoke,ONrile...@yahoo.com ---End Message---

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger, Oro- Medonte Line 10, Lake Simcoe

---BeginMessage--- Eating dinner at the cottage overlooking Lake Simcoe. Just had a fly by juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger checking out the gulls sitting in the water close to shore. They are on their way.GarthRileyEtobicoke,ONrile...@yahoo.com ---End Message---

[Ontbirds] OFO outing September 12 Colonel Samuel Smith Park and Western Lake Ontario

--- Begin Message --- Five birders shrugged off the threat of all day rain and joined me for the outing today. We did well at Colonel Samuel Smith Park as a mini fallout produced 14 species of warbler, 3 vireo species, 3 species of thrush as well as assorted other migrants. We left CSSP with a

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing Holland Marsh - Jan. 9, 2016

--- Begin Message --- Twenty-four participants joined Dan and I today on what started out as a miserable day for winter birding with rain and heavy fog. Fortunately the weather cleared somewhat and we were able to tally 33 species of bird by the end of the day. The birds were scarce in the

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Swainson's Hawk, West of London off of Hwy. 401

our info with his.  Thanks Rebecca Flook On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Possible Swainson's Hawk, West of London off of Hwy. 401

--- Begin Message --- Hi everyone,I just got a call from my son Dan who is 90% sure he had a Swainson's Hawk while driving west on Highway 401. Closest location was where the Hwy crosses Flemming Creek. He turned around to try and relocate it but wasn't able to.He said the bird had a dark

Re: [Ontbirds] Male Yellow-throated Warbler singing at south end of Thickson's Woods Saturday, 2:00 p.m.

--- Begin Message --- Bird is still present and singing fairly often. Requires patience to see it. Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com   Original Message   From: Dennis Barry Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 2:05 PM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Male Yellow-throated Warbler

[Ontbirds] Dickcissel, Simcoe County, Oro-Medonte Line 8 and Old Barrie Rd.

--- Begin Message --- Nancy and I just found a singing Dickcissel on a fence row east of Oro-Medonte Line 8 about 100 metres south of Old Barrie Rd. Might be a first record for Simcoe County.Directions: take Hwy 11 north from Barrie. Exit at Oro-medonte Line 7 or 9 drive north (away from Lake

[Ontbirds] American White Pelicans, Mountsberg CA, Milton

--- Begin Message --- Two birds present in‎ South end of reservoir. Enter through main east entrance (fee). Mountsberg CA is west of Cambellville south of highway 401Garth RileyEtobicoke, ONrile...@yahoo.com --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is

Re: [Ontbirds] Red Knot- Tommy Thompson Park

--- Begin Message --- One Red Knot is still present in this location. Apparently there were two here earlier this morning. A Marbled Godwit reported from yesterday on eBird was apparently still present this morning but flew off at dawn. Good birding, Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com

Re: [Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings in Huntsville

--- Begin Message --- Birds are currently in a tree at the intersection of Lorne St. And Main St. In Huntsville. Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com   Original Message   From: Lev Frid Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 5:34 PM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings

Re: [Ontbirds] Ross's Geese at Long Point

--- Begin Message --- Ross's Geese now being viewed looking south from Concession A Rd. About 100 metres of house near 121. Snow Geese and a few intragrades also present. Canada Geese as well. 10 - 10:15 AM. Scope required. Good luck Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com   Original

[Ontbirds] OFO News - February 2016 Issue Contents

--- Begin Message --- OFO members have received or soon will received their February 2016 issue of OFO News. We hope you enjoy reading it. To renew or join OFO please go to the OFO Website: www.ofo.ca Volume 34, Number 1, Pages 1-16 Hawk Commentary - Ron Pittaway provides an interesting

[Ontbirds] OFO News - February 2016 Issue Contents

--- Begin Message --- Apologies the format of the original message was altered during transmission. Here is the correct format.  Garth Riley OFO members have received or soon will received their February 2016 issue of OFO News. We hope you enjoy reading it. To renew or join OFO please go

[Ontbirds] OFO News February 2016 Issue Contents

--- Begin Message --- Apologies the format of the original message was altered during transmission. Here is the correct format.  Garth Riley OFO members have received or soon will received their February 2016 issue of OFO News. We hope you enjoy reading it. To renew or join OFO please go to the

[Ontbirds] Two Golden Eagles South west of Delhi

--- Begin Message --- Hello everyone, My son Dan and I went down to the Delhi area today to see if we could luck into these birds posted by Gerry Binsfeld yesterday. Our first attempt at 12:30 PM was unsuccessful so we headed down to check out the Long Point area which was surprisingly lacking

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Leslie St. Spit.

--- Begin Message --- Male, right side of spin road. Just past outer harbour marina with a large flock of Redheads. Close to spread bump sign. Garth RileyEtobicoke, ONrile...@yahoo.com --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Colonel Sam Smith Park, whimbrel watch

--- Begin Message --- Currently looking at an alternate plumage Pacific Loon off of the Whimbrel Watch location.Colonel Sam Smith Park is located at the end of Kipling Ave. South of Lake Shore Blvd. In Toronto Park at the end parking lo‎t and walk southGarth RileyEtobicoke, ONrile...@yahoo.com

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Colonel Sam Smith Park

--- Begin Message --- Bird has been refound. 4 of us saw it. Same location as yesterday.Garth RileyEtobicoke, ONrile...@yahoo.com --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.

Re: [Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Colonel Sam Smith Park

--- Begin Message --- Colonel Sam Smith Park is at the end of Kipling Ave. South of Lake Shore Blvd. In Toronto. Bird is diving frequently and difficult to pick out. Walk south from the last parking lot along the

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Colonel Samuel Smith Park

--- Begin Message --- The bird was seen again today by myself and another birder‎ Jesse Paltalk. It was southwest of the Whimbrel Watch. Much further out, 500 metres, than the last two days. It dove and was briefly located about 800 metres out moving to the southwest. A note of caution, it takes

Re: [Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Colonel Samuel Smith Park

--- Begin Message --- Bird has just been refound. Left (east) of the yellow buoy.

Re: [Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit, Oshawa Second Marsh

, Ontario rile...@yahoo.com From: Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 1969 7:00 PM Subject: [Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit, Oshawa Second Marsh #yiv3016652126 body {font-family:"Calibri", "Slate Pro

Re: [Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite. Mud Lake Elm Street. Port Colborne

--- Begin Message --- Hi again, The kite is still soaring past the north end of the lake. Very distant views and has flown out of view to the northwest. I anticipate that it will come back. Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com   Original Message   From: Marcie Jacklin Sent: Friday, May

[Ontbirds] American Golden Plover, opposite, 1536/1538 Seacliff Dr. E, Leamington ON

--- Begin Message --- ‎A single American Golden Plover among a large flock of Black-belled Plover and Ruddy Turnstone. Also one Dunlin and one Short-billed Dowitcher.Location is north of Pt. Pelee and Southwest of Hillman Marsh.Garth RileyEtobicoke, ONrile...@yahoo.com --- End Message ---

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite, Pt Pelee

--- Begin Message ---  Just flew south over the Woodland Nature Trail Garth RileyEtobicoke, ONrile...@yahoo.com --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

Re: [Ontbirds] White-winged Dove Rondeau

--- Begin Message --- Bird is currently at 17266. Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON rile...@yahoo.com   Original Message   From: Reuven Martin Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 7:51 AM To: ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] White-winged Dove Rondeau The Dove is still present this morning, we heard and saw it at

[Ontbirds] Correction, bird today is a Red-throated Loon not Pacific Loon, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

--- Begin Message --- ‎Bird is a long way out, viewing it at 60x magnification. Upon further examination, this bird is a Red-throated Loon. Still looking.

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

--- Begin Message --- Bird is present again this morning. Same location as before. A little more to the south.Garth RileyEtobicoke, ONrile...@yahoo.com --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Western Kingbird, Rainy River

--- Begin Message --- Nancy and I discovered a Western Kingbird today about 1:30 PM. It was on Blue 3 Rd. around house number 529. Bird was seen on the overhead wires (south side) and along the fence (north side). Photos were taken. Bird moved gradually west and got flushed by a car, haven't been

Re: [Ontbirds] Eurasian Collared Dove, Guelph, July 10

--- Begin Message --- Bird was still being seen at the corner of Stephanie and Elmira as of 11 this morning. It was frequenting chimneys on Stephanie when we were there and was calling. Thanks to everyone for posting about this bird. ‎See directions below. Garth Riley Etobicoke, ON

[Ontbirds] Slaty-back Gull, Niagara Falls, Now

Bird is sleeping on a rock. Down river (north) of the barge. ‎Seen from Canadian side opposite the greenhouse parking lot.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull opposite control gates Niagara Falls

Today around 1:50 PM Dan and I relocated the Slaty-backed Gull on the US side. It was seen standing on the far shore and moved positions a few times.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

Re: [Ontbirds] Slaty-back Gull, Niagara Falls, Now

there was a light layer of fog over the river which made viewing challenging at times. Good birding,Garth Garth Riley Etobicoke, Ontario rile...@yahoo.com From: Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> To: Ontbirds <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2017 4:00

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing Western Lake Ontario September 10

--- Begin Message --- Hi everyone, The weather forecast for yesterdays outing looked worse than terrible. Regardless 17 birders met with me at Colonel Samuel Smith Park (CSSP), just as the rain started. Fortunately for us the rain was only a light drizzle, unfortunately the main land portion of

Re: [Ontbirds] Laughing Gull near Dunnville

--- Begin Message --- ‎Bird is still present, sitting by edge of water on far shore. To add to Reuven's excellent directions, look through fence about 50 metres east of the Mosaic sign. East of the gate with number 7 next to it. We just fortunately happened to be driving by why Reuven posted.

[Ontbirds] Adult Laughing Gull, Mosaic lagoons, Port Maitland, Ontario

--- Begin Message --- Hello everyone, I just got a call from David Pryor that the adult Laughing Gull found by Reuven Martin yesterday is still present at the Mosaic lagoons near Port Maitland. It is in a different location from yesterday.  The bird is being seen from Feeder Canal Road, looking

Re: [Ontbirds] Shearwater at Van Wagners Beach

--- Begin Message --- Jean Iron just spotted the Shearwater again, moving east this time. It was very distant. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.   Original Message   From: Jean Iron Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 2:28 PM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject:

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

--- Begin Message --- Currently being seen in company with a Horned Grebe of the point east of the Whimbrel Watch (point with the tall pole).Cattle Egret is still present as well.Directions: CSSP is directly south of Kipling Avenue, South of shore Blvd. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on 

[Ontbirds] Western Sandpiper and possible Curlew Sandpiper, Mosaic Ponds near Dunnville

--- Begin Message --- David Pryor, Nancy McPherson and I saw the Western Sandpiper again today.We also saw a interesting Sandpiper in with the Dunlin. It was comparable in size and shape to the Dunlin, but with a noticeably longer bill, and distinct white supercilium‎. We were considering that it

Re: [Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Northwest of Wallsingham

--- Begin Message --- Instead of Concession 7, the sign says N/S Walsingham Townline Rd.

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Northwest of Wallsingham

--- Begin Message --- The Cattle Egret first posted by Karen Chanyi Parsons ‎on the Ontario Birds Facebook page yesterday (seen Oct. 22) and reported again this morning by Rex Bartlett on eBird is still present. It is with cattle (naturally) on the east side of Hazen Rd. About 150 metres north of

[Ontbirds] First year male, King Eider, Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto

--- Begin Message --- Currently being seen in the Outer Harbour Marina at the end of dock at the look out off of the spine road.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon, Barrie

--- Begin Message --- Hi everyone,The Pacific Loon is still present today w‎ith hundreds of Common Loons. It is relatively close, so that I was able to manage some digiscoped pictures. We had the best views from the South Shore Centre.Good birding,Directions:‎ Hwy 400 north to Essa Rd. Keep right

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

--- Begin Message --- This bird found by David Pryor is still present today. It is west of the Whimbrel Watch point feeding in the grass. Similarly to yesterday if you want to see this bird, you should get here soon before the dog walkers flush it.Directions: the park is located south of Lakes

Re: [Ontbirds] Le Conte's Sparrow - Mississauga/Toronto

--- Begin Message --- The bird was relocated ‎for about 5 minutes and has now moved back into the phragmites. Extreme patience is required. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.   Original Message   From: David Pryor Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 8:40 AM To: Ontbirds

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Toronto

--- Begin Message --- Bird has just been rotated today. It is east of the Don roadway, North of Lakeshore Blvd. Bird is about 200 metres east of the Don Roadway, along the edge of a private road along side a warehouse building. Directions: Park on Villiers south of Lakeshore and east of the Don

Re: [Ontbirds] Adult Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool Niagara River

--- Begin Message --- Bird is still being seen well in same location as previously posted by Jean. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.   Original Message   From: Jean Iron Sent: Monday, December 5, 2016 9:22 AM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Adult

[Ontbirds] Fw: OFO Outing - Leslie Street Spit, Toronto - Jan. 7, 2017

Re-sending

[Ontbirds] Tricolored Heron, Tommy Thompson Park, Cell 2, July 26, 2017

The bird continues to be seen today in cell 2.  Directions: Tommy Thompson Park is where Leslie St. meets Unwin Ave. south of Lake Shore Blvd. E. in Toronto. Park and walk the main paved road due south for about 30 minutes. Cell 2 is the second wetland on your left. It is separated from Cell 1

[Ontbirds] Bell's Vireo Pt. Pelee NP 6:45AM

Nancy and I just had a 30 second look at an Eastern Bell's Vireo on the main road to the tip, 500 metres south of the VC. It was on the west side of the road. We tried to refind it but were unsuccessful.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret, southwest of Wiarton

While checking out the Brewer's Blackbirds on Northacres Rd. About 200 metres north of Boat Lake Rd, Nancy and I had a Cattle Egret fly over and land on the west side of the road on a post. It was next to some cattle ‎but then flew west.Directions: Hwy 6 north towards Wiarton, turn‎ left onto

[Ontbirds] Adult Male Blue Grosbeak, High Park, Toronto May 25, 2017

I am reporting on behalf of David Pryor who just called to let me know that he refound the Blue Grosbeak reported earlier. His directions are as follows:Enter High Park off of Bloor St., park in the last parking lot next to the ball diamond. Walk west across the road and follow a path south.

Re: [Ontbirds] Brown Pelican in Fort Erie

Bird flew north and out of sight about 10:35 AM‎. Will post if it is refound. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.   Original Message   From: Marcie Jacklin via ONTBIRDS Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 9:39 AM To: Marcie Jacklin Reply To: Marcie Jacklin Cc: Ontbirds Subject:

[Ontbirds] Fw: Yellow-crowned night-heron - NO

Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.   Original Message   From: rile...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:57 AM To: Geoff Carpentier via ONTBIRDS; OntBirds - Bird Alert Subject: Yellow-crowned night-heron - NO ‎Arrived at 9:15 AM, lots of people looking but bird

[Ontbirds] Yesterday June 10, Brown Pelican, Tommy Thompson Park, (East Cove), Toronto

‎eBird report from yesterday, of a juvenile, a photo was taken and included on eBird. Bird is not present in the East Cove this AM, thanks to Gray for checking. Would be worth checking the Lake Ontario north shoreline. Strong South West winds forecast for a couple of days.Sent from my BlackBerry 

[Ontbirds] Lapland Longspurs north of Pt. Pelee

Approximately 30 Lapland Longspurs, 1-2 Km. East of Essex 37 on Mersea Rd. 8. In dirt field with scrub south of rd.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] OFO Trip Western Lake Ontario Sep. 9, 2017

The 24 participants focused on Colonel Samuel Smith Park on Lake Ontario for 4 hours of birding, as I had another commitment in the afternoon.  The cumulative total for the group was 63 species plus two other taxa. The birding was relatively slow at first as the winds were from the northeast and

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gull, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

Currently sitting on the water off of Whimbrel Point, where the telephone pole is. Found by David Pryor, with Jeremy Bensette.Park is south of Lakeshore Blvd. At the end of Kipling Ave.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. ___

[Ontbirds] Purple Sandpiper, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

West of the Whimbrel Watch point, walking along shoreline.Park is at the foot of Kipling Ave. In Toronto.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Townsend's Warbler, Continues, Rondeau

The bird is present this morning in the cedars at the corner of Centre and 2nd, in the Bates subdivision, just north of Rondeau P.P.Take 15 (Kent Bridge Rd.) south from 401 towards Rondeau P.P. Turn left on second Street.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.

[Ontbirds] American White Pelicans - Amherstburg, Thomas Rd.

Just had a call from Paul Hunter that they had four American White Pelicans flying over Thomas Rd. near Amherstburg.  Garth Riley Etobicoke, Ontario rile...@yahoo.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull, Port Dover, east pier

I just found a Laughing Gull on the east pier. The birds all flushed and the Laughing Gull hasn't returned with the rest of the birds. I will post again if I relocate it. Sent  Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Correction: Franklin's Gull, Port Dover, east pier

I was able to get a couple of photos before it left and have determined that it was a Franklin's Gull. I haven't relocated it yet. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, 5 Jun 2018 at 1:10 PM, Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS wrote: I just found a Laughing Gull on the east pier. The birds all

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, and Cackling Goose - Earl Rowe Provincial Park

Nancy and I dropped by to see the Snow and Cackling Geese reported earlier this week by John Schemelefske earlier this week. Some of these geese are still present and we also found six Greater White-fronted Geese fairly close to the entrance. Directions: Find your way to the entrance to Earl Rowe

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing Leslies St. Spit, Jan. 6, 2018

Hello everyone, I suspect we came close to setting two records for today: 1) the coldest temperatures for an OFO outing starting the day at -23C (feeling like -32C) and 2) the shortest outing at just under 2 hours. Sixteen participants joined Dan and I, and managed to tally 24 species of birds.

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 - Leslie St. Spit (aka Tommy Thompson Park)

Hello everyone, As you are aware we are experiencing a period of extreme cold with temperatures Saturday morning forecast to be -23C feeling like -32C. As such Dan and I have decided that we will not venture out onto the Leslie Street Spit out of concern for participants safety. Instead we will

Re: [Ontbirds] Reddish Egret still present at South Bruce Peninsula:

and is marked no exit. Bird opposite #495 on lake side. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 at 8:53 AM, Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS wrote: Reddish Egret still present. Actively feeding. Shoreline Ave. north of Oliphant. Just flew up and is perched at the top of a cedar, more distant

[Ontbirds] Fw: Fwd: Swallow-tailed Kite - YES

Bird has now moved to a tree at the intersection of 12 and Klondike Park rd. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - Forwarded message - From: "Garth Riley" To: "Cheryl Edgecombe" , "Cheryl Edgecombe via ONTBIRDS" , "Ontbirds" Cc: Sent: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 at 1:11 PM Subject: Re:

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite, present just now at Wasaga Beach

Perched in tree, east side of Klondike Park Rd. Second soy began field north of Conc  12.  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Swallow-tailed Kite update

The bird soared high and disappeared over the east treeline at 11:05 AM. I understand it did this earlier then reappeared at the usual location 2 Soybean Fields north of conc. 12, east of Klondike Park Rd. near Wasaga Beach. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

[Ontbirds] Fish Crows - Port Dalhousie, Pt. Dalhousie Pier Marina

Nancy and I just had five Fish Crows sitting on the wires and vocalizing. On east side of harbour entrance. Earlier posted by Ryan Griffiths on eBird. Directions: from Hamilton head east on QEW. Exit at Seventh St. Head north towards the lake turn right on CR 87. Stay on 87 until you pass over

[Ontbirds] Barnacle Goose, Schomberg area update

Rich Poort just called to say the bird is still in the area. It was last seen behind #1682 Hwy 27, north of Hwy 9.  I believe that there is a very good chance that the Barnacle Goose will return to the Schomberg Sewage lagoons later today with the large flock of Canada Goose that it is

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe Port Credit

Still present as of 2:40 pm. Moving further off shore, scope required. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, 7 Apr 2018 at 1:35 PM, Blake A. Mann via ONTBIRDS wrote: Currently off J. C. Saddington Park. Walk out to rock jetty. Blake Mann Sent from my Samsung

[Ontbirds] Toronto Ornithological Club Outing - West Toronto Lakeshore to Burlington March 4, 2018

Hello fellow birders: Just a short about today's TOC outing. It was a beautiful clear sunny day with fairly strong north winds to remind us winter hasn't quite left us yet.  Kai Millyard, myself and 25 other birders enjoyed a decent outing tallying 48 species on the day. We made stops at Humber

[Ontbirds] LeConte's Sparrow, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

Today Nancy and I found one, possibly two LeConte's Sparrows. They were still being seen off and on at 12:50 PM. Park at the southernmost parking lot and walk along the east path towards the viewing platform, keep right towards the lake. The birds were in the grass and Golden Rod between the

[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope, Owen Sound

Nancy and I saw the bird briefly Bout 10 minutes ago. It was north of the boat launch where it was found by Kiah Jasper and Alfred Raab yesterday. It flew in from the north and landed very close to shore. I took a few pictures and while posting it disappeared. Trying to relocate it now. The

[Ontbirds] Common Eider, Humber Bay West Park, Toronto

Bird is south of the last parking lot. Appears to be a female. Found by Theresa Dobko. Humber Bay Park is south of the QEW. Take Parklawn south turn right on Lakeshore. Park entrance will be on your left. Drive to end and look south east. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [Ontbirds] Fwd: Slaty-backed Gull - Brantford - Mohawk Lake

Also it is of note that there were two Slat-backed Gulls present today. I suggest checking Mohawk Lake where Rich Poort saw one yesterday. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 at 1:47 PM, Chris Cheatle via ONTBIRDS wrote: Just a note that public access to the landfill

[Ontbirds] Boreal Chickadee at the Leslie St. Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) Toronto

Hello everyone, I have recently receive notification and photos that a Boreal Chickadee has been present at the Leslie St. Spit for the last few days. No word on whether it was seen today. It has been seen between the second last and last speed bumps before the Lighthouse, on both sides of the

[Ontbirds] Boreal Chickadee Dec. 1, 2018 Leslie St. Spit

I just got word that the pedestrian bridge is now open, so should save you some time and energy if you are going for it. It is currently on the lake side of the road between the 4th and 3rd last speed bumps. Garth Riley Etobicoke, Ontario rile...@yahoo.com

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