[Ontbirds] Yellow-headed blackbird Kanata

The bird is here where Bruce reported it right now. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C6, Canada Phone: 613-759-1647 FAX:

[Ontbirds] Yellow-headed blackbird still in Kanata

Mark Patry asked me to post to say that they are currently watching the blackbird on the golf course behind the houses where it was previously reported. It apparently eluded people all morning and has just been found now. Good birding, Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian

[Ontbirds] Dickcissel at Rondeau maintenance area

Steve Charbonneau and I heard a Dickcissel over the maintenance yard at rondeau provincial park at about 6:30 this morning ((flying west). White-eyed Vireo was the only other bird of note here so far but there is a decent amount if activity. Maintenance is just west if the campground. Good

[Ontbirds] Pelee island highlights, yellow-throated warblers

Richard Pope, Sharron, Richard, Alexander Skevington and I birded the island today. It was slowish but we had several decent birds. There was a fair reverse migration at Fish Point this morning. The highlight was a Yellow-throated Warbler reversing at about 7 am. A prothonotary warbler was in the

[Ontbirds] Fish point Pelee island scissor-tailed flycatcher

Amazing reverse migration going in. Highlights so far are 3 summer tanagers and a scissor-tailed flycatcher. Got to go. More later. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue,

[Ontbirds] fish point Pelee island update

The reverse migration has ended here. The peak flight was from 7 to 9am. Highlights were 8 Summer Tanagers, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow and Northern Mockingbird. Tennessee Warbler was the predominant bird with over 1800 seen. Indigo Buntings followed with over 1000.

[Ontbirds] Mississippi kite on Pelee island

We have seen it twice, at 16:05 and 16:25. We are watching from the corner of east west road and Henderson road in the middle of the island. Raptors are moving along the east edge of the island. We heard that the kite was also seen at Sheridan Point at about 14:30. Good birding Jeff, Alexander,

[Ontbirds] franklins gull and whimbrel near Wheatley

The franklin's gull returned to the field where Jean Iron reported it from earlier this afternoon. It has been there for over an hour. There is a Whimbrel at Wheatley harbour on the break wall (17 passed the tip of Pelee this morning too). For Pelee listers, there is also a sedge wren at the north

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Hillman Marsh

6 Greater White-fronted Geese are currently at Hillman Marsh (near Point Pelee in Essex county). Good birding Jeff Skevington -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Green-winged Teal east of Ottawa

A male at the very back of the flock just south of Perault Road on the west side of Milton Road. Spotted by Larry Master. Sorry to be brief. I am leading a group. Jeff Skevington -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture

[Ontbirds] Painted Bunting, Denbigh (Addington Highlands)

The Painted Bunting is still present. Thanks to the Fuller family for continuing to host visitors! Directions as per Ken's post: 22262 Hwy. 41 Denbigh Ontario (1h 45m north of Kingston, 1h 50m west of Ottawa) GPS coordinates are 45.12448,-77.272381 Jeff On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 09:43 Ken Fuller

[Ontbirds] American White pelican Erieau

Eriaeu was hopping this afternoon. Highlights were 6 American White Pelicans (flying over) and hundreds of shorebirds. Sanderling and White-rumped Sandpiper were the best. The latter was in the fields just at the entrance to the town. Things are still great if you are in the area. We would stay

[Ontbirds] Willet at Port Crewe

There is a Willet at the wet field just east of Port Crewe (between Pelee and Rondeau). Also 330 Whimbrel in the field actoss from the western entrance to Wheatley harbour. Good birding! Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and

[Ontbirds] OFO outing in Ottawa 10 Sept 2017

Hi folks, Given the high water conditions, we decided to focus on passerines today at the expense of a big list. About 20 of us spent the entire morning at Mud Lake in Ottawa. Five of us went on this afternoon to Sheila McKee Park (along the Ottawa River west of the city). We ended up seeing 18

[Ontbirds] Woodstock CBC preliminary results

The 84th Woodstock CBC was held today (December 16th) in good conditions. Light wind, moderate temperatures (-5) and light snow only in the morning produced great viewing conditions and perfect conditions for pishing in lots of birds. Despite still water being entirely frozen, these good birding

[Ontbirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler in Ottawa continues

Hi folks, Just a quick note for winter listers that the Black-throated Gray Warbler is still at Britannia in Ottawa. This morning Michelle Locke and I found it near the filtration plant at the end of Cassels Street. Also of interest in the area were Double-crested Cormorant, Yellow-rumped Warbler

[Ontbirds] Prairie Warbler Old Long Point Provincial Park

A nice male singing and showing well just before the playground. Good birding! Jeff Skevington and Liz Sears -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa,

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit in Kanata

Good morning, A Marbled Godwit found yesterday is still present. It is in a storm water management pond between Hazeldean and Maple Grove Roads in Kanata (near Ottawa). Park at the Sensplex on Maple Grove and walk south on the bike path or park at Dollarama on Hazeldean and walk north. Good

[Ontbirds] Ross’ and Greater White-fronted Goose west of Ottawa

For those not sick of Geese, there are 5 species in a field at the corner of Kinburn And John Shaw roads (between Woodlawn and Kinburn). White morph Ross’, Greater White-fronted, Cackling, blue morph Snow and Canada’s. The search continues for Eurasian Geese Jeff, Angela and Alexander

[Ontbirds] 4 species of geese at Lee Browns

There are 7 Greater White-fronted Geese, 6 Cackling Geese and a Snow Goose amongst the swans and Canada’s. Lee Brown’s is west of Port Rowan along Lakeshore Road. Good birding Jeff, Richard and Alexander Skevington -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of

[Ontbirds] Western Meadowlark still at Old airfield in Algonquin

It’s a winter wonderland here today but the bird is still present. Behind Mew Lake Campground. East end of airfield. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby

[Ontbirds] Western Meadowlark Algonquin Park airfield

Bird is at the east end of the airfield (behind Mew Lake Campground). The weather is foul so it may stick around until tomorrow. Found by Gord Bellier and me around 3pm. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and

[Ontbirds] Le Conte’s Sparrow in Algonquin airfield

I just flushed it from the grass in the east end of the airfield. Middle of the east end. It flew up into a group of 3 small (2.5m) White Pines. 20m north of little path that runs to the water’s edge. It’s tough to find. A group of us missed it during an earlier pass. This species is annual in

[Ontbirds] Say’s Phoebe still in Algonquin

At airfield as previously posted! Jeff Skevington -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C6, Canada Phone: 613-720-2862 FAX: 613-759-1927

[Ontbirds] 85th Woodstock Christmas Bird Count summary

Hello Ontbirders, The 85th Woodstock Christmas Bird Count was held 22 December 2018. The weather was suboptimal with 40-50kph winds. Almost all water was open but had been frozen earlier in the winter. The food crop was poor with very few tree seeds and berries. Despite the challenging

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret still present

We spent a great couple of hours watching the Reddish Egret this afternoon. It was near the eBird hotspot at 18–150 Shoreline Ave, South Bruce Peninsula CA-ON (44.7366,-81.2783). Jeff Skevington, Paul Lagasi, Paul Martin and Richard Killeen -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian

[Ontbirds] Great Kiskadee yes

Showing well at head of Marsh Trail Jeff, Paul, Paul and Richard -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C6, Canada Phone: 613-720-2862 FAX:

[Ontbirds] Update on Lazuli Bunting

The bird was seen briefly by me at 8:40 am and then for longer at about 9am by Paul Matthews and Richard Killeen. No one has seen it since. More photos are still needed to support this being a morphologically pure Lazuli but the original photo from the finder is convincing. Access is from Iris

[Ontbirds] More in Lazuli Bunting

Now I am warm and can send more details. The bird showed twice for a minute or two each time. It was visiting feeders at the house next door (north) to where originally reported (1265 Fellows Road). There are millet feeders at the house. The best place to stand is under the big willow tree behind

[Ontbirds] Lazuli Bunting present now Ottawa

Hopefully some out of town visitors are still around. Lazuli Bunting is here now. Sit quietly under the big tree behind the feeders and it will hopefully visit. Directions as I previously posted. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids

[Ontbirds] Lazuli Bunting Ottawa

Is at the feeder now. As reported by Jon Ruddy. Access from Iris near Parkway. Jeff Skevington -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C6,

[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose

Found by Vince Fyson on Frank Kenny Road at the bridge. East of Ottawa. Showing well now! Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A

[Ontbirds] 6 species of geese on Frank Kenny and Milton Roads

The Pink-footed has moved off but is still present along Frank Kenny near the bridge. There are also Cackling and Greater White-fronted Geese there. On Milton Road (near the bridge), there is a Ross’s Goose near the Snows. 3 Tundra Swans are in the same area. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research

[Ontbirds] OFO Outing in Ottawa - change of date

Hello Ontbirders, I have to change the date of the OFO outing that I am leading this month as I will be in Greece. Instead of September 8th, the hike will be on September 22nd. We will follow the same game plan as originally posted. (Meet 7:30 am on Cassels Road, outside the gate to the Britannia

[Ontbirds] Ross’s Goose and Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Lafleche Landfilleast is Ottawa

Birding with Mark Gawn and Jamie Spence. Mark spotted the adult Ross’s Goose as it arrived with a flock of Snows. There were at least 136 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (counted as they arrived at the dump from the south)! Also of interest were 4 American Golden Plovers. Jeff -- Jeff Skevington,

[Ontbirds] Least Tern

The tern that James found is showing now from the waterworks plant north of Grand Bend. Access to the beach is from the end of Waterworks Road. Jeff and Richard Skevington, Paul Lagasi and Paul Camp -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and

[Ontbirds] Fwd: eBird Trip Summary -- Today

Hi Ontbirders, We had 26 participants on today's OFO outing in the Ottawa area and ended up seeing 85 species over the 9 stops that we made. Highlights were a Cackling Goose at Moodie Quarry, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls at various sites, a perched Peregrine Falcon at Mud Lake that opened the

[Ontbirds] Woodstock CBC

The 86th Woodstock Christmas Bird Count was held yesterday (Dec. 21st) under the best conditions in memory. The wind was very light from the south, visibility was superb, we had light snow cover to concentrate birds and most but not all water was frozen, again concentrating lingering birds. Our

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake Niagara on the Lake

12 Little Gulls and 1 Black-legged Kittiwake at Nelson Street flyby (Niagara-on-The-Lake). Kittiwake came by at 17:00 so I suspect it was below the falls for the day. Merry Christmas! Jeff and Richard Skevington and Stephan Leblanc. -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National

[ONTBIRDS] Brown Pelican

The bird is still present roosting on an island. Easily visible from across from house 1180 Thousand Island Parkway. Look slightly east to the right of the lighthouse. Scope required. Jeff Skevington and Paul Lagasi -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects,

[ONTBIRDS] Scott’s Oriole

A Scott’s Oriole was present in Grey County from November 11th-December 31st. The bird is long gone but I want to let the community know as you will hear (or have heard) about it. It was at a private residence and I was trying to negotiate access for the community post lock down but the bird