[ONTBIRDS]Western Grebe - Lake Bernard

There is currently a Western Grebe exploring the southern end of Lake Bernard. Best vantage point is likely off of Lake Bernard Park or the point at The Northridge Inn. Red-necked Grebe and Common Loons also present. Scope not required, but desired.

[ONTBIRDS] Western Grebe update, Kettle Point, Nov 17

The Western Grebe, previously reported from Ipperwash Beach, was seen this afternoon by a gaggle of us about 200 m north east of Kettle Point proper. Viewing is tough, as the lake is angry today. Basically, anywhere between north Ipperwash and Kettle Point seem possible locations as it ranges

[ONTBIRDS] Western grebe Ipperwash beach

There is a western grebe about 200 m offshore of ipperwash beach, swimming south west towards kettle point. Best viewing right now would be the end of West Ipperwash Drive at the boat launch. James h. Sent from my iPhone -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by

[ONTBIRDS] Western Grebe at Rattray Marsh

Good morning, I was able to re-find the previously reported Western Grebe at Rattray Marsh this morning. I observed it from the west side of Jack Darling Park, amongst a large group of Red-necked Grebes. >From Mississauga Road, head west on Lakeshore Blvd and turn left into Jack >Darling

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe

Being seen now from overlook opposite Am. Fort Niagara. Alas scope needed. Bob Curry ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe; Red throated loon

Western Grebe and 2 Red throated Loons still at the NIagara on the lake Sailing Club Marina at the foot of Nelson St. 12:50 pm Dave Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe NOTL

Western Grebe showing really well off the NOTL Sailing Club Marina at the foot of Nelson St. Dave Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe.

The Western Grebe continues off Nelson St in Niagara on the Lake. Rich On Fri., Mar. 6, 2020, 6:44 a.m. Craig Corcoran via ONTBIRDS, < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > The WEGR is still present at the NOTL Marina south side lookout > Craig Corcoran. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe.

The WEGR is still present at the NOTL Marina south side lookout Craig Corcoran. 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] Western Grebe -- found

Ryan Griffiths just re-found the Western Grebe in the river near the marina. The Marina is on Nelson Street, Niagara on the Lake Charmaine. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe -- Niagara on the Lake

A photo of a Western Grebe was posted in the Ontario Birds Facebook Group — bird was seen yesterday by the marina in Niagara on the Lake — individual that saw the bird went back today and wasn’t able to locate it. These are all the details that I have. Charmaine.

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe NOT Humber Bay

I was unsuccessful in my attempt to relocate the Western Grebe reported earlier Christmas Day at Humber Bay East.  There was a nice assortment of waterfowl including 2 winter plumage Red-necked Grebes that flew east from the east end of Humber with notable white in the trailing edge of the

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Humber Bay East

Reported by Martin Belman at noon Christmas Day martinbel...@rogers.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto

Can't believe my luck! Looking at a Western Grebe accompanied by a Red-necked in the waters off Tommy Thompson Park. Off shore about 200 m, between Tip and Pipit Pt, Tommy Thompson Park located on Lake Ontario at south end of Leslie St in Toronto Don Graham Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Colonel Sam Smith Park, Toronto

At 1pm May 29th, I relocated the Western Grebe at Sam Smith park at entrance to Marina on west end of park. Very close to shore for good looks. Mixing with red necked grebes and sleeping. Photos will be added to eBird later. A number of birders here watching. Sam Smith park is located at the

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Colonel Samuel Smith Park

A Western Grebe was seen and photographed off Whimbrel Point at 5:30 pm. It was swimming diving at times relatively close to shore but after each dive moving progressively further east until it was out of site 30 minutes later. Spotted by Ani Kuk and seen by Peter Sproule, Marsh Duggan and I at

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga

Bird found this morning around 8:30 and continues to be seen around group of other grebes further out, generally left of red ship off eastern point. Diving a lot. Probably need a scope. Seen from : Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, 660 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5H 1H7 Take Mississauga Rd.

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe

Seen from Ben Machree park looking well to the west in the next bay The park is at the foot of Maple St which is west of Lakeshore & Mississauga Rd. Turn south off of Lakeshore immediately west of the large excavation. Joyce C-B Pecked out on my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Rhododendron Gardens

Bird seen at 1030 hrs at least 200 m off Rhododendron Gardens, south side of Lake Shore Rd, west of Port Credit. In raft of Red-necked Grebes. Scope necessary. Paul Brooks and Chris Escott ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at JC Saddington

The Western Grebe found yesterday was seen for a short time at about 8AM closer to the mouth of the river. It was diving regularly and I lost sight of it beyond binocular range. Good luck. JC Saddington park is at the bottom of Mississauga Rd in Mississauga.

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe J.C. Saddington Park Mississauga

The bird is still present as at 3:30 p.m. It is farther west, best seen from the second pier. It is about 250 meters out so a scope is best. Good luck. Jim Watt Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2019, at 12:32, Robert B via ONTBIRDS wrote: > > Bird is still present as if 12:15 pm. From the

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe J.C. Saddington Park Mississauga

Bird is still present as if 12:15 pm. From the parking lot take the path to the right through the fence. View from the right of the fence gate. It’s moved off so a scope is necessary Sent from my iPhone Robert Baumander > On Apr 3, 2019, at 10:54 AM, Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > >

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

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga

Luc Fazio reports a Western Grebe off Saddington Park in Mississauga. From the QEW, follow Mississauga Rd. south all the way to Lake Ontario. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe continuing at Bright’s Grove

It may be of interest to those who have already driven for the Calliope Hummingbird that the Western Grebe at Bright’s Grove is still present off of Cow Creek. See directions below. It is swimming in a raft w/ merganser and Redhead. Scope recommended. Directions: >From 402 westbound, get off

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Bright's Grove continues

Hi all, I just received a call from Scott Connop saying yesterdays Western Grebe just outside of Sarnia continues today. It has moved west a few hundred meters and is now near the intersection of Old Lakeshore Rd and Centre Ave. Directions: >From 402 westbound, get off on Mandaumin Rd and head

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Bright's Grove, Lambton

This afternoon Matt Parsons found a Western Grebe in Brights Grove where Cow Creek enters the lake. Directions: >From 402 westbound, get off on Mandaumin Rd and head north. Go stright >through/around the roundabout, and turn left at the first stop sign onto Old >Lakeshore Rd. 6-700m down 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] Western Grebe Port Credit

Currently off J. C. Saddington Park. Walk out to rock jetty. Blake Mann Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Ottawa, Deschenes Rapids

A Western Grebe was first observed this morning upstream of Deschenes Rapids, viewable from west end of Cassels Rd in Britannia Village but better from Quebec side of river above the Rapids. For Cassels, take Pinecrest exit from 417, then follow these directions from Neilyworld bird-pages:

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe

Western Grebe seen at 2:00 p.m. from Jack Darling Park Bird is east of lower parking lot and well out on the lake Not with Red-necked Grebes Scope is essential See Ruebin's directions Thanks for posting Cheers Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Mississauga (Saddington)

Hello, I observed the Western Grebe at J. C. Saddington Park this afternoon (3:45) in difficult viewing conditions. A scope is likely required. It was to the west of the moored ship, out past the brown water. Directions from the QEW: take Mississauga Road south then turn left onto Lake

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at SADDINGTON. park, Port Credit here still 11:15 am

Hi folks... This morning, while leading a Riverwood Conservancy bird walk with 34 partecipants, we refound the Western Grebe . Seen from 8:30 to at least 11: 15, this Sat morning ( NO April FOOL!!). To reach SADDINGTON Park, drive south on Mississauga Rd. South of Lakeshore Rd, till you reach

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe- JC Saddington Park, Mississauga

The bird was still being seen clearly with a scope at 4PM at the same location as previously reported. The grebe can be viewed from the park edge approximately 30 yards east of the fenced off rock jetty. Saddington Park is at the south end of Mississaugua Rd where it meets Lake Ontario

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Mississauga

Chris Leys, Ryan Leys and I are currently viewing the Western Grebe at JC Saddington Park in Mississauga. The bird is currently 200-300m offshore, nearly directly south of the main parking lot, and just slightly east of the fenced-off rock jetty that extends about 50m out into the lake. A

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe- Oshawa

Western Grebe-1 7 PM, March 23 Lakeview Park, Oshawa It was about 300 yards off shore from the parking lot at the top of the hill. (I could not find the King Eider reported on ebird) Directions: east bound- 401 exit at Simcoe St exit, and follow Simcoe St. south to Lakeview Park on Lake

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Saddington Park Mississagua

At 2.30 I could see the distant Western Grebe on the lake off Saddington Park in Mississauga as reported yesterday. I got the best view going to the lake from the parking lot and turning right and viewing it from the park bench. It was with two Red Necked Grebes and you could see that it was a

[Ontbirds] "Western" Grebe - Toronto Islands

Around 9:30 this morning I had an Aechmophorus grebe off Gibraltar Point on the Toronto Islands. The bird was hard to see in the choppy water and I couldn't refind it after my initial sighting, so can't be sure it wasn't a Clark's. I searched for it again around noon and couldn't find it. The

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe- Midland

The bird was still at the park area today at 2:00 p.m. and at one point closer to shore. Bob Bowles On Monday, December 5, 2016 10:45 AM, David Szmyr wrote: The Western Grebe is still present off of Midland Bay Landing Park (288 Bayshore Drive). It was

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe- Midland

The Western Grebe is still present off of Midland Bay Landing Park (288 Bayshore Drive). It was swimming between 50-75 meters offshore of the park and occasionally diving but not straying far. It did start to slowly drift eastward before I left so checking the Harbour may not be a bad idea

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Midland - continues

The WESTERN GREBE that was found yesterday (3 December 2016) in the harbour in Midland was present again today (4 Dec). Chris Evans and I found it around 11 a.m. to the east of Midland Bay Landing Park (288 Bayshore Drive). It was constantly swimming so it was hard to track. It initially

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga

The Western Grebe is still present at Saddington Park at the end of Mississauga Rd. Today it is a bit west of the main parking lot. Scope recommended but maybe not absolutely necessary. Reuven Martin ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga

Luc Fazio reports that the Western Grebe is still at J. C. Saddington Park at the base of Mississauga Rd. In Port Credit. Reuven Martin ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at JC Saddington Park

Currently being observed by myself and three others diving off the bow of the SS Ridgetown. The bird is backlit by the sun at present. JC Saddington Park is located at the foot of John Street S in Mississauga. Walter Fisher Sent from my Apple iPhone.

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Fish Crow Mississauga

The Western Grebe is still present at Saddington Park today, in front of the large boat. Scope and patience mandatory due to large waves. Also a very early Cliff Swallow. Earlier this morning I had a Fish Crow flying east at Rattray Marsh (west of here). Saddington Park is at the end of

[Ontbirds] WESTERN GREBE continues Sunday Am, Port Credit SADDINGTON Park

Check out this video on YouTube by Luc http://youtu.be/CNZEGMCRXGw Yes the WE Grebe was seen at 8:15 am Sunday. The Sun was shining , but poor visibility because you are looking into the sun. Beware... There are some 35 Red-necked grebes as well. Check out the video from an earlier bird

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga Update

Hello birders, I seen the WEGR briefly when I went out around 12:40pm. It was seen towards the stern of The Bridgetown (the large bulk freighter), and just to the right of the rocks in front of the stern of the ship. It was diving frequently and I was able to see it for 3-4 min before it

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe still present in aft - JC Saddington Park, Mississauga - Sat Mar 26

Good evening Ontbirders, At 4:30pm, with my daughter Alexa in tow, we headed to south Mississauga and immediately upon setting up the scope we found the previously reported Western Grebe swimming and diving (for quite long dives) out towards the barge. It stayed up long enough for me to get

[Ontbirds] Western grebe Mississauga

The reported Western Grebe at Saddington park in Mississauga is still present this morning. The park is at the lakefront at the base of Missisauga Road. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga still here as of 4:12 Pm

Hi folks... FYI The Western Grebe is still here as of 4:12 PM.. Since Reuven Martin Found it this morning and my seeing it at 11:07 AM, it has been seen for most of the day to the left and behind the Rusty Boat Barge moored to the east of the Port Credit Harbour. At times it goes behind

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Mississauga

I am watching a Western Grebe feeding at the mouth of the Credit River in Mississauga. Take Mississauga Rd. south from Lakeshore, and park in J. C. Saddington Park at the end. Walk east to the river, where the grebe is currently feeding in front of the big barge. Reuven Martin

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Mississauga - Eglinton/Kennedy Rd

Actually you can go east from the parking lot on the unpaved trail at the east end of the parking lot, it's shorter. I usually jog going south past the lot, then come back following the route first suggested around to the parking lot. On Wed,

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Mississauga - Eglinton/Kennedy Rd

I was jogging through Indian Summer Trail Park around 12:30pm today and observed what I believe to be a Western Grebe in a pond near the leash free park. Long neck, white on the front of the neck, black on the back of the neck, yellowish/orange pointed beak. Park in the lot at the end of

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Colonel Sam YES

As of about 1:30 pm on Sept. 8, the continuing Western Grebe was still in the bay off the most westerly point of Colonel Sam, where a red light lamppost stands. But it was swimming closest to the Twenty Third Street Parkette. The bird was diving without any Cormorants around for the majority of

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Col. Sam Smith Park - YES

Present this morning between 8:15 and 8:45 in the bay west of the park proper, close to the rock reinforced shoreline. It spent almost its entire time underwater and also can swim long distances while submerged so can be difficult to re-find. >From Lakeshore Blvd., at the first traffic lights

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Colonel Sam Smith Park, Toronto

A group of us had a very early Western Grebe in Lake Ontario about 150 yards offshore directly south of the main pond area. We had very good views of the bird for several minutes, then as I was getting my scope, it just disappeared. We searched and searched for awhile afterwards but to no

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe @ long point

I just found a western grebe near shore on Hastings Dr. @ Long Point, just before cottage 291 Denis Lepage dlep...@bsc-eoc.org Senior Scientist, National Data Center Bird Studies Canada PO Box 160, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 519-586-3531 x155 visit Avibase: http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org eBird Canada

[Ontbirds] Western grebe. Tip of Point Pelee.

Together with Eared and Horned. Being seen now Mike Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455a michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Point Pelee Tip

Western Grebe at tip approx 100m offshore West side of tip. Watching now 2:30pm. Cheers, Josh Bouman ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe tip of Pelee

The bird is close to shore off the Life Saving display now Mike Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 michaelt...@rogers.com Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Rondeau Provincial Park

Good day Ontbirders, I am posting on behalf of Pauline Catling (who observed and photographed the bird). Observed midway down the south point of rondeau provincial park between south point trail and tip. It stuck around from noon until 5pm traveling up and down the point and was diving or

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Rondeau

The Western Grebe is still currently off the south beach of Rondeau. You may be able to see it from Erieau. For those who saw the Frigatebird last year, its basically in the same spot just 50 yards off shore Jim Burk Chatham-Kent Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Rondeau/Erieau

Chatham From: jimb...@icloud.com Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:00:02 -0400 To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Rondeau The Western Grebe is still currently off the south beach of Rondeau. You may be able to see it from Erieau. For those who saw the Frigatebird last

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Western Grebe was still present and very actively preening itself at the most south eastern point of the park. Other notables were my first sightings of Barn Swallows (three) hawking for insects by the grebe, as well as usual the suspects. Directions: South end of Kipling Ave., Toronto Bird

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe and Harlequin Duck still at Colonel Sam Smith Park

I birded the park today from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and the Western Grebe was in its usual spot off the mouth of the marina lagoon. The juvenile male Harlequin Duck swimming and diving near the end of rock jetty on the very eastern side of the park (the outlet of the pond). Also 432

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Still in Toronto

The Western Grebe was still at Sam Smith Park in Toronto late this afternoon. It was in the mouth of the harbour, where it has been seen regularly for the past two weeks. It was associating with Red - necked Grebes. Numbers of the typical grebes are building. I counted 24 Red - necked and 4

[Ontbirds] Western grebe Col. Sam Smith Park

I saw the Western grebe was seen this morning, 8:45 onward. It gradually drifted to within 20m of shore. It was near the end of the western spit. CSSPark is at the foot of Kipling Ave Sent from my iPad ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Harlequin Duck, Col. Sam Smith Park, Toronto

Both the Western Grebe and Harlequin Duck remain at Col. Samuel Smith Park and were seen this morning by Mike Kimber, Julian Sidebottom and myself along with several other observers. The grebe was yet again off to the south of the western spit partway to the tip. When we arrived shortly after

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Harlequin Duck continue @ Sam Smith, March 07/13

Ontbirders, Hello there. The continuing WESTERN GREBE and HARLEQUIN DUCK at Colonel Sam Smith Park in Etobicoke, were re-found this morning by Joanne Redwood and I. The Western Grebe was viewed in the lake off the western spit. Photos were taken and excellent views were had. The Harlequin

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Sam Smith Park

I am currently looking at a Western Grebe in the western bay which adjoins the marina at Sam Smith Park. It is about 30 yards offshore and diving frequently. Presumably this is the same bird that has been along the Toronto area waterfront since late January. Col. Sam Smith Lark is located at

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Sam Smith Park

Pryor [mailto:s...@sympatico.ca] Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 08:55 AM To: Ontbirds birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Sam Smith Park I am currently looking at a Western Grebe in the western bay which adjoins the marina at Sam Smith Park. It is about 30 yards offshore

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe and signs of spring

The Western Grebe continues at Col. Sam Park - just off the west shore near the marina. The Snowy Owl is resting on the ice near the docks and the Harlequin was easily seen in the east bay with some Bufflehead. Up in the hinterland where I live, the Cardinals are singing, the Downies and

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Humber Bay, Toronto

The bird is still here at Humber Bay West about 200 meters out where the lake meets the bay. There is a Pied-billed Grebe at Humber Bay East. QEW to Park Lawn to Lakeshore Rd. Good luck Jim Watt jimw...@cogeco.ca Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe still at Humber Bay

Seen from the lighthouse directly southwest at a great distance diving frequently. There were also a few Horned Grebes as well. A scope is mandatory. We were at the western most point of humber bay west park at the vehicle turn around, just beyond the small parking area near the end of

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Humber Bay West in Toronto

message below for directions. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:36:05 -0500 From: chip.wese...@ec.gc.ca To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Humber Bay West in Toronto This afternoon at 3:00 PM, we located

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Humber Bay West in Toronto

This afternoon at 3:00 PM, we located a Western Grebe in the waters of Lake Ontario off Humber Bay Park West along the waterfront of Toronto. We were at the western most point of the park at the vehicle turn around, just beyond the small parking area near the end of that road. From the

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe off Humber Bay West Park

One Western Grebe offshore from the second small parking lot of Humber Bay West Park about 3:30 pm.The bird was about 100 yards offshore adjacent a small group of Long-tailed Ducks. It moved slightly closer, then went much farther out (400+ yards). Eye was completely contained in the black

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe Toronto - no

I stopped in at Sunnyside Beach this afternoon to search for the Western Grebe that has been present for a few days. I couldn't find it in an hour of searching. There was a Red-necked Grebe in its place, about 100 meters off of the breakwall opposite Ellis Ave. The Western Grebe was reported on

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe- Toronto Waterfront, Sunnyside

Spotted the Western Grebe in the same area as was reported Sunday. Seen 130pm Monday Feb 4. Viewed directly out from rickety wooden pier by Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion. Bird roughly 100 feet beyond the breakwall. This is extremely close to where he was seen Sunday, so perhaps sticking around for

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe- Toronto Waterfront, Sunnyside

David and I saw the bird together from the end of the rickety pier around 4:30 but it is too diving and moving and it's too cold to stay out too long Sent from my iPhone Robert On 2013-02-04, at 3:25 PM, David Creelman dcreel...@gmail.com wrote: Spotted the Western Grebe in the same area

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe- Toronto Waterfront, Sunnyside Part 2

Robert Baumander and I saw the Grebe again around 430. I know there have been quite a few disappointed folks, so I thought I would add a bit of info for complete clarity. 1: The Grebe was very consistently off Sunnyside Beach, ranging only a couple of hundred metres east and west. He could be

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Maybe Toronto

Out in the bay off Sunnyside Beach and near St. Joseph's hospital there is a large slender necked grebe a few hundred feet offshore. I could not make out much more detail with just my binoculars. This area is accessible from Lakeshore Boulevard between Ellis and Parkside. The closest parking

Re: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Confirmed - Toronto Waterfront

the western grebe is still present and seen well through my scope looking beyond the breakwall at the foot of Parkside Dr. Sent from my iPhone On 2013-02-03, at 12:30 PM, Howard Shapiro cathar...@rogers.com wrote: Out in the bay off Sunnyside Beach and near St. Joseph's hospital there is a

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe. Sunnyside , Toronto

The Western Grebe reported by Howard and Alfred was still present at 2:15 pm off Sunnyside Beach/ breakwater, perhaps 100 to 150 yds out in the lake. It was between the termini of Parkside and Eliis Avenues , moving west. Follow Lakeshore Blvd eastbound, and park in the lots between Windermere

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe back at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Toronto

This morning I arrive at the park at 8:00 am and located Western Grebe about 300 meters east of the park toward Toronto Islands at 8:50 am. It was swimming close to a female Red-breasted Merganser and an adult Herring Gull. After several long dives the Herring Gull went after both the

[Ontbirds] WESTERN GREBE - SARNIA

At 2 pm today (Dec 16th) there was a Western Grebe swimming on both the MI and ON sides of the channel off lighthouse park in Port Huron and opposite the Sarnia waterfront. I obtained poor but readily identifiable stills and video. The bird was swimming and diving amongst the hundreds of long

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Little Bluff CA, Prince Ed. Cty, Nov.9

Road 13 to Little Bluff Conservation Area, Prince Edward County. Look along bluff at East side. This individual has a shorter bill than average which can happen apparently due to diet. Picture at bottom of home page ecoviewphoto.com . Please excuse quality of distant photo. -- *Rob Millar* 26

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Long Sault

At around 11:30 this morning there was a Western Grebe on the St. Lawrence River just off the Long Sault Parkway. Seen looking south off the tip of Hoople Island. Also of interest were 5 Bohemian Waxwings within a larger group of Cedars on Macdonnell Island. The Long Sault Parkway is about 10

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe still on Ottawa River in Ottawa

Mark Gawn just called (9:10) to indicate that the Western Grebe is still present on the Ottawa River. He saw the bird from the Kitchissippi Lookout on the Ottawa River Pkwy. It was on the Ontario side of the river, moving west, but near the middle of the river between the Kitchissippi and Des

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe remaining on Ottawa River, west end of Ottawa

The Western Grebe reported yesterday by Jean Dubois remained this morning (ca. 9:00am - ) on the Ottawa River, between the Champlain Bridge and the Deschenes Rapids. It has for the most part favoured the Quebec shore, so most visible at the river vantage across from Ch. Rivermead and from

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Van Wagner's Beach, Hamilton

The Western Grebe found by Rob Dobos yesterday is currently swimming 100 feet offshore, opposite Baranga's on the Beach. Lots of photos taken. Good birding, Josh Vandermeulen joshvandermeu...@live.ca 519-222-5420 joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Van Wagners Beach, Hamilton

Rob Dobos just phoned to advise of a Western Grebe about 40 feet offshore on the east side of Hutches at the east end of the parking lot. Directions to Van Wagners Beach: Take the Centennial Parkway (Hwy.20) exit from the QEW in east Hamilton and proceed north to the North Service Rd.,

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe, Oshawa Harbour

The Western Grebe was still present, along with a Common Loon, in the mouth of the Oshawa harbour channel at 2:10pm. The harbour is at the south end of Simcoe St., and the channel is only 30m east of the parking lot. Keith Linton Orono Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe - still at Van Wagners Beach, Hamilton

-- From: Edgecombe, Cheryl Sender: birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca To: Ontbirds Cc: Hamilton bird group Subject: [Ontbirds] Western Grebe - Van Wagners Beach, Hamilton Sent: Apr 24, 2012 12:32 PM Rob Dobos just phoned to advise of a Western Grebe about 40 feet offshore on the east side of Hutches

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe at Van Wagner's Beach

The Western Grebe continues to be seen off Van Wagner's Beach, east of Hutch's Restaurant. The bird is quite distant and a scope is recommended, but it can be seen with binoculars. An Iceland Gull is also present. Cheers, Mark Field Toronto, Ontario Directions to Van Wagner's Beach (from

[Ontbirds] WESTERN GREBE - VAN WAGNERS BEACH

As reported earlier, the Western Grebe could still be seen about half way between Hutch's and Barangas, fairly close to shore, at 8:15 P.M. this evening. Might be worth a try in the morning Dennis Gwen Lewington ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] WESTERN GREBE @ Van Wagners, April 24th

The bird was present between 4:15 PM-4:45 PM, viewed well east of Hutch's, along the beach. It was quite a ways out,and scope is recommended, but seemed to be making its way slowly westward towards the restaurant. Thanks to the two fine gentlemen from Long Point who put me on the bird, I

[Ontbirds] WESTERN GREBE Sam Smith Pk. ETOBICOKE

At 3:30 Saturday - a lone western grebe at the mouth of the marina inlet / Sir Sam Smith Park at the foot of Kipling Avenue in Toronto. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Western grebe and Razorbill both being seen

From Britannia Point and the Boat Launch on the Quebec side near Vanier Rd. Aylmer The Razorbill appears to have trouble flying and may be injured Time 9.30am Wednesday Michael Tate Michael Tate 1-613-863-8455 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe: Ottawa

My son Carlos and I are observing the Western Grebe right now from the Quebec side at Deschenes. It is closer to the Ontario side. Directions: Deschenes Lookout is located at the western end of the Ottawa River Parkway. Britannia Point is located just east of the Britannia Conservation

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