[ONTBIRDS]Razorbill and King Eider at Niagara-on-the-Lake

Both of these birds were seen today. The King Eider was seen from Queen's Royal Park flying around and sitting on the water. The Razorbill was seen from Fort Mississauga but was diving frequently and under water for long periods so took some patience to see. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android --

[ONTBIRDS] SBGU update Toronto

Post just now from Rick Eckley: SBGU currently out on the water. Scoped from Sunnyside Beach looking WSW closer to Humber Bay Park. Scope highly encouraged. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO)

[ONTBIRDS] Slaty-backed Gull, Toronto

Bird is currently sleeping on the break wall at Sunnyside. South of the Lakeshore, east of Ellis Ave. Found at this location by Patrick Scanlon this morning. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[ONTBIRDS] SBGU back at RK McMillan Park, Mississauga

Luc Fazio reports that the SBGU is back at its usually spot at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga this morning. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario.

[ONTBIRDS] SBGU at RK McMillan, Mississaiga

Just heard from Luc that the SBGU has returned. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- 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

[ONTBIRDS] Slaty-backed Gull at R.K. McMillan Park in Mississauga

Just recieved a call from Luc. The Slaty-backed Gull is back on the gravel at the mouth of the creek at R.K. McMillan Park in Mississauga. The park is just west of Cawthra at the end of Hampton Crescent. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing Jan. 4th The Leslie Street Spit

Hello Ontbirders, Saturday proved to be a very nice and mild day for birding Toronto's "Urban Wilderness" The Leslie Street Spit. Fifty-five participants took advantage of the spring like conditions and joined me for a nice long walk and a rewarding outing. The total number of species seen by

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake, Whirlpool Aerocar, Niagara

Bird is still present this morning and showing well between snow squalls and rain showers. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull, Whirlpool, Niagara Falls

Being seen by many birds from the Aerocar lookout. Seems to be sticking to the left side of the whirlpool as seen from the platform over the aerocar stop, does a circular route. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull, Niagara

Passing on information The Black-headed Gull was seen around 10:30 this morning at the Whirlpool Aero Car location in Niagara Falls. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Wilson's Phalarope, Wilson's Snipe and many other shorebirds at West Perth Wetlands, Mitchel

Buff-breasted Dandpiper reported yesterday is still present in the third cell. Wilson's Phalarope and Snipe were in the first cell. Directions: the wetlands are south of Hwy 8 at the end of Wellington in Mitchell. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___

[Ontbirds] Probable Anhinga over Parkdale, in Toronto

Just had a report of a probable Anhinga flying north west over Parkdale. This was about 20 min. ago. Bird might be visible from the High Paek Hawkwatch of may choose to land in the Humber Marshes for those who want to look for it. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing - Western Lake Ontario

Hello Ontbirds, Well yesterday felt much more like mid-July than the third week of September. Therefore the number of species was similar to what one would expect for a hot summer day. While there were good pockets of migrating passerines, including large numbers of Northern Parula, 17 in fact. 

[Ontbirds] Upland Sandpipers (12) New Tecumseth

Nancy and I are looking at 12 Upland Sandpipers on a sod farm at the south west corner of the 10th Side Rd. and the 12th Line. They are being seen south of th12 Line about 500 meters west of the 10th Side Rd. This location is south east of Alliston south of highway 89. Good birding,Garth Sent

[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks now east of Wheatly

Kate Derbyshire has reported that the ducks are now east of Muddy Creek, Wheatly about 1km. east of Kent Rd. 1 along Concession Line 1 in a field. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

Re: [Ontbirds] Brown Pelican, West of Jordan Harbour on Lake Ontario

Just flew east lost sight of it behind breakwall at Jordan Harbour, behind the Ramada. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu., 30 May 2019 at 10:55 a.m., Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS wrote: We are looking at the bird now. About 300 meters off shore. Probably better views further west. Take

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican, West of Jordan Harbour on Lake Ontario

We are looking at the bird now. About 300 meters off shore. Probably better views further west. Take exit 55 on QEW. three left turns to get on the North Service Rd. going west. Jordan Harbour will  be on your right. May be better views further west. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit, Stayner Sewage Lagoons, May 27, 2019

The Marbled Godwit which was discovered during the OFO outing on May 25 and reported May 26 is still present today.  Directions:Take Hwy 26  north from the intersection with County Rd. 91 and County Rd. 42 (Tim Horton's on south east corner). Turn right on Wyant Dr. until it meets Birchwood

[Ontbirds] Brown Pelican Flying West in Toronto

Latest report seen flying west at Sunnyside At 7:49 PM by Patruck Scanlon. 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, Pt. Pelee

Currently circling over the tip.  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga

Bird still present as of 10:45. Was found by Marvin Medelco and confirmed by Lic Fazio. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, 3 Apr 2019 at 9:49 AM, Reuven Martin via ONTBIRDS wrote: Luc Fazio reports a Western Grebe off Saddington Park in Mississauga. From the QEW, follow Mississauga

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 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

[Ontbirds] Dec. 1, 2018 Boreal Chickadee at the Leslie St. Spit (Tommy Thompson Park)

Hello everyone, I just received  a text from Luc Fazio that the Boreal Chickadee is present today. Please note that the pedestrian bridge is closed so you will have to walk along the edikement road. The bird is near the spruces at Peninsula B. Regards,Garth Directions: The Leslie Street Spit,

[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] 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

[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] 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] 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] 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] 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:

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] 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] 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] 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

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] 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

[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] 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] 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

[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] 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] 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 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] 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] 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] 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] 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

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] 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.

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

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[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] 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] 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] 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

[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

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] 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] 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

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] 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

[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] 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.

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] 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

[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

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] 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] 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

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

[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

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

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

[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 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 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.

[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] 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] 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] 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 --- 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

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

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

[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

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