[Ontbirds] Three wimbrel on the rock pile at Wheatly Harbour

Three wimbrel on the rock island at Wheatly Harbour 7:00 pm ___ 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] Laughing Gull near Wheatley

Laughing Gull is in the same field as first summer Franklin's Gull. It is the field opposite where Smith's Longspurs were as previously posted. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] OFO Happy Valley / Palgrave Field Trip

Our field trip yesterday started off slow with no sightings of our target species, Acadian Flycatcher or Hooded Warbler, in the Happy Valley reserve. We wondered if the weather was a factor since the trails were littered with fallen branches from recent storms. The high canopy made for

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose, not gull

My apologies for the typo that should have been Ross’s Goose, not Ross’s Gull!!! ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Ross's Gull, south of Alliston Ontario

At 4:30 this afternoon I had a Ross’s goose foraging with Canada’s in a seasonal pond south of Alliston Ontario. There are two small seasonal ponds at the corner of the Adjala / Tosoronto Townline about 4 km south of town. To reach this spot drive south from Alliston on King street which

[Ontbirds] White-fronted Geese, Everett Gravel Pit

At 1:00 pm today there were three White-fronted Geese sitting on a small island in the middle of the pit. To get there, go west on Highway 89 from Alliston. At the 4th concession turn right (north). Drive to the next intersection. Turn left (west) onto the 5th sideroad. The pit is on the

[Ontbirds] Ruff present at original location

See previous posts -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] White-fronted Geese and Snow Geese near the Everett Gravel Pits west of Alliston

Had 6 Greater Whte-fronted Geese and 6 Snow Geese near the Everett Gravel Pits, west of Alliston today at noon. They are hanging out with large numbers of Canada Geese. There are a few Cackling Geese among them. To get there, go west on Highway 89 from Alliston. At the 4th concession turn

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalarope - Beeton Sod Farms 11th sideroad

First discovered by David and Regan Goodyear. Four juvenile Wilson’s phalaropes were present in a flooded sod field this evening at 6:45. Numerous other shorebirds present including 2 Short-billed Dowitchers, Pectoral and Least Sandpipers and Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Location: Going

[Ontbirds] Two Long-billed Dowitchers south of Alliston

Just had a couple long-billed dowitchers in a seasonal pond south of Alliston at relatively close range. The pond is at the south east corner of the Adjala / Tecumseth townline and the 13th concession. Go south on King street from Alliston about 4 km. This turns into the townline. Best

[Ontbirds] Snow Geese, Earl Rowe Park

This certainly doesn't rival other more recent reports, but there are three Snow Geese on the beach in the reservoir at Earl Rowe Provincial part. Just thought I'd put it out there for local birders. Going west on Hwy 89 out of Alliston turn right onto the 7th concession. The park entrance is on

[Ontbirds] Juvenile probable Glossy Ibis, Harrow Sewage Lagoons

Currently present in the middle lagoon. The lagoons are north west of Harrow. Corner of Roseborough Rd and the 3rd concession. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery:

[Ontbirds] Harlequin ducks, Niagara Falls

Currently looking at 4 Harlequin Ducks in the rapids just above the falls. All males. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce

[Ontbirds] OFO Field Trip - Waterfront West of Toronto

OFO Trip summary: Three relatively new birders attended today's waterfront outing along the lakeshore west of Toronto. 38 species were seen. The small group size allowed us to linger on each species and look at details. The day began at Humber Bay Park where we were lucky to get a good look

[Ontbirds] Brant, Crystal Beach

The Brant formerly at the Crystal Beach boat launch is now on the beach about a kilometre west of there. It is west of the double level peer. Best aproached from parking lot at 4155 Erie Rd. west of where it is foraging with some mallards. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston,

[Ontbirds] Common Nighthawk, Sanctuary trail, Point Pelee

Right at the beginning of the trail, 25 feet up on a cross branch. Look west from where the trail starts near the northernmost shelter. Found by Ellen Brodey. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery:

[Ontbirds] OFO field trip: Happy Valley / Palgrave

18 birders spent the day exploring the Happy Valley Reserve and the Palgrave Conservation area on Saturday June 9. With the help of fine weather and low winds we were able for see a total of 61 species. Here are a few highlights. The day began rather slowly, but picked up as time passed. In

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret still present at Oliphant

Across from 71 Shoreline Ave. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Ross’s Goose, Alliston

Currently viewing a Ross’s goose along with 300 Tundra swans just down from my house. It’s on the east side of the Adjala/ Tecumseth townline just south of the 12th concession directly south of Alliston. Take King St south out of Alliston. It turns into the townline. The bird is about 5 km

[Ontbirds] Sabine’s Gull, Minet’s Point Barrie

Currently on the water off the point. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Report for the OFO Lakeshore West Field Trip Saturday December 8

Somewhat surprisingly, the weather for this year’s outing was mild and pleasant! 24 participants enjoyed a relatively balmy day on Saturday, visiting both Humber Bay and Colonel Sam parks. Nothing particularly rare was seen, but we had great views 41 species including golden-crowned and

[Ontbirds] Tiny Marsh, 2 white pelicans

Present again this morning on the east side of the dike. Flew west again at about 8:00 am. Three days in a row could be a pattern! -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery:

[Ontbirds] Palgrave, Everett, Beeton, Shomberg OFO Fieldtrip

Our group of 22 birders was greeted by near perfect weather and some pleasant surprises during our tour of northern York and southern Dufferin Counties on Saturday. Perhaps our biggest highlight was a roosting Common Nighthawk in plain view in the Palgrave Conservation Area as we entered. The

[Ontbirds] OFO Toronto Lakeshore West Fieldtrip

Our last fieldtrip of the year takes place next Sunday. Please refer to the OFO website for details. Apparently it was not posted for a period of time, so I’m just sending out a reminder. John Schmelefske ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Toronto Waterfront West Field Trip

OFO Waterfront Field Trip, Dec 15 2019 Today’s Waterfront West OFO was attended just two participants! Having just participated in a gruelling foul-weather Christmas Bird Count the day before, I was happy to lead a leisurely outing in fine weather (but a bit windy). Our small group covered

[Ontbirds] A Avocet, Amherstburg

Just got a report from Mike Jaber that there is an A. Avocet hanging around the Libro Arena in Amhertburg. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce

[Ontbirds] White-fronted Geese, Bluffer’s Park

Two White-fronted Geese present at 10:45, at Bluffer’s park. South of the east parking lot. Flushed by walkers, but only flew a short distance onto the ice in the harbour. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery:

[Ontbirds] Barrow’s Goldeneye, Owen Sound Harbour

Continuing bird currently in a small bay on the west side of Owen Sound Harbour. Address 318332 Grey Rd 1. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce

[Ontbirds] Harris’s Sparrow continues on Ault Island

Continues across the street from 14118 Willbruck Dr, Ault Island. Seem at 3:15. Please do not block driveways. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce

[Ontbirds] BL Kittiwake at the Whirlpool, Niagara.

Currently circling over the water amongst large numbers of Bonaparte’s -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214=1051632050=ea990bf4ce