[Ontbirds] Thayer's Gull - near Pelee

Hey folks, Murray Shields and I just had an immature Thayer's Gull, in the fields at Mersea Rd. 2 near 21. Look for the large concentration of gulls. Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Yellow Palm Warbler - Pelee

Murray Shields and I were just watching a stunning Yellow Palm amongst several Western Palm Warblers at Sparrow Field, just near the entrance from the road. Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Audubon's Warbler - Pelee

Murray and I had a male Audubon's Warbler in Post Woods, halfway between Sparrow Field Woodland Trail. In a big flock of Myrtles. Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Yellow-breasted Chat - Pelee

Hi folks, Erin and I just saw at least one, probably two chats on Centennial Trail, near the Cactus Field Trail. In the brush piles, not vocal but very mobile. Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Better directions for Pelee Chat

Hi folks, There's been some running around so here's some better directions - Park at White Pine, cross the road, walk down Chinquapin and go south towards VC at the intersection, the birds were in the first field you encounter. Hope this clears any confusion!

[Ontbirds] Purple Finch @ Pelee Wings, 6 Long-billed Dowitchers @ Hillman Marsh

Hi folks, A female Purple Finch is at the feeders opposite Pelee Wings. There were six Long-billed Dowitchers at Hillman. Very bright, some of them! Enjoy the beautiful day! Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Prairie Warbler @ Pelee

The Prairie Warbler is back at the Northwest Beach at Pelee. Park in the most southerly lot and walk south. Low in the junipers on west side of trail. Cheers!! ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 15 May 2014

Hello birders, Lakes have opened up in Algonquin Park and all but the most shaded areas are free of snow. Winds from the south have facilitated the arrival of several new spring migrants, including Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, and 15 warbler species, all now with

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: May 22, 2014

Hello birders, Many of the breeding birds are now back in Algonquin Park and the small incursion of birders on the weekend has helped us to detect them. New arrivals this week included Canada Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Swainson's Thrush, Veery, Red-eyed Vireo, Gray Catbird and Chimney Swift.

[Ontbirds] Bewick's Swan at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area

Hi Folks, Sorry for the late report. Yesterday, I found a Bewick's Swan amongst the hundreds of Tundra (Whistling) Swans at Aylmer WMA. It was at the back of the flock. Murray Shields saw the bird as well but before I could get the scope, it and a couple others apparently took off as there was a

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese @ Lee Brown's

Hi folks, Four whitefronts were at Lee Browns just now. They moved a bit further into the field with a bunch of Canadas. Lee Brown's is accessed off Lakeshore Drive in Long Point. Look for the large parking area on the south side of road overlooking a small pond (currently mostly frozen) Lev

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Dwight

Dear Ontbirders, I am sending this on behalf of Rick and Kelly Stronks, who are hosting a beautiful male Western Tanager on their property on Highway 35 in Dwight. The bird was seen at around 6:00 PM today, and myself, Amanda Guercio, Rick and Kelly watched the bird coming to the feeders at 7:15

[Ontbirds] Am. Three-toed Woodpecker - Algonquin Park

Hello birders, Myself and Murray Shields with our group had a very vocal Three-toed Woodpecker just then, slightly north of the Costello Creek picnic area on Opeongo Road. Algonquin can be accessed via HW 400, 11 and 60. Opeongo Road is 46.3 km from the west gate. Lev

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler @ Rondeau

Nice male right at Pony Barn directly behind Visitor Centre sign at Harrison Trail. Was crawling up to eye level. Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Summer Tanager Rondeau

We are watching the right in front of 17932 Water Street. Lev ___ 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] Wilson’s Phalarope @ Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

Beautiful female walking on the ground in the Central been between the cells with several Lesser Yellowlegs, just as soon as you get past the gate. Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow(s) - Algonquin Park

Hi folks, There is at least one, possibly two, Fish Crows at the Old Airfield in Algonquin Park. I heard one early this morning calling very briefly from the Lake of Two Rivers campground, and proceeded to look for it for about two hours there, but the crows had gone silent and I convinced

[Ontbirds] Prairie Warbler - Bracebridge Sewage Lagoons

Hello birders, I am looking at a female-type Prairie Warbler in a large flock of mixed warblers, west of cell 4 about halfway between the cell at the Bracebridge Sewage Lagoons. Watch for the constant tail pumping. Mostly Yellows and Black-and-white Warblers. Also a Warbling Vireo. Take Hwy. 400

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret - Oliphant

Good morning birders, The egret is opposite house 337 on Shoreline Rd. >From Wiarton take Cty rd 13 to Oliphant. Turn right on Shoreline Rd and proceed north. Lev Frid & Kyle Holloway ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Reddish Egret changed spots - Oliphant

The egret has moved south and settled adjacent to a pair of sandhill cranes in a meadow across from the boardwalk on Shoreline Rd. Running around and feeding actively in nice sunlight. Lev & Kyle ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Barnacle Goose, Schomberg

The goose is being seen by a large group of people at the Tristan Centre viewing deck. It is sleeping in the ice. Lev Frid ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Spruce Grouse in Algonquin for Phoebe Chasers

Hi folks, People arriving to view the Say’s Phoebe may be interested in seeing Spruce Grouse, an Algonquin specialty. I’m currently looking at three of them up high in tamaracks, just past the entrance of the Spruce Bog Trail directly to the right of the first round blue trail marker. They seem

[Ontbirds] Say’s Phoebe - Algonquin Park

Hi folks, I’ve just found a Say’s Phoebe in Algonquin Park. It is currently flying around and singing! at the old Airfield. Directions: Enter the Mew Lake Campground access road. Park at the Old Railway Bike Trail lot (second left after campground office) and walk into Airfield. Phoebe is

[Ontbirds] Say’s Phoebe continues in Algonquin

Hi birders, Mark Patry and I are watching the Say’s Phoebe. It is flying around and calling northeast of the main bike path on the airfield. Can be seen and heard from the path - calling often. Directions: Enter the Mew Lake Campground access road. Park at the Old Railway Bike Trail lot (second

[Ontbirds] Say's Phoebe in Algonquin Park - NO

Hi folks, Several people have been searching for the Say's Phoebe at the Old Airfield this morning with no luck. The weather is not fantastic, but better than yesterday. Lev ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Say's Phoebe in Algonquin continues in the afternoon

Hi folks, According to various sources, the Say's Phoebe is still being cooperative in the same area in the Old Airfield. An interesting addendum - a distant but diagnostic photo of an unidentified bird taken by Ashley Baines on September 27th at the Old Airfield, was posted and identified as

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant @ Colonel Sam Smith Park

Just had one fly over the viewing platform with two DCCO going north. Colonel Sam is at the foot of Kipling ave ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plover - Algonquin Park Interior (Canoe Access Only)

Hello birders, I found an adult Common Ringed Plover today at Radiant Lake in Algonquin Park. It was subsequently viewed by Sarah Lamond, Dawn Sherman, Basil Conlin, Lily, Anna and Hayden. We were able to watch the bird at length for over an hour and obtained several photographs, including many