[ONTBIRDS] Van Wagners Beach today, Hamilton

For those nuts enough to stand out in the cold it's been a fair day down here at Lakeland centre. The Brown Booby remarkably hangs in. Parasitic Jaeger, Brant and Short eared owl have been highlights. Lakeland Centre is located on Van Wagners beach road in Hamilton. Cheryl Frozen Edgecombe

[ONTBIRDS] Northern Wheatear, south Porcupine

The bird was still present showing nicely but occasionally disappearing into a back yard at the end of Essa street. Thanks to Roxanne for her hospitality of showing us where to look as we arrived late this afternoon. South Porcupine is 10 km east of Timmins on Highway 101, 700km north of

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Brown Booby, Van Wagner's Beach, Hamilton

This may come through twice but lots of folk have been emailing me for updates. Some Sabine's and Jaegers have been are earlier. I am not there so just passing information along Cheryl Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Cheryl Edgecombe > Date: September 12, 2020 at

[ONTBIRDS] Brown Booby back on the wave tower

I have received a text from Barry Cherriere that the Booby is back on the wave tower now. Cheryl Sent from my iPhone -- 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

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Booby on the wave tower now, Van Wagners Beach

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Cheryl > Date: September 10, 2020 at 3:11:22 PM EDT > To: Hamilton > Subject: [hamiltonbirds] Booby on the wave tower now, Van Wagners Beach > > Barry Cherriere has just. Texted me thar the bird is sitting on the wave > tower now > >

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Brown Booby, Van Wagners Beach

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Cheryl > Date: September 9, 2020 at 6:06:04 PM EDT > To: Hamilton > Subject: [hamiltonbirds] Brown Booby, Van Wagners Beach > > Just posted by Garth Riley the Booby is back on the wave tower! > > Cheryl > > Sent from my iPhone > >

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

Just a heads up that a Bald Eagle came over and flushed the birds. None have come back yet. Will repost if found again although I'm not onsite. Cheryl Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2019, at 2:33 PM, Cheryl Edgecombe via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Bill Lamond texted me to advise of an adult

Re: [Ontbirds] [hamiltonbirds] Black throated sparrow

Still being seen at cottontail court in oakville Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2019, at 3:08 PM, Dave Don wrote: > > Now being seen at the end of cottontail court > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Hamilton Birders > email

[Ontbirds] Van Wagners Beach Hamilton

So far a Black legged Kittiwake seen by David Pryor earlier and a very close adult Parasitic Jaeger just flew west down the beach. Wind is fierce. Dress warm Lakeland Centre is located onVan Wagners Beach road west of Hutches restaurant Cheryl Edgecombe Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Van Wagners Beach action today, Hamilton

Just had 26 more Sabine's Gulls with one adult as the lead bird leading them inland. An adult parasitic was also seen at a distance. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Cheryl via ONTBIRDS > Date: September 8, 2019 at 12:56:37 PM EDT > To: Ontbirds > Subject: [O

[Ontbirds] Van Wagners Beach action today, Hamilton

It has been a little slow but we have had a Sabine's gull in fairly close about an hour ago. A juvenile Pomarine Jaeger has been chasing Gulls out here for the last 30 to 45 minutes. Cheryl All viewed from the deck at Lakeland Tower west of Confederation Park and hutches restaurant on Van

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gulls. Van Wagners beach hamilton

A total of 15 seen today two earlier and a flock of 13 just now. A couple of Red necked phalaropes as well. Good conditions here today, Directions QEW niagara to Woodward to Van Wagners beach road. Seen from the deck at Lakeland centre Cheryl Edgecombe Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Hespeler mill pond on the speed river in cambridge

Just stepped out of the car and saw an American Avocet feeding not too far out. Viewed from Ellacott Landing off Queen Street East in Hespeler Village. Cheryl Edgecombe/ Rob Dobos Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Mersea Road 21, south of Wheatley

One Black-bellied Whistling Duck remains in the flooded area on Mersea Road 21 north of Mersea Road 2 Cheryl Edgecombe/Rob Dobos Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Black legged Kittiwake Bronte bluffs Oakville

There is a black legged kittiwake back at Bronte bluffs in Oakville at the end of west river street which is west of Bronte road in Oakville. It is sitting in the water offshore. It's a first summer bird. Cheryl Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Eurasian wigeon, Windermere Basin

Found just now by Kevin McLaughlin. Seen from the lookout. Windermere Basin is located off Eastport drive in Hamilton. Cheryl Edgecombe for Kevin McLaughlin Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Bewicks Swan, aylmer wildlife management area

Mourad Jabra phoned and sent pictures to me of an apparent Bewick's swan in a large group of Tundra Swans at Aylmer Wildlife Management area today. Interesting bird although I'm not sure if it's status in Ontario. Thought I would put the word out for interest. Cheryl for Mourad Jabra Sent

[Ontbirds] Northern Waterthrush, Port Rowan

For those winter listing, Dave Don, Rob Dobos and I were able to locate the Northern Waterthrush found on the Long Point count on the east side of Hunter Road just past the Port Rowan Sewage Lagoons where the creek crosses the road. Many Sandhill Cranes and Tundra Swans around. There was also

Re: [Ontbirds] [hamiltonbirds] Probable Eurasian Collared-Doves, Hamilton (north end)

The two collared doves were seen by Bob Curry, Garth Riley, Nancy Macpherson and myself this morning. Many photos were taken but we are comfortable with the Eurasian collared Dove ID. The birds were in the deciduous tree next to the three large spruce where Josh had them last night but they

[Ontbirds] Hooded and Nashville Warblers, Sedgewick Park Oakville

For any interested winter listers both birds are being seen in the south east part near the tanks just north of the small hill. They are travelling with a ruby crowned kinglet. Directions QEW to third line south to Hixon road. East in hixon where it ends at Sedgewick park. Walk south and

[Ontbirds] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Parasitic Jaegers at van wagners beach

Sent from my iPhone > > Just had an intermediate morph juvenile parasitic jaeger close to shore > several at a distance. Just a heads up that there is action. Dress warm. > > Cheryl Viewed from Lakeland tower on van wagners beach road hamilton > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > -- > You

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret update

According to ebird reports the egret flew north around 710 and out of sight. Perhaps it went to roost for the night. Lots of folks are likely travelling great distances for this bird so if it is found in the morning, please post to Ontbirds to let people know. Thanks Cheryl Edgecombe Sent

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Reddish Egret refound

There is address sign with 165 shoreline road right where the bird was. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Cheryl via ONTBIRDS > Date: August 22, 2018 at 6:41:53 PM EDT > To: Ontbirds > Subject: [Ontbirds] Reddish Egret refound > Reply-To: Cheryl >

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret refound

Rich Poort and I refound the reddish egret just north of where it was seen this morning a half a kilometre north of 26 Shoreline Ave. Cheryl Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger , confederation park

The bird is present in the parking lot near the ball hockey lot as of 815. Cheryl Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger, barangas, Confederation park hamilton

Back sitting at the beach just past barangas. Please keep your distance the bird was flushed earlier by someone too close. Thanks Cheryl Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Long tailed jaeger update, hamilton

The bird has now departed to the water. Will update if seen again. Cheryl 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] Fwd: Long-tailed Jaeger, Confederation Park Hamilton

It’s sitting in the parking lot at wild waterworks Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Cheryl Edgecombe via ONTBIRDS > Date: August 7, 2018 at 3:30:59 PM EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger, Confederation Park Hamilton > Reply-To: Cheryl

[Ontbirds] Black Vulture south of Smithville

A Black Vulture is now sitting on a post in the paddock behind the garage at 2312 Port Davidson Road south of Smithville with a number of Turkey Vultures Directions: Go south on Port Davidson Road from Smithville. Bird is best seen from the south side. Rob Dobos Cheryl Edgecombe Sent from

[Ontbirds] Further information on tufted Duck

It is a make but only has a few wisps at the back of the head. Best way to find is by the all black back rather that the tufts. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Baltimore Oriole, west harbourfront trail, hamilton

Winter listers: The Baltimore Oriole located two weeks ago is still here just past 1600 m on the trail. Access to the trail is at Bayfront Park at Bay Street north in Hamilton. People may remember this trail from several years ago when the Black-throated gray was here. Cheryl Edgecombe

[Ontbirds] Gannet seen again

Just flew past fifty point heading west toward Burlington Cheryl for mourad 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] Mountain Bluebird still present, woolwich, Snyder's flats road

The bird was sitting in the tree just beside the road about 5 feet away from me but flew to a tree in the middle of the field just down from the end parking lot. Directions in previous posts Cheryl Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

Re: [Ontbirds] [hamiltonbirds] Re: northern Gannet, van wagners beach

The bird was sitting on the water west of the water slides in confederation park but could be viewed at a distance with a scope from Lakeland if you are looking to save time. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Richard Poort wrote: > > The bird is

[Ontbirds] Cell 1. Tommy Thompson

Take the paved 2nd split at the junction left just after the maintenance yard. The immediate first gravel path is the west side don't take this one . The second gravel path in to the cell is the east side. Take this path then left along the east side of cell one. I tried to put some arrows

Re: [Ontbirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher

To clarify better take the main trail from the parking lot the big split where the fenced maintenance area is. Go left here then immediately on your right is a gravel path that skirts cell 1 on the east side. It's on a dead tree on the east side of cell 1. It's a young male with quite the long

[Ontbirds] Tri colored heron still present, tommy thompson park

Still dancing around in Cell 2. Nice temperature for walking today. Cheryl edgecombe & Dave Don DIrection... from the base Of Leslie St at Unwin Ave, walk some 30 minutes along the Lake side road to Cell 2. In the SW portion of the extended cell 2, there is a very Tall Fence