[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool

We have the adult Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool Aerocar lookout, Niagara River. Jean Iron, Marcie Jacklin and Gull Watchers Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Spotted Towhee at Prince Edward Point

Coming to fresh seed New Years Day. Good idea to bring seed. Past bird observatory park where road ends at gate and walk out to where seed is scattered on trail. Happy Birding in 2020, Jean Iron, Barb Charlton, Nancy McPherson, Garth Riley Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Adult Black-headed Gull and first winter Black-legged Kittiwake Whirlpool Niagara River

Both gulls at Whirlpool Spanish Aerocar lookout now. Jean Iron and Company 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] Black-headed Gull at Whirlpool Niagara

Refound this pm at Whirlpool and seen from Whirlpool lookout on Niagara River. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe and huge feeding frenzy - Rotary Park Ajax east of Toronto

Eared Grebe on Lake Ontario behind pavilion in main parking lot. Also insane feeding frenzy of mergansers, gulls and loons. Directions Westney Road south from 401 to Lake Driveway West to Rotary Park Ajax main parking lot at pavilion. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] 6 Little Gulls and 1 Pacific Loon in Barrie

erfowl on the lake. Lake Simcoe has had some surprising birds over the years. Who knows what will turn up? Easy walking, bring snacks and water. Gulls, waterfowl, loons, and late lingering migrants. Happy Barrie Birding, Jean Iron and Riley

[Ontbirds] OFO Trip to the Carden Alvar, 26 May 2019

Tozer, Jessica and Heather Brousseau, Bob Falconer and others helped everyone to see and enjoy the birds, and those with scopes generously shared them. Thank you everyone for coming to the Carden Alvar and joining in our fine birding day. Jean Iron Toronto

[Ontbirds] Brantford Dump Closed to Birders

just spotted one of the Slaty-backed Gulls flying in, but the view does not compare to when we were allowed inside. Sadly Jean Iron, and Declan Troy who is visiting from Alaska. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] James Bay Shorebird Project Longridge Report 7-13 August 2018 -

abel Apkarian, Jean Iron, Doug McRae (crew lead), Michael Runtz, Hannah Shinton, Riley Walsh and Ross Wood ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Surveys are under the direction of Christian Friis of the Canadian Wildlife Service (Environment and Climate Change Canada) with partners Ontario Ministry of Natural Resou

[Ontbirds] Fwd: 2 American White Pelicans Cranberry Marsh - flown west

The pelicans flew west at 9:53. David Worthington, Karl Jennewen and I have checked the lake as far west as Liverpool Road from which point we can see the Scarborough Bluffs, but no pelicans. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS > Date

[Ontbirds] 2 American White Pelicans Cranberry Marsh

On Lake Ontario. Can be seen from Beach lookout at Cranberry or south end of Halls Road - they are now closer to Halls Road. Halls Road Whitby, off Victoria (Bayly) just east of Lakeridge. Jean Iron, Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] OFO Trip to the Carden Alvar, 27 May 2018

Medelko, David Brewer, Eva Schorer and others shared their scopes, spotted and helped everyone to see and enjoy the birds. Thank you all for coming to the Carden Alvar. We had a super day. Jean Iron Toronto ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Male Barrow’s Goldeneye at East Point Park

the snow is flattened. The Barrow’s was straight out on Lake. Please note that the edges of the Bluffs are unstable. In places there’s vegetation but nothing underneath. The beach and waves are a long way down! Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Another Female King Eider at Duffins Creek Ajax

. Declan Troy and Jean Iron Anchorage, Alaska and Toronto 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 information about

[Ontbirds] Female King Eider at Frenchman’s Bay Pickering

In the channel between the piers on Lake Ontario at Frenchman’s Bay, Pickering. Access either from west side off West Shore Blvd or east at foot of Liverpool Road. With Common Goldeneyes. Would have posted a little earlier but phone died in cold and wind on pier. Jean Iron and Declan Troy

[Ontbirds] Tufted Duck at Elmwood in Mississauga

Luc Fazio called to say that he just refound the Tufted Duck in a small flock of about 50 scaup off Elmwood. This is east of Hurontario. So it’s still around. The main flock of scaup has been off Ben Machree the last few days. Seasons Greetings and Good Birding, Jean Iron Toronto Sent from

[Ontbirds] 3 Adult Little Gulls at Queenston

be easier in late afternoon. Jean Iron, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson and group from Albany NY. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@on

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl on Breakwall at Control Gates

Snowy at end of concrete breakwall south of control gates above falls at Chippewa. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls Still Here

itting on the water near the American falls. Lost > sight of it at the moment. > > Dan MacNeal > 519 217 8796 > danmacn...@hotmail.com > > From: ONTBIRDS <birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca> on behalf of Jean Iron via > ONTBIRDS <b

[Ontbirds] 5 Harlequins above Falls

4 adult males and 1 immature male or female. The best spot to view them is from opposite Greenhouse and just north of Toronto Hydro building. There’s a cluster of rocks in middle of river and that’s where they are now. Jean Iron, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson, Jamie Spence Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] 3 Little Gulls and 8 Black Vultures at Queenston/Lewiston

Vultures on cell tower and nearby church in Lewiston seen from pull off on Niagara River Pkway below Brock Monument. Betsy Potter, Willie D’Anna, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson and Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls

of Bonaparte’s. Happy Gullwatching, Willie D’Anna, Betsy Potter, Jean Iron, Ron Tozer, Mike Nelson, Margaret Liubavicius Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake below Falls

Betsy Potter just spotted it below Horseshoe Falls. Niagara from Canadian side. Flying around very conspicuous. Jean Iron, Betsy Potter, Willie D’AnnaRon Pittaway Bev Seyler Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Gannet update

On water straight out from Beachway Park in Burlington at 4th hydro tower on Halton side of lift bridge in front of water treatment plant. Scope views. Jean Iron Barb Charlton Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: charmaine anderson via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca&g

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow Tommy Thompson Park Toronto

so this has opened up a whole new world of bike birding. Tommy Thompson Park entrance is at Leslie and Unwin in Toronto. It's a long walk out - several km. Toke the east road at the fork. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Neotropic Cormorant at Cranberry Marsh, Whitby Update just flew

Neotropic Cormorant just flew towards Whitby Harbour. Yesterday it was seen in the trees on the Harbour breakwall with all the cormorants in the evening. Worth checking. Jean Iron, Charmaine Anderson and Mike Ferguson Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant at Cranberry Marsh, Whitby

Being seen from east platform now. Park at Lynne Shores Conservation Area lot off Bayly. Christian Friis, Owen Yates, jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] James Bay Shorebird Report 2 - Photos and Videos

Dorriesfield (ON), Dan Froehlich (WA State), Jean Iron (ON), Nicole Richardson (ON), Kiah Walker (NH). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Surveys are under the direction of Christian Friis of the Canadian Wildlife Service (Environment and Climate Change Canada) with partners Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

[Ontbirds] Tricolored Heron Cell 2 Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto

Paul Prior just called to say he is looking at a Tricolored Heron in Cell 2 Tommy Thompson Park. Leslie and Unwin Avenue in Toronto. It's several kilometre walk out. Jean Iron for Paul Prior ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalarope at Ashbridges Bay

A Wilson's Phalarope is on the flooded beach. It was found earlier by Lynn Pady. It flew away but has returned. Other Shorebirds include Sanderlings, Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers and earlier a Semipalmated Plover. Jean Iron, Lynn Pady, Kris Ito and Nolan P. Toronto Coxwell and Lake Shore

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake Ashbridges Bay Toronto

Now on flooded beach with Caspian Terns and Ring-billed Gulls. Molting into second winter plumage. Spotted by Ron. Coxwell and Lakeshore in Toronto Ron Pittaway and Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] First Summer Black-legged Kittiwake not Black-headed Gull

We can now see that this is a first summer Black-legged Kittiwake. Earlier it was sleeping, poor angle and not in good light. Now it's perched on one of the yellow boat ties giving good views. Main pier Bronte Road. Jean Iron and Barb Charlton Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Carden Alvar - 2017 OFO Field Trip

spotted and helped everyone to see and enjoy the birds. Thank you everyone for coming to the Carden Alvar. We had a super day. Jean Iron 28 May 2017 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull at Ashbridges Bay this morning

. Jean Iron 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 information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http

[Ontbirds] First Summer Black-legged Kittiwake Cobourg Harbour this am

Mark Patry just showed me a photo on his camera of a first summer Black-legged Kittiwake at Cobourg Harbour around 8 am today Saturday. Wanted to get word out. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] 18 Red Knots at Ashbridges Bay, Toronto

They were here around 4 pm but have flown. Several of us have been trying to relocate them. Woodbine Beach is completely flooded and the habitat is great for shorebirds. Rubber boots an asset. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Ashbridges - Orange band not flag

Has an orange band on upper left, pale blue?lower left, metal upper right and white over orange lower right. Very windy down here. Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Lynn Pady Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover at Ashbridges Bay Toronto

Piping Plover with orange flag on upper left. With a Semipalmated Plover on shore of flooded Woodbine beach. Lake Shore and Coxwell. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] Breeding Plumage Red Knot at Hillman Marsh

Found among Black-bellied Plovers by Mike Austin. Jean Iron 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 information

[Ontbirds] 97 Whimbrel, 3000 Black-bellied Plovers and more Hillman Shorebird Cell

on Mersea Road 2 near Point Pelee. Thanks to Dave Martin for info and Karl Bardon for counting the Black-bellied Plovers. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite at Point Pelee AGAIN

It's been seen twice since first sighting. Now gone north from VC parking lot. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > Date: May 19, 2017 at 10:02:59 AM EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ont

[Ontbirds] 5 Whimbrel on beach Wheatley Harbour

With Dan and Paul MacNeal. First there was one now 5 Jean Iron 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 information

[Ontbirds] Female Blue Grosbeak Cactus Field Now Point Pelee

Refound at 10:10 am same spot as yesterday feeding in grass. 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 information

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel Wheatley Harbour - update: Flown

Flushed by Turkey Vulture and chased away by a gull. Sorry about that. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone > On May 10, 2017, at 5:10 PM, Jean Iron via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> > wrote: > > One lone Whimbrel at Wheatley Harbour. Right now on Harbour entrance. Has >

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel Wheatley Harbour

One lone Whimbrel at Wheatley Harbour. Right now on Harbour entrance. Has been on beach on east side. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed just flew

It flew south and we lost it. There's a feeding flock just off control gates and may be visible from Canadian side at the Control Gates above Falls. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] Slaty-backed Gull at Foat Island NY

Looking at it now 12 noon. Cross Rainbow Bridge take first right. At roundabout take right and on Goat Island go all the way round to 2 Sisters Island parking. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Heads-up Adult Slaty-backed Gull Goat/3 Sister Island Niagara Falls NY

! Jean Iron Toronto 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 information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull Whirlpool Niagara

We have the adult Black-headed Gull at Niagara first spotted by Willie D'Anna. It's flying around. Difficult to pick out but look for dark underwing and red bill. Many Bonaparte's also resting. Aerocar viewing platform. Happy Birdy New Year Everyone. Jean Iron, Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter

[Ontbirds] Adult Black-headed Gull and First Winter Little Gull at Whirlpool Niagara River

Both at Whirlpool. The first winter Little Gull does not have a black collar but has a black cap. Also smaller than Bonaparte's Gulls. We're still looking for the kittiwake. Whirlpool viewing area at aerocar. Jean Iron, Willie D'Anna. Betsy Potter, Dean DiTommaso Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow Toronto

Andrew Keaveney just refound the Lark Sparrow. Best to park on Villiers south of Lake Shore off Don Roadway. It's closer to Don Roadway than Carlaw. It's through fence to north of railway tracks near FirstGulf trailer. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2016, at 11:07

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake at Whirlpool Niagara River

Just received word from Christopher George on Facebook that the Black-headed Gull is foraging above the center of the Whirlpool, Black-legged Kittiwake and Black Vulture are also there. He was on US side, but all will be visible from Ontario side. Jean Iron Toronto

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

Still here. Seen flying on left side of aero car same general area as yesterday and it landed among resting Bonaparte's Gulls. Whirlpool viewing plaform Niagara River Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] OFO Niagara River Gull Trip - 4 December 2016

2017. Ron Tozer and Jean Iron OFO Gull Trip Leaders ___ 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

[Ontbirds] 2 Harlequin Ducks Rotary Park Ajax

Ontario is a short walk away. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ___ 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

[Ontbirds] FW: Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden - Probable Thick-billed Murre - AGAIN

Cobden is WEST of Ottawa, thanks to 'Steve" for letting me know. Jean -Original Message- From: Jean Iron [mailto:jean.i...@sympatico.ca] Sent: November 25, 2016 11:16 AM To: 'birdalert@ontbirds.ca' Subject: RE: [Ontbirds] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden - Probable Thick-billed Murre

Re: [Ontbirds] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden - Probable Thick-billed Murre

Burke called again to say he just had better looks and it's a probable Thick-billed Murre. It's actively diving. Jean -Original Message- From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of Jean Iron Sent: November 25, 2016 11:09 AM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject

[Ontbirds] Alcid on Muskrat Lake, Cobden

hoping someone can get there to check it oout. Scope needed. Jean Iron Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh Hawkwatch, 26 October 2016 - 522 Raptors

Northern Red-taileds subspecies abieticola were noted) Rough-legged Hawk 3 ( 2 light morph, 1 dark morph) Golden Eagle 3 Peregrine Falcon 2 Unidentified 2 Total Individuals: 522 Observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter: Jean Iron. Many thanks especially to Eleanor Beagan and Jerry Ball

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon - Kempenfelt Park Barrie

and Rolland Leader. Jean Iron Toronto 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 information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] 8 Little Gulls, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls - Barrie Waterfront

ote: pay parking enforced at all lots along waterfront. By-Law officer making rounds. Follow Lakeshore Drive along north side of bay to Simcoe and Dunlop and exit right onto Kempenfelt Drive. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ___ ONTBI

[Ontbirds] Shearwater at Van Wagners Beach

Barry Cherriere just spotted a Shearwater. We all got on it. Also 7 jaegers. Hamilton exit QEW at Woodward. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover, Toronto, Saturday 27 August - NO

, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk (2.5 to 3 km each way) with no shade so please be prepared. If you can bring a bike, riding out is a good way to get out to the cell. Many thanks to those who are keeping us informed. Jean Iron Toronto

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover - Toronto - Friday 26 August - Update

are reporting. Jean Iron Toronto ___ 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 http

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover - Toronto - Thursday 25 August - YES

onstructed with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk with no shade so please be prepared. Jean Iron Toronto Fellow birder Jessie may have better numbers for the departed flock since he had been watching for a while before I arrived. So, it appears the Rin

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover -Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, Wednesday 24 August - YES

with islands, logs, stumps, fencing and metal poles. Posted with permission of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Jean Iron Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover -Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, YES at 3 p.m.

, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk with no shade so please be prepared. Jean Iron Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover -Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, YES

, stumps, fencing and metal poles. This is a long walk with no shade so please be prepared. I will post another update later this afternoon. Jean Iron Toronto ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Common Ringed Plover at TTP Toronto - it's here

Ron Pittaway, Glenn Coady, Howard Shapiro an I looking at it now. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > There's a shuttle running today only for the festival. At split in road near > viewing shelter take left turn

Re: [Ontbirds] Possible Common Ringed Plover at TTP Toronto more info

There's a shuttle running today only for the festival. At split in road near viewing shelter take left turn. Jean Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Found by Paul Prior at Tommy Thompson Park end of Leslie wal

[Ontbirds] Possible Common Ringed Plover at TTP Toronto

Found by Paul Prior at Tommy Thompson Park end of Leslie walk out to cell 2 on muddy island in middle. Here's link to Paul's video. https://youtu.be/xWGWh4tQvUs Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Least Tern at Darlington Provincial Park

Glenn Coady asked me to post that he saw an adult Least Tern in breeding plumage at Darlington Provincial Park. He saw it about 45 minutes ago and it has flown east. It's very stormy along the lakeshore. Directions: See Glenn's previous posts re nesting Piping Plovers. No information about how

[Ontbirds] Hillman Marsh Shorebirds

. Quite dramatic. Happy Shorebirding, Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Jeremy Bensette, Jacob Lachapelle Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Shorebird Spectacle -Hillman Marsh Update

44 Whimbrel, 3 Willets, 3 White-rumped Sandpipers here now. Earlier, a Peregrine went through at about 3:45 and flushed everything out of the shorebird cell. Birds are trickling back including Whimbrel, Willets, White-rumps, Black-bellied Plovers, Short-billed Dowitchers and lots more. Jean

[Ontbirds] 3 Stilt Sandpipers Hillman

In front of viewing shelter now. 26 Whimbrel still here Jean Iron 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] 21 Whimbrel Hillman Marsh

They just dropped in. Hudsonian Godwit flew west. Jean Iron 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] Hudsonian Godwit Hillman Marsh

Now in breeding plumage. Jean 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] 2 Wilson's Phalaropes Hillman Marsh

2, a male and female, dropped in but just flew to farmhouse/silo area behind berm. Things changing constantly here. Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] 1 American Golden-Plover, 1500 Black-bellied Plovers Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell

birds flew west in direction of farm fields bordering Mersea 1. Jean Iron, Gavin and Don McKinnon, Greg Stroud and multiple shorebirders Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Long-billed Dowitcher and American Golden-Plovers Mersea E

Long-billed Dowitcher at horse barns. Josh Vandermeulen and I saw two earlier in the horse pasture, now only one visible in back of house 1437. Henrique Pacheco and James Carrey just spotted 12 American Golden-Plovers in first field beside house 1433. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway, Willie D'Anna

[Ontbirds] Black-necked Stilt, 21 American Avocets, 6 Willets - Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell

Here now with Black-bellied Plovers, Du Lin, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Hillman Marsh main Hillman Marsh Shorebird Cell at Mersea 2 and Road 37 Jean Iron and Mike McEvoy Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Adult Little Gull, 2 Willets Hillman Shorebird Cell

Now at Hillman Shorebird Cell. Being seen well from shelter. Jean Iron, Willie D'Anna, Gary and Candy Stephey, Matt Prangley OFO Shorebird Viewing Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Fwd: 9 American Golden-Plovers Onion Fields Mersea 19 and B near Point Pelee THEY FLEW!

Sorry, they just flew! May still be in area as there are many wet spots on the fields. Jean Iron and Willie D'Anna Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron <jean.i...@sympatico.ca> > Date: May 1, 2016 at 2:59:18 PM EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca >

[Ontbirds] 9 American Golden-Plovers Onion Fields Mersea 19 and B near Point Pelee

Now on field half km towards Lake Erie from intersection of Mersea 19 and Mersea B. My first of the season. Jean Iron and Willie D'Anna Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] OFO Shorebird Viewing at Hillman Marsh near Point Pelee

), Point Pelee National Park, and Pelee Wings Nature Store and Kowa Sporting Optics will provide spotting scopes to enhance shorebird viewing. Link to OFO Shorebird Viewing at Hillman Marsh: http://www.ofo.ca/ofo-docs/Hillman-poster_a2.pdf See you at the Hillman Marsh, Dave Milsom, Jean Iron

[Ontbirds] Clarification Directions Townsend's Solitaire - Sunnybrook Park, Toronto

to parking lot where off leash dog park is. Turn right or north along gravel path marked Glendon Forest. Proceed a good 10 minutes walk to gated bridge. Some of us will not be crossing the bridge. However we understand that bird may be seen from this west side of bridge. Happy Birdy 2016

[Ontbirds] Yellow Warbler Bluffers Park Toronto

Brimley Road ends at Lake Ontario. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway with Stephen O'Donnell Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Thayer's Gull in Barrie - photo documentation

/thayersadbarrie.htm Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto ON ___ 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

[Ontbirds] Thayer's Gulls in Barrie

winter and 2 adults) among loads of Bonaparte's Gulls, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 juveniles and a second winter), and two Kumlien's Gulls (adult and a third winter). Good luck to the Barrie Christmas Bird Count tomorrow. Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway Toronto

[Ontbirds] 4 Little Gulls Barrie Waterfront

xit towards Lake Simcoe. Jean Iron Toronto 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

[Ontbirds] Female King Eider Bluffers Park Toronto

. Jean Iron Toronto 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 unsubscribe visit

[Ontbirds] FW: OFO Niagara River Gull Trip - 29 November 2015

, Kevin McLaughlin, Mike Nelson, Betsy Potter and Ron Pittaway. It was a very successful day. Ron Tozer and Jean Iron OFO Trip Leaders ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] REDPOLL IRRUPTION - 125,000 redpolls

is 21,500. So over 125,000 redpolls have passed Tadoussac in less than a week.” We thank Pascal for keeping Ontario birders updated about this huge irruption. Ron Pittaway and Jean Iron Toronto ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] WINTER FINCHES - REDPOLL IRRUPTION

On the weekend, Common Redpolls were reported at Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit) in Toronto and near Rochester, New York, across Lake Ontario. Today, Pascal Cote reported 15,790 redpolls passing the Tadoussac Bird Observatory, 212 km northeast of Quebec City. This is the largest movement

[Ontbirds] Cranberry Marsh Hawk Watch - 14 October 2015 - 1008 Raptors

time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Jean Iron and Jerry Ball. Many thanks to the observers - a great team. Observers: Charmaine Anderson, Joyce Collier-Brown, Charlie Adey, Charles Liddle, Ross Lamb, Rick LaForest, Betsy Smith, Karl Jennewein, Lynn Pady, Murray Shields, Ron Pittaway, Margaret

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit, Cackling Geese Cranberry Marsh, Whitby

Pittaway and Steve O'Donnell. Rayfield Pye is the hawk counter. Good birding on this Thanksgiving weekend. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] 1 Hudsonian Godwit Cranberry Marsh, Whitby

Geoff Carpentier asked me to post because people are asking. He reports 1 Hudsonian Godwit. No Cackling Geese so far One Snow Goose. All seen from the hawk watch at south platform. > Cranberry Marsh is at Halls Road which runs south off Victoria in Whitby. Jean Iron Toro

[Ontbirds] 2 Hudsonian Godwits, Cranberry Marsh, Whitby

Yellowlegs and hundreds of ducks. Cranberry Marsh is at Halls Road which runs south off Victoria in Whitby. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] 57 Cackling Geese Cranberry Marsh

25 Cackling Geese flew out to Lake Ontario and 32 remain in the marsh. Also 1 juvenile Hudsonian is directly out from south platform with 1 American Golden-Plovers and 1 Black-bellied Plover, many yellowlegs. Cranberry is off Halls Road south of Victoria in Whitby. Jean Iron Toronto Sent from

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit, Stilt Sandpiper Mersea 21

Juvenile Hudsonian Godwit and Stilt, also Pectorals Mersea 21 just north of Mersea 2 same flooded field as yesterday's Sabine's. Found by Kevin McLaughlin. Happy shorebirding, Jean Iron Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

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